Keeping the Beat using "found objects" as instruments, take the audience on a journey of rhythm & excitement.
From a basic single beat through to more complicated time signatures used by various cultural groups around the world.
An Entertaining-Educational performance that culminates in an all clapping, stomping, yelling Rio Carnival style 'samba'.
Keeping the Beat emphasises creativity, fun, co-operation, trust, learning.
The program is designed so everyone has a go, with participants gaining confidence, self-esteem, and dexterity & a taste for rhythm.
All instruments provided!
Keeping the Beat was first performed at Science Works Melbourne as part of it's Holiday Program, to a tremendous response from the children & their parents.
Keeping the Beat is ideal for Festivals, Schools, Libraries & Holiday programs.