African Drums:

A passionate and participatory immersion in the world of African rhythms and percussions. Youth will quickly learn the basic sounds and will be able to put together a musical piece composed of traditional rhythms and chants. Get ready for an explosion of joy when they receive their own tam-tam at the beginning of the activity!

Musical Tubes and Small Percussions

The SAMAJAM Musical Tubes are percussion instruments that issue a specific note on the melodic scale, once they are hit with the hands. A SAMAJAM specialty with great success with youngsters! Very stimulating, this activity will initiate the participants to the basic notions of rhythm and it will also teach them that we are stronger and have more fun when we listen to each other and combine our differences.

Body Percussions / Gumboot

Your body as a percussion instrument? It’s possible with this dynamic and participatory workshop! Gumboot is a mix of body percussions, rhythmic choreography and chants. Adapted to the Samajam method, this activity will probably become a new trend in your school!

African Dancing

African dancing is a catchy and very dynamic exercise. The participants will move, dance and learn to follow the rhythms of African percussions, specifically from the West African tradition.  Lots of fun… while spending a healthy energy!

Storytelling and singing

A playful experience that encourages children to develop a body expression, rhythm and their ability to work together, while at the same time developing their curiosity about other cultures. Through a legend, children have the opportunity to experience percussive dance and instrumental percussion. Children enter a magical city by imitating sounds while discovering exotic instruments.