Kadodo Drum & Dance Camp 2025
Schedule
Fri Feb 21 2025 at 04:00 pm to Sun Feb 23 2025 at 03:00 pm
UTC+13:00Location
Makahika Outdoor Pursuits Centre | Otaki, WG
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A rare opportunity awaits you to learn from the source, learning intensively from Koffie Fugah (Kadodo Music - Ghanaian West African Drum and Dance tutor extraordinaire), and with local tutors Simon Elwell (Djembe NZ/Kubatana) and Jenny Bloomfield (Moringa Dancers).NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! ALL WELCOME!!
This years Kadodo Drum & Dance Camp will be set in the relaxing and inspiring natural beauty of Makahika Outdoor Pursuit Centre in Levin. At this stunning venue, you have the wonderful opportunity to go deeply into spirit-lifting rhythms and dances with Koffie and our team.
For the 8th year, Kadodo Music invites you to partake in this unique opportunity. Extend your current skills and grow your abilities by learning traditional West African drumming and dance! Immerse yourself in the rhythms and grow a deeper understanding behind the rhythms, dances, songs, and the cultures they originate from.
What are you waiting for? Come and join us!
Tutors:
Koffie Fugah (kadododrumanddance.co.nz) - Drum/Dance
Jenny Bloomfield (moringadancers.co.nz) - Dance/Yoga
Simon Elwell (djembe.nz) - Drum
Uber Early Bird/Student/Unemployed/Concession = $390
Early Bird = $420 until 15 January at midnight
Full Price = $450 from 16 January until 10am 19th February (FINAL BOOKING DATE)
DAY PASSES:
FRI $85
SAT $130
SUN $100
(these have now been added to website, but feel free to DM with any questions!)
Camp is fully catered with healthy delicious meals, high quality dormitory style lodge accommodation or pre-pitched 6 person dormitory style tents with mattresses are included.
*Please let us know if you might want a private tent with mattress(es) pitched for you, there may be some available, dependent on demand.
*There may be a possibility of getting a cabin at the retreat centre on adjoining property, we will only know one week out (16 Feb) and this would incur an additional charge, let us know if you want to stay in the loop on this option.
Any dietary needs can be catered for, just let us know.
You can hire additionally:
Djembe drum $10 for the weekend (reservations essential)
Bedding $15.00 Per person
Towel $5 Per person
What to bring:
~Bedding : duvet/blankets/sleeping bag and single sheet/pillowcase
~Toiletries & Towel
~Djembe drum (if you have not booked a drum hire)
~Any instrument you might like to play in our jam sessions
~Togs for swimming in the river
~Comfy cool clothes to move and stretch in
~Yoga Mat (there will be 10 available for community use, but in case you want your own, or want to make sure not to miss out).
~Something you'd like to share for the variety show if you're keen.
~Sneakers/trainers
~indoor slippers/dance shoes if desired (the indoor floor is concrete, so prepare yourself to have coziness and support, and we will hold as many sessions as we can outside in nature, weather dependent - there is a nice open flat grassy area that will be absolutely perfect if we have good weather)
Lots of great dancing, drumming, morning yoga sessions, delicious food, and lovely accommodation!! Get amongst it!!
Proposed Timetable (subject to change):
FRIDAY
4pm Arrivals (there will be some afternoon tea supplies you can help yourself to, and relax, explore and enjoy the lush surroundings and settle in)
4:30pm-5:45pm Drumming w/Koffie
6pm-7pm Dance w/ Jenny
7pm-8pm Dinner
8:30pm Jam Session
SATURDAY
7:30am-8:30am Yoga w/Jenny
8:30am-9:30am Breakfast
9:30am-10:45am Drumming w/Simon
10:45am-11am Morning Tea
11am-12:30pm Dance w/Koffie
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-1:45pm Group Photo
1:45pm-3:15pm Drumming w/Koffie
3:15pm-3:30pm Afternoon Tea
3:30pm-5pm Dance w/Jenny
5:15pm-6:30pm Singing w/Koffie
7pm Dinner
8:30pm Variety/talent show - all are welcome to contribute, bring something you would like to share if you are moved to!
SUNDAY
7:30am-8:30am Yoga w/Jenny
8:30am-9:30am Breakfast
9:30am-10:45am Drumming w/Simon
10:45am-11am Morning Tea
11am-12:15pm Dance w/Koffie
12:15pm-1:15pm Lunch/pack up
1:15pm-2:30pm Drumming w/Koffie
2:30pm-3pm pack up and go - 3pm departure time
Any questions or queries please contact Jenny: [email protected] 0276996918
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Where is it happening?
Makahika Outdoor Pursuits Centre, Camp Peak, 865 Gladstone Rd, Levin 5571, New Zealand,Levin, New Zealand, OtakiEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
