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AFRICAN DANCE & DRUMMING COURSES FROM SUNDAY 20th APRIL 2008

Horniman Museum, 100 London Road Forest Hill London SE23
Children's Drumming   10.30-11am Course fee: £20
Children's Dance 11-11.30am Course fee: £20
Adult Beginners Drumming 11.40am-12.40pm Course fee: £50
Adult's Dance 12.45-2pm Course fee: £50

Courses are 10 weeks duration, and 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 us 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 previous experience required. 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. African dance movements can be quite energetic, therefore not suitable for anyone with back, joint or any other mobility problems 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 courses: These are an introduction to African drumming and dance.

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.

We do not allow audio or visual recording of our classes/tutors under any circumstances

Directions to Museum:

Buses: P4, 176, 185, 197, 312, 356 stop outside Museum. Buses 63 and 122 stop nearby.

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

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.

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

Tube: Brixton (Victoria & Northern Lines) then bus P4 to Museum.
DLR: Lewisham, then bus 185 to Museum.

WEEKLY CLASSES - Postponed until further notice, will resume Autumn 2008

African Dance-Exercise - Wednesdays 7-8.30pm
Soca, Zouk, Soukous, Calypso, Hi-Life make up the soundtrack to this lively Dance-Exercise class for adults. Stretch and tone to improve your stamina, and learn dance movements/routines. £6 per class. No experience needed/beginners welcome but this class is not suitable for you if you have back and/or joint problems, or mobility problems. See your GP before joining if you have any health concerns, particularly if you have not exercised for some time. Wear loose comfortable clothing, you may do class in bare feet or wear dance shoes or trainers. No 'bulky' trainers please.
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Venue:
Deptford Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford London SE8

Directions: The Albany can be reached by walking through Deptford Market, its approximately halfway down the market.
Car Parking: The Albany car park is at rear of building, on Octavius Street. To access car park drive down Watsons Street, turn into Rochdale Way, and then into Octavius Street. Car park is free, there is also free parking in Watsons Street and all surrounding streets, and within Deptford Market.
Buses: 21, 36, 47, 136, 171, 177, 188, 225, 453. Rail: New Cross or Deptford (Deptford is nearest) Tube: New Cross (East London Line)