African Dance Workshop Overview

Definitive up-tempo foot movement to sounds of African drums, combined with unusual but alluring hand patterns and clapping, is an exhilarating introduction to dance. As well as learning basic history of African dance, students stomp and shudder to rhythms that were by traditionally used for story telling and ceremonies

Working as a group, pupils will take part in a dance routine incorporating elements of traditional African dance and movement.

Soca Dance Workshop Overview

Soca is combination of Soul and Calypso. Calypso is a style of Afro-Caribbean music which originated in Trinidad and Tobago at about the start of the 20th century.  Dance, fun and energy are just three elements of this fantastic workshop, which is tailored to suit each age group.

Working as a group, pupils will take part in a dance routine incorporating elements of traditional Soca dance and movement.

Group Info

Half day (a maximum of 4 groups per day)

Full day (a maximum of 7 groups per day)

Suitability: All Key Stages

Max group size: 30

What we need from you

• CD Player
• 1 hall/gym/dance studio
• Minimum 45 minute lunch break for workshop leaders