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African Drumming & Dance in Schools Afrobeat offer instructional cultural workshops in African drumming and African dance, interactive drumming shows, interactive cultural performances, and drum circle facilitation training in schools. Afrobeat caters to both Secondary and Primary Schools, as well as teachers! Secondary Schools The content, structure and presentation of our programs address a number of objectives from the Curriculum standards identified for student learning. These relate to social, physical and personal learning and support various aspects of interpersonal development, through Drama, Dance, Music, PE, Geography, History, Social studies, LOTE, English, ESL and more! Our programs cater for all students including those with special needs and are adapted to suit students’ physical, intellectual, emotional and development needs. Interactive performances and participatory workshops are designed around particular themes, where the cultural and social significance of each drum and dance piece, the rhythms, traditional folklore, and instruments are explained. Students will also learn African greetings, vocal percussion, call and response, identify specific dance movements, the different drums and how to play them.	afrobeat.australia ___________________ We Specialise in... West African Drumming West African Dance Classes & Courses Instructional Workshops Interactive Drumiming Shows Team Building Drumming African Drum & Dance Shows Drummers for Hire Drum Circle Facilitator Training Online African Drum Shop _________________
African Drumming - Workshop/Courses Duration: 60 min Group size: Up to 20 Suit: Classroom workshops. Description: Our African Drumming Workshops are fun, entertaining, and cultural. Participants learn the art of working together without words, building dynamic sounds and polyrhythmic compositions traditional to West African Music. Students learn Djembe, and Doundoun drumming technique, the cultural significance and context behind traditional rhythms, and the relationship between drummer and dancer. Workshops can be designed around particular themes to suit your study focus or desired outcomes. Benefits: Learn about a different culture, learn a new skill, develop a sense of community, improve communication and listening skills, work through differences and conflict, enhance self-esteem and personal expression, develop relationships based on trust, respect and understanding among peers. Applications: Secondary Students, youth at risk, dance students, performing arts schools, school holiday programs, community festivals, cultural events, and more! Link to: A cultural context Benefits of drumming together	Some Cultural & Community Celebrations where you can use Afrobeat: Earth Hour Cultural Diversity Week International Womens Day Harmony Day National Youth Week Stress Down Day Australia Dance Week Stralight Day World Red Cross Day NAIDOC Week Mental Health Week Refugee Week National Volunteer Week International Day of Families and more!
African Dance - Workshop/Courses Duration: 60 min sessions Group size: Unlimited Suit: Classroom workshops/Gymnasium Workshops Description: Learn traditional West African movements and dance sequences. West African Dance combines elements of culture, music, rhythm, song and fitness that engage mind, body and spirit. Workshops can be designed around particular themes, where the cultural and social significance of each rhythm and dance is explained. Our dance workshops can be accompanied by live drumming giving participants an opportunity to discover the unique dialogue and relationship between drummer and dancer! Benefits: Fun learning, develop new skill, cultural, social, musical, build coordination, confidence, communication, listening, self esteem, creativity, encourage participation and self expression. Applications: Secondarry students, disengaged students, youth at risk, dance, PE, holiday workshops, school camps and more! Links to: A cultural context Benefits of drumming together
DRUMS TALK! Interactive Drumming Show Duration: 30 min Group Size: Any Size! Suit: Secondary Students, large groups, combined year levels, entire school! Description: DRUMS TALK! is a colourful and theatrical interactive Drumming Show where everyone in our audience gets a drum or percussion instrument and is invited to join in! Ditch the role of spectator, 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! Detailed description - DRUMS TALK! Benefits: Fun learning, develop new skill, cultural, social, musical, build coordination, confidence, communication, listening, self esteem, creativity, encourage participation and self expression, build community and embrace diversity! Applications: Team building, induction days, year level transitions, getting to know you, cultural celebrations, integration, open or orientation days at school, youth forums, personal development, anti-bullying, youth leadership training, youth at risk, and more! Link to: Benefits of drumming together \| A cultural context
Cultural Performance - African Drum & Dance Duration: 30 min Group size: Any Size! Suit: Secondary Students, Entire School Audience, School Assemblies Description: Excite your students with the rhythms of Africa! Capture their attention and imagination or compliment the theme of your event. Fresh, vibrant, engaging and fun, our high-energy drumming and dance ensembles bring together the powerful rhythms, sweet melodies and dynamic dance movements representative of the colourful and vibrant culture of West Africa. In bright costumes, their infectious rhythms and dances deliver a highly captivating and unforgettable interactive performance! Applications: Cultural Events and community celebrations, open or orientation days at school, and more! Link to: A cultural context
