Hamana are vastly experienced deliverers of all levels of workshop and have worked with international corporations through to local school, colleges and even individuals. We can tailor a package to suit your students’ needs.
We understand curriculum requirements and are fully insured and CRB-checked. All our drum and dance teachers are leaders in their field.
Contact us to discuss your requirements for school, corporate or festival workshops or to find out about our regular weekly drum and dance classes in Leamington Spa.
All our teachers are involved in residencies and delivery of top class tuition across the country and we work with several agencies, including TRAP MEDIA
Guinean Dance class for Women
Sunday, 26 February 2012
1pm – 4pm
Venue: TBC
A two month course with Saskia Bakayoko from West African drum and dance company, Hamana, just returned from another amazing study trip to West Africa, looking at the beautiful art of Guinean ‘ballet style’ dance.
Saskia will teach four three hour classes over a two month period, concentrating heavily on style, technique, musical understanding and solo confidence. This is suitable for those with some experience of dance and will push everyone to achieve a solid understanding of the interpretation of the music and the essential elements of the style for women.
Concentrating on four main dances, doundounba, soli/mendiani, soko and manet, the course will explore the different elements of each dance, and how to recognise and understand the music.
The course is only open to invited participants and will be a closed session to allow us to really concentrate on building a body of work!!! We might even perform at the end if we have the courage! The course will run every other Sunday for two months, for three hours at a time, with music provided by the incredible Hamana musicians.
Places MUST be booked and paid for in advance – 4 x 3 hour sessions £60 in total (£15 per session).
For further info and advice, call Saskia on 07974 691643
Here is Saskia’s class at Tribe of Doris at the Saturday night performance
And her class from Global Beats 2011
New beginners djembe classes in Stratford
Commencing Saturday 21 January 2012
4pm – 6pm
The Buzz Cafe, Stratford (full directions at www.thebuzzcafe.co.uk)
Learn the powerful and hypnotic rhythms of West Africa from world class percussionist Vieux Bakayoko. Now you can learn form the master in this relaxed fun-filled weekly session covering all aspects of technique, history and tradition, Vieux will help you discover this art form step by step.
No experience neccessary, all abilities welcome. 14 +
Djembes available on request
Booking essential
Classes cost £10
For directions, further info and advice, call Saskia on 07974 691643
Djembe classes in Leamington Spa
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Afro Caribbean Centre
No experience neccessary, all abilities welcome
Djembes available on request
Booking essential
Classes cost £10
For directions, further info and advice, call Saskia on 07974 691643
Here is Vieux teaching doundounba in 2011
HOT NEWS SARA GALAN IS COMING TO THE UK
SUPPORTED BY HAMANA
AT THE MAMADY KEITA WEEKEND!!!!
18/19 February, DMAC, Hamilton House, Bristol
All information here https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=227783033946312
To book download and return the bookng form, all information on the facebook event page
