Nairobi: Urban Drumming and Dance Experience with Pickup
ID: GYG1163982-1782791
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in Nairobi’s culture with a drumming and dance experience. Learn about Kenya’s rhythmic traditions, urban beats, and Afro-fusion dance with professional performers.
Begin with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Nairobi. Arrive at the performance space or open-air studio, where you’re welcomed with upbeat rhythms and warm smiles.
Start with an introduction to Kenyan percussion. Learn how to hold the drum, create different tones, and understand basic rhythm patterns. From there, gradually build into group drumming, call-and-response rhythms, and fast-paced beats.
Next, dive into the dance component. Try out moves inspired by Afro-contemporary styles, traditional Kenyan dances, and Nairobi’s modern urban scene. Your instructors guide you step by step, helping you understand the meaning behind each movement, the cultural roots of the rhythms, and how dance communicates stories about daily life, celebration, unity, and identity.
Whether you consider yourself rhythmically gifted or have never touched a drum before, this tour is designed to be fun, welcoming, and energizing for all skill levels.
Highlights
- Feel the rhythm of Nairobi with a drumming and dance experience
- Learn about Kenya’s rhythmic traditions and urban beats
- Discover Afro-fusion dance, storytelling, and expressive movements
- Enjoy a fun and welcoming experience for all skill levels
- Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off within Nairobi city center
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Nairobi city center
- Introduction to Kenyan percussion
- Group drumming
- Call-and-response rhythms
- Afro-contemporary dance moves
- Guidance from professional performers, drummers, and choreographers
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
