African Drumming and Dance

for Schools, Community groups and Corporate Clients

African Drumming - a General Introduction

In traditional African culture, drumming’s powerful rhythms have provided the vibrant music for all community celebrations and events.  Just as importantly (but less well-known), they have played the essential role of creating the therapeutic atmosphere for the healing sessions of traditional medicine.

Today, drumming is recognised as being brilliant for:

• great fun and entertainment

• a unique interactive learning experience

• developing important personal skills

• inspiring social group awareness and harmony

• relaxation

• reducing stress

• healing powers

 Who can take part in Drumming Workshops?

Everyone can take an active part in, enjoy and benefit from the session.

Whomever the participants are, whether school children or teachers, corporate managers or employees, youth and community groups, they are guaranteed to benefit greatly from this dynamic and stimulating experience.

Level: Beginners to Advanced

Instruments used:  Djembes, Log Drums (King Kong), various percussion instruments, Balafon (played by the teacher).  All the instruments are hand- crafted to produce beautiful sounds.

Techniques:

• Relaxed atmosphere

• Demonstration

• Experiential Learning

• Hands-on participation

• Introduction to simple basic rhythms

• More complex rhythms

• African Polyrhythmics

• Improvisation

• Creativity

Drumming Experience Evening Workshops

These take place in Bournemouth. Drums are provided.

DAY:  Thursday
TIME: 8.30 pm
VENUE: Bournemouth International Hotel
COST: … £5 Per Person

Drumming All Day Workshops

These can be arranged for groups of up to 50 participants (drums provided) in Bournemouth and other venues throughout the South of England. Fees, venues & dates can be arranged.  Fun is the Focus.

African Songs for Schools and Community Groups

Noah sings and teaches traditional African songs of the Beti people (from Cameroon, West Africa) and his own compositions.  Here are some examples:

• Eh Ayi-Oh!

• Papa Kulay

• Mabu m’Ele

• Biyem

• Zilyang

• Elisabed

African Dance for Schools and Community Groups

Noah demonstrates and teaches a variety of dynamic African dances and moves using African rhythms. Here are some examples:

Ritual Dance Animal Mime

• Harvest Dance Ewongo Dance

• Hunters’ Dance Assiko Dance

• African childrens’ games

Click Here for practical information on Noah Afro Music workshops & performances in schools & communities.

Corporate Drumming

What are the benefits of the Drumming Workshop for the Company?

Drumming provides an unusual and stimulating experiential learning opportunity for all members of the group.  The playing process itself is both enjoyable and demanding, while the outcome produces a shared feeling of confidence and satisfaction.  Drumming bridges the gap between work and play.

Top companies such as BBC, Barclays, Nike and Microsoft use drumming.

Drumming is good for:

• Conferences

• Promotional Events

• Teambuilding

• Stress Management

• Personal Skills Development

• Communication Skills

• Management Training

• An Ice-breaker or Event Closer

• Entertainment

• Creativity

• Relaxation

What are the benefits of the Drumming Workshop for the Participants?

Participants leave the session feeling energised and invigorated because active drumming . . .

. . . requires you to: Focus on your listening skills Learn new rhythms Learn how to make music Focus on your playing skills Play as a cooperative member of a team Coordinate your movements

. . . enables you to: Enjoy yourself Build up your self- confidence Reduce stress levels Develop attention and focus skills Develop team spirit Be creative

What are the features of a Corporate Drumming Workshop?

Everyone can make music – confidence is built by breaking down the barrier “I haven’t got any rhythm”.

Instruments: Djembes, Log Drums (King Kong), Shakers, Balafon (played by the teacher).  All the instruments are hand-crafted to produce beautiful sounds.

Techniques:

• Relaxed atmosphere

• Demonstration

• Experiential Learning

• Hands-on participation

• Introduction to simple basic rhythms

• Developing more complex rhythms

• African Polyrhythmics

• Improvisation

• Creativity

How, when and where are the sessions organised?

Noah Afro Music tailors the workshops to the requirements of the company in terms of dates, time participant numbers (ideal maximum 50) length, structure and venue

Fees are negotiated according to individual company requirements.