• Wednesday Night Inner Rhythms Drumming
• Jan 25 - Apr 11, Time: 6:30-8:00 (no class Feb 29, March 28)
• Focus: A fun, interactive & informative adventure of African hand Djembe & Sabar drumming. Classes will build on fundementals, ensemble, solo playing & rhythm layering. Rhythms & breaks are learned orally, using call / response songs, story, movement & imitation, Blending Art Form with Skill, Technique & Drum circle development.
• Location: #2 – 4409 Lakeshore Rd., Kelowna, BC (scout hall – behind Mission Hall)
• $195.00 - Drums available for class use & sale - Preregistration required.

• AFRO-CUBAN DRUMMING Level 1 - Ten-week Course
• Tuesdays Jan 10 - Mar 13, Time: 7:30-8:30
  
• Learn basic Afro-Cuban folkloric rhythms and popular Latin rhythms. Conga drums provided, No experience required.
  
• Location: Kelowna Drum Studio
  
• Cost: $120 (save $15 before Jan 1), or $15 drop-in
  

For more info contact Trevor at 250-763-3951 or see www.trevorsalloum.com

The following workshops are being offered at Inner Light Yoga Studio in Vernon this winter

• January 28 Beginner & intermediate Djembe with Bobby Bovenzi.
• February 11 Beginner Djembe with Robin Ritchie & intermediate Djembe plus dundunwith Drew Makepeace.
• February 25 Beginner & intermediate Djembe with Bobby Bovenzi.
• March 10 & 11 Full weekend workshop with Russel Shumsky from Vancouver. 2 hour level 1 beginner/intermediate & 2 hour level 2 intermediate/advanced Djembe workshop each day. More details to follow as we get closer to the time.
• March 24 Beginner & intermediate Djembe with Bobby Bovenzi.
• April 14 Beginner Djembe with Robin Ritchie & intermediate Djembe plus dundun with Drew Makepeace.
• April 28 Beginner & intermediate Djembe with Bobby Bovenzi.
• Times: Beginner at 12:00; Intermediate at 2 pm.
  
• Location: Inner Light Yoga Studio, 2807 44th Avenue, Vernon, BC
  
• Cost: Beginner - $25; Intermediate - $30
  
• Pre registration and pre payment are required to make these workshops possible. Please pre register by contacting Robin at 250-545-9121 or by emailing . Please pre pay by sending your cheque, payable to Robin Ritchie, to 7374 L & A Rd, Vernon, BC, V1B 3S6 or by dropping off cheque or cash to the same address.

Nankama performs throughout the Okanagan, providing performances in African Drum and Dance. In addition, Nankama can provide interactive drum circles with audience participation, including you and your group.

Beginner West African Drumming

• Tuesdays 6:30-8pm
• January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28
• Cost: $60 or drop-in for $15
• Location: Penticton Lawn Bowling Club - 260 Brunswick St.
• The beginner drumming classes are designed for people who are interested in trying drumming for the first time, or those who enjoy a slower-paced class. The monthly session is structured to learn a specific rhythm from start to finish, and requires registration for the month. No drop-in participation accepted. Drums are provided at no fee for those in need

Intermediate West African Drumming
• Thursdays 6:30-8pm
• January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23
• Cost: $60 or drop-in for $15
• Location: Penticton Lawn Bowling Club - 260 Brunswick St.
• Rental drums available for $5 - contact Robin to reserve.
• The intermediate drumming classes are designed for people who are already able to create the correct tones on the djembe and are looking for a challenging class. The monthly session is structured to learn a specific rhythm from start to finish, with solo phrasing and dunun drum accompanying. Drop-ins accepted, but session participation is strongly encouraged to maintain a steady flow to success! Drums are provided at no fee for those in need

• RAVEN - teacher & facilitator - Djembe Django, UJAMMA, Rhythm Ryders, and “YOUNG DRUM”. Raven’s quest is to introduce people to drumming, to uplift spirits, invigorate the body and mind and have people “djembe django” together. Email Raven and join the DJDJ Drum Connection E Mail List - and be a drum buddy! Get info on drum circle times, lessons, workshops, and performances. All are welcome to be part of this fun & creative drum community!
• CONTACT - phone: 250.828.2953 or 250.318.0963, or email:
• "DJEMBE DJANGO" & "RHYTHM RYDERS" meet on different Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. contact Raven for directions and to book these entertainers.
• UJAMMA - Community Drum Circle - some Sundays, see below. All are welcome to come and drum, shake, sing, and dance! 1:30 - 3, $5 fee , contact Raven to reserve a drum.
• DJEMBE LESSONS WITH RAVEN, - some Sundays - Lessons includes drum use, resource sheets, stress free & fun learning strategies, integrated skills, and quick success! 11- 1:00, $30 2 hours.
• LESSON REGISTRATION: please sign up with Raven by Thursday of that week; check your email to confirm the lessons. Please bring exact amount for any payments; circles or lessons.
• DRUM LESSONS & UJAMMA, certain Sunday dates @ Let’s Move Studio, 925 McGill Place, (past the University) Kamloops: Jan. 22nd, Feb. 5th, Feb. 19th, Mar. 11th, April 22nd
• SPECIAL DATES: Jan. 22nd, Free Drum Circle, "Unplug and Play Week" Sponsor - DJDJ Drum Connection & Let's Move Studio, Jan. 28th DJDJ play @ Grube Center Literacy Celebration in a.m., Feb. 19th Bobby Bovenzi drum lesson.

• Jim Copeman hosts a community drum circle every other Wednesday at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
• Jim Copeman of Feel the Rhythm Drum Circles facilitates community drum circles in Kelowna and the Okanagan area.
• Time: 7-9pm    Drop-in fee: $5
• Please contact Jim for more info at 250.763.1017 or