West African Solo and Improv Workshop (Skill Builder Series)
Schedule
Fri Feb 13 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
2242 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55114 | St Paul, MN
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How are you spending your Galentine's Day or Valentine's Day weekend? Grab a friend and join us on February 13th to kick off the weekend with Dan's skill-building West African Solo and Improv Workshop!
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Playing a solo on your drum is a way to musically express yourself in the moment. In this workshop you'll learn the basics of solo improvisation- Where and how to start a solo, lay down a foundation, adapt to the rhythm, let go of the fear of soloing, and how to end your solo. Some experience helpful but not necessary.
Space is limited so register on our website today.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Dan has been studying and playing West African djembe & dunun rhythms for 25 years. Initially learning from books and videos but quickly transitioned to studying with teachers from Guinea, Mali, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and the U.S.
Dan started teaching at the WDC in January 2017 with a basic west African rhythms class. He now has two levels of classes with his second class being an advanced performance group that brings high energy rhythms to audiences all around the Twin Cities. You can see Dan lead his performance ensemble, Djembe Diyamu, on the Women's Drum Center YouTube channel.
Ages 16+
Cost: $40
Open to all gender identities
REGISTRATION:
Register here: https://womensdrumcenter.org/events-calendar/west-african-solo-and-improv-workshop
GETTING THERE AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Please be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.
Our center is located in the basement of the Dow Building; it is accessed by one flight of stairs.
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Where is it happening?
2242 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55114, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114-1817, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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