Babatunde Olatunji, a Nigerian elder, known as "the world's foremost ambassador of African music," started the community drumcircle movement almost 50 years ago with "the mission to create peace and harmony amongst communities."

Tanya Schur received her DCF (Drum Circle Facilitator) certification with Arthur Hull, an American drum master who is building the global village drumcircle and has trained over 400 facilitators around the world!

Tanya offers rhythmic playshops in schools & corporate settings to enhance personal potential and strengthen communities. She facilitates healthy lifestyle workshops for professional development and personal growth with group drumming and other forms of creative expression.

Education
Tanya is currently working on a Master's Degree in Leadership and Training at Royal Roads University, Victoria, B.C.

2004 A.R.T. - Anti-discrimination Response Trainer - Red Deer
2004 Personal Dimension Facilitator Level 1 - Edmonton
2004 Circle Carrier Practica - Gabriola Island, B.C.
2003 World Music Drumming Certification - Chicago, Illinois
2003 Red Deer College - Recreation & Community Development
2002 Critical Incident Stress Management Advanced - Red Deer
2002 HealthRhythms Certification - California
2001 Circles of Rhythm DCF training - Calgary
2001 Critical Incident Stress Management-Basic - Red Deer
2001 David Thai Drum and Dance Workshop - Red Deer
2001 Pacific Institute Facilitator Certification - Red Deer
2001 Arthur Hull Drumcircle Facilitation Certification - Hawaii
1990 Ontario Fitness Leadership Certification
1986 Fine and Performing Arts Education - Simon Fraser University
1985 BCRA Fitness Leadership Certification - SFU
1983 Diploma theology - Briercrest Bible College

Why the Drum?
Because anyone can do it!
We are born after nine months of intensive rhythm training.

-Tanya