West African Drum - Dance Tours - Rhythm Power

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Be part of this rewarding cultural journey that will have you dancing and drumming your heart out!
Our 16th tour will be a drum and dance journey to change your life.

Tour Dates: 29th December 2025 – 25th January 2026 Location: The idyllic Volta Region of Ghana Rates: Start from AUD$5600, depending on room choice.

Renowned percussionist, educator and tour guide Simon Fraser has been making annual trips to West Africa since 1997.

Simon curates a unique cultural experience, while offering some of the best drum and dance tuition available in the region. With added festivals & excursions, shopping and live entertainment, your time in Africa will be an unforgettable experience.

NZ based Josie Scott co-manages Rhythm Power and is a great local person to talk to about the tour. You can get Josie on josie.scott@xtra.co.nz.

Private Study Programs: If you’re looking for the best tuition from authentic Master Drummers and Dancers in West Africa, get in contact with Simon, who has curated private study programs with our incredible team in Ghana & Burkina Faso over the past decade.

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”Simon, I want to express my gratitude for connecting me with Weezy. Not only did I advance my drums skills in leaps and bounds – but it was also a personally transformative experience. Weezy is a truly gifted teacher. The community at Nungua is great. I just could not have had a better experience.”
Adam (USA) Feb 2019

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“I loved the structured drumming program and being in a tight group with people at the same level. From the first lesson I felt encouraged to learn on the edge of my capacity, make mistakes and bond with the group. I came with an intention of expanding my rhythm and solo repertoire and a now feel so much more confident as a drummer. The calibre of teachers in the local Ghanaian tradition and the Djembe masters from Burkina was the perfect balance.”
Sam - 2015 tour