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Every afternoon at the convention center 2nd floor mezzanine, this impromptu drum circle starts up. Very infectious activity, and you just can't help but get the groove and start dancing. 

I had already shut my camera off just after this clip, and missed filming a sweet retired couple who arm-in-arm were hopping and dancing towards the escalators with goofy happy grins on their faces.

For those AARPy convention folks that want to join in, here's a few simple guidelines for participating - yeah, there is an etiquette to it!

Listen before you leap:


•Listen to your fellow players.

•Take off rings or any jewelry that might damage a drum before you play.

•Don't play louder than your fellow drummers.

•Don't pick up someone else's drum and play. Ask. A cloth or sweater over an unattended drum, or an upside-down drum, usually means hands off.

•Don't showboat. If you want to solo, the facilitator will usually give you a chance.
 
...advice from Tommy "Purple" Hayes who facilitates a drum circle, "Drums From Heaven".