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"Fascinating Rhythms" - Afro-Latin Drums, Dance & Culture

Program Categories
Dance, Educational Programs, Music

Audience Age
6 and up, including seniors and disabled

Description

Fascinating Rhythms" stage performance.

Using his drumming, dance and cultural anthropology training, a wealth of African, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian percussion, award-winning teaching artist Cornell Coley, M. Ed. "edu-tains" audiences of all ages. Cornell's engaging performance draws audiences 'in' by blending thought-provoking questions and cultural information with the "hands-on" experience of playing and dancing with him. He enters the stage playing and singing, and immediately engages audiences with movement and dialog. Audience members can come up on stage to play the cornerstone instruments - drums, bells and shakers -. Everyone jams "carnival style" at the end! Appropriate for urban or suburban groups. Adaptable to indoors, outdoors and virtually.

Community Drum Circles

Mr. Coley also facilitates 100% engagement through drum circles for all ages and abilities! Smaller audiences up to 40. Lower fees! Milage not included. Please contact to negotiate.

Fee
$600.

All fees are subject to a milage increase.

Drum circle base fees are $450, less than $600 performance base fees. 

Virtual performance fees are in the $350 range. 

Fees can be negotiated by contacting Cornell Coley directly at (617) 935-7614 or email at cc@afrolatin.net.

Group Size
up to 400 for live presentations. up to 40 for drum circles

Program Length
1 hour

Facility Requirements

"Fascinating Rhythms" stage performance

Requirements: Minimum stage or open floor 20' x 25' . Three chairs on stage. One small table 3'x 5' minimum. Electricity. 

Community Drum Circle

Indoors/outdoors: circle of chairs, table 3'x 5' minimum. Electricity. Bringing your own drum is an option, but drums will be provided.

Online Presentation- This is based on "Fascinating Rhythms."  Audiences are asked to find objects to use as instruments in their home or center. More details are available.

Last Modified
09/07/2022

Comments

For virtual programs, audiences will have the most rewarding experience using headphones or external speaker(s) and in a room where they can occasionally stand.

Programs can be based on themes, such as particular cultures, a holiday, etc.

More details are available at www.afrolatin.net.

Recent Library/School Appearances by Coley Communications

Springfield Public Library
Springfield, MA
 (413)263-6828

Boston Public Library - Central
Boston, MA, MA
 (617)536-5400

Jacob Edwards Library
Southbridge, MA
 (508)764-5426

Boston Public Library Sedgewick Branch - Laura Pattison
Jamaica Plain, MA
 (617)524-2053

Families Creating Together - Maria Cabrera
Boston, MA
 (857)919-3314

Jewish Family Services, Beth Soltzberg - online
Newton, MA
 (781)693-5628

Performer’s Contact Information

Coley Communications

Cornell "Sugarfoot" Coley
3 Cragmere Terrace
Boston, MA 02126
 (617) 935-7614
 cc@afrolatin.net
 http://www.afrolatin.net
Preferred Contact Method: Email

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