Fritete African Drumming & Dance Group is an African drum and dance organization that uses performing arts forms such as drumming, dance, storytelling, and literary arts to engage diverse audiences at museums, libraries, schools, community centers, festivals, and other public spaces. Through interactive and culturally enriching experiences, Fritete shares the beauty and traditions of African performing arts in a fun, educational, and impactful learning environment that promotes cultural understanding, creativity, community engagement, and appreciation for diversity.
About this Organization
Fritete African Drumming & Dance Group is an African drum and dance organization that uses performing arts forms such as drumming, dance, storytelling, and literary arts to engage diverse audiences at museums, libraries, schools, community centers, festivals, and other public spaces. Through interactive and culturally enriching experiences, Fritete shares the beauty and traditions of African performing arts in a fun, educational, and impactful learning environment that promotes cultural understanding, creativity, community engagement, and appreciation for diversity.Services/Opportunities
Drum Circle is an engaging and interactive drumming session led by a Master drummer where participants experience African drumming and shared rhythms. Using a variety of drums and other percussion instruments, the circle encourages participants to co-create music in a fun and expressive way. The drum circle serves multiple purposes: recreational music-making, team building, social interaction, wellness, and personal growth. This activity is for all ages.
Logistics:
Fritete will provide the following:
(1) 20-25 African Djembe Drums and other percussion instruments, bells, and shakers.
(2) The Client organization or institution will provide: Chairs and a suitable space for dance & drumming
Duration: 45 to 60 minutes, with intermittent breaks as needed
Objectives:
- Introduce participants to traditional West African drumming and dance skills.
- Increase awareness of African drumming within a cultural context.
- Provide insight into the historical backgrounds of selected West African drumming patterns.
- Encourage enjoyment of drumming, integrating dance with drumming.
- Allow participants to share acquired skills in a performance setting.
Learning Outcomes / Skill Development:
- Basic West African drumming patterns and rhythms
- Knowledge of West African culture and arts
- Enhanced listening, focus, self-discipline, and consistency
- Improved call-and-response abilities, learning to lead and follow
- Strengthened teamwork and appreciation for collective expression
- Exploration of personal rhythms and improvisation
- Improved performance skills, including concentration and poise
- Besa Dance Session – “Feel The Beat Move Your Feet.” This is a Dance workshop where participants are taught different African dance forms and techniques, primarily from West African countries like Guinea, Ghana, Gambia, and the Ivory Coast. Besa is an aerobic exercise for a great cardio workout for all ages! This program offers live drumming by the master drummer, and other program participants can drum as well after the master drummer teaches them the supporting drumming beat.
Booking
Booking Price: $1,001-$2,000
Contact: Josephine Ansah-Brew
E-mail: [email protected]
Cell phone: 202-975-8384
Standing Microphone
Loud Speaker
Bluetooth Connection
Travel to DC, Maryland & Virginia metropolitan area not more than 50 miles radius.
1. Severn River Middle School (Anne Arundel County Public School)
Ms. Asli Masucci- Languages & Arts Teacher
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 443-525-1098
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