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Asanti Dance Theatre| Description: | Asanti Dance Theatre perform and run workshops at all types of events throughout Melbourne and interstate. The company began early in 2007 when the director, Appiah Annan, arrived in Australia. Appiah began Asanti Dance Theatre in his home country Ghana, West Africa, in 2002 with just three members. The company has now grown into a 15 piece, world renowned performance group working with students and artists world wide. Asanti Australia is a sister group to their Ghanaian counterpart. With their powerful drumming and inspiring energetic traditional and contemporary African dance moves, Asanti Australia is a company that should not be missed.
Asanti are running workshops for adults on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at various locations.
4 week intensive courses in West African drum, dance & culture held annually in Ghana (West Africa). Contact us for more details.
| | Business Phone: | 0415 726 886 |
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| |  |  | Blue Turban Percussion| Description: | Blue Turban Percussion, also performs with violin, didgeredoo, saxophone, guitar and traditional Morrocan instruments. Music:- West African percussion ensemble featuring dancers and fire perfomance. Workshops:- percussion, song and dance. | | Business Phone: | 9489 6130 |
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| | | | Canteri Music| Description: | Instrumental lessons; drums, guitar, piano | | Business Phone: | 0432 339 255 |
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| | | | Drumclub| Description: | Drumclub runs percussion workshops for young children aged 2 to 7 throughout Victoria. Workshops are hands-on, fun and educational.
For preschools, child-care centres, school holiday programs, parties and special events. | | Business Phone: | 0412 798 838 |
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| | | | Drummergirl| Description: | West African drumming and percussion workshops and performances. Specialising in workshops for women. | | Business Phone: | 0431 434 538 |
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| | | | Muhanamwe West African Percussion and Dance Ensemble| Description: | This exciting, high-energy percussion and dance ensemble from West Africa have taken Melbourne by storm. Muhanamwé, meaning "Culture”, was founded in 2007 by Guinean master drummer Aliou Sylla, with the vision of sharing the rich Guinean culture with the Australian people. Bringing together powerful rhythms, raw vocal harmonies and stunning moves, Muhanamwé brings to life the colourful and vibrant culture of Guinea, and a musical tradition that can be traced right back to the ancient Mandinké Empire of West Africa. Directed by Aliou Sylla, the ensemble also features Guinean percussionist Mohamed Camara, dancers Appiah Annan and Evelyn Tadros, and percussionists Anna Camara and Anita Larkin. With full traditional costumes and infectious rhythms and moves, Muhanamwé always delivers a visually captivating and unforgettable performance.
Muhanamwé are available for festivals, school workshops, corporate events, parties and private functions. | | Business Phone: | 0415 074 528 |
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