Gosford’s, The Rhythm Hut, will have a variety of activities available for kids these school holidays that will cover many age groups and interests.
Kicking off the Hut’s activities are the kids Music Jam and a drumming open night. Slotted in for April 14, the Kids Music Jam is a fun and interactive holiday workshop comprising of music, art and fun with some of the Coast’s best children’s performers and entertainers.
Participants will learn some drumming and singing techniques and learn a song or two, play some fun games and win prizes, make new friends and have a great time getting their face or arm painted too. Drumming nights are a good opportunity for teens and young adults interested in drumming to come along and check out the scene.
During open nights, the Hut will hold a tester of their African Djembe drumming class, and a tester of Japanese Taiko drumming classes. African drum and dance workshops will run on April 14. The Hut welcomes back master djembe player Sibo Bangoura, who will teach the classes.
The djembe is a West African hand drum that is fun and easy to learn. During the workshop, attendees will learn some new rhythms and a bit of technique. Drummers are encouraged to stick around and play for the dancers.
The dance class, taught by Rachel Bangoura, is high energy with live drumming and interesting traditional choreographies. Expect to be uplifted and energized while learning a dynamic dance style that has inspired and influenced so many dance styles of today. April 18 is all about the little ones with a kid’s yoga and craft session.
Yoga teachers and yogic families will come together to share knowledge and wisdom, joy and inspiration. Utilise the kid’s yoga workshop to connect with the community of likeminded families from the Central Coast and experience yoga and meditation classes, and other activities together.
The program includes yoga classes for both children and parents, crafting sessions with a yogic attitude, family discussions and sharing yummy healthy treats. The Hut’s final activity kicks off from April 21 and will teach young and old alike about fitness and coordination.
A Hula-Hooping workshop rounds out the Hut’s holiday timetable and will cover all the basics of hooping. The workshop will focus on teaching beginner level Hula-Hooping techniques, movement and dance with the hoop.
Email, Apr 5, 2016 Amy Corcoran, The Rhythm Hut