About This Event
FREE African Drumming Workshops
with Heidi Alina
Open to All Levels - beginners to advanced drummers
SUNDAY, SEPT 27, 2026
Adult Workshop
4:30-6 PM (1.5 hours)
Youth and Parent Workshop (ages 9-14)
3:30PM – 4PM (30 minutes)
WHERE: Manitou Arts Center (the MAC), 513 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
Heidi Alina is recognized as one of the top female African drummers in the United States, with 30+ years of experience performing and teaching in the field. Travels to Africa, cultural immersion, extensive studies, and collaborations with master drummers from all over Africa have helped shape her unique expertise. Heidi is also an award-winning classical pianist.
An engaging teacher, Heidi has a unique ability to integrate Western classical knowledge with a depth of African drumming knowledge gained from immersion in African culture and studies with master drummers from all over Africa. You will find her workshops to be upbeat, encouraging, challenging and fun!
Drumming elicits joy and positively affects the brain, body and soul. This is a fantastic opportunity for cultural connection and enrichment and to learn traditional drum rhythms.
Need a drum?
A limited number of drums are available for participants. Please be sure to reserve one if needed. Otherwise, bring your own djembe or dundun(s).