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Carnival Drumming

Dance the night away...

Carnival dreaming. Pulsating live, exotic cultures,

overwhelming nature. You come across sacred sites,

monastries and mosques. In the big cities, bustling

oriental markets and Caribbean flair combine to a heady

cocktail that explodes in a unique firework during carnival.

In places like Cuba, Brazil, Trinidad and, yes, Switzer-

land, carnival is one of the most exciting times of the

year during which many musical groups move through

the streets in colorful parades – almost every quarter

of a city has its own groups.

A closer look at the rhythm-filled parades in Cuba or

Brazil - with its dancers and musicians who present

complex choreographies and wear elaborate costumes -

reveals the European origin of carnival. Of course, African

rhythmic elements that were brought to the Caribbean

and the Americas by the slaves during colonial times also

had a big influence on carnival music.  In Africa, rhythms

are a part of daily life. The sound of the drums eases the

burden of work, brings people together for festivities and

allows them to communicate with the powers of nature.

The drumming music from Africa also developed some of

the most powerful rhythms that have found renewed

expression in modern Western rhythms.

"La Conga" is the carnival rhythm of Cuba. The Samba of Brazil is world famous. Together with African and Cuban rhythms, they are an infinite source of inspiration for every rhythm-maniac and dancing carnival enthusiast. The approach of "Rhythm and Movement" promotes a sense of rhythm in a playful way and can expand rhythmic horizons.

We arrange private lessons as well as lessons for groups at alternative times - give us a call or e-mail us to discuss the options.  For more details about prices and teaching arrangements, see 'prices' in the navigation.

One-off lessons and trial lessons (by special arrangement)

30 min. lesson:    Sfr. 50.-

45 min. lesson:    Sfr. 70.-

60 min. lesson:    Sfr. 90.-

90 min. lesson:    Sfr. 125.-

Private lessons (10 weeks)

One 30 min. lesson per week (10 lessons):   Sfr. 420.-

One 45 min. lesson per week (10 lessons):   Sfr. 630.-

Private lessons for half a year or full year

Half year (20 lessons - 45 min. per week - Sfr. 55.- per lesson): 

                                                                                Sfr. 1100.-

Full year (40 lessons - 45 min. per week - Sfr. 45.- per lesson):      

                                                                                Sfr. 1800.-

3er Gruppe (10er Abo à 45 Min.)

10 lessons - 45 Min. per week                         Sfr. 250.-/Pers.

For more information about fees and courses currently on offer, please click on "Fees" in the navigation on the left hand side.