Classes & Events
Intro to Dundun Dance
Intro to Dundun Dance
December 14 | All Ages + levels
Let’s drum AND move our bodies to West African rhythms!
Participants will learn to play West African stick bass drum, called dundun, that will go along with simple dance steps. Area drummers will accompany the classes for a high-energy music and movement experience!
CLASS SPECIFICS
WHEN: Sunday, December 14 | 4:00-5:00 pm
WHERE: Village of Victory Hall
WHO: For all levels (beginner to experienced). Limited to 25 students.
INSTRUCTOR: Chelsie Henderson with special guest drummers.
COST: $25
West African Drumming + Dundun Dance Workshops with M’Bemba Bangoura at Malta Cultural Arts Festival
West African Drumming + Dundun Dance Workshops with M’Bemba Bangoura at Malta Cultural Arts Festival
Event Details
WHEN: Saturday, October 4 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Drumming Workshop 1 @ 11:00-11:45 am
Drumming Workshop 2 @ 1:00-1:45 pm
Dundun Dance Workshop @ 3:00-4:00 pm (space is limited!)
WHERE: Malta Community Center | 1 Bayberry Drive, Ballston Spa NY, 12020
FACILITATOR: Master Drummer M’Bemba Bangoura
COST: FREE
REGISTER: No need to register for the earlier drumming workshops, but do email Chelsie to reserve a spot in the dundun dance workshop as space is limited!
West African Drum + Dance Workshops with Seny Daffe
West African Drum + Dance Workshops with Seny Daffe
August 24 | Drum + Dance Offerings | All levels
Guinean Master Musician Seny Daffe will join our community to offer three West African drum and dance workshops. We LOVE learning from Seny and look forward to his masterclasses! There are three workshop offerings:
1:00-3:00 pm Djembe and Dunduns Drumming Workshop
3:30-4:45 pm Djembe Drumming Workshop
5:00-6:00 pm Guinea Dance Workshop
Take one, two or all three workshops!
CLASS SPECIFICS
WHEN: August 24 at 1:00-6:00 pm
WHERE: Village of Victory Hall, 23 Pine Street, Schuylerville NY 12871
WHO: For all levels (beginner to experienced), ages 13+. Workshops are limited to 20 people.
INSTRUCTOR: Special Guest Master Musician Seny Daffe
COST: $45 for Djembe and Dunduns Drumming Workshop; $30 for Djembe Drumming Workshop; $25 for Guinea Dance Workshop. $95 for all 3 workshops!
If you need to rent a djembe or dundun, please email Chelsie and pay an extra $10 cash at the time of the workshop.