Rhythm is within us all.
Our Story
Drum Cafe began in Johannesburg, South Africa, inspired by the experience of communal drumming in Africa and the passion to unite different groups of people together.
Natalie Spiro, our CEO and founder, brought this innovative approach to corporate team building and leadership development to the United States in 2002. Our programs leverage the stunning power of rhythm to engage people quickly and emotionally.
We continue to innovate and grow with our clients as we shift attitudes and affect change.
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Rhythm Exists Within Us All
Rhythm resonates so deeply within us all. Music is a universal language, and as such, it transcends all the barriers and boundaries that separate us, whether professional or personal. Drumming is an activity all enjoys will enjoy and people of all cultures and backgrounds can relate to. We use the drum and the pulse as the medium because it unites, it energizes and it inspires the extraordinary, in ways NO other programs can.
Making music together encourages us to be sensitive and intuitive of all “voices” around us. In this way, we use drumming and rhythm as a means to create bonds between us, to build trust incrementally and to demonstrate kinesthetically, that every member of every team or division has a unique contribution to make in achieving overall success.
All of our corporate and educational programming is designed to spark unity and engagement – to enhance and harness the POWER of ONE team.
Why Choose Drum Cafe North America for Your Corporate Entertainment
Why Us?
Communication
It starts with clear and effective communication with our team.
Integrity
We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, always with the intention of exceeding client expectations.
Energy and Enthusiasm
We are driven by our passion for what we do in the world, and this fuels our purpose – our WHY.
Teamwork and Collaboration
We become an extension of your events’ team so that the experience is seamless.
The Values Behind Our Meaningful Team Bonding Activities
Core Values
At Drum Cafe North America, we practice and hold true the following Core Values:
RHYTHM
A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
We work to do the right thing on a consistent basis for our clients and ourselves. By valuing such behavior and repeating it, we imbue our entire company with a sense of kindness, connectedness and goodness as we engage with the global community.
UNISON
The same pitch
Without hesitation, we treat everyone with respect – each and every one of us. That means respect for the ideas, feelings and opinions of others and making sure we understand and accept the differences and values of others.
HARMONY
The pleasant combination of different notes of music played at the same time
We encourage teamwork and collaboration; each of us contributing to achieve a common goal through the trust and support of each other and working towards everyone’s success. We exhibit grace and decency and aim for a peaceful exchange of ideas as we conduct our work.
VIRTUOSO
Performing with exceptional ability, technique, or artistry
Across the company, we hold ourselves to the highest levels of professionalism in our actions and performance from proposal to logistics, and from programming to instrumentation.
KEY
The group of pitches, or scale, that forms the basis of a music composition
Our clients mean the world to us, so our priority is to ensure they are the focus of our work. We do this by offering curated programs that exceed our clients’ expectations and delivering them with the highest levels of quality and service.
Music the universal language
Our Team
Kim Abelman
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