Come create your own musical tale through drama, movement, and song with Wolf Trap Teaching Artist Kofi Dennis. Children interpret fables and develop creative rhythms on their own djembe drums. Traditional African stories inspire a final performance where children showcase drumming techniques learned in class.

Recommended for Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Drums are provided by the instructor.

Registration Information

Online registration is now available.
By registering, you agree to our classes policy.
During the Winter term, 8 classes will be held on Saturdays, January 14 - March 3, 2012.
Classes are not interchangeable.
Participants can only attend their registered class.
Space is very limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.

Tuition: $200 per 8-week session

With your registration you will receive

• A children’s book that is used as inspiration to create the final performance.

Location

All classes held at the Center for Education at Wolf Trap.

Class Dates:
Saturdays, January 14 - March 3 at 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Teacher Bio

Kofi Dennis is a graduate of the School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, and studied early childhood and adolescent education at Komenda College, University of Cape Coast. He performs as half of the duo Anansegromma, presenting music, dance, drums, games, and stories. Dennis has been teaching creative drama at the Montessori School of Northern Virginia, Annandale, for the past 10 years and has been a Wolf Trap Teaching Artist since 1998. He co-created and performed for many years in Grandmother's Footsteps, an interactive children's performance at The Barns of Wolf Trap. Dennis is also a Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist who conducts Artsplay^TM and Baby Artsplay^TM, as well as residencies in early-childhood classrooms. Since 2004, he has teamed up with the faculty of the World Children's Choir to present African drumming for concepts and for peace. His 3 daughters sing with the choir.