Course in Rhythmic Play

Ever struggled to clap in time to a beat and wondered whether you have any rhythm? Well, I can assure you, as long as your heart beats rhythm is inside of you waiting to be unleashed!Seeking to improve your confidence, concentration, memory, or physical coordination? Find creative tools to regulate your emotions, relieve stress, anxiety, pain or depression? Perhaps enhance your communication, listening or social skills, nurture your musical ability, or realise your creative potential?Scaffolded and tailored to meet your needs, strengths, challenges and capabilities, you will discover how to harness the power of rhythm to express yourself creatively through a range of transformative and engaging play-based activities, including:Body percussion – Explore and create sounds and rhythms on your body; learn dynamic body beats that you can show off to your friends and family; integrate movement/dance steps into body percussion routines; fun rhythm-based brain-hacking activities.Drumming – Learn basic techniques and rhythms on djembes and a range of other percussion instruments; call/response activities; learn traditional and African inspired rhythms; develop therapeutic rhythmic techniques for self-regulation and healing; free-form jamming and creating rhythms together.Vocal exploration – Uplifting mnemonics embedded in rhythms to help you remember them (also providing positive, empowering affirmations); add vocal expression to body percussion; learn/create simple rhythmic chants or songs.Combining/Synthesising – Feel a sense of accomplishment as we build on and combine material each week to create a final piece that can be performed or simply played for fun!If only some of these activities tickle your fancy, that's fine! Classes are flexible and participant-centred, so you can choose to focus on those you'll enjoy and benefit from most. The experience is bound to leave you feeling inspired and uplifted, ready to unleash your creativity in new and exciting ways.Join me for a fun and immersive activity where you can learn, grow, enhance your wellbeing, and enrich multiple aspects of your life.

No background knowledge required. If you're new to rhythmic play, fear not! In a safe, warm, flexible, and encouraging environment, you'll be guided and supported throughout the process, and at a pace that suits you.
  A range of creative skills and therapeutic techniques that you can implement into your daily life and see a noticeable improvement in your physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and mental health.
  Your body, comfortable clothes, and water to keep you hydrated. All instruments provided.
 

This class series runs over 6 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.