Distinctly Montana Magazine

Chicks With Sticks S e rvi c es • p re pa re r e s i d e n c e f o r s a le & m ov in g c o o r dinat io n • H o me S e l e c tio n o r R e de s ig n and self-expression. She began taking African dance classes by Chet Leach who owns the "Rhythms, Drum, and Dance" studio in Bozeman to learn the technicalities of drumming. Being a part of Yamama for Shaun is "insanely joyful and fun". As a mental health counselor, Shaun believes drumming is "good for your brain. It's like a wonder drug, especially for the brain of middle-aged women." Yamama will be performing at the winter Farmer's Markets in Bozeman. To learn more please visit www.sistersofdestiny.net or contact Shaun at shaunloves2drum@gmail.com. Shaun's partner, Stormi Oshun, also a part of Yamama, is the head of a little less formal, but just as loud bucket drumming group, "Chicks with Sticks" in Bozeman. That's right folks, they drum on good old fashioned plastic buckets, making "joyful noises" to inspire and empower at community events, such as parades. On Facebook, "Chicks With Sticks" declare that they are active in supporting gay and lesbian issues, women's empowerment, and other social justice work. They will be performing their marches in April at the World Rhythm Festival, the Take Back the Night march in Bozeman, and at the gay pride parade in Butte. Find them on Facebook at www. facebook.com/chickswithsticksbuketdrum, visit www. sistersofdestiny.com and for more information call Stormi Oshun 406-548-4698. Both the Bozeman and Missoula communities have a passionate group of gals who practice West African Dance called "Bara". A relatively new group in Bozeman, Bara Bozeman, was formed this past summer by Kelly Ann Brown and Heidi Lea to help bring those interested in African dance together, everyone is welcome. According to Kelly Ann, "The word Bara comes from the Malinke language of the Mendengue people and it means 'the center of community.'" With their passion uniting them, the ladies of Bara Bozeman join together with varying levels of experience and expertise in West African drumming and dancing. • S e le c t i o n o f F ur n is h in g s • I n t e r i o r F in is h e s r e s i d e n c e s c ompleted Chi cag o • B o z e ma n • N e w Yo r k C it y • s a r a s ota S an F r a n c i s c o • T us c on • Ca r m e l • Cha r lot t e 1035 Hull Terrace • Evanston, Illinois 60202 • 312.943.7464 • mgelis@madelinegelis.com madelinegelis.com With the sale or purchase of your 5 home, % of net commissions go to local animal shelters in Montana. smalldogrealty@gmail.com www.smalldogrealty.com S P R I N G | 2 013 10 D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA N A Drumming is "good for your brain. Gal

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