Description
A fun and exciting day of workshops.
Sibo Bangoura, West African griot and master drummer, will bring his infectious smile, big energy and funky West African grooves to Lake Macquarie!
Join Djembe Alchemy and Sibo for some exciting West African drumming and dance workshops. Try a beginners workshop and see what West African rhythms and culture has to offer, further your djembe journey with some new solo phrases in the Experienced workshop or work up a sweat in the beginner friendly dance workshop, or if you’re up for it, challenge yourself and try out all three!
About the levels
The Beginners drumming class is just that, completely open and accessible to anyone including those that have never picked up a drum before, but also a great opportunity for those with a bit of experience to get some tuition directly from a genuine griot master drummer, and to brush up on technique.
The Experienced drumming class is open to anyone but will be higher paced and targetted at those with some experence behind them. If you’ve played before but not sure if you’re ready, then give it a go anyway, you will be surprised at what you can achieve when you step into it with a good teacher.
The Open (Beginner friendly) dance class accompanied by live drumming, is open to anyone, no dance experience necessary. It will provide a good workout for those with West African dance experience and is a great introduction to African dance.
All classes are sure to challenge you mentally and physically in a light hearted way with Sibo’s fun sense of humour, soft teaching approach and friendly accepting manner.
When
July 12, 2025
- Drum workshop (beginners): 10am to 11:30am
- Drum workshop (experienced): 12pm to 1:30pm
- Dance workshop: 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Cost: One class – $35, two classes – $60, all three classes – $85
Drum hire available ($5).
Where
Central to Lake Macquarie, Speers Point offers a great location for drummers (or wanna be drummers) and dancers from Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and the Hunter to gather, connect and experience the power of authentic African drumming and dance. These workshops are accessible to everyone in the Newcastle region.
Speers Point Public School,
Bell St, Speers Point NSW 2284, Australia
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About Sibo Bangoura
Sibo Bangoura, a djembefola from Guinea in West Africa, passionately advocates his culture and music.
Growing up in a family of griots (West African storytellers and musicians), Sibo’s love for his heritage is palpable in his workshops and classes. These sessions are educational and a joyous celebration of West African rhythms, filled with energy and enthusiasm. Sibo ensures that each student receives personalized attention, guiding them through the accurate drumming techniques and the rich meanings and significance of the rhythms.
Sibo grew up in Matam – the heart of Guinea’s arts precinct. He currently lives in Sydney and has worked in China, Japan, Singapore & Thailand.
BIG energy and a lovely infectious smile!
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