About the Earthfolk Drum and Dance Clinic
The EarthFolk Presents Drum & Dance Clinic is a community based and educationally driven 4 day learning event based on The Farm community in Summertown, Tennessee.
The aim of the classes is to provide participants with the technique, theory, and vocabulary so that they are empowered to bring their creativity and inspiration to shared rhythm experiences. Additional instruction is provided on traditional vocabulary so that participants can broaden their awareness of approaches to music and movement to include a more global perspective and deepen their awareness of other cultures.
Our gathering is an opportunity to explore rhythm and technique where all levels of experience are embraced. We strive to provide a diverse array of offerings and create an environment that serves as a safe space to gather, commune, and celebrate life together.
Come drum with us!
“I really hope that everyone who attends this Clinic leaves with more skills and understanding about percussion, new ambition, a positive uplifting in oneself and a sense of belonging.” Thai Elf
Some of our Instructors
Vladimir Espinosa – Cuban Dance
Vladimer Espinosa Vladimir Espinosa is a musician, actor, and choreographer born in Havana, Cuba. He graduated from the ENA (school of national arts in Cuba) in 1985. He also studied with the National Folkloric de Cuba with Regino Jimenes and Pelladito, both having...
Utam Moses – Creative Movement
Utam MosesCreative Movement Utam Moses is a dance theatre artist, teacher, and embodied theorist. She currently teaches dance practices at Indiana University Bloomington. Utam is passionate about dance as a tool for transforming states, as a mode of...
Saturnin Ba – African Dance
Saturnin BaAfrican DanceSaturnin Ba is a Singer, Percussionist, Dancer, and Choreographer from the Cote D'Ivoire currently living in the U.S.A.
Ibrahima ‘Ibro’ Dioubate – Djembe
Ibrahima ‘Ibro’ DioubateDjembeFeatured artist with AfricaNashville’s Yeli Ensemble, Ibrahima ‘Ibro’ Dioubate was raised as a Djeli (also called a griot) , a ‘living archive’ of the West African people’s traditions. He grew up in Conakry, Guinea’s capital city where he...
Julio Llerena – Cajón
Julio Llerena Cajón Julio Llerena is a musician with more than 30 years playing several percussion instruments such as congas, bongos, güiro, maracas and cajón. Born in Peru into a family of musicians, Julio was always interested in rhythm and the way an ensemble of...
Andre Rosa Artis – Congas
Andre Rosa Artis Congas Andre Rosa Artis is a world renowned hand drummer who specializes in traditional west African, and Afro Caribbean traditional music. He resides In Indianapolis Indiana where he is the director of the “Indianapolis Pan Afrikan music and dance...
Obayana Ajanaku – Dunun
Obayana AjanakuDununOver the past 20 years as a performing artist and cultural music educator Obayana has rendered his art and edutainment services to a plethora of k-12 schools, universities, festivals, community centers, libraries and concerts throughout the United...
Julian Douglas – Frame drums / Rhythm theory
Julian DouglasFrame Drum/Rhythm TheoryJulian Douglas is a Remo Health Rhythms trained facilitator and a recipient of the Indiana Arts Commission On-Ramp Fellowship with 25 years of experience facilitating drum and dance circles, as well as a world percussion teacher...
William Brown – Bells and Clave
William Brown Bells and Clave With over 40 years of experience as a percussionist, William Brown has had the privilege of playing with some of the most respected musicians and engineers in the industry. From an early age, he was exposed to the rich musical traditions...