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Immerse yourself in Nairobi’s culture with a drumming and dance experience. Learn about Kenya’s rhythmic traditions, urban beats, and Afro-fusion dance with professional performers.

Highlights

• Feel the rhythm of Nairobi with a drumming and dance experience
• Learn about Kenya’s rhythmic traditions and urban beats
• Discover Afro-fusion dance, storytelling, and expressive movements
• Enjoy a fun and welcoming experience for all skill levels
• Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off within Nairobi city center

Description

Begin with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Nairobi. Arrive at the performance space or open-air studio, where you’re welcomed with upbeat rhythms and warm smiles. Start with an introduction to Kenyan percussion. Learn how to hold the drum, create different tones, and understand basic rhythm patterns. From there, gradually build into group drumming, call-and-response rhythms, and fast-paced beats. Next, dive into the dance component. Try out moves inspired by Afro-contemporary styles, traditional Kenyan dances, and Nairobi’s modern urban scene. Your instructors guide you step by step, helping you understand the meaning behind each movement, the cultural roots of the rhythms, and how dance communicates stories about daily life, celebration, unity, and identity. Whether you consider yourself rhythmically gifted or have never touched a drum before, this tour is designed to be fun, welcoming, and energizing for all skill levels.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off within Nairobi city center Introduction to Kenyan percussion Group drumming Call-and-response rhythms Afro-contemporary dance moves Guidance from professional performers, drummers, and choreographers

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund