Business Details
24 Years
experience
Interactive Drumming Programs for Schools & Communities
Dancing Drum was founded in 2002 with a mission to educate, entertain, and inspire people of all ages through interactive percussion-based programs. Our approach combines decades of experience in educational settings with innovative methods to deliver standards-based curriculum materials, in-school programs, and professional development workshops. We specialize in creating transformative experiences for schools through hands-on drumming activities that foster teamwork, focus, and creative self-expression while connecting to cross-curricular subjects.Our team has conducted programs at over 2,000 schools and events across the United States and internationally, reaching an estimated 2 million participants. We maintain authoritativeness through our patented Rhythm Phonics system and partnerships with national education conferences, while our commitment to transparency and client satisfaction is demonstrated through our 100% satisfaction guarantee on all services and products.
Services
Interactive Performances
School Drum Day
Workshop-to-Performance
Artist-in-Residency
Family Drumming Events
Professional Development
Virtual Performances
Drum Packages
Educational Publications
Online School Resources
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 20+ years developing award-winning percussion education programs
- Standards-based curriculum integrated with character education
- Patented Rhythm Phonics teaching system for all skill levels
- Experienced presenters at national music education conferences
- Proven success with 2 million+ participants nationwide
What people say
Immediate success
Cultural awareness
Character education
Cross-curricular connections
Highly enthusiastic
Services
Interactive Performance Assemblies
Our dynamic assemblies engage students through participatory drumming experiences that teach rhythm fundamentals while connecting to character education and global cultures. Programs include character development raps, world music exploration, and team-building exercises that align with school curricula. Each assembly provides immediate success through our intuitive Rhythm Phonics system while fostering classroom community and social-emotional learning.
School Drum Day
Full-day immersive drumming programs where students learn ensemble pieces, develop rhythmic literacy, and participate in performance-based learning. Activities include grade-level appropriate drumming exercises, character education integration, and culminating performances that showcase student achievements. The day builds school community while meeting music education standards through hands-on experiential learning.
Professional Development
Workshops teaching educators our proprietary Rhythm Phonics method and curriculum integration techniques. Participants learn to implement percussion-based instruction across subjects while earning professional development credits. Training includes classroom management strategies, cross-curricular lesson planning, and assessment tools for measuring student progress in music and related subjects.
Educational Publications
Standards-based resources combining drumming instruction with character education and academic subjects. Our publications feature character development raps, world music exploration, and cross-curricular activities that connect to language arts, social studies, and math. Each book includes audio/video demonstrations and classroom implementation guides for immediate success.
Virtual Programs
Interactive digital resources for home and hybrid learning environments featuring video lessons, rhythm exercises, and performance pieces. The platform includes streaming access to curriculum materials, teacher support resources, and student engagement tools that maintain educational continuity across learning models while preserving our core pedagogical approach.
People
Steve Campbell
Co-Presenter
Co-founder with 20+ years developing award-winning percussion education programs. Presents at national conferences and has reached over 2 million participants through school programs and workshops across the US and internationally.
Lindsay Rust
Co-Presenter
Experienced educator and presenter who has delivered programs at schools and conferences nationwide. Specializes in curriculum development and teacher training workshops that integrate drumming with character education and academic subjects through innovative teaching methods.
Questions
What age groups do Dancing Drum programs serve?
Our programs are designed for PreK-12 students and adults through community programs.
Are your programs aligned with educational standards?
All school programs are standards-based with cross-curricular connections to multiple subjects.
Do you offer virtual program options?
Yes, our Interactive Online School provides resources for home and hybrid learning models.
What professional development opportunities do you offer?
We provide workshops teaching educators to implement percussion-based instruction in classrooms.
Do you offer international programming options?
Yes, we've presented programs in China, Thailand, South Korea, and various US locations.
Reviews (1)
Randy B.
Sep 16, 2011
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SO MUCH FUN! My friends hired Dancing Drum (Steve Campbell, Director & Co-Founder; Lindsay Rust, Artistic Director & Co-Founder) several years ago. Even though the drum lesson was meant for a young child party, I was right in the mix with everyone and perhaps had the best time of all. Steve and Lindsday are really great! They brought a whole van full of various hand drums, and give a first-rate, top-notch lesson -- leading all the children of the party, and um, one adult!;-)
