After a well deserved Christmas break the drumroots team are back with Manchester’s longest running West African drumming class.
These mixed ability workshops are suitable for total beginners right
through to advanced djembe players. The year will start with a run of
workshops focusing on Malinke rhythms from the North East of Guinea
specifically Kouroussa and Sanbaralla, home of Famoudou Konate one of
the worlds most renowned djembe masters. For 2012 we will see more
classes focused on the dun duns and with even more support from the
members of the performance group Tanante.
African dance classes with Sens Sagna are back too. Learn
choreography, solo dance and traditional Senegalese songs in this fun
and friendly environment. Again with support from Tanante. A great way
to learn African culture and keep fit!
Public Classes, Workshops & Tutorials
African drumming workshops, Djembe classes & dance workshops
Drumroots helps to run a range of drumming and dance classes, lessons and tutorials for the general public in and around Manchester. Whatever your age, background or level of experience, you’re bound find a drumming or African dance class that you’ll love from the choice below:
Drumroots Djembe and Dundun class | Every Tuesday | 7.30 - 9.30pm View details
Date: Every Tuesday | 7.30 - 9.30pm 7:30 - 9:30pm
Venue: Union Chapel, 2a Wellington Road (off Wilbraham Road), Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6EQ.
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Price: DISCOUNT! £5/£4 concessions + £1 drum hire (or bring your own)
For details: Contact us on 0161 408 5270
Manchester longest running West African Drumming class. This mixed-ability drop-in class is good for beginners and experienced players - and at the start of each month, we begin a new rhythm, giving participants the opportunity to learn both djembe and dundun. We teach basic accompaniments, bass lines, arranged breaks and solo material, plus traditional African songs, working as a group towards an overall understanding of the music.
Drumroots Djembe Class is Back for 2012.
African Dance Class with Sens Sagna (CLOSED UNTIL FEB 28TH!) | Every Tuesday | 6:30 - 7:30pm View details
Date: Every Tuesday | 6:30 - 7:30pm 6:30 - 7:30pm
Venue: Union Chapel, 2a Wellington Road (off Wilbraham Road), Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6EQ
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Price: £6 per session
For details: Call Sens on 07816 027626 or 0161 8817675.
THIS CLASS HAS BROKEN WHILE SENS IS AWAY IN AFRICA, IT WILL BE BACK ON FEB 28TH.
Accompanied by live drumming from our performance group, Tanante, sessions are taught by Tanante Dancer, Sens Sagna. Lessons are easy to follow and suitable for all levels of fitness - and whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, this class will help to improve mobility, strength, coordination and sense of rhythm.
Diene Sagna's African Dance Class (CLOSED UNTIL SPRING) | Every Wednessday | 6.30-8.00 View details
Date: Every Wednessday | 6.30-8.00 6.30-8.00
Venue: M14 5JT
Price: £7
For details: 07514091976
LOCATION AND TIMES
They will take place at the Birch Community Centre in Rusholme every Wednesday from 6.30-7.45pm.
DATES
Fiirst class - Weds 21st September.
Last class - Weds 14th December.
Note - there will be no class on Weds 26th Oct, as the centre is closed for half term
PRICE
£12 for 2 consecutive classes
£7 for individual classes.
There is no need to book in advance. You can pay on the door.
Diene is a hugely energetic and inspirational dance teacher. His classes are suitable for dancers of all levels, from complete beginners to professionals and are a great way to keep fit, destress and express yourself! The classes will also be accompanied by live African drumming! Come and join us!
