Come learn the hottest new dance to hit the USA!! Kizomba (a Angolan word meaning party) takes its origin from the Angolan dance Semba, which is also the origin of the Brazilian Samba. It appeared at the end of 80’s – 90’s, while the young Angolans, although very attached to their traditional dance, sought a new musical identity, and finally found their inspiration and new voice at a concert given by Kassav, a famous French Caribbean Zouk band. Kizomba was born out of this new generation’s desir …

Active, fun and in shape 20s, 30s and 40s Singles. Adventure Travel, Singles Trips, Happy hours, Dating Events, Weekend Getaways, Beaches, Hiking, Surfing, Snowboarding, Horseback Riding, Film Festivals, Europe, Caribbean / Bahama trips and more. Is this group for you? For more information about our group, our events, and membership, please read our About Us pages, here: http://www.meetup.com/FitAndFun/pages/?op=all We hope you'll decide to join us! ----------------- When are you going to sign …

This group is for those who enjoy traveling and trekking to various off-the beaten path destinations. We are dedicated to building an adventure travel community that love outdoors, international travel. You can meet like-minded travelers, share your experiences and plan your next trip. We are looking for people who are interested in traveling to India,  Nepal, China,  Eastern Europe and Turkey. Looking forward to seeing you on our next meetup.

What is Techmeetups? TechMeetups has been setup to create a global network of Tech communities from San Francisco to Sydney. We believe that Tech communities are isolated and great things can be achieved if we connect within our cities and outside our borders. Our goal is to create a global Tech cluster of over 50 inter-connected Tech communities by 2013. Our global community started out with the launch of the London Silicon Roundabout Tech community in December 2010. Following it's success in …

Are you someone who has studied German, spent time living in or traveling through Germany, Austria or Switzerland, or who has lived and worked in German speaking Europe? Do you find your German ability is slipping away from lack of use? If you are like me, you often wish that you had an opportunity to meet up with others to chat and practice your German. But most importantly, do you like to drink BEER??? Do you crave a a nice Schnitzel or Wurstchen once in a while? I created this group in the ho …

Global Collaborations for a Better World World Cultures and Travel in New York (WCT-NY) A network of professionals and/or fun lovers who meet locally & connect globally Best Things in Life are Free! If you are culture, language, travel, and/or fun lover, and you like to enjoy them for free, this is the group for you!! If you are a new comer or happen to be traveling to New York, welcome to contact this friendly group also! We will connect to other non-profit WTC communities worldwide. Wouldn' …

With roots buried deeply in Appalachia and influences spanning much of Europe and Africa, bluegrass music is more than a musical genre. It acts as a common language of sharp guitar melodies and banjo runs that have bridged cultural and generational gaps for more than a century. Today, many of the most talented Bluegrass musicians and passionate admirers play and live throughout Brooklyn, New York. This Meetup is to serve as a public forum for sharing and planning events related to bluegrass musi …

THE RENSAISSANCE WORKSHOP & ARTIST SALON is open to those interested in learning to draw & paint, and to learn the History, Science, Philosophy & Metaphysics of Art. The workshop takes place in the studio of artist and instructor Raúl-Santiago Sebazco in Chelsea, New York. The workshop follows the centuries old tradition of the education of emerging artists in the working studio of a professional artist. It is inspired by the artist’s workshops of Renaissance Europe. These workshops existed, and …

Have you ever felt like making a big change in your life that will propel you on the way to success, but didn’t have a clue where to begin or what to do? Have you ever felt like you can do so much more but got stuck & never began? Have you ever felt like you lost an amazing opportunity because of lack of courage to act in the right moment? Have you ever felt unappreciated and wished that the others saw your true value, value which you DO possess? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, a …

NYC Based American Tribal Style® Belly Dance Troupe Manhattan Tribal, directed by Mimi Fontana, the first all ATS® Dance Company in NYC. Here you will find class listings, events we are hosting, gatherings we're attending and an online community of dancers celebrating this new to New York dance format. We'll also be featuring events hosted or recommended by our Sister Troupe, Tribe Hamsa in Staten Island NY and other fun dance and drum related events! What is American Tribal Style Belly Dance? A …

TEC-NY Association of Russian-speaking Entrepreneurs and Professionals  is a non-profit business association of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, engineers, lawyers and other professionals with headquarters in Silicon Valley. Started as an organization of expatriates from Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries that are involved in technology businesses in the United States this  group has grown into a large network in which innovators and entrepreneurs of all origins can exchange ideas and bu …

Are you a European missing the cosmopolitan, intellectual and worldly minded crowd you are used to? The purpose of this group is to bring together internationally minded people with a European background or connection. We will host a variety of events such as Happy Hours, dinners, brunches, and picnics, etc. This group is targeted towards friendly, socially adept outgoing people in the 22 to 35 range who are looking for people with a similar mind set. Please note that this is a selective group a …

The New York City House Music meet-up is a group inspired by the passion & love of all genres of NYC & World wide sounds of house. While London, Miami and Ibiza are centers of house, New York City remains an eminent house capital of the world. With this in mind, there is no other place to experience the lifestyle of house, than thru that NYC has to offer. Meet other people that possess a love for house music (garage, funky, club, uplifting, soulful, deep, Latin, disco, classic, jazz etc). In thi …

Welcome. We are a ski club run for members by members. Our club motto is "Think Snow" - we do all the time! But just because we don't get snow year round doesn't mean we stop. Our foundation is built around snow-sports and the winter, but our club is active all year round. On season we run plenty of weekend trips to resorts in the Northeast and several week long trips out West or to Europe. Off season we don't stop- hiking, biking, happy hours, beach meet-ups and socializing are just a f …

