African Drum & Dance 2010 - Wednesday, 27/01/2010 6:30 PM

Term 1


DRUM CLASSES with Simon Lewis

Djembe Level 1 and 2: 6.30-7.30pm Fridays $15* (two classes running simultaneously - suitable for beginners)

Djembe Level 3: 7.30-9pm Wednesdays $20*

Dun Dun open class: 2-3pm Sundays $20 (all instruments supplied). This class is suitable for beginners and those with a small amount of dun dun experience. You are welcome to stay after this class to play some djembe for the dance class at 3-4pm

*Drums for hire at $3 per class

DANCE CLASSES with Mitzi McRae

Beginner: Sundays 3-4pm $15 This class is designed for those who are new to dance, young and old. We'll take it slowly and have some fun!

Intermediate: Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm $15

Finish Term 1 with drum and dance camp in Healesville with Aicha Keita and Lamine Sonko on 26th-28th March!! Great time, amazing moves and beats guaranteed.

Venue: Brunswick South Primary 56 Brunswick Rd Brunswick 3056
Price: $15-$20

Welcome Back Drum & Dance in the park! - Saturday, 16/01/2010 11:00 AM

Everyone Welcome!
Start your drumming and dancing year with us! Open drum workshop 11am-12 and dance 12-1pm ($15 each or $25 for both), then BBQ. Sheltered spot, grass, ducks and playground. BYO food and drink. See you there!

Venue: Coburg Lakes Murray Rd, Coburg
Price: $15 - $25

Melbourne Djembe Family Day - Sunday, 13/12/2009 11:00 AM

Simons and Mitzi's students plus Tasmanian Drum group 'Rhythm Collision' - a group of 10 boys who have been fund-raising like crazy to get themselves over here to perform for us. Kora ensemble with Bradfield Dumpleton and Simon Lewis. Wassawumba and children's games. Paddle in the river and picnic after. Bring hat, sunscreen, snacks, friends and family

Venue: Fairfield boat house amphitheatre, Fairfield Park Drive. (off Heidelberg Rd, near Station St)
Price: $5 donation- World Vision

Mohamed Bangoura Drum & Dance Workshops - Wednesday, 25/11/2009 6:30 PM

Master drummer and dancer from Guinea


Mohamed Bangoura - master drummer and dancer from Guinea - will be holding workshops on 25th November. Advanced dance class 6.30-8pm $25, int/adv drum 8-9pm $20.Call 0439334197 for more info.

Venue: Brunswick South primary school - 56 Brunswick Rd, Brunswick East (near Lygon st)
Price: $20-$25

Mamady Keita Workshops - Wednesday, 30/09/2009 7:00 PM

Mamady Keita, one of the worlds greatest living djembe legends, returms to Australia for a workshop tour. Dont miss this rare opportunity!
Beginner - Intermediate



Venue: Brunswick South Primary School - 56 Brunswick Rd, Brunswick East (near Lygon)
Price: $40 per two hour session