Traditional African Group Drumming
In West Africa, rhythm is a part of everyday life. Join us as we learn some traditional and contemporary rhythms of the nations of Guinea, Mali and Senegal regions of West Africa. Drumming is fun, therapeutic and promotes unity in a group setting connecting us. Learn to be in unity while playing with others in this group class.
All ages are welcome. Drums are provided, although if you have an African Djembe drum, please bring it.
Register for a 6-week session or come when you can and pay a drop-in fee of $22.
Classes are held at the Grove Event Center, 9158 Winton Rd, Building B (building behind ArtsConnect).
At ArtsConnect, we encourage children to explore their creativity independently to foster confidence and original thinking. While we ask that you sign your child in to class, to help your child gain the most from their class experience we kindly request that parents refrain from staying in the classroom.
During class, you may go to the ArtsConnect building where we invite you to enjoy our complimentary coffee and tea, free Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating areas indoors and outdoors. If there are special circumstances that require your presence, please reach out to our Education Director beforehand.
Traditional African Drum Instructor:
Tanya Price, PhD Social/Cultural Anthropology
Dr. Tanya Price is a Social/Cultural Anthropologist specializing in African Diaspora Cultures and the politics of race. Dr. Price taught at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, at North Carolina A&T State University, and several other institutions over the past 25 years. In addition to academic courses, she taught at numerous African percussion workshops for communities and in academic settings from elementary through college.
Currently she is a substitute teacher for Princeton City School District, lead drumming workshops for the Hive Center for Contemplation and Political Action in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood. Tanya played drums and percussion for the "Suits that Rock," a colossal Rock Concert and fundraiser for Northern Kentucky's Carnegie Center for the Arts. She studied djeme and dunun drumming tradition with the late Guinean Grandmaster Mamady Keita for many years and endeavor to share these rhythms, the culture, and the unity they create, with the community. In addition to conferring important musical skills such as hand drumming technique and developing the ability to listen to and play complex rhythmic patterns. This type of music connects us with African heritage, with each other and with nature, itself. (Source: ohio.org)
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All ages are welcome. Drums are provided, although if you have an African Djembe drum, please bring it.
Register for a 6-week session or come when you can and pay a drop-in fee of $22.
Classes are held at the Grove Event Center, 9158 Winton Rd, Building B (building behind ArtsConnect).
At ArtsConnect, we encourage children to explore their creativity independently to foster confidence and original thinking. While we ask that you sign your child in to class, to help your child gain the most from their class experience we kindly request that parents refrain from staying in the classroom.
During class, you may go to the ArtsConnect building where we invite you to enjoy our complimentary coffee and tea, free Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating areas indoors and outdoors. If there are special circumstances that require your presence, please reach out to our Education Director beforehand.
Traditional African Drum Instructor:
Tanya Price, PhD Social/Cultural Anthropology
Dr. Tanya Price is a Social/Cultural Anthropologist specializing in African Diaspora Cultures and the politics of race. Dr. Price taught at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, at North Carolina A&T State University, and several other institutions over the past 25 years. In addition to academic courses, she taught at numerous African percussion workshops for communities and in academic settings from elementary through college.
Currently she is a substitute teacher for Princeton City School District, lead drumming workshops for the Hive Center for Contemplation and Political Action in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood. Tanya played drums and percussion for the "Suits that Rock," a colossal Rock Concert and fundraiser for Northern Kentucky's Carnegie Center for the Arts. She studied djeme and dunun drumming tradition with the late Guinean Grandmaster Mamady Keita for many years and endeavor to share these rhythms, the culture, and the unity they create, with the community. In addition to conferring important musical skills such as hand drumming technique and developing the ability to listen to and play complex rhythmic patterns. This type of music connects us with African heritage, with each other and with nature, itself. (Source: ohio.org)