In Ghana drumming and dance is an integral part of life. It is woven
into daily tasks, celebrations, rituals and ceremonies. Bortier is passionate
about the profound history and importance of the drum, the messages that it
sends and the ability it has to change and enrich your life. You will learn
rhythms from the regions of Ghana and also from different parts of West Africa,
such as Mali, Togo, Senegal and Burkina Fasso. As you learn how to play the
traditional rhythms you will also gain an understanding of the spirit behind
the drumming and dance.
Bortier and The Telema Ensemble in rehearsal |
Drumming and dance sessions will be programmed
for 4 ½ hours daily, Monday to Friday,
10am to 4.30pm.
DRUM CLASS
Classes will be under the guidance of Ghanaian master
musician BORTIER OKOE, supported by members of the Telema Ensemble. Students will be
grouped according to skill level and experience.
Before you begin your study programme, you will need one kpalogo
and one djembe. We have special packages prepared for you by locally made drum
makers, which are available for purchase at great prices.
For $250 you will receive
1 djembe drum
1 kpalogo drum
1 shekere (shaker)
1 gnogno (bell)
(Students will be responsible for freight costs for their drums
back to their own country. We can arrange this for you)
DANCE CLASS
Learn some of the local and typical dances of the
Ghana’s different regions and from other parts of West Africa, in your daily and
powerful sessions of traditional Ghanaian dance. Accompanied by your drumming teachers you will
find a vitality and stamina you never knew you had. Be prepared to sweat… and
discover muscles you never knew you had!
PRIVATE CLASSES
If you want a one-on-one class in kpalogo, djembe, dundun, talking
drum, xylophone, flute, thumb piano, or dance, this can be arranged with one of
our experienced and specialist teachers.
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