Rhythms of Guinea: Drum & Dance Workshop — December 12
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Aloha Yoga Studio
83 Court Street
Keene, New Hampshire
A Cultural Celebration — Join Namory Keita and Seny Daffe for hands-on drumming and dance from Guinea, West Africa!
Workshop Schedule
11 AM–1 PM: Dundun Intensive with Namory Keita — $50. Advanced material; recommended for experienced drummers. Bring dunduns if you have them! We will have extras.
1–2 PM: Lunch break — pack a lunch to enjoy.
2–3 PM: Djembe Workshop with Namory Keita — $25. All levels welcome!
3:30–5 PM: Dance Workshop with Seny Daffe — $35. All levels welcome!
All three classes: $100. Register now to reserve your spot!
Questions: Ult Mundane (ult@mundane.org)
Registration: Venmo @UltMundane (Phone # Verification: 2104)
African Dance Celebration with Alice Heller — December 5
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 1–2:30 PM · $20
Williamsburg, MA
African dance with Alice Heller, with lead drumming by Ult Mundane and guests. Accessible to all—great for beginners!
1–2:30 PM: African Dance with Alice Heller — $20.
2:30–3:30 PM: Drum Class with Ult Mundane — $15.
Advance signup required; the drum class will take place if people sign up in advance.
Register by November 30; space is limited.
Venmo @Alice-Heller-1, register online, or contact Alice at 617-620-7654 / alice@alicehellerdance.com.
African Drum Class in Keene, NH, with Ult Mundane
Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm ($15)
Federated Church
16 Pleasant St
Marlborough, NH
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.
To get updates and cancellation notices, please sign up for the email list above or check the Ult Mundane African Rhythms page on Facebook.
Email: ult@mundane.org
603.933.2104
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, 6:45pm
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.