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AFRICAN DANCE & DRUMMING 10 WEEK COURSES

17 JANUARY to 28 MARCH 2010

Horniman Museum, 100 London Road Forest Hill London SE23
Children's Drumming 11-11.30am Course fee: £25
Adult Beginners Drumming 11.30am-12.30pm Course fee: £55

Adult Intermediate Drumming 12.30-1.30pm Course fee: £55
Adult's Dance 1.45-3pm Course fee: £55

All classes take place on Sundays

Below you will find course and enrolment information, and directions to the Horniman Museum. Please feel free to email if you have any further queries nzingadance@aol.com

ENROLMENT: Please send cheque or postal order made payable to
'Nzinga Dance', to:

Nzinga Dance PO Box 36992 London SE6 4WH

Enclose note stating clearly your name, address, email address and 'phone number, and which course is being enrolled for. We will then contact you to confirm receipt of payment, and allocated course place.

African Dance: you will learn specific traditional dances, including how dance movements relate to drum language. No prior experience necessary. Classes accompanied by live drumming. Wear loose comfortable clothing as you will get warm (ie vest top with leggings or tracksuit bottoms, ladies may want to wear sarong/wrapper over leggings) and we dance in bare feet. NB: some African dance movements are energetic, therefore this course is not suitable for anyone with asthma and/or other respiratory ailments. Also unsuitable for those suffering back, joint or any other mobility ailments which may hinder movement, or cause you pain. Before taking this course you are advised to see your GP for a health assessment, especially if you have not exercised for a while.

African Drumming: Beginners course will cover how to play your drum, including hand placements and getting different tones from your drum. You will learn specific rhythms, no previous experience required. Intermediate course is faster paced, students will need to have played African drums/practised fairly regularly. This course will enhance playing skills, and focus on more challenging rhythms. Drum provided for use on courses if you don't have your own, although you are advised to purchase your own drum eventually so you can practice further at home. See your tutor if you'd like to purchase a drum.

Childrens Drumming: This is an introduction to African drumming. Children are taught the basics of playing an African drum, and progress to learning simple and authentic rhythms together.

NB: Our courses are not Teacher Training, or INSET courses. If you are interested in courses geared towards those wanting to teach African music or dance, please telephone or email for information.

No audio or visual recording of classes/tutors permitted under any circumstances

Directions to Museum:

Buses: P4, 176, 185, 197, 356 stop outside Museum. Buses 63 and 122 stop nearby.

BR: Forest Hill. Direct rail services from Charing Cross, Clapham Junction, East Croydon, London Bridge, Victoria, Waterloo, West Croydon.

Tube: Brixton (Victoria & Northern Lines) then bus P4 to Museum.

DLR: Lewisham, then bus 185 to Museum.

Road: London Road is on the A205 south circular east. Free parking/no restrictions in streets surrounding museum.

Museum approximately 7 minutes walk from Forest Hill station, and is signposted. As you leave the station London Road will be directly in front of you. Walk along, on the right hand side. You will pass Sainsburys, then a Tesco petrol station. Museum is just past the petrol station.