We celebrated the end of a difficult year by bringing in the positive vibes – namely Mohamed Bangoura, Lam Lakiz, Bouba Gaye and support crew Emmanuel Aryeetey, Fred Nii Addo and and Dan Hammond.
News and Events
Xmas party workshops 12th December
Rosalina – Sweet mamas dance video
We made a video clip! This project has given us something to work towards and keep our spirits up during lockdown. Thanks to all the mamas who contributed xx
Discover Djembe – tutorial series for beginners!
Discover Djembe – tutorial series for beginners! This series provides essential tools for those new to djembe. 5 x 20minute videos
Project Connect – dundun dance worldwide
This video clip is the culmination of a 4-month worldwide collaborative project involving dundun dancers from Guinea, Melbourne, Perth, Alice Springs, China, Chile, USA, Canada, Greece, New Zealand and Korea. Check it out.
Buddha’s Day photos
On Saturday 15th May our djembe, dance and dundun dance students performed for Federation Square’s ‘Buddha’s Day and multicultural festival’. Thank you to all involved.
Student performance opportunity: Buddha’s Day
Since 2015, Melbourne Djembe has been a regular feature of Buddha’s Day & Multicultural festival. Students are invited to perform on the main stage at Federation Square 3.30pm on Saturday 15th May.
Sweet Mamas – new video
Student performance photos – Coburg Lake
Dundun dance video project
It’s time for a new video! Next block Mitzi will be teaching a choreography in dundun dance class which will be will filmed and edited into a video, combined with footage from others around the world who will learn the same dance.