Welcome to this initiative curated by Salvatore Guglielmo, dedicated to the practice, preservation, and education of Southern Italian Arts. This work honors not only its Arts, but also the deeper philosophy and spirituality that surround it. It stands among the few spaces in America devoted to teaching this living tradition, open to people of all backgrounds and beliefs who feel called to learn.
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Pizzica Workshop
- Collaboration with Senti Puglia
- Dates: Sat. June 6, 13, 20
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- Due to the great response, registrations for this workshop are now closed. Join the waiting list for the next workshop by sending me an email above.
- Dates: Sat. June 6, 13, 20
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Pizzica Workshop with Silvia Calamo
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- Instagram Live with Anna Harsh
- Start/End Date: Sunday, 5/17/26
- Time: 11am EST
- Location: Instagram Live
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Southern Italian Music, Dance & Folk Healing: An Introductory Guide for students of Tarantella, Drumming, Dance & MysticisM
By: Salvatore Guglielmo
This is my first book to introduce students to the exciting world of Southern Italian Music, Dance, and Folk Healing. I encourage everyone to get the book to begin the journey of understanding the tradition. I am also making a goal to finish a more expansive and more detailed volume by 2027. ISBN: 9798233707988
Explore Classes
These classes offer a vibrant, hands-on journey into the region’s rich musical traditions, dynamic folk dances, and the profound spiritual practices that connect them. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, find your rhythm and connect to this deep cultural legacy.
Music & Dance: Rhythms of Life
Discover the Somatic Sounds and Movements of the Drum and Body of Southern Italy
Tarantella Drumming: Rhythms of Liberation
Feel the pulse of Tarantella, an ancient Italian tradition that surges at 240–480 BPM, unlocking Theta Wave healing and deep somatic transformation.
We will explore the triplet or tremelo, the triple beat of the Pizzica that produces the hypnotic drone of this music and the 6/8 rhythm that induces and compels you to dance.
We will also explore the 4/4 rhythm of Tammurriata associated with the power of the 7 Sisters, an ancient tradition in the collective myth of humanity connected to Pleiades. Other rhythms we will cover are Alla Tammurridara, Salterello, Festival Rhythms, etc.
- $60/1hr Private + Zoom Recording
- $45/ea 1hr Group + Zoom Recording (2 people minimum)
Tammurriata Dancing: Rhythms of the Earth
Originating in ancient rituals for fertility gods, Tammurriata, the “dance of the drum,” is a significant pan-Mediterranean dance linked to fertility and the earth. Its steps mirror nature, encompassing everything from birdsong to battle and the sensuality of love.
This dance celebrates fertility, ancient nature gods such as Diana, Bacchus, Cybele, the natural rhythms of life and the earth. Intrinsically connected to the Madonnas known as the Sette Sorelle or the 7 Sisters.
To dance Tammurriata is to become one with nature, shifting from your mind into your body and experiencing the full passion of the untamed self and ancestors.
- $60/1hr Private + Zoom Recording
- $45/ea 1hr Group + Zoom Recording (2 people minimum)
Pizzica Dancing: Dance of the primordial spider
Originating from pre-historic traditions related to the ancient god Bacchus and ancestor worship in the form of animal totems known as the Tarante. People connect to their community, allowing rhythm to guide their movements.
With a hypnotic 6/8 rhythm of quick footwork, dancers enter a realm of ecstasy and joy. Each step resonates with your partner, reflecting the relationship between humans and nature.
Discover this ancient dance and let your body flow like a spider, snake, and scorpion, celebrating the rich cultural history intertwined with this expression.
- $60/1hr Private + Zoom Recording
- $45/ea 1hr Group + Zoom Recording (2 people minimum)
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Through Blood and Smoke Salvatore Guglielmo Apr 01, 2026 Happy Primavera! This is an exciting month with so many traditions this article can only scratch the surface. A spring celebration that has been honored for thousands of years dedicated to many vegetation gods. It is a time of renewal, the winter over, and a time…
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Holy Rain Maker of the Equinox Salvatore Guglielmo Mar 02, 2026 “The third month of the year was dedicated by the Roman Empire to Mars, the god of war. This may show the military genius the power of con-quest, the tribute to the war god through whom came Roman power and territorial expansion. In the…
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A February rite dedicated to the power of Mamma Schiavona and La Tammurriata Candelora, or Candlemas, is a significant festival celebrated on February 2nd in Italy, marking the presentation of Jesus at the temple and the end of the Christmas season. This day is closely associated with various rituals and traditions, particularly in southern Italy,…