Drum Power will host its third annual Intergenerational Community Arts Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 3, 1-7:30 p.m. at Madison Youth Arts Center (MYArts), 1055 E. Mifflin Street. The day will feature drum and dance classes for all ages and abilities taught by master artists.
Drum Power is a youth leadership program in which young people learn traditional West African, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian drumming and their cultural and historical significance. Youth also build self-esteem and life skills, focusing on discipline, community and leadership.
Drum Power Summer Arts Camp has entered its second week of instruction with 75 youth across Madison participating.
“This Intergenerational Community Arts Celebration culminates two weeks of instruction and community with Madison youth,” says Drum Power Director Yorel Lashley in a statement. “We proudly give back to the broader community with a rare opportunity to learn from internationally renowned artists.”
Nationally and internationally renowned instructors will offer classes including:
- West African Drumming with Yorel Lashley and Mandjou Mara from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
- Afro-Brazilian Drumming with the Handphibians from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m.
- Brazilian Dance with Quenia Ribeiro from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
- West African Dance with Idy Ciss from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Individual classes cost $18 and a full-day pass for all activities is $60. Classes are free for youth participants of the 2024 Drum Power Summer Arts Camp that is currently taking place. Register here.
