Community Drum and Dance Class

    A Weekly Workshop with Kawambe-Omowale

Join in the fun! Experience West African drumming and dancing for yourself. We're reaching out to the community through our community drum and dance class.

Kawambe-Omowale offers a West African drum and dance class for the community on Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Eastlake Park Recreation Center. Eastlake Park is located on the southwest corner of 16th Street and Jefferson in downtown Phoenix, less than 10 minutes from Sky Harbor Airport (physical address: 1549 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034). Generally, our class is postponed during major holiday weekends and other days as needed. Please see our class cancellation calendar for upcoming class postponements.

Classes are held in the gymnasium where there's plenty of room for all. Participants of all ages and from a variety of cultural backgrounds attend our classes. EVERYONE is invited - children and adults, males and females. Dress comfortably and bring your energy! No experience is necessary.

Drummers are invited to participate in our community class as well. Bring your drum and arrive promptly at 9:00 a.m. Click here to see recommended instruments for the specific "Dance of the Month." Drums and hand-held instruments most frequently used are the djembe, djun djun, kenkeni, sangba, brekate, sabar with galan (stick), soruba, talking drum (dono), shakere and cow bell. If you don't have a drum but would like to take part in our drum circle, a limited number of drums are available for use during class. Please call us in advance to make arrangements...602-252-6204 (leave a message).

Community Class Recitals

Occasionally, our community dance class participants have other recital opportunities during community events held at Eastlake Park. Examples of some events might include the Concert Series in February and the Summer Cabaret in August. These community events are free of charge and open to the public.

Come and be a part of our Saturday morning community class. We would love to have you join us as a participant on the dance floor or as a spectator in the bleachers!

Class Format

● Warm-up dancers and drummers

● Brief explanation of rhythm's purpose and history

● Dance and drum instruction

● Community circle with drummers and dancers

● Cool-down dancers and drummers

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Last modified: January 07, 2011