African Drumming Class for kids

This class is designed to bring people together through the joyful energy of traditional West African rhythms. Thursdays at the Big Picture from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. 6 sessions beginning October 8th through November 12th RSVP to join! *Payment is collected at the door
About the event

The Big Picture is excited to announce an upcoming African Drumming Class for kids designed to bring people together through the joyful energy of traditional West African rhythms.
This is a collaboration with Shidaa Project Inc a Vermont based non-profit organization focused on education and enrichment through sharing dances, drumming and other West African cultural activities. We are so lucky to have Samuel Maama Marquaye (link his bio to his name), the Drum and Dance Director for Shidaa Project, coming to the Mad River Valley to teach these classes!!! Maama is a Ghanaian award-winning dancer, choreographer, percussionist and comic actor.
So come build community, de-stress, boost energy, and celebrate Black culture!
We are so lucky to have Samuel Maama Marquaye coming to the Mad River Valley!!!
Samuel Maama Marquaye is a Ghanaian award-winning dancer, choreographer, percussionist and comic actor. He has been the Drum and Dance Director for Shidaa Project since 2023. Since arriving in Vermont he has conducted residencies in schools and universities and taught adult drum and dance sessions. Maama taught at Lost Nation Theater’s Fractured Fables summer camps as well as Shidaa’s Cultural Camp. Over the last year Shidaa Projects has also performed at the Vermont State House for Farmer’s Night and with the Montpelier Gospel Choir. Maama has traveled outside Central Vermont to perform regularly with Akwaaba Ensemble in New York and New England. He is advancing Shidaa Projects community engagement through his dancing and drumming expertise. Prior to coming to Vermont Samuel was the Artistic Director for the award winning Shidaa Cultural Troupe in Africa.
African drumming for kids:
No experience needed: If you can clap your hands, you can play these rhythms!
Time: Thursdays at the Big Picture from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. We are starting with 6 sessions beginning October 8th through November 12th. With a possibility to continue based on interest.
Cost: $90 for 6 classes or $18 drop-in rate per class (Drums are provided). *Cultural arts supporter rate of $120 if you want to champion this offering and the artists offering it.
Kids under 5 years old must be accompanied by a parent.
RSVP to Join
*Payment is collected at the door