'We are committed to delivering quality, creative and enjoyable workshops, accessible to all....'

Amanzi Healing Foundation runs four distinctive workshops:

Music - "Re-Boot the Beat" + "A-Live technology"
Movement "Ka-Zimba", Dance & Football)
Poetry "My words to music"
Rhythm 'n' Drumming "Adults -Children -Teacher training - Community to Corporate"

Workshops are fun and educational and can incorporate music, percussion, rhythm, dance, performance, poetry, or a combination of any or all of these. AHF designs the workshops to suit the needs of the user group, this could be specific groups; refugee groupss young offenders/carers or children who are at risk of being excluded from school. We have offered other clients :

An ice-breaker session using music and games to create unity amongst a new group in the workplace
Schools music, drama and dance projects to create a show
Poetry and rhythm workshops with patients, to explore mental health issues and build self esteem
Regular martial arts class designed at improving participants' flexibility, discipline and risk-awareness.

AHF runs rhythm and dance workshops which are shown to help educate and enhance the creative potential, self-confidence and self-esteem of the participants, whilst also promoting a greater understanding and respect for each other and for living in tune with nature.

the Process

Workshops usually last around two hours and can take many formats.

Often, the leaders perform a percussive rhythm piece, followed by games and exercises, passing on the skills demonstrated in their introduction.

During the entire process, people are strongly encouraged to take control of the creative process.

Group size ranges between 3 and 30, with no limits on age, though separate age groups are encouraged.

We have found that long-term involvement in these types of projects greatly improves self-regulatory behaviour.