Ama Serwaa
Ghanaian dance & drumming · Sacred dance & movement · Drumming
Accra, Ghana · In person · Online · Group sessions · Concerts · Retreats
Languages: English · Twi
About the practice
I teach Ghanaian dance and drumming through live rhythm, movement phrases, song, and the social setting of each form. Classes in Accra welcome beginners as well as dancers and musicians seeking detailed study. Drummers and dancers learn together so that movement is understood through the rhythm rather than added afterward. I name the region, language community, occasion, and teachers connected with the material I share. My seminars include listening and historical discussion alongside physical practice. Residential retreats combine daily classes, live accompaniment, rest, and selected performances by local artists.
Training, credentials and recognition
Ghanaian dance and percussion performance study — 2001 to present Teaching artist in Accra community and university programs — since 2010 Director of residential rhythm and movement intensives — since 2017
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TEACHING & PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Learn with Ama Serwaa
I teach Ghanaian movement, live drumming, rhythm structure, song, performance preparation, and the cultural setting of each form through classes, seminars, mentoring, and residential intensives.
Teaching: Small-group classes · Courses · Mentoring
Experience levels: Starting out · Developing skills · Experienced practitioner
Available: In person & Online
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Upcoming events
Training · In person
Ghanaian rhythm and movement seminar
Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027
10:00 AM Greenwich Mean Time
Accra, Ghana · Sample cultural arts centre
Two days of Ghanaian movement, live drumming, rhythm structure, song, and discussion of the cultural setting of each form.
GHS 720
With: Ama Serwaa
Retreat · In person
Rhythm and movement on the Ghanaian coast
Aug 5, 2027 – Aug 10, 2027
Near Cape Coast, Ghana
Explore the Retreat Site ↗Six days of Ghanaian dance, live drumming, song, seated seminars, rest, and selected performances by local artists. Each form is taught with its regional and social setting.
US$880
With: Ama Serwaa, Kojo Ansah, Abena Ofori
Seated rhythm study and lower-impact movement variations are available. Contact Ama about the access conditions at each studio, performance, or retreat site.
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