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WorldBeat Center

Housed in a colorfully painted former water tower, WorldBeat Center opened in Balboa Park in 1996. The Center is dedicated to promoting and preserving African, African-American, and other indigenous cultures of the world through art, music, dance, education, and technology. Classes in international dance and drumming are offered year round, along with concerts and lectures. 




Classes in international dance and drumming are offered year round, along with concerts and lectures. WorldBeat Center also features a Children’s Ethnobotany Garden. The unique organic herb, fruit, and vegetable garden honors the memory of George Washington Carver, and is dedicated to teaching young people about the role of plants in society. Gardening classes are available to schools, youth programs, individuals, and families by appointment or on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. The garden also serves the nearly 6,000 students in the 5th Grade Balboa Park Integration Program. More Museums & Attractions for Kids >


Events for Kids at the WorldBeat Center:
Saturday Drumming and Dance Classes Every Saturday
Yoga Flow for Beginners -- enhance inner calm and strength. 9:30-10:45 am Qi Gong Practice - increase health and energy. 10:00-11:00am on the ... More
Sunday Drumming and Dance Classes Every Sunday
Qi Gong Practice - increase health and energy. 9:00-10:00am WorldBeat Center lawn. Free. African Dance - traditional dances of West Africa with ... More
Taiko Drumming and Techniques Every Monday
San Diego's premiere Taiko Drumming ensemble with classes taught by John Iverson & Kathy Fuller More
Thursday Drumming and Dance Classes -- West African Drumming and Taiko Drumming and Techniques Every Thursday
West African Drumming -- Experience the power of the universal language of the heart - Djembe drumming with Senegalese Master Ibrahima Ba. ... More
Wednesday Drumming and Dance Classes - Beginning African Djembe Drumming & Brazilian Drumming and Percussion Every Wednesday
Beginning African Djembe Drumming - an exhilarating experience! 6:00-7:00pm Senegalese West African Dance - taught by Dee Anderson, ... More
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