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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
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.
$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
"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
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" Coley3 Cragmere Terrace
Boston, MA 02126
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.