drum circle &
rhythm playshop
Why drum together?
The tradition of drumming together goes back to the very beginning of human community. There is something in the shared beat — something that bypasses the thinking mind and speaks directly to the body — that creates instant connection. You don't need to be musical. You don't need any experience at all. You just need to show up.
"Playing drums creates a happy community from the very first beat — and that feeling stays long after the session ends."
Our drum circle sessions — since they are playful we call them playshops — are built around games and rhythm starters that get everyone playing from the first minute. Participants learn about instruments and rhythm, discover their own rhythmical spirit, and find themselves part of a drum orchestra they didn't know they could create. Sometimes we use voices and bodies too. It's joyful, energising, and genuinely unforgettable.
What sets our sessions apart is the depth of training and intention behind them. Drum circles are not simply entertainment — rhythm has a well-documented positive effect on mental health, stress reduction, and group cohesion. Every session we run is informed by that understanding, whether the group is a primary school class, a corporate team, or a community gathering.
What's included
All drums and percussion instruments are provided — a selection from around the world. No experience needed, and sessions are fully led and facilitated throughout. We tailor the energy and pace to your group, whether that's a class of primary school children or a corporate team on an away day.
ALL INSTRUMENTS PROVIDED - NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
ANY AGE GROUP - FULLY FACILITATED
Group size
Up to 60 people (35 drums + percussion)
We can facilitate larger groups on request
Duration
60-90 minutes
Location
In person, Ireland-wide
 Team Building Drum Circle Ireland |  Team Building Drum Circle Ireland |  Team Building Drum Circle Ireland |
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 Team Building Drum Circle Ireland |  Drumming classes for kids MayoDrum circle Ballina |  Corporate Team Building Activity Drum Circle with Vodafone Ireland |
 Drumming classes for secondary schools Mayo |  Creative Schools DrummingDrumming for Creative Schools Programme in Roscommon |  Special Needs Drum CircleSpecial needs group drumming playshop in Tuam |
 Drumming at GIC 2104Drumming with children at the Global Inspiration Conference, Delphi, Co. Mayo |  Drumming at GIC 2104Children leading the drumming circle, Global Inspiration Conference, Delphi, Co. Mayo |  Drumming at GIC 2104Children leading the drumming circle, Global Inspiration Conference, Delphi, Co. Mayo |
 Drumming at GIC 2104Children leading the drumming circle, Global Inspiration Conference, Delphi, Co. Mayo |  Drumming at GIC 2104Global Inspiration Conference, Delphi, Co. Mayo |  Teaching Drumming and Rhythm Gamesat the Children Therapy Centre, Play Therapy Course |
 Singing, dancing, drummingDrumming circle with the Spanish visitors, Gort, Co. Galway |  Grounding after drummingDrumming with the Spanish visitors, Gort, Co. Galway |  Drumming with ForoigeBallinrobe, Co. Mayo |
Training & professional background
Arthur Hull · Village Music Circles
Trained directly with Arthur Hull — widely regarded as the grandfather of the modern drum circle facilitation movement. Village Music Circles is the global standard for professional drum circle facilitation.
Rhythm 2 Recovery
Trained in the Rhythm 2 Recovery programme — an evidence-based approach that uses rhythm and music to support mental health, emotional wellbeing, and recovery. This therapeutic understanding informs every session we run, giving our drum circles a purposeful depth beyond activity facilitation.
Music in Mind · National Concert Hall Ireland
Trained in Music in Mind with the National Concert Hall — Ireland's national centre for music — bringing music education expertise, trauma informed approach and institutional grounding to our rhythm work.
samoan sasa waking up
the community
Samoan Sasa dance?
You've probably heard of the Haka. Sasa is its lesser-known Polynesian cousin — and it might just be the most fun your group has ever had together. It's a traditional slap dance from the Samoan Islands, performed sitting cross-legged on the floor, with participants creating rhythmic and visual patterns to the beat of a log drum.
The session begins with the Manaia — a trickster character who wakes the audience and gets everyone on their feet. When the Manaia calls, the group responds. When the call comes to sit, everyone drops into rows and the dance begins. Sasa tells a story. It moves. It surprises. And within an hour, a group that has never met a log drum before will be performing something genuinely stunning together.
The bigger the group, the better. Sasa works beautifully for school shows, festival performances, corporate team days, and family events. With regular practice, any group can build a full performance they'll be proud of.
 Corporate Team Building events with Samoan Sasa Dance |  Corporate Team Building events with Samoan Sasa Dance |  Sasa danceSasa dance at NUIG during annual SOPHIA network meeting |
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 Sasa training for philosophersSasa dance at NUIG during annual SOPHIA network meeting |  Sasa Dance for ChildrenActivities for children in Mayo, Galway, Roscomon |  Sasa at Summer CampPracticing Sasa dance with children in Mayo |
 Samoan Sasa dance at Summer CampPracticing Sasa dance with children in Mayo |  Sasa at Green-Schools Awards 2016Samoan Dance Sasa |  Sasa Dance with childrenCo. Mayo |
 Sasa Dance with childrenCo. Mayo |
Group size
Any — bigger is better
Duration
1 hour (basic) · 2 hours (with own moves)
Location
In person, Ireland-wide
Best for
Schools, festivals, corporate, family events
Tradition
Learned from Chrys Blanchard (UK), from Mesepa, whose mother is a Samoan Matai (High Chief).
Taught with full respect for the tradition.