Corporate Workshops

Overview

Diana's Drum corporate workshops combine the vibrant rhythms of Africa and Middle East with HealthRHYTHMS® group empowerment drumming to maximize the benefits to participants. HealthRHYTHMS® is a science-based therapeutic drumming approach developed by neurologist Dr. Barry Bittman. HealthRHYTHMS® has been proven to effectively create group unity; to empower individuals and groups; to increase motivation and to decrease stress. But mostly, HealthRHYTHMS® sessions are powerful and fun.

A much-published study which appeared in the 2004 fall/winter issue of Advances in Mind-Body Medicine showed that group drumming decreased burnout and stress. Participants in the study experienced nearly 50% improvement in mood, including a decrease in feelings of fatigue, anxiety and depression.

One element of the drum session incorporates targeted questions. These are answered non-verbally, using only the instruments. This allows participants to feel heard, supported and able to freely express themselves in a safe environment.

Workshops are designed and customized by Zoë Kessler, Head Facilitator and Owner of Diana's Drum. Ms. Kessler will consult with you to target your session to meet your organization's needs and goals.

NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED    ALL DRUMS & PERCUSSION PROVIDED BY DIANA'S DRUM

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Your Facilitators

Zoë Kessler, B.Ed. (Adult Education)

Zoë Kessler, Owner and Head Facilitator of Diana's Drum, has been a hand-drummer and performer for over 20 years, and leads Raw Bone Rhythms, a women's hand-drumming and percussion group. Zoë teaches hand drumming widely and conducts high-energy corporate training sessions.

Zoë's musical training began with the Royal Conservatory of Music piano program, then Zoë went onto study various styles of hand drumming including African, Middle Eastern and Latin American grooves. In 2004, Zoë added therapeutic drumming to her repertoire, and has received the HealthRHYTHMS® Facilitator Training.

Ms. Kessler has over 30 years' facilitation and course design experience. Through a specialized degree program in adult education from Brock University (Bachelor of Education in Adult Education), combined with a wide variety of experience, Ms. Kessler is able to design programming especially suited to her clients' needs.

If you're looking for a passionate, high-energy and enthusiastic facilitator, consider Zoë and her team.

Shalimar, Professional Middle Eastern Dance Instructor

Shalimar is owner of Shalimar's Veil Middle Eastern Dance Studio. Shailmar provides dance lessons at her studio as well as offering her talents to the Owen Sound YMCA, corporations, and through community workshops.

Shalimar's gentle, fun-loving facilitation style is the perfect complement to Zoë's high-energy approach. Participants find Shalimar an entertaining, easy-to-follow guide into Middle Eastern Dance. The surprise element added by Shalimar's dancing entrance to the workshop delights and results in peals of laughter and joy. A sure way to release the medicine of laughter at the end of the session.

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Stress-Buster Drum Jam

Using the vibrant rhythms of Africa and the Middle East for inspiration, participants work together to create exciting tribal music. Basic hand-drum techniques are covered and through the elements of HealthRHYTHMS® group empowerment drumming, issues relevant to the group are explored.

Group cohesion, unity, and wellness are highlighted. HealthRHYTHMS® proven efficacy in stress relief is maximized in this hands-on program targeted to meet your team's goals and needs.

A popular team-builder and stress-busting activity!

All drums & percussion instruments are provided for up to 50 participants.

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Drum & Dance

The focus of this workshop is stress management, team building and fun! A high-octane drum session ends with the surprise entrance of a professional Middle Eastern dance instructor to teach fun, easy belly dance steps. A high-energy workshop that ends on an exhilarating note.

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Testimonials

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Clients

Our past clients include:

Alzheimer Society of Dufferin, Orangeville, ON (See Reference)
Birmingham Lodge, Seniors' Long-term Care Residence, Mount Forest, ON
Country Lane Long-Term Care Residence, Chatsworth, ON
The Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, ON (See Reference)
Grey Bruce Children's Aid Society, Owen Sound, ON
Hincks-Dellcrest Centre, Collingwood, ON
NCR Corporation, Mississauga, ON
Ritz Lutheran Villa Long Term Care Residence, Mitchell, ON
The University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
World Vision Canada, Mississauga, ON

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