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Traditional African Percussion
Performance • Improvisation
Through guided movement and gestures, attendees will work with pro percussionist Griffin Brady and pro dancer Erico Ansuade to discover the power African drumming and dance has to communicate with the accompanying musicians, the audience, and the soul by focusing on traditional arrangements of dance pieces from West Africa.
$25.00
If you can walk, you can dance! with a pro percussionist & touring performer (SAAKUMU Dance Troupe, Mohamed Diaby and Manding Foli Kan Don, Brian Marsalis, DJ Logic), music educator (founder of Slyboots School of Music), and executive director of Bernard Woma Dagara Music Center USA.
Feel the ground below your feet. Hear live drumming echo in your heartbeat. Through guided movement and gestures, attendees will discover the power African dance has to communicate with the accompanying musicians, the audience, and the soul by focusing on traditional arrangements of dance pieces from West Africa that aim to educate and inspire . . . and get a great workout at the same time!
This weekly workshop is led by Griffin Brady and Eric Ansuade from Ghana, West Africa—the chief choreographer and star of the Slyboots Circus. A brilliant entertainer with extraordinary abilities and a passion for sharing his expertise with the world, Eric has performed all over the world as a dancer and an acrobat with a wide variety of groups, and has been a chief teaching artist of the Slyboots School since 2009.
Location
This weekly workshop is currently conducted at the Slyboots Dojo, located at 367 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052 (following CDC guidelines for safety.) You will sweat, laugh, and smile! Bring a water bottle—and an open mind.
- Disinfected drums provided
- Temperatures checked on arrival
- Social distancing measures taken
- Attendees are required to wear masks for the entire class time
- Indoors in large space, with windows open and lots of fresh air
Ages & Skill Levels
- This workshop is aimed at aspiring artists of all ages
- All skill levels are welcome
Schedule & Price
- Normally scheduled for every Tuesday from 5:00pm–7:00pm
- The price is $25 per person
- Each workshop is limited to 20 people
Check the calendar below for dates and availability. If there are no seats left for your desired date, feel free to contact me at slyboots@me.com to discuss alternate accommodations.
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Traditional African Percussion
Performance • Improvisation
Explore the art of African drumming with pro percussionist Griffin Brady as you learn traditional techniques, expand your rhythmic vocabulary, and develop the strength and endurance needed to play hand drums in a way that is safe, healthy, and fun.
$25.00
Start your journey into the world of African drumming with a pro percussionist & touring performer (SAAKUMU Dance Troupe, Mohamed Diaby and Manding Foli Kan Don, Brian Marsalis, DJ Logic), music educator (founder of Slyboots School of Music), and executive director of Bernard Woma Dagara Music Center USA.
Explore the art of African drumming as you learn traditional techniques, expand your rhythmic vocabulary, and develop the strength and endurance needed to play hand drums in a way that is safe, healthy, and fun. This weekly music workshop also examines the relationship between drumming and dancing in Africa through hands-on instruction and breakdown of complex rhythmic structures through body movement, language and drumming.
Location
This weekly workshop is currently conducted at the Slyboots Dojo, located at 367 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052. You will sweat, laugh, and smile! Bring a water bottle—and an open mind. Be prepared to drum and sing!
- Disinfected drums provided
- Temperatures checked on arrival
- Social distancing measures taken
- Attendees are required to wear masks for the entire class time
- Indoors in large space, with windows open and lots of fresh air
Ages & Skill Levels
- This workshop is aimed at aspiring artists ages 15 and below
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels are welcome
Schedule & Price
- This weekly workshop is currently conducted at Slyboots Dojo, located at 367 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052 (following CDC guidelines for safety)
- Normally scheduled for every Wednesday from 5:00pm–6:00pm
- The price is $25 per person
- Each workshop is limited to 20 people
Check the calendar below for dates and availability. If there are no seats left for your desired date, feel free to contact me at slyboots@me.com to discuss alternate accommodations.
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Traditional African Percussion
Performance • Improvisation
Explore the art of African drumming with pro percussionist Griffin Brady as you learn traditional techniques, expand your rhythmic vocabulary, and develop the strength and endurance needed to play hand drums in a way that is safe, healthy, and fun.
$25.00
Start your journey into the world of African drumming with a pro percussionist & touring performer (SAAKUMU Dance Troupe, Mohamed Diaby and Manding Foli Kan Don, Brian Marsalis, DJ Logic), music educator (founder of Slyboots School of Music), and executive director of Bernard Woma Dagara Music Center USA.
Explore the art of African drumming as you learn traditional techniques, expand your rhythmic vocabulary, and develop the strength and endurance needed to play hand drums in a way that is safe, healthy, and fun. This weekly music workshop also examines the relationship between drumming and dancing in Africa through hands-on instruction and breakdown of complex rhythmic structures through body movement, language and drumming.
Location
This weekly workshop is currently conducted at the Slyboots Dojo, located at 367 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052. You will sweat, laugh, and smile! Bring a water bottle—and an open mind. Be prepared to drum and sing!
- Disinfected drums provided
- Temperatures checked on arrival
- Social distancing measures taken
- Attendees are required to wear masks for the entire class time
- Indoors in large space, with windows open and lots of fresh air
Ages & Skill Levels
- This workshop is aimed at aspiring artists ages 16 and up
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels are welcome
Schedule & Price
- This weekly workshop is currently conducted at Slyboots Dojo, located at 367 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052 (following CDC guidelines for safety)
- Normally scheduled for every Wednesday from 5:00pm–6:00pm
- The price is $25 per person
- Each workshop is limited to 20 people
Check the calendar below for dates and availability. If there are no seats left for your desired date, feel free to contact me at slyboots@me.com to discuss alternate accommodations.
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Traditional African Percussion • Hand Percussion • Drum Kit • Classical Percussion
Performance • Improvisation
Learn music with a pro percussionist & touring performer (SAAKUMU Dance Troupe, Mohamed Diaby and Manding Foli Kan Don, Brian Marsalis, DJ Logic), music educator (founder of Slyboots School of Music), and executive director of Bernard Woma Dagara Music Center USA.
From: $25.00
Learn music with a pro percussionist & touring performer (SAAKUMU Dance Troupe, Mohamed Diaby and Manding Foli Kan Don, Brian Marsalis, DJ Logic), music educator (founder of Slyboots School of Music), and executive director of Bernard Woma Dagara Music Center USA.
Master the flow of time through African drumming.
One-on-one music lessons with Slyboots founder Griffin Brady are perfect for students of all ages and abilities who are interested in hand drums, stick drums, drum set, and percussion. Together, you will learn how to groove by reading and listening to music while mastering techniques and styles from around the world.
My Favorite Things to Teach
- Instruments: Drums & Percussion
- Pursuits: Performance, Improvisation (and positive social change through cultural arts education and performance)
- Styles: World Music (African Percussion, Reggae, Marching Percussion), Jazz, Rock, Folk
Ages & Skill Levels
- I work best with students of all ages
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome
Availability & Rates
- Lessons are currently conducted either virtually or at my one of my studio locations in Buffalo, NY
- 30 minutes: $25
- 60 minutes: $50
Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and reserve your next lesson online, then checkout to send your request. (No payment is required until the lesson is confirmed.) If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at slyboots@me.com to discuss.
