ABOUT THOMAS ANNANG DRUMMING & DANCE
Thomas Tettey Annang is a professional drummer and dancer from Ghana based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Carrying out programs, workshops and tuition classes across the entirety of the UK and Ireland.
He has been a member of the Akrowa Dance Ensemble in Accra, Ghana for nine years. Akrowa Dance Ensemble is a professional group of drummers and dancers who have performed for many occasions (weddings, funerals, festivals, local and tourist entertainment) and in a multitude of establishments including schools, hotels, the National Theatre of Accra, the Canadian, Brazilian and Danish Embassies, the American Consulate and the UN, to name but a few.
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He has played lead and support on a range of African drums and performed various dances. Thomas has taught drumming and dancing in local schools and to professional musicians from all around the world.
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Since moving to Northern Ireland, Thomas has become involved with many local bands performing on a variety of percussion instruments. He provides a showcase of West African percussion and dance for the UK charity L.M.N. (Live Music Now) and delivers specifically tailored drumming and/or dance workshops throughout the community and schools across Northern Ireland.
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Thomas collaborates with charity organisation Beyond Skin and Belfast music ensemble The Motion Project. One current venture with Beyond Skin involves the development of a Traditional West African Drumming Group – Northern Ireland’s very own Akrowa!
Thomas teaches Traditional African drumming and dance on all levels and any scale – within in the local communities of Belfast, in schools and offers tuition/lessons for individuals, couples or even a small number of people.
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We’re proud of the reputation that Thomas Annang Drumming & Dance has gained throughout the years - for a place where students and instructors alike can thrive and make the most of their talents. Every year, we gladly welcome creative and passionate students from around the world.
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