DununMa!
DununMa!
DununMa! drumming is dedicated to teaching West African percussion, rhythms, history, and culture through private lessons, group classes, educational programs, therapeutic drumming, percussive dance, drumming workshops, drum circle facilitation, and more. In addition to learning traditional rhythms, songs, rudiments, and proper technique for playing djembe and dunun, West African drumming classes include an overview of the traditional roles of drumming in West African societies and cultural influences that shape the music. Group classes learn how to play as an ensemble, with an emphasis on listening, communication, and coordination.
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Drumming has been shown to have a number of therapeutic benefits including: stress reduction, improves mood, boosts the immune system, improves cognitive function, enhances social connections, can help reduce chronic pain, and improve coordination and fine motor skills. Best of all, drumming is joyful and fun and perfect for all ages and abilities!
DununMa! has offers a variety of services and is happy to share the joy of drumming with you!
A Bit About Me
Jennifer Marks Borishansky is a musician, educator, therapeutic drummer, and expressive arts facilitator living in Scottsville, VA. A life-long lover of all music, she felt an immediate connection with the divine the first time she played djembe, and has devoted the last 13+ years to studying West African drumming and culture. A long-time member of the Charlottesville Community Drum Choir and certified beginner drum instructor from Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy, Jennifer is an eternally grateful guest to West African music. She is committed to honoring the history and respecting traditions of her teachers and the music she loves. Jennifer plays a range of West African instruments including djembe, dunun, balafon, kora, and krin. Her great joy in life is sharing her passion with others. In addition to performing and drumming for dancers, Jennifer offers private and group lessons, therapeutic drumming sessions, facilitates drum circles, drumming workshops, and percussive dance classes for all ages and abilities.
