This interactive drumming series invites adults of all ages to explore rhythm as a pathway to wellness, relaxation, and connection. Through accessible percussion activities, participants will enjoy stress relief, improved coordination, and the uplifting power of community music-making through drumming.
This is open to adults of all ages in the…
This interactive drumming series invites adults of all ages to explore rhythm as a pathway to wellness, relaxation, and connection. Through accessible percussion activities, participants will enjoy stress relief, improved coordination, and the uplifting power of community music-making through drumming.
This is open to adults of all ages in the community!
October 6, 13, 20, 27. November 3, 10.
12:30-1:30pm
ABOUT FOLADE:
Folade aka Taji Maalik is a second-generation musician and multi-percussionist who has dedicated himself to the art of music for over 30 years. At a young age, he developed a passion for working with the youth in his community in New York City, which later crystalized and expanded in Minnesota through the arts. Training in the art of music, he pursued his interests further by obtaining a degree in Child Development. As an educator, he shares and directs this passion through Drums Are Life, an organization with a long history of providing programming to youth and adults in the community through cultural awareness, music, song, and dance from around the world. In addition to his work with children, Folade has extensive experience engaging and inspiring senior populations. He has facilitated drumming, rhythm, and cultural programming in Assisted Living Homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Assisted Living Communities in Minnesota and throughout the Greater Phoenix Valley, bringing connection, joy, and wellness through the universal language of rhythm. Folade is currently a teaching artist at Free Arts and the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM). In addition to teaching at the MIM, he has taught in Saint Paul Public Schools, Minneapolis Public Schools, The Link Minneapolis, The Cultural Wellness Center, the City of Oakland Public Schools, the City of Oakland Parks and Recreation Department, and schools throughout the Phoenix area. As a percussionist, vocalist, and dancer, he has collaborated with artists across the globe. Folade has performed at many national and international venues, including the Jazz Café (London), National Black Theater of Harlem (NYC), International Music & Dance Cultural Tourism Festival (Beijing), and Ethnic Dance Festival (San Francisco), among others. He also served as a musical assistant director at the Riverside Church (NYC). Now residing in Arizona, he continues to provide cultural enrichment, education, and intergenerational engagement through the study of percussion, music, song, and dance of the African Diaspora.
**Classes will be held at Dance Fusion: 7601 East Gray Road Suite B-C Scottsdale 85260**
Waiver Policy to review and complete
Ticket sales are final. No refunds, or credits will be issued for not attending. All programs are subject to change or rescheduling. In the case of a program postponement or rescheduling, your tickets will automatically transfer to the new date once announced. In the case of an announced program cancellation, ticket-holders will be notified via email of their options. Please be aware of program dates before registering.
Registration questions: Jennifer Brauner at jennifer.brauner@jfcsaz.org or (480) 670-8073
Thank you for registering for a class with Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Arizona. This program is funded in part by the Area Agency on Aging, the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix, program partner organizations, and individual donors like you. If you enjoy these classes, please consider making a donation at www.jfcsaz.org/donate. JFCS is a non-profit, non-sectarian 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID #86-0096781.