Leadership Training – Drum Circle Facilitation Duration: 2 days - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Plus an evening Community Drum Circle! Group Size: Limited to 25 participants Suit: Youth leaders, Senior Students Description: Gain the tools, skills, experience, knowledge, confidence, and personal qualities required to conduct a successful and rewarding drum circle in your community! Learn how to facilitate rhythm games and activities for multiple group applications, using drums, percussion, voice, and movement. The course involves theory, discussion and lots of practical experience! No previous drumming or drum circle facilitation experience required. More Course Details Benefits: As a community drum circle facilitator you can help bring people together in a fun & positive way, promote self esteem & confidence in your community, break down barriers & build relationships quickly, promote a sense of belonging & wellbeing, and develop leadership & communication skills. Application: Community bonding, youth at risk, disengaged students, team building, leadership training, ice breaker, alternative youth activity, community development, youth crime prevention, health and wellbeing, school holiday programs, music classes, mental health, cultural diversity, Working with disabilities, Rehabilitation and so much more! Link to: Benefits of drumming together
Primary School The content, structure and presentation of our programs address a number of objectives from the Curriculum standards identified for student learning. These relate to social, physical and personal learning and support various aspects of interpersonal development, through Drama, Dance, Music, PE, Geography, History, Social studies, LOTE, English, ESL and more! Our programs cater for all students including those with special needs and are adapted to suit students’ physical, intellectual, emotional and development needs. Interactive performances and participatory workshops are designed around particular themes, where the cultural and social significance of each drum and dance piece, the rhythms, traditional folklore, and instruments are explained. Students will also learn African greetings, vocal percussion, call and response, identify specific dance movements, the different drums and how to play them.
Cultural Workshop – African Drum & Dance Combo! Duration: 60 min Group size: Up to 30 Suit: Primary School age 8+ Description: Our African drumming and dance cultural workshops are fun, entertaining, and cultural. Participants learn the art of working together without words, building dynamic sounds and polyrhythmic compositions traditional to West African Music. Students learn Djembe, and Doundoun drumming technique, the cultural significance and context behind traditional rhythms, and the relationship between drummer and dancer. Workshops can be designed around particular themes to suit learning outcomes or study focus. Benefits: Learn about a different culture, learn a new skill, develop a sense of community, improve communication and listening skills, embrace diversity, enhance self-esteem and personal expression, develop relationships based on trust, respect and understanding among peers. Link to: A cultural context Benefits of drumming together
DRUMS TALK! Interactive Drumming Show Duration: 30 min Group Size: Any size! Suit: Primary School Students, large groups or entire school community Description: DRUMS TALK! is a colourful and theatrical interactive Drumming Show 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! Detailed description of DRUMS TALK! Benefits: Fun learning, develop new skill, cultural, social, musical, build coordination, confidence, communication, listening, self esteem, creativity, encourage participation, self expression embrace cultural diversity. Applications: Team Building, Induction days, Year level transitions, getting to know you, Cultural celebration and more! Link to: Benefits of drumming together
Cultural Performance - African Drum & Dance Duration: 30 min Group size: Any size! Suit: Entire School Audience Description: Excite your students with the rhythms of Africa! Capture their attention and imagination or compliment the theme of your event. Fresh, vibrant, engaging and fun, our high-energy drumming and dance ensembles bring together the powerful rhythms, sweet melodies and dynamic dance movements representative of the colourful and vibrant culture of West Africa. In bright costumes, their infectious rhythms and dances deliver a highly captivating and unforgettable performance! Applications: Cultural Events and celebrations like Harmony Day. Link to: A cultural Context
Teacher Training – Drum circle facilitator Training Duration: 2 days - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Plus an evening Community Drum Circle! Group Size: Limited to 25 participants Suit: School teachers, Youth at risk professionals, Youth Leaders Description: Gain the tools, skills, experience, knowledge, confidence, and personal qualities required to conduct a successful and rewarding drum circle in your community! Learn how to facilitate rhythm games and activities for multiple group applications, using drums, percussion, voice, and movement. The course involves theory, discussion and lots of practical experience! No previous drumming or drum circle facilitation experience required. Course details Benefits: As a community drum circle facilitator you can help bring people 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. Application: Music class, youth at risk, disengaged students, team building, leadership training, ice breaker, alternative youth activity, school holiday programs, children’s activities, mental health, cultural diversity, working with disabilities, and more! Link to: Benefits of drumming together










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