Afrobeat for Kids!

Duration: 30 min
Group size: Up to 30 per group with additional adult/teacher supervision
*Do you have more than 30 kids? If you have a larger group, you may choose to divide your group into 2 x 20 min back-to-back sessions of up to 30 kids each (and pay only for one session), OR add a session or 2 to cover all the children so that they all get a FULL go! Feel free to discuss the best approach for your group. Large groups can be catered for, however the workshop presentation will vary.
Suit: Ages: 3 +

Description: Afrobeat for Kids! is a colourful and theatrical interactive drum and dance workshop where everyone in our audience gets a drum or percussion instrument and is invited to join in! Ditch the role of spectator, and become part of the show! Within minutes, our young audiences become a lively orchestra. Their beats fall in together to create a percussive locomotive filled with enthusiasm and joy! Through a series of dynamic non-verbal gestures and dramatic mime, Afrobeat introduce exciting musical games and movements that focus on maximum participation. During the session, Afrobeat introduce traditional African Drums, what they’re made out of, where they come from, how to create different sounds, African words, and the cultural significance or stories behind the rhythms and dances.

Benefits: Fun learning, develop social skills, musicality, coordination, build confidence and sense of identity, practice communication and listening skills, and promote creativity. It has been scientifically proven that kids who learn music are smarter in the classroom! Drumming together also strengthens the immune system and helps develop self esteem.

Applications: Classroom workshops, family days, OSHS, community festivals, cultural events, children’s entertainment, childcare centres, vacation care, school holiday programs, youth centres, kids parties, OSHC Activity. Afrobeat for Kids is fun for the whole family! 

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Childcare - Drum Circle Facilitator Training

Duration: 2 days
Group Size: Limited to 25
Suit: Childcare workers, youth workers, school holiday program leaders, musical therapists, teachers, and volunteers working with children. 

Description: Gain the tools, skills, experience, knowledge, confidence, and personal qualities required to conduct a successful and rewarding drum circle for your group! Learn how to facilitate rhythm games and activities for multiple group applications, using drums, percussion, voice, and movements.  The course involves theory, discussion and lots of practical experience! No previous drumming or drum circle facilitation experience required.

Benefits: As a drum circle facilitator you can help bring children together in a fun and positive way, promote self esteem and confidence in your community, break down barriers and build relationships quickly, promote a sense of belonging and wellbeing, and develop leadership and communication skills.

Applications: Music therapy, school holiday programs, music programs, children’s music activity.

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Course details
Benefits of drumming together

 

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