Business Details
24 Years
experience
Interactive Percussion Programs for Schools and Communities
Dancing Drum has been a leader in interactive percussion-based education since 2002, dedicated to educating, entertaining, and inspiring people of all ages. Our innovative programs and resources have been developed through 20+ years of hands-on experience in classrooms, workshops, and performances across the U.S. and internationally. We specialize in creating immersive drumming experiences that integrate music with academic subjects like social-emotional learning, math, geography, and language arts, fostering teamwork, creativity, and cultural awareness. Our team, led by Steve Campbell and Lindsay Rust, delivers standards-based programs tailored to schools and communities, including School Drum Day, Artist-in-Residency, and Professional Development workshops.With a focus on inclusivity and accessibility, we provide comprehensive solutions such as curriculum publications, drum packages, and interactive online learning tools. Recognized for excellence, including an IPPY Award for educational innovation, we prioritize measurable outcomes like improved student engagement and cross-curricular success. Our approach combines authentic global rhythms with evidence-based teaching methods, ensuring participants experience immediate success while building confidence and community. We serve over 2 million individuals annually, maintaining a commitment to quality, adaptability, and customer satisfaction through transparent communication and continuous program refinement.
Services
School Drum Day
Artist-in-Residency
Workshop-to-Performance
Family Drumming Events
Professional Development
Virtual Performances
Drum Packages
Curriculum Publications
Community Programs
Online Resources
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in K-12 percussion education and curriculum development
- Our programs integrate drumming with 8+ academic subjects for cross-curricular impact
- We provide turnkey solutions including instruments, training, and digital resources
- Our team has reached 2 million+ students across 40+ U.S. states and 5 continents
- We combine authentic global rhythms with research-backed teaching methodologies
Associations and certifications
- IPPY Award
What people say
Immediate student engagement
Excellent character education integration
Transformative school community impact
Highly professional presenters
Sustainable curriculum resources
Services
School Drum Day
Full-day immersive drumming experiences for schools featuring hands-on participation, character education integration, and performance opportunities. Combines rhythm with social-emotional learning and academic subjects through age-appropriate activities. Builds school community while developing musical literacy and teamwork skills.
Artist-in-Residency
Extended programs where instructors collaborate with schools to develop customized drumming curricula. Includes teacher training, student workshops, and culminating performances. Focuses on sustainable skill development and curriculum integration across multiple subject areas.
Drum Curriculum Publications
Standards-based teaching resources combining drumming with character education, world music, and cross-curricular activities. Features Rhythm Phonics system for accessible learning and includes multimedia components for interactive instruction.
Professional Development
Workshops teaching educators to implement percussion-based instruction in classrooms. Covers curriculum integration, classroom management techniques, and adapting materials for different grade levels and student needs.
Virtual Performance Assemblies
Interactive digital performances connecting schools with professional drummers through live-streamed events. Maintains engagement through real-time participation while delivering educational content about global rhythms and musical concepts.
People
Steve Campbell
Co-Presenter
Co-founder with 20+ years developing percussion education programs. Specializes in integrating drumming with character education and academic subjects through research-backed methodologies. Leads workshops at national education conferences.
Lindsay Rust
Co-Presenter
Educational specialist focusing on K-12 music curriculum development. Expert in adapting drumming programs for diverse learning environments, including hybrid and virtual instruction. Co-developer of award-winning educational resources.
Questions
What age groups do your programs serve?
Our programs are designed for PreK-12 students, with specialized adaptations for adult community programs.
Can programs be customized for specific school needs?
All programs are fully customizable to match grade levels, curriculum goals, and group sizes.
Do you provide necessary equipment?
We offer complete drum packages and equipment rentals for all program implementations.
Are professional development workshops available?
Yes, we provide teacher training workshops with continuing education credits available.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with international program options through virtual delivery platforms.
How do programs align with educational standards?
All programs meet National Core Arts Standards and integrate with Common Core subjects.
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!;-)
