Citizens of Darbukastan and honored friends and neighbors from around the world. Be it known that The Ministry of Culture hereby issues you an invitation to join with us to celebrate the Sixth Anniversary of the establishment of our Artistic Alliance, the Dancing and Drumming Democracy of Darbukastan !!

For three fun-filled days we will gather at Spirithaven Farm in Stuart, Virginia for a celebration of Music and Dance. We trust that you will be able to join with us for this momentous event that promises to be the best ever.

Participation is strictly limited to 100 registrants !
We will offer online registration for DID 2009 closer to the date.

All tuition goes toward paying our talented faculty and facility improvements. Our long-range plan includes a permanent performance area, under-roof and encloseable for the citizenry's comfort during inclement weather. Please help us get a head start on this by registering early.

Just to get your interest piqued, we have on our faculty some amazing talent, some of whom have been to DID's past, and some for whom this will be a first trip.  Among among our "old friends" we have Christine Hamer of Zafira, Jen and Heather of Mandara, Roxanne Bruscha and Onca to lead our dance workshops.  We have some non-dance/music workshops in the works as well.  Leading our percussion workshops and returning after a great response last year is Kazuki Kozuru.  We are also extremely pleased to announce that Kevin (Nevik) Hartnell will be with us this year to share with us his expertise in split-finger technique.  Those of you who are familiar with Nevik realize what a blessing it will be to have him with us both for his talents and for the good energy he will contribute to that already offered by our esteemed instructors. For the Hafla on Saturday night we are proud to wecome back the Darbukastani House Band and, making thier first "pilgrimage" to Darbukastan, Dragonsong.  Any of you who live in the NYC area may have been enjoying their unique blend of rhythms and magikal melodies as they have been playing for Haflas in Brooklyn with some regularity in the past months.

And of course, Touch the Earth Imports will be offering exotic textiles, jewelry, drums and other goodies.

Click here for details on our teachers,classes, and performers.
(an ever-growing list;check back often)

For information about our meal plan, click here.