SCHOOL INCURSIONS

AFRICAN DRUMMING & AFRICAN DANCING SCHOOL INCURSIONS

All African drumming school incursions are jam packed with rhythmic activities that will have your students sitting on the edge of their seat! Learn traditional rhythms from Africa and experience a fast paced action packed incursion for all ages.  African dancing incursions are for all year levels including those participating in the study of dance. Students can participate in dance for physical and emotional benefits as well as combining an African dance program into their contemporary study for assessment. Watch your students reap the benefits of West African dance!

Students of Mt St Michael’s College experience a Rhythm Culture West African dance school incursion. We danced the rhythm Macru. The students are now being assessed for this incursion.

DRUM SING DANCE INCURSION

Drum Sing Dance School Incursion is a blend of both African dancing and African drumming. In this upbeat, action packed incursion students will learn funky drum and dance breaks for a traditional West African rhythm. The group will alternate on the drums and each group will have the opportunity to both drum, dance and sing. These incursions can cater for large groups of all age levels.

Events such as Harmony Day, rewards days, end of year celebrations and multicultural celebrations are perfect for Drum Sing Dance!

Drum Sing Dance for Primary and Secondary School students is fast paced, high energy and packed full of singing, moving and drumming. Your students will bring all of these elements together and create a performance ensemble!

TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN RHYTHMS – GUINEA – MALI – GHANA

Our Drum Sing Dance incursions are unique. The rhythms we teach are traditional West African rhythms. Our artists will introduce the students to the basic fundamentals to these rhythms and the story behind the rhythm. Experience music, rhythms and dances from Guinea, Mali and Ghana, West Africa.

Drum Sing Dance School Incursions are fantastic for all year levels. Incursions will give the students an opportunity to engage in West African culture, connect with one another through rhythm and movement and experience the joy and release that music and dance bring to an individual.

AFRICAN DANCING INCURSION

Rhythm Culture African dance school incursions are for High School students and Primary School students that would like to further their multicultural dance studies and/or engage in a high energy activity that incorporates dance, rhythms, song and loads of fun .

Primary school students can also enjoy the Drum Sing Dance Program. Students will love the joy of West African drum and dance. Fun upbeat choreography that will inspire students creativity, release study pressure and create a sense of community within the cohort.

secondary school students

High school incursions focus on delivering a dance that the students can then combine into their contemporary pieces for assessment. This can either be a one off  introduction to West African dance or it can be delivered in a program with a series of sessions. Students can gain an understanding in African dance and its choreographic and performance based elements.

West African dance differs dramatically with many dance styles taught in Australia, broadening students knowledge in cultural dance styles. Students can use this knowledge in their final years of dance study curriculum to create an original dance piece combined with their contemporary dance elements.

key elements in west african dance

Stamina, endurance and focus are just a few of the key elements needed for West African dance.

Students will learn about dance in Africa. Traditional versus modern. Key elements and signature moves in select rhythms and the cultural significance for each rhythm. Dance facilitators will share their dance experiences in Africa and their love of West African dance. Dance workshops can also include live African drumming.

AFRICAN DRUMMING INCURSION

African drumming workshops are high energy and engaging. Both primary and high school students can enjoy the benefits from African drumming within a group.

Students studying music will focus on building an ensemble, gaining solo skills and call and response exercises. These drumming activities increase confidence, strengthen rhythm foundations and encourage creativity.

encourage diversity

Schools hosting annual events such as under 8’s and Harmony Day  can incorporate drumming to encourage diversity within cultures, peers and friends and to learn about West African culture and music.

Every student will have a drum to play and all drums are real full sized West African drums. This ensures a beautiful sound and an authentic experience.

Just like in africa, we use our voice

African Drumming is an effect activity to help communication and self expression. Rhythms are spoken, sung and sounded out.  Students find African Drumming accessible and they participate with ease and curiosity.

Experienced facilitators

All drumming faciliators have studied in West Africa and will share their stories and experiences of the wonderful rich culture of Africa.   This is fantastic opportunity for the students to create a West African drum and dance performance piece for teachers, students and parents.

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