About us
Our classes, programs, and events include many drum types and styles of drumming and percussion from around the world along with programs that use the drum for health and healing. Programs are done both at the Center and at other locations that contract with WDC for services. e.g. daycare centers, senior centers, schools, churches.
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West African Drumming Level I, All-gender Weekly Drop-in Class
Women's Drum Center, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN, USWest African Drumming Level I, all-gender weekly drop-in class, Sundays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. with Dan Engebretson.
Beginner to advanced beginner-level class, drums provided.
Cost: $15 per participant per class.
This class is structured to teach basic West African rhythms and techniques while building confidence and understanding of the music. Walk-ins are welcome.
Go to https://womensdrumcenter.org/weekly-classes-levels for more information and to register.
Getting there and accessibility:
Please be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers (with a grip) or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.Our center is located in the basement of the Dow Building; it is accessed by one flight of stairs.
Getting there and accessibility:
Please be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers (with a grip) or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.Our center is located in the basement of the Dow Building; it is accessed by one flight of stairs.
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Hand Drum for Beginners-weekly drop-in class
Women's Drum Center, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN, USHand Drum for Beginners, drop-in class, Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m. with Bettie Seitzer.
This class is designed to get you started comfortably with the most accessible instruments in the world while having fun in a nurturing community.
For beginners or those who want to revisit the basics. No drumming experience is necessary, drums provided, women-only.
Cost: $15 per participant per class.
Open to women and gender expansive folks only.
Go to https://womensdrumcenter.org/weekly-classes-levels for more information and to register. Walk-ins also welcome.Contact the Women's Drum Center to connect with the instructor and confirm whether classes are held on certain holidays when this class lands on a holiday.
Getting there and accessibility:
Please be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers (with a grip) or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.Our center is located in the basement of the Dow Building; it is accessed by one flight of stairs.
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Friday Circle: West African rhythms
Women's Drum Center, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN, USWe you invite you to join us for our next Friday Drum Circle on Friday, Aug. 21, from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
The circle is open to all backgrounds, genders and skill levels. You'll experience an evening of West African rhythms and hand drumming in a fun, dynamic, and exhilarating environment led by Dan.Register in advance or drop in.
We accept digital payment through our website, Venmo or Paypal. We also accept exact change (we don't usually carry cash on hand) or check made out to the Women's Drum Center.
Cost: $15 per participant
Ages 16+Register on our website: https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/drumcircle-aug2026
All gender identities welcome to participate in our Friday Circle series which take place on the third Friday each month.
No experience necessary.
REGISTRATION:
Register here: https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/drumcircle-aug2026MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Dan has been an active member of the Twin Cities hand drumming scene for the past 20 years. His passion is studying and playing traditional West African djembe and djundjun rhythms, and for over 15 years he has taken lessons and workshops with such notables as Guinean drummers Mamady Keita, Famoudou Konate', Fode' Bangoura, Sekou Conde, Abdoul Doumbia from Mali, and many other drummers from Guinea, Mali, Ivory Coast, and Senegal.He is a member of Mamady Keita's Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy, a detailed and comprehensive curriculum designed to train teachers on the knowledge of Malinke rhythms.
He also studies traditional "village-style" drumming from the teachings of Malian drum master Sega Sidibe'. Additionally, Dan has studied with various U.S. drummers including Michael Markus, Paulo Mattioli, and locals Kenne Thomas and Brian Van Tassel.
GETTING THERE AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Please be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow.Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.
Our center is located in the basement of the Dow Building; it is accessed by one flight of stairs. No elevator is available in the industrial building where our studio is located.
Use the door on Hampden. Ring WDC doorbell.
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