West African Drumming and Dance
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Sangbarala, Guinea
photo by D. Kobrenskilack Bear Moon’s West African Drumming and Dance Program aims to bring traditional styles of hand drumming and dance into schools, camps, and other groups and organizations. Programs we offer include:
West African Style Drumming Classes
These on-going group classes are offered througout the year for any level, experience, or age…great as an introduction or for the experienced drummer! See our current events listing for more details.
West African Style Dance Classes
Explore the world of dance and movement, always to live drumming! Members of the BBM Ensemble lead these explorations into the basic dance steps to rhythms from Guinea, Ghana, and more. Our popular dance workshops keep getting better! See our current events listing for more details.
Drumming Workshops
We can customize hands-on drumming workshops for your school or group…any age group; we can supply drums, too. Please contact us for more info on coming to your school or organization and offering one of these exciting, hands-on experiences.
Professional Development Courses/Workshops
Let us work with your staff or group for a fun and energetic team-building experience that people won’t forget. Contact us for more info.
Private Lessons on the Djembe or Dunun Drums
Private lessons on the djembe or dunun drums, with instructor Dave Kobrenski, will help help you to learn more efficiently with one-on-one instruction! Dave is an experienced and patient teacher who has studied with master drummers in Guinea and Ghana. Contact us for more info.
About Drumming
For centuries, drumming and dance has been an essential part of many cultures as a means to create group unity, celebrate life, and many other purposes. Some benefits we have found include:
- stress release
- attention and memory strengthening
- team building/group cooperation
- cultural and musical education
- creativity exploration
- increased coordination
- fun!
Who We Are
director Dave KobrenskiThe Black Bear Moon Team is led by musician and teacher Dave Kobrenski, and is comprised of area musicians who are eager to share their love of music with you, whether it be an energetic performance or school presentation, or one of our eight-week hands-on classes. Contact us for more info on how to make drumming and dance a part of YOUR life!
