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2012 dates
January 7th, 21st;
February 4th, 18th;
March 3rd, 17th; 31st;
April 14th, 28th;
May 12th, 26th;
June 9th, 23rd;
July 7th, 21st;
August 4th, 18th;
September 1st, 15th, 29th;
October 13th, 27th;
November 10th, 24th;
December 8th, 22nd.
An opportunity to learn African rhythms and dance and to take part in facilitated free-form music using drums and percussion from around the world. Rhythm made fun and easy for all the family. From beginners to the experienced.
Afrikaya Drum Circles, facilitated by Geoff and Di Miles, take place at:
Coronation Hall, Alton Barnes, Wiltshire, SN8 4LE.
Saturdays from 2.00 to 4.00.
Just turn up!
Drums available, or bring your own.
Cost:
Adults: £7.00
Students/Concessions: £5.00
Children under 12: £3.00
Children under 4: free
Family rates: please ask.
Afrikaya Drum Circles involve not only drums and other percussion instruments from around the world but also other instruments that complement the free-form rhythm produced by the circle. This often includes the guitar.
Dancers are more than welcome to come along as drum and dance are very much linked as part of the West African culture. African dance is regularly included under the guidance of Roz Bradley-Sylvester who has been taught African dance by dancers from Guinea Conakry who are living in The Gambia. A number of belly dancers also attend regularly. Particular Djembe rhythms and specific dances are practiced in harmony to tell a story from an African tradition.
 Dancing with Tamala
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