In Person Classes
Feel the Rhythm – Djembe, Dundun & African Dance Classes
With Master Teacher Éric LafontaineSeptember 2025 – Registration Now Open!
Ready to bring more rhythm, energy, and joy into your life?
Join our fun and welcoming community and learn to play traditional African rhythms on djembe and dundun – or dance to live percussion with our African dance classes. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned player, we’ve got a place for you.
Come for the beats. Stay for the friendships. Leave with a smile (and maybe a few sore cheeks from laughing).
Why You’ll Love Our Classes
- Éric Lafontaine has over 20 years of experience teaching West African percussion to all levels.
- You can rent or buy a djembe directly from us.
- Classes are structured but relaxed – we make learning fun.
- Learn traditional rhythms as they are played in West Africa.
- Try African dance with live percussion for a truly energizing experience.
Class Schedule – Fall 2025
Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu
- Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesdays 8:00 p.m.
- Thursdays 6:30 p.m.
- Thursdays 7:45 p.m.
Montreal (Plateau Mont-Royal)
- Mondays 6:20 p.m.
- Mondays 7:45 p.m.
Drummondville – Sintra Centre
- Wednesdays 5:45 p.m.
- Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.
Durham-Sud – Community Center
- Wednesdays 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Longueuil
- Sundays 10:00 a.m.
- Sundays 11:30 a.m.
African Dance – Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu
With Master Ousseni Manly & Live Percussionists
- Starting Wednesday September 17
- Trial class available
Registration & Pricing
- 14-class sessions
- 12-class sessions
Lessons are available by the session, and you can even try a class before you commit.
You can rent and/or buy a djembe.
Call/Text: 450-775-5233 or email for info: tamtammania@gmail.com
🎵 Spaces fill quickly – reserve your spot today and start your rhythmic journey!
Meet Your teacher
Éric Lafontaine, Founder of Tam Tam Mania | Djembe player, rhythm lover, teacher from the heart
If you’ve ever dreamed of learning the djembe in a place that feels like home and transports you to the heart of West Africa, you’re in the right place.
Éric Lafontaine, founder of Tam Tam Mania, is not only a skilled percussionist with over two decades of experience — he’s a beloved teacher, community-builder, and lifelong student of rhythm. His journey spans more than 20 years of immersion in the rich musical traditions of West Africa, shaped by formative encounters with master drummers like Dartagnan Camara and Famoudou Konaté.
But Éric’s greatest talent? Making you feel the drum. Whether it’s your first time touching a djembe or your hundredth, he brings an energy that’s deeply joyful, down-to-earth, and undeniably contagious.
His classes aren’t just about learning notes and patterns. They’re about connecting — to the beat, to each other, and to something much bigger.
Having led hundreds of classes and workshops over the years — from intimate circles to large community events — Éric has crafted his own style of teaching: intuitive, inclusive, and full of life. His background in education helps, but it’s his heart that leads.
He’s also the kind of teacher who remembers your name, celebrates your small wins, and makes sure you walk out of class with a smile — even if your hands are a little sore from drumming your heart out. :)
Whether you’re looking to learn, connect, or just let loose…
Come discover why so many people call Éric’s classes their happy place. You’ll learn much more than rhythm — you’ll discover the joy of playing in community.
Ready to find your rhythm?
Join us in class. The beat is waiting for you.
