From Monica…
Hello friends of rhythm!
As promised, here are the details for the July and August African Drum/Dance camps led by my teacher, friend, mentor and amazing djembefola & griot, Koca!
Please also see the PosterComox2022 poster and feel free to distribute to anyone you think might be interested, thanks!
DATES: July 23 -24 and August 27 – 28 2022 (different rhythms will be taught on the two weekends)
WHERE: Royston Community Hall (at the lights on the Old Island Hwy)
HOW: Pre-registration is absolutely necessary. Please email Monica: to hold your spot and pre-pay either in class or via snail mail (email Monica for details)
HOW MUCH: $25 for one class
$20/class for two or more classes
$150 for an entire weekend
DRUM RENTAL: if you require either a djembe or dun, rental of a drum is $5/drum/day
SPACE & DRUMS are LIMITED. Register early! 🙂
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you plan to register for the ensemble class on Sunday, please note that only those who have taken BOTH dun classes will be allowed to play duns in ensemble. Djembe players are welcome whether you join in on one or both days but please note that in the spirit of “camp style” instruction, the second day is a continuation of the first so you will have missed some instruction. Also, “advanced” means you have previous instruction in African drumming under your belt; Koca will not be going over basics in these classes – you will not be given individual instruction but, having said that, anyone who is up for a challenge is welcome in the djembe classes. Dun classes, however, will likely be reserved for those with some experience, depending on registration numbers. And “beginners” is not just for beginners: Everyone can benefit from more time with a master djembe player! For dance classes, please wear suitable clothing and bring water; you are going to sweat & get thirsty while having a blast moving your bodies!
SCHEDULE:
Saturday
1:00 – 2:00 pm Beginners Djembe
2:15 – 3:15 pm Advanced Djembe
3:30 – 4:30 pm Duns
4:45 – 5:45 pm West African Dance (live accompaniment)
Sunday
1:00 – 2:00 pm Beginners Djembe
2:15 – 3:15 pm Duns
3:30 – 4:30 pm Ensemble Djembe + Duns
4:45 – 5:45 pm West African Dance (live accompaniment, some drummers from the previous classes may be invited to play!)
Any questions? Send them Monica’s way 🙂
In the spirit of rhythm,