West African Drum and Dance Events in the Southern New Hampshire Region

African Drum Class in Keene, NH, with Ult Mundane

Mondays, 6-7:30pm ($15)
Keene Unitarian Universalist Church
69 Washington St, Keene, NH 03431

Ult Mundane teaches African Drumming in the tradition of Guinea, West Africa. This will be an all-levels class, designed to challenge everyone a bit while keeping the spirit of celebration and joy.

Let Ult know in advance if you need to borrow a drum for the class.

Ult Mundane has been studying traditional West African drumming for over twenty years, playing djembe and dunduns. He has learned from world-renowned teachers such as Famoudou Konate and Mamady Keita. Since 2010 he has been studying with Namory Keita, a master drummer from Guinea. Ult currently teaches a weekly class in Temple, NH and leads the drumming for a weekly dance class in Keene, NH.

African Dance Class with Chelsea Agee

Wednesdays, 7-8pm ($20)
Aloha Yoga
Keene, NH

Chelsea Agee teaches African-inspired dance. Please check the Facebook page for schedule changes.

African Drum Class with Namory Keita

Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm ($20)
The Dance Hall
Kittery, ME

Namory Keita is a master drummer from Sangbaralla village in Guinea, West Africa. Please check the Facebook page for schedule changes.

African Dance with Liz Fowler

Thursdays, 6:45-8:15pm ($15 donation)
The Dance Hall
Kittery, ME

Liz Fowler teaches the traditional dances of Guinea, West Africa. Please check the Facebook page for schedule changes.

River Valley Drum and Dance

January, March

Northampton Center for the Arts
33 Hawley Street
Northampton, MA

February, April

Montague Retreat Center
Montague, MA

Generally second Saturday, check Facebook for details.

Cost: Sliding scale with suggested donations starting at $10, cash is encouraged, Venmo/Paypal QR code available

Please bring your own water bottles, drums, shakers and noise makers – all percussive instruments are welcome
This event is open to all ages and families
Be consensual, respect the space and all in it
Carpooling is encouraged

We strive to foster a creative and safe space for collaboration between rhythm and movement. If there are questions about how you can best help to facilitate this environment please seek the hosts of this event – Carl Bridge, Aidan Linden, and Deb Chesser. 

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Keene Drum Circle

Monthly, starting Friday, January 9, 2026
Keene Unitarian Universalist Church
69 Washington St, Keene, NH 03431

Hosted by Mike Crosby

All nonelectric instruments welcomed. Extra drums and percussion instruments available. Bring a friend to share the experience. Freewill Donations requested to help keep us warm.