Interactive Assemblies
Interactive Assemblies
Dancing Drum’s Interactive Assemblies are high-energy programs that engage, entertain and inspire your entire school! From the first moments of a Dancing Drum assembly, students play and sing along with clapping, body percussion and vocal chants. Next, groups of 100 student volunteers come up to play drums and percussion instruments throughout the show! Schools receive two back-to-back assemblies scheduled in the morning or afternoon. Principals and teachers across the country have said this was the best assembly they ever had, so join in the rhythm and bring this uplifting, community-building musical experience to your school!
Dancing Drum’s Interactive Assemblies feature:
- A screen-free experience for students to work together through rhythm & drumming.
- Opportunities for every student to join the band and play an instrument.
- 100 professional quality instruments featuring wood drums, blocks, & shakers.
- Scheduling flexibility to avoid conflicts with lunch and planning time.
- Digital study guides to supplement your school’s learning experience.
- Educational standards for music and character education.
- An inclusive, school-wide program for all students to enjoy!
Schools can choose an AM (before lunch) or PM (after lunch) time slot for 2 back-to-back shows.
K-5 School AM Sample Schedule:
Assembly 1: 9:00-9:50am (K-2)
Assembly 2: 10:00-10:50am (3-5)
K-5 School PM Sample Schedule:
Assembly 1: 1:00-1:50pm (K-2)
Assembly 2: 2:00-2:50pm (3-5)
Choose from the following
CURRICULUM & FOCUS AREAS:
CURRICULUM & FOCUS AREAS:
LOGISTICS:
• Half-day program with 2 back-to-back performances in the AM or PM. Schools can add additional shows as needed.
• Half-day program with 2 back-to-back performances in the AM or PM. Schools can add additional shows as needed.
• Shows can be scheduled from 45-60 minutes in length each. Allow 5-15 minutes in between shows for transition.
• Recommended audience limit per show: 350.
• The school gym or multipurpose room is the best location. Students sit on the floor in rows with an aisle in the middle.
• Auditoriums and theaters with built-in seats are not optimal, but can work for this program.
• Set-up time required: 1.5 hours; Tear-down time: 1 hour. If students and staff are present, we can work around them.
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REVIEWS:
I can’t say enough about how much my students and I enjoyed the Dancing Drum program! The engagement, management, and level of fun exceeded my expectations!
Teacher, Charlotte, NC
I love everything about the Dancing Drum Interactive Assemblies! Especially having students make music together as a team. My 5th graders came in today remembering all the rhythms they learned and wanted to have the assembly again!
Teacher, Charlotte, NC
Our school has never done a music assembly like this before. Our school has not had a strong music program or push in the arts in the years past. I had almost every teacher AND student in the building THANKING me for this opportunity. Our school gained so much from this assembly!
Music Teacher, Charlotte, NC
Dancing Drum was great with the variety of age groups. Mr. Steve was engaging, timely and friendly to all students and teachers. Everyone got a chance to play an instrument, he kept up with their attention spans, and taught in perfectly timed clips. Highly recommend this program!
Teacher, Charlotte, NC
"Thanks for your outstanding assembly. It generated a lot of positive energy (which hopefully will carry over to the testing period!) I had an experienced teacher tell me that it was the best assembly she's ever seen - you taught geography, rhythm, etc. and had excellent control (and she's been teaching for 31 years!) Thanks again for providing a real treat to our students." - Principal, Santa Paula, CA
“I had some great feedback from staff who said it was simply amazing and that we need to bring you back every year. The level of engagement and activity kept students focused for the entire time.” - Dean, Principal, Waunakee, WI
“I was working in the teacher’s lounge after your first performance and was there for over three hours. As teachers and staff filtered in and out, I kept hearing ‘wasn’t that a great assembly’, ‘wasn’t the assembly wonderful’ and how much everyone enjoyed the assembly. Thank YOU for such a great experience!” - Heidi, PTA, Goleta, CA
