Our approach.
Drum Power is a drum and dance experience for young people where they are encouraged to develop critical social-emotional skills by exploring African cultural traditions.
Drum Power pillars.
Drum Power focuses on three pillars fundamental to youth development.
Discipline
Using my energy for good things.
Community.
Supporting my own learning and the learning of others.
Leadership.
Doing the right thing even when I have to do it by myself — especially when no one is watching.
Drum Power by the numbers.
Drum Power is a youth leadership program. Young people get an opportunity to learn West African Traditional, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian drumming. They also learn the cultural/historical significance to build self-esteem and self-confidence. They learn through discovering the rewards of discipline, teamwork, creativity, responsibility and self-respect. These elements are the foundations of Drum Power. The outcomes are respect for others, leadership, and positive contributions to the world. Since 2001, Drum Power has served more than 3,000 young people in New York City and Madison, Wisconsin.
3,360
student drummers and dancers
41
schools & community centers
17
years in production
6
teaching artists
