April 11, 2017
Pittsboro, NC - The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance, which will take place in Pittsboro, North Carolina, May 4th through 7th, offers a wide variety of fun and educational workshops to all of the festival's attendees at no additional cost. Like most aspects of the festival, the diverse workshop assortment for this year offers something for everyone to enjoy.
A major goal of the festival is to promote education and appreciation of the arts and show how beneficial the arts can be in creating a happy and healthy community. The workshops are open to people of all backgrounds and all levels of expertise. Whether you are seeking first-time training in a new art or have been practicing the art for years, these workshops allow you to take a step back from the busyness of everyday life and experience something unique, active and exhilarating.
The festival offers workshops in dance, music and movement, all taught by experienced professionals in the respective fields. Below is a comprehensive list of all of the workshops being offered at this year's festival. For more information about the specifics of each workshop and the times and locations of each workshop, please visit the
workshop page
the festival's website: https://shakorihillsgrassroots.org/workshops/
Dance workshops
: Bhangra & Bollywood, Cajun & Zydeco Dance, Clogging with the Apple Chill Cloggers, Family Fusion Dance Workshop, Flamenco, Hoop Dance, Swing Dance, Zydeco Dance, Salsa Dance
Music workshops
: Latin World Fusion Drumming with FABI & Jennie Delgado, The Magic of Harmony with Bare Bones A Capella, Fiddle & Banjo Duets with Driftwood, Ukulele with Carolina Ukulele Ensemble, Songwriting with Aaron Burdett, Music of the Garifuna with Aurelio, Cajun Music with Lost Bayou Ramblers, Mandolin with Tony Williamson, Musical Hardware for the Big Kids with Dwight Hawkins
Movement workshops
: Long, Slow & Deep Dance Relief Yoga, Prana Vinyasa Yoga, Movement & Music From the Heart, Guided Breath Work, Thai Yoga Bodywork, Vinyasa Hatha Yoga, Power Yoga, Hatha Vinyasa Flow, Full Body Engagement Yoga, Restorative Yoga Nidra for Health and Vitality, Qigong for Energy, Longevity & Vitalty, T'ai Chi, Soul Stretch, Therapeutic Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Kids Rise 'n' Shine Yoga
About Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance
The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance will hold its 15th annual spring festival from Thursday, May 4 to Sunday, May 7. The festival will feature more than 40 bands and performers on two big outdoor stages, a large Dance Tent, and an intimate Cabaret Tent. Located on 72 beautiful farmland acres in Chatham County, North Carolina, just down the road from Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham, Burlington, and Greensboro. The festival also features local crafts, delicious food, various children's activities, healing arts practitioners, dancing and music workshops, environmental sustainability forums, and much more in a family-friendly setting.
4-day passes - $114 in advance (through May 3rd) / $124 at gate
Youth (13-15) 4-day passes - $59 advance / $64 at gate
Kids 12 and under are FREE!
1-day passes - $32 (Thurs), $42 (Fri), $42 (Sat), and $32 (Sun) - all with $5 off if purchased in advance
Youth (13-15) 1-day - $16 (Thu), $21 (Fri), $21 (Sat), and $16 (Sun) - only at gate
Tent camping - $15 advance / $20 at gate
Vehicle camping - $86 advance / $94 at gate
RV Camping - $125 advance / $135 gate
