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INTERACTIVE DRUMMING AND GUMBOOT DANCING

‘‘An active team building activity which combines a choreographed gumboot dance and traditional African drumming. Teams will depend on each other to bring out the right synergy – an unforgettable industrial theatre experience…’

 

“dance like nobody is watching you...”

Briefing:

  • We will divide your group of delegates into two equal separate groups, a drumming group and a gumboot dancing group.
  • We will provide a drum and various percussion instruments for the drummers.
  • A pair of gumboots with ankle shakers, overalls and a bandana or mining hat to each dancer.) NB! PLEASE BRING LONG THICK SOCKS.
  • The drummers will learn two basic rhythms, a break and a traditional song, while the dancers learn a choreographed traditional gumboot dance and a mine workers song.
  • For the first hour the delegates will learn their specific rhythms/dance routines, and for the last ½ hour, our head facilitator will bring the teams together to perform their own industrial theatre.
  • The drummers will perform their rhythms and song to the dancers
    and in turn, the dancers will perform their dance, showcasing the rhythm and sounds created by the clapping of hands, bodies and the stamping of their boots.
  • This will end on a high note, with the company performing as a team, with enthusiasm and synergy, culminating into an evening of drum and dance. An experience never to be forgotten.!
“Everyone is energized, motivated and focused”

 

“The gumboot dancing was unbelievable and all my guests thought so too.. ”
FUJITSU SIEMENS"

Requirements :

  • A leveled area to form a drumming circle with enough space in the inside for the gumboot dancers to perform.
  • A leveled space for the dancers to learn their routine (Separate from the drumming circle and far enough so that the dancers can hear the facilitators).
  • An approximate indication of gumboot sizes (a male/female split figure should give us a fair idea.
  • Take weather into consideration. Arrange a plan B with the venue incase of sudden weather changes.
  • If at night (outside), make sure the lighting of the venue is good.
    Great Idea – Arrange a big bonfire to the Drumming around at night.

Benefits of Interactive Drumming and Gumboot Dancing:

  • Breaks down the Barriers of Race, Language, Gender & Hierarchy
  • Builds personal and team confidence
  • Builds group synergy
  • Is co-operative = NOT COMPETITIVE
  • Releases stress
  • Promotes group awareness and team support
  • Promotes Self Exploration
  • Highlights group communication
  • Creates spontaneity, Fun and Laughter