Cardio Drumming

About this event

Welcome to Cardio Drumming at Irvington Wellness Center - facilitated by Dakota Nicley Cardio drumming is a music‑powered, low‑impact workout that blends rhythmic drumming on an exercise ball with full‑body movement — making it both a great fitness session and FUN! You'll be hitting a ready-made drum, jumping, twisting, hitting a drum, very likely laughing - getting those arms up overhead, hitting a drum. You get the idea. Lots of music, stepping, moving and hitting a drum You will work your core, get some co-ordination in, some step moves. AND you get to hit a drum. Dakota is dedicated to making the class a great workout and great time at the same time. NO prior drumming experience necessary. About Dakota Nicely My name is Dakota, and I am a hometown Hoosier, Ball State alumni, and the founder of the Guitar Academy of Indiana. My musical journey has been a long one. Music has been my passion and my pursuit for nearly two decades. I started out playing the piano when I was five years old. Over the years I have had the opportunity to play in many traditional and non-traditional music settings including professional rock bands, a wrecking crew, and symphony orchestras that have helped me grow as a musician while learning how to understand the language of music. I have won numerous gold medals in both solo and ensemble performances in I.S.S.M.A. competitions at district and state levels. I have earned one Master's degree in Educational Psychology, and currently am working towards my second in Adult & Community Education. In my time as both an undergraduate and graduate student I studied both classical and jazz guitar under the tutelage of highly skilled, motivated, and accomplished guitar scholars at Ball State. I love the joy I find in the instruments I play, as well as the creative process that goes into not only playing an instrument, but the many facets of music like composing. I want to share that same passion through teaching others in global communities. I can help them to become better, stronger and well-rounded virtuosos that they have the potential to be. In my years playing the guitar as a student, teaching, and being a performing musician, I have accumulated a vast array of experiences in music theory, various playing styles, techniques, rhythm, and music composition. These experiences will help any learner cut-down on the time they spend learning an instrument and get them to playing the songs they enjoy. I want to share with you my expertise and transform how you play your instrument. "Dakota is extremely organized, punctual, reliable, and a born leader. Dakota is a true professional. " Dr. L. Edward Ball State University Miller College of Business

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