New class: Beginner dundun (drumming)
We are now offering dundun (drumming) classes for beginners. Dunduns are the cylindrical drums played with sticks. Wednesdays 7.30-8.30pm. All instruments supplied.
Drum & Dance Workshops with Ibou Ngom (Senegal)
Ibou is coming to Australia!!! We met this talented musician/dancer at Camp Fareta in California (where he resides). We are thrilled to bits that he is visiting and taking the time to run a couple of workshops to edify our community. Please come along to support him and the Senegalese art form.
Mohamed Bangoura Workshops 8 & 9th August
Mohamed Bangoura “Bangouraké” is back in Melbourne! Master Drummer and Teacher in traditional Guinean Music and Dance, Mohamed is an exceptional teacher delivering his vast knowledge with warmth and joy. Come and learn from one of the great Master Drummers...
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Student Performance: Buddha’s Day!
Melbourne Djembe students perform at Buddha’s Day and Multicultural festival on 16th May. Expect an epic show of djembe, dun dun dance and African dance. All students welcome to participate!
Drum & Dance Classes Term 2!
Term 2 will begin Monday 13th April. Make sure you book in quickly if you intend on coming to dundun dance (it has become very popular!!), otherwise feel free to come casually to drum and dance classes.
African drum & dance with Mohamed Bangoura
Bangouraké is back in Melbourne! Don’t miss his workshops in Brunswick on 10th May. Djembe (beginner- advanced) and Guinean dance.
Mornington African Drum & Dance workshops
Saturday 26th April
Beginner djembe 10.30-11.30am
Beginner African dance 11.30-12.30
$20 per session or $35 for both
Classes are designed for beginners, and will be relaxed and welcoming of all skill levels (dance class accompanied by live drumming).
Run with the Rhythm
On the morning of Sunday 19th April, Simon Lewis and his drum students will be playing in Yarra Bend to motivate participants in this fun run fundraiser for children in Botswana. If you would like to be involved, make sure you turn up to the first drumming class of Term 2 on Wednesday 15th April! All welcome.
African Drumming Workshop Easter Sunday (Beechworth)
When?
10:30am-12:30pm Sunday 5th April 2015
Where?
Beechworth Youth Centre – Harper Ave, Beechworth
Contact Emily: emilyclairebrien@yahoo.com.au
Student Drum & Dance Performance – Term 1
This term, we’re having an informal get-together at the school in lieu of the last dance class to show everyone what we’ve been up to!
7.30pm Monday 23rd March