West African Drum & Dance Camp
An Unforgettable Learning Experience May 2-8 2022 Click Here To Register Now!Click Here To Email RegistrarMusic
- Four levels of djembe classes
- Classes in balafon, dunun, kora, singing, shekere, and krin
- Drum-maintenance, building, blinging, re-heading, and tuning led by Tom Harris
- Open community drumming under the moon and stars
Dance
- Two levels of dance classes
- Percussive dance instruction on Duns
- Free morning yoga classes
- Massage and healing arts practitioners
- Grand Finale talent show and concert
- Guinea-style folklore celebration
Wildacres Retreat, Little Switzerland, North Carolina
The Monday before Mother's Day through Mother's Day morning, yearly
You are invited to come and experience the warm, high-energy sense of community created at the annual Kumandi Drum and Dance Camp. Join long-time attendees and first-time friends to create an inviting atmosphere of fun, play, learning and togetherness in the spirit of West African drum and dance. Enjoy a full week immersed in the community, music and culture, or come for a shorter time – various packages are available.
The experienced and highly talented staff of instructors is brought together by Julie & Andrew Moore, with the support of Chuck Cogliandro of Kumandi Drums, to satisfy everyone from the beginning beginner to the advanced-level participant.
This event sells out quickly after registration opens, and has been very highly regarded, . . . don’t miss out!
Classes
- All classes 90 minutes long. Click link to view 2019 Class Schedule
- Rental drums are available.
- A deposit of $100 per person is required to hold your space.
- For cancellations up to April 1st, all but $50 of the deposit is returned.
- After April 1st, no refunds, except for health emergencies.
Facilities
All of this takes place in the natural spring-time beauty of Wildacres Retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway northeast of Asheville. All accommodations are in very comfortable, double-occupancy hotel-style rooms with private bath. Delicious family-style, dining-hall meals include vegetarian and vegan options.
Pricing
Adults/Teens, Arrival | ***Hold Cell Phones Sideways*** | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy |
Monday | 6PM | $790 | $1,240 |
Tuesday | 6PM | $765 | $1,190 |
Wednesday | 6PM | $740 | $1,140 |
Thursday | 12Noon | $670 | $1,050 |
Thursday | 6PM | $655 | $1,035 |
Youth, AGE 6-12, Arrival | |||
Monday | 6PM | $355 | |
Tuesday | 6PM | $345 | |
Wednesday | 6PM | $335 | |
Thursday | 12Noon | $325 | |
Thursday | 6PM | $315 | |
Children, Age 3-5, Arrival | |||
Monday | 6PM | $200 | |
Tuesday | 6PM | $195 | |
Wednesday | 6PM | $190 | |
Thursday | 12Noon | $175 | |
Thursday | 6PM | $170 | |
Children, Age 0-2 | Free | ||
Daily Commuter | Limited | ||
Adult | Per Day | $85 | |
Age 6-12 | Per Day | Free | |
Age 3-5 | Per Day | Free |
Scholarships are very limited but do exist. If needed, please send an email to the registrar.
Email Us
Mail Checks To:
“Community Sound” at PO Box 175, Tigerville SC, 29688