West African Drumming for Beginners 6.30 - 8 pm, Dance 8 - 9.30 pm
Schedule
Tue Oct 14 2025 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Royal Grammar School High Wycombe | High Wycombe, EN
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One-off introductory offer - only £7 a week if you book and pay in advance for 5 x drumming classes 7th Oct to 4th Nov! Email [email protected] to book (not Facebook Messenger, thanks). Would you like to learn to play the djembe and dundun drums and the amazing rhythms from West Africa? Or you've played a bit before, but now want to do more? You might also (or instead!) be interested in the dance classes?
SEE BELOW FOR INFO ABOUT HARTBEATS CLASSES LED BY JUSTINE HART ON TUESDAY EVENINGS, AT THE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL, HIGH WYCOMBE.
<< Hartbeats Drumming Classes for Beginners & Improvers: 6.30 - 8 pm >>
✦ Learn how to play the djembe (goblet shaped hand drum) and dundun drums (bass drums played with a stick).
✦ Have fun drumming in a group where you'll be playing exciting djembe and dundun rhythms from West Africa.
✦ Benefit from the many positive mental and physical effects of group drumming that include improved mood, increased social connection and enhanced cognitive functions.
✦ Join these classes and you'll be part of a community drumming group that has been running in High Wycombe since 1998!
Introductory offer prices and additional discount - if you book and pay in advance for a block of weeks:
£35 for 7th Oct, 14th Oct, 21st Oct, 28th Oct, 4th Nov (ONLY £7 per week!)
£40 for 11th Nov, 18th Nov, 6th Dec, 16th Dec (£10 per week)
Pay As You Go: £13 per week
All prices above include £2 djembe hire per week.
<< Hartbeats Dance Classes: 8 - 9.30 pm >>
✦ Learn dance moves for the West African djembe and dundun rhythms with live drumming.
✦ Enjoy a range of diverse movements which are great for whole body fitness.
✦ Play the powerful dundun drums and dance! Some sessions will include dundun dancing where you play the bass drums with sticks in combination with dance steps.
✦ Mixed level class, no experience necessary but do contact Justine if you're not sure if this would suit you.
Cost if you book and pay in advance for a block of weeks:
£45 for 7th Oct, 14th Oct, 21st Oct, 28th Oct, 4th Nov (£9 per week)
£36 for 11th Nov, 18th Nov, 6th Dec, 16th Dec (£9 per week)
Pay As You Go: £12 per week
<< Hartbeats Drumming Classes + Dance Classes: 6.30 - 9.30 pm >>
✦ Immerse yourself in the world of West African drumming and dancing.
✦ Discount for attending drumming and dancing classes.
Cost if you book and pay in advance for a block of weeks:
£55 for 7th Oct, 14th Oct, 21st Oct, 28th Oct, 4th Nov (ONLY £11 per week)
£52 for 11th Nov, 18th Nov, 6th Dec, 16th Dec (£14 per week)
Pay As You Go: £18 per week
All prices above include £2 djembe hire per week
UP FOR MORE THAN JUST ATTENDING CLASSES? HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES YOU CAN GET INVOLVED IN:
✦ Come to Hartbeats Winter Solstice Drum & Dance Bash on 21st December from 6.30 pm. As well as drumming and dancing together and sharing food, this is a great opportunity to get to know everyone and meet the drummers who come to the Wednesday classes too.
✦ Perform with Hartbeats Drummers at local events.
✦ Develop your drumming skills and experience workshops led by three internationally acclaimed master drummers at Djemboree 2026. I organise this 3-day annual event, 21st - 23rd August in High Wycombe which is attended by drummers from all over the UK (and beyond). Facebook event https://fb.me/e/8v6SDmbMT
TUESDAY CLASSES - HOW TO BOOK
✦ Send an email and state what you would like to book e.g. one class or a block of dates listed above.
✦ Add your phone number to the email.
✦ If you are paying by cash, there will be no change.
✦ If you are paying by bank transfer, please email [email protected] for the bank details.
HARTBEATS TEACHER, JUSTINE HART
A holiday in Senegal in 1998 to do African drumming just for the fun of it turned into a life changing experience! Keen to play the rhythms I had learnt, I started a community drum circle with friends in High Wycombe. This evolved into formal classes whilst I continued to attend courses and workshops in the UK as well as countless trips back to West Africa. Since 2008 I have been a full time self-employed teacher of West African drumming, running workshops for schools, community groups, team building, parties and festivals. I started an additional evening class in 2003 in Wendover which still continues, to this day, on Wednesdays in Ellesborough. I also organise events every year inviting teachers from West Africa to run workshops and performances.
Alongside my dedication and passion for the drumming, I have always loved dancing and although I do not claim to be a professional level dancer, I have trained with West African dancers throughout all the years of drumming. I want to share what I have learnt so that everyone can experience the joy of dancing these wonderful moves to the fantastic West African djembe and dundun rhythms, plus the added bonus of keeping fit!
If you're interested in booking a workshop for your event, party, school, community organisation or you have any questions about the classes, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
CLASS LOCATIONS
Tuesdays @ The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, Amersham Rd, High Wycombe HP13 6QT
https://goo.gl/maps/BiqCiZTRcrQWTmnY7
The school is on the corner of Amersham Road and Hamilton Road. Drive into the school grounds via the black gates on Hamilton Road. We are in the Drama Room which we access via the fire exit. My white van will be parked outside the room (immediately on your left as you drive in).
Wednesdays @ Ellesborough Parish Hall Ellesborough Rd, Butler's Cross, Aylesbury HP17 0XA
This class is drumming only: beginners 6.30 - 7.40 pm, intermediate 7.15 - 8.45 and advanced 9 - 9.30 pm.
Email [email protected] for more information and class prices.
I look forward to drumming and / or dancing with you very soon!
Best Wishes
Justine Hart
www.hartbeats.co.uk
[email protected] or [email protected]
07773047684
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