We run regular West African style Drum classes in Pollok (Awhitu Peninsula), as well as in Hamilton.
See the posters below for details of our current term of classes
Classes in Te Toro (Awhitu Peninsula)
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In 2025, Kra KoTo Kra is in its eighth year of teaching in Franklin. Our little community of drummers and dancers have grown in that time.
We are currently taking a hiatus on the dance classes, but drumming classes are at Te Toro Hall on Tuesdays. Starting at 6.30pm, Sid’s West African Style drumming class, open to everybody, from “never touched a drum before” absolute beginners, to performance hardened players. We learn, drill and practice traditional Djembe technique and play West African rhythms.
In addition to the Djembe, technique and parts for other instruments found in a West African style drumming ensemble such as Dunduns, bells and shakers will be taught.
Classes in Hamilton
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This year, we enter our second year of offering classes in Hamilton:
From 6.30pm - 8.00pm on Wednesdays, at the Pilates Centre — 131 Anglesea StreetSid’s West African Style drumming class, open to everybody, from “never touched a drum before” absolute beginners, to performance hardened players. We learn, drill and practice traditional Djembe technique and play West African rhythms.
In addition to the Djembe, technique and parts for other instruments found in a West African style drumming ensemble such as Dunduns, bells and shakers will be taught.
Below is an archive of posters we published for our classes over the years
