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Carrie Ekins, MA

Carrie Ekins, MA

Holds a master’s degree and secondary education certification in physical education and dance. She is the creator of Drums Alive™ and the CEO of Global Wellness, a fitness and wellness consulting company in Germany.




Sessions Presented by Carrie Ekins, MA

110: Aqua Dance (WS / Water Fitness)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
time block B - Friday, 8:15-10:05am
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Contemporary and cultural dance meets the water in this exciting aqua aerobic dance workout. Using traditional and contemporary movements from African, Latin, Celtic and aerobic dance combined with aqua principles, creates a whole new dimension of working out in the water. Magical moves and mystical music will both revitalize and relax you as you enter the world of Aqua Dance.


154: Drums Alive™: Tribal Beats (WS / Group Exercise / Mind-Body / Special Populations)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
time block D - Friday, 2:15-4:05pm
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We need to dance and drum as much as every other culture throughout history. Drums Alive: Tribal Beats allows us to be in our body instead of our heads and to feel the ecstasy of letting go. Come and experience tribal rhythms and movements to help us let go and release stress, all while enjoying the benefits of physical, emotional and mental health.


224: Drums Alive™: Kids Beat (WS / Group Exercise / Special Populations)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
time block G - Saturday, 9:35-11:25am
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Drums Alive: Kids Beat is simply FUN! Every child was born with the ability to move and feel rhythm. Join us in this unique workout that will guide you through a program of drumming, movement and creative exploration that will not only thrill the child, but the instructor as well.


250: Aqua Dance (WS / Water Fitness)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
time block H - Saturday, 1:00-2:50pm

Contemporary and cultural dance meets the water in this exciting aqua aerobic dance workout. Using traditional and contemporary movements from African, Latin, Celtic and aerobic dance combined with aqua principles, creates a whole new dimension of working out in the water. Magical moves and mystical music will both revitalize and relax you as you enter the world of Aqua Dance.


Preconference - 8:00am-5:00pm
010: Drums Alive™: Certification Training! (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
This Preconference is available for $209   Purchase
Preconference - Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm
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Our most requested session from Fusion 2006 is back as a certification! Join Carrie for the powerful Drums Alive certification training, where you will learn the theory and application of this unforgettable group exercise experience. This all-day training will explore sound and movement therapy using drumming and music. Learn the locomotor skills to drum your way to a distinctive class design!


263: Drums Alive™—Golden Beats (WS / Group Exercise / Special Populations)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
time block G - Saturday, 10:30am-12:20pm

Golden Beats is specially designed for the senior population. When we drum and dance we are having FUN! This experience releases endorphins and erases negative feelings. The rhythmical pattern of the drum increases synchronization of brain wave activity, which in turn provides feelings of euphoria and improved mental awareness. Come and learn how to integrate this unique class into your existing seniors program.


600: Drums Alive™—Power Beats (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
time block M - Monday, 7:30-9:20am
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Enter a new dimension of fitness. Feel and experience the pulsating rhythms, dynamic movements and powerful percussions of this new and unique high-energy dance rhythmical workshop. Drums Alive combines traditional aerobic movements with the powerful beat and rhythms of drums. It is a workout for the body, mind and spirit! Break the rules, open the door and enter the new dimension of fitness.


135: Drums Alive™: Kids Beats (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
time block C - Friday, 10:25am-12:15pm
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Every child was born with the ability to move and feel rhythm. This whole-body mind training is designed to improve fitness, reduce stress, activate teamwork and socialization as well as provide the child with cognitive fitness and mental health. Your kids will experience the thrill of powerful drumming, exciting fitness moves and creative expression. Here is a powerful tool that can be integrated into all classrooms and fitness centers. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


205: Drums Alive™: Golden Beats (WS / Group Exercise / Inspire the World / Special Populations)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
time block F - Saturday, 7:30-9:20am
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Golden Beats is specially designed for the senior population. The rhythmic patterns used in drumming increases brain wave activity, which in turn improves mental awareness and mood. Drumming and dancing is FUN! Come and learn how to integrate this unique drum and dance celebration into your existing senior program. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1


Preconference - 8:30am-5:30pm
012: Drums Alive™: Certification Training! (Pre)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
This Preconference is available for $219   Purchase
Preconference - Thursday, 8:30am-5:30pm
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Encore! This preconference rocked the house in 2007 and it's back! Join us for the powerful Drums AliveTM certification training. You'll learn the theory and application of this unforgettable and inspirational group-exercise experience. This all-day training will explore sound and movement therapy using drumming and music. Learn the locomotor skills to drum your way to a distinctive class design. Finally a format that is appropriate for ALL populations. Come and be INSPIRED! CEC: ACE 0.0 AFAA 5.0 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 3


014: Drums Alive™ Instructor Training Program (Pre)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
This Preconference is available for $   Purchase
- Wednesday,
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Come and be inspired by the acclaimed Drums Alive Instructor Training Program. You'll learn the theory and application of this unforgettable and inspirational group exercise experience. This full-day training will explore sound and movement therapy using drumming and music. Examine the locomotor skills required to drum your way to a distinctive class design. Finally, a powerful group exercise format that is appropriate for ALL populations!

Lunch on your own (1 hour).


Preconference - 8:30am-5:30pm
015: Drums Alive™ Instructor Training Program (Pre / Group Exercise)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
This Preconference is available for $219   Purchase
Preconference - Tuesday, 8:30am-5:30pm
Register now

Come and be inspired by the acclaimed Drums Alive Instructor Training Program. You’ll learn the theory and application of this unforgettable and inspirational group exercise experience. This full-day training will explore sound and movement therapy using drumming and music. Examine the locomotor skills required to drum your way to a distinctive class design. Finally, a powerful group exercise format that is appropriate for ALL populations!


224: Drums Alive™: Step and Drum (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
time block G - Thursday, 8:05-9:55am
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Step and Drum combines the pulsating rhythms of the drums with the powerful movements from step and dance aerobics. It is a unique high-energy step, dance and rhythmic experience. This dynamic workout is not only for step enthusiasts, but for anyone wanting to experience a new way to combine the positive benefits of rhythm and step aerobics into their existing programs.


272: Drums Alive™: Power Beats II With Live Drums (WS / Group Exercise)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
time block I - Thursday, 2:45-4:35pm
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Power Beats II is a dance and rhythm celebration! You will feel and experience the pulsating rhythms, dynamic movements and powerful percussions of this new and unique high-energy dance and rhythmic workshop. Drums Alive combines traditional aerobic movements with the powerful beat and rhythms of the drums. It is a workout for the entire body, mind and spirit!


349: Aqua Dance (WS / Water Fitness)
Presented By Carrie Ekins, MA
time block L - Friday, 10:10am-12:00pm
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Contemporary and cultural dance meets the water in this exciting aqua aerobic dance workout. Traditional and contemporary movements from Celtic, African, Latin and aerobic dance are combined with aqua principles to create a fun and effective way of working out in the water. Magical moves and mystical music will both revitalize and rejuvenate you as you enter the world of Aqua Dance.