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Shell-ha Chaire  :: NEW FOR FALL 2026: Introduction to West African Dance ::  2026 :: PENTICTON
  • Learn a traditional West African dance!
  • This introductory class is designed for complete beginners. It will teach you a classic West African dance in a group setting with live accompaniment.
  • October-November - Dates and times to be announced!
  • Location: Downtown Penticton
  • Instructor: Shell-ha Chaire.
Drew Makepeace  :: Introduction to West African Drumming Class ::  2026 :: PENTICTON
  • Learn to play traditional West African rhythms on the djembe (a goblet-shaped hand drum).
  • This introductory series is aimed at complete beginners. It will teach you how to play the three basic sounds, develop a sense of rhythm, and play authentic West African rhythms in a group setting. Later in the series, dunduns (bass drums played with a stick) will be introduced to complete the musical ensemble.
  • Fall 2026: Tuesdays: Sept 29 - Dec 15 (eleven lessons) Class is full; Waitlist available!
  • Time: 6 - 7 pm.
  • Location: Penticton Community Centre Room 4
  • Cost: $155
  • Loaner djembes are available for the first 8 registrants. Participants are welcome to bring their own djembe* as well (please let staff know when you register so that the loaner drum can be assigned to someone else).
    (*djembes only please; other types of hand drums are not suitable). Students using loaner djembes must remove rings from their fingers before playing the drum.
  • Instructor: Drew Makepeace.
  • Online registration will open August 19 for Penticton Residents & August 20 for non-residents. You can also register in person or by phone at 250-490-2426
Drew Makepeace  :: West African Drumming Level II ::  2026 :: PENTICTON
  • Increase your drumming repertoire with more intricate rhythm patterns played on both the djembe and the dunduns. Completion of the introductory course twice is a prerequisite.
  • Fall 2026: Tuesdays: Sept 29 - Dec 15 (eleven lessons)
  • Time: 6 - 7 pm.
  • Location: Penticton Community Centre Room 4
  • Cost: $155
  • Loaner djembes are available for the first 8 registrants. Participants are welcome to bring their own djembe* as well (please let staff know when you register so that the loaner drum can be assigned to someone else).
    (*djembes only please; other types of hand drums are not suitable). Students using loaner djembes must remove rings from their fingers before playing the drum.
  • Instructor: Drew Makepeace.
  • Online registration will open August 19 for Penticton Residents & August 20 for non-residents. You can also register in person or by phone at 250-490-2426
Drew Makepeace  :: West African Drumming Level III ::  2026 :: PENTICTON
  • Challenging patterns from an increasingly complex and varied rhythms from the West African drumming repertoire. Permission of the instructoir is required.
  • Fall 2026: Wednesday: Oct 14 - Dec 16 (nine lessons)
  • Time: 6 - 7 pm.
  • Location: Penticton Community Centre Room 4
  • Cost: $129
  • Loaner djembes are available for the first 8 registrants. Participants are welcome to bring their own djembe* as well (please let staff know when you register so that the loaner drum can be assigned to someone else).
    (*djembes only please; other types of hand drums are not suitable). Students using loaner djembes must remove rings from their fingers before playing the drum.
  • Instructor: Drew Makepeace.
  • Online registration will open August 19 for Penticton Residents & August 20 for non-residents. You can also register in person or by phone at 250-490-2426
copeman  :: Feel the Rhythm Weekly Drum Circles with Jim Copeman  :: Kelowna
  • Feel The Rhythm Community Drum Circle is now in its tenth year at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna. We welcome everyone who wants to participate in recreational drumming regardless of experience. Our intent is to be inclusive and we welcome anyone who wants to experience the energy of group drumming.
  • First, third and fifth Wednesday of the month, 7-9 pm, at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna
  • Drop-in fee: $10. Some drums are provided.
  • Jim Copeman, drum circle facilitator for Feel The Rhythm Drum Circles and world fusion percussionist, hosts this event.
  • Contact the RCA for more info or email Jim at