WORKSHOPS

POWERFUL DRUMS brings to you inspiring, educational, fun, interactive workshops specialising in traditional West African drumming, singing, percussion, dance, stories, arts and craft making. These workshops are individually designed for schools, colleges, universities, corporate team building events, festivals, youth centres, after school clubs, and private functions. Workshops are led by Samuel Nkrumah Yeboah, Ghanaian international drumming teacher, performer and instrument maker and run by a collaboration of African artists dedicated to bridging the gap between cultures through sharing African music, dance , arts and culture with people from all walks of life. These workshops are suitable for all ages and abilities and help build confidence, improve concentration, focus and listening skills and foster team building.

SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES
Powerful Drums facilitators create fun and enjoyable music-based workshops that could meet several national curriculum targets for music, dance, arts, design or geography. Workshops may include ensemble playing, composition or improvisation leading to a final performance. The visit could also coincide with cultural events such as arts week, cultural or diversity day, Africa week, Black history month and other themed events. Workshops can be one-off events, a series, or part of a residency.

All our facilitators are CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) checked.

Some examples of workshop formats are listed below but we will do our best to cater to the individual needs of your school, college, or organization.

1.AUTHENTIC AFRICAN DRUMMING, SONGS AND PERCUSSION.
The facilitator/s will arrive with a variety of African drums, percussion, and songs, interact with a short drumming performance at assembly followed by up to 1 hour of drumming, singing, and percussion lessons with your chosen classes (1-2 facilitators).

2. TRADITIONAL AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOPS.
Experience the joy of African dance. A short dance performance at assembly will be followed by up to an hour of dance lessons with your chosen classes where students will learn dances such as Kpatcha, Kpanlogo, Fume Fume & Bawa. (1-2 facilitators).

3. TRADITIONAL AFRICAN DANCE WITH LIVE DRUMMING
Experience the joy of African dance with live musical accompaniment. A short dance and drumming performance at assembly will be followed by up to an hour of dance lessons with your chosen classes where students will learn traditional dances and songs with percussion accompaniment (2-4 facilitators).

4. AFRICAN ARTS AND CRAFTS MAKING
Workshops include activities such as African bead jewelry-making, textile design (such as batik & tie-dyeing), and making simple musical instruments with recycled cans etc.

5. AFRICAN STORY TELLING
Ananse stories originate from the Ashanti region of Ghana. Story telling in Ghana is interactive, with drumming, songs & movement. A set is created using props, drums, masks etc. to evoke the atmosphere of a traditional storytelling environment. (1 facilitator).

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FESTIVALS, COMMUNITY GATHERINGS AND PRIVATE FUNCTIONS
We offer traditional African drumming, songs, percussion and dance workshops for festivals & community groups anywhere. With teachers rooted in the African culture we will bring true and authentic Africa to your event. We can also decorate the venue with African fabrics and masks.

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PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL AND LEARNING DISABILITY
Powerful Drums facilitators have worked with people with both physical and learning disabilities. We can bring drumming, songs, percussion, African history and dance to your group. We work patiently with participants and will be very happy to hear from you to discuss your needs, or you can go to the booking form.

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PRISONS AND YOUNG OFFENDERS
Turn Your Life Around and Empowerment Workshops have been developed to help prisoners and young offenders turn their lives around. We use drums to help them loosen up and look at themselves, talk openly and empower them so that they can always turn their lives around for the better. We use drums, songs, chants and simple movement.

BUSINESS, STAFF AND CO-OPERATE TEAM BUILDING
A fun approach to business team development using assorted African drums, songs percussion and simple movement, you will feel a sense of togetherness and unity in your workplace , SEE PRINCE’S TRUST RECOMMENDATION LETTER. Email to discuss your needs or click here.

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www.powerfuldrums.co.uk, powerful drums@yahoo.co.uk
07940179598 in UK, 00447940179598 outside the UK