Welcome to Girlfriends NY – one of the newest Meetup groups dedicated to the ladies of New York City. This group is for the young twenty-somethings, adventurous and fun NYC girl, especially those new to the city or the States in general from places as far as Asia and Europe! But even if you’re not a transplant, please feel free to join us and show us NYC! There is a collaborative approach in Girlfriends NY in that members are encouraged to take the initiative to organize events. Here are the rul …

The Actors Theatre Workshop is an award-winning non-profit theater, community center and educational institution that teaches innovative educational techniques and theatre principles to adults and children from all walks of life; produces classical and contemporary plays and documentary films that maintain the highest artistic standards; and develops new dramatic works that examine the social issues of the day. Since 1990, ATW has flourished as an artistic leader in the field, producing award-w …

Do you want to feel good and improve the quality of your life, meeting likeminded people in the process? Do you enjoy reading books about Mind, Body and Spirit? Would you like to empower yourself with a proven, practical approach to life? Whether you're a beginner or have more experience with the Law of Attraction philosophy, the Law of Attraction Centre is perfect for you. The Law of Attraction Centre, first established in London, UK in 2003, is the largest and most talked about Law of Attracti …

This Meetup Group aims to bring together Trance music fans within the New York City and Tri-State area. Please join us and share with us everything about trance music. Some great parties will be organised as well, including bringing DJs from Europe.

Creatives! Please take time to note periodic changes on our Message Boards. Keeping updated makes you aware of the many peripheral programs that are running and active, here in our Creatives Group! We attract cultured, educated professionals (20's - 40's) who work in advertising, fashion, media, public relations, and journalism among other industries. Our guests are influential in promoting and discussing new trends. We have a broad base of cultural representations, placing this meetup gro …

Finally, New York has a night dedicated to cutting edge African culture. "Made in Africa" brings, a pan-African music night thrown by young urban Africans. "Made in Africa" will feature music from across the African continent and beyond. The event brings an international ambiance and caters to diverse crowd. If you are curious about African music, this is the place. If you are looking for the Best African soiree, this is the Hottest event in the city. So, out with the old and in with the New. …

Learn a variety of styles of Brazilian Dance: Afro-Brazilian, Samba, Orixa, Samba-Reggae, Afoxe... Every Wednesday 7-8pm 4 West 43rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave) New York, NY 10110 Suite 802, Studio B take the elevator to the 7th floor walk up to the 8th floor Beginners Welcome- Adults $12 per class-      People who pay monthly can bring a friend for free Classes are taught by Ginga da Bahia, professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer. From Brazil, 8 years in the US, he has performed with t …

This group schedules gatherings for those interested in having more cosmopolitan outings in Brownstone Brooklyn. The group pairs vanguard art, music, theater, dance and fashion with drinks and fine dining in Brooklyn. Why? Answer: Balance. I love Park Slope—cute Sunday brunches, strolls through the city’s best park, comedy nights, etc.; there are few other places in which I would dream to live. However, Park Slope is also very relaxed and I don't want to venture into Manhattan or fly to Europe e …

Welcome fellow Light Clubber, Welcome to Light Club!* The first rule of Light Club is: you do not talk about Light Club. The second rule of Light Club is: you DO NOT talk about Light Club! Third rule of Light Club: someone yells "stop!", the light is over. Fourth rule: only your lens catches the light. Fifth rule: one light at a time, fellas. Sixth rule: good shoes. Seventh rule: surf the light as long as you have to. And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Light Club, you …

Membership is open exclusively to FOUNDERS of LAUNCHED and active TECHNOLOGY startups. NYC Startup Garage is the first and sole founders-only organization for technology startups in Silicon Alley and beyond. It's mission is to inspire excellence in entrepreneurship, promote extraordinary industry relationships and celebrate successes by giving back. NYC Startup Garage provides monthly programming, the GarageTalk Speaker Series, an Industry Advisory Board, and a powerful network that connects f …

Explore and experience the full landscape of sacred sound as a traditional practice of yoga. Lead by Prentiss and Divya Alter, who have 15-20 yrs of experience practicing and teaching this art to thousands of people in North America, Europe and Asia.

Biodanza, Sistema Rolando Toro, was created by Rolando Toro of Chile during the 60's and is now global in its reach in South and North Americas, Europe, England, Africa, Japan and more..... Biodanza is a system of human development that fuses music, movement, and emotions building a sense of community for those who practice it regularly. This unique combination of elements expands our creativity, vitality and our ability to love. Biodanza is about feeling the fullness of every moment and awakeni …

What is this group for? This is a group aimed at Book publishing professionals, and those connected to the industry. We host events in Europe and are now looking to expand the network to the US - with interesting people to meet at events, and a website full of up-to-date industry news, views and interviews Who goes to BookMachine parties? Well, a combination of people really. First of all you've got publishing professionals - designers, editors, publishers, marketeers, sales professionals. Then …

Welcome to JewishNightlife.com ,JewishNightlifeCruises, Travel&Events USA & WorldWide Jewish Network Meet other Jewish Singles & Friends in the USA (and Travel / Cruise all over the World Together) ! Come to a Jewish Nightlife event for fun, friendship,& maybe more! Include any picture for fun and email me at JewishNightlife@aol.com with your name and phone# after you join the group ! (in case of last minute changes) If you are Jewish and/or single,join our group! You can also attend events wi …