News and Events
Drums arrive from Guinea – finally!
We have waited 3 long years for this precious cargo to arrive and strangely enough, here it is in the middle of the pandemic. Simon is in heaven, surrounded by beautifully carved djembes and dunduns, exquisite balafons, calabash…
Fundamentals: West African drum, dance & culture
Last term we had a series of Zoom sessions exploring West African culture in its depth and variety. Recordings of all classes are now available for purchase.
Tough times
Melbourne Djembe has undergone some dramatic changes. Here’s where we’re at right now.
Zoom flash mob video
Zoom Flash Mob
Free and fun! All dancers welcome to join us online at 6.15pm Monday 6th April.
Attend classes via Zoom
Thursday dance class video clip
Our Thursday daytime class has been working on a choreography to Nigerian pop song ‘Chop my Money’. Check out our dance video!
Firefly at Moomba – photos
Student night with special guest dancers
An evening of African drumming & dance, plus special guest performances by The Vivid Sisters & Harlem Shout Swing dance.
6.30pm Saturday 29th Feb