Schools

West African drumming 

All Key Stages, EYFS, SEN 

A dynamic & energetic workshop that guarantees plenty of participation & enjoyment.

• Learn about West African culture and history

• Explore traditional West African rhythms

Turn your class into a West African drumming troupe and within no time students will be expertly playing their djembe. Why not include a whole school assembly or performance to really kick-start learning. 

Choose between a full- or a half-day of workshops, and you have an extra option of combining African drumming workshops with an African dance experience. This is a great cultural learning experience and you’ll receive a discounted price for a double booking!   

 Contact us for more details and to book.

Brazilian samba drumming

All Key Stages, EYFS, SEN 

Invite the samba sounds of Rio into your school with exciting drumming to celebrate carnival time.

• Develop team-work and leadership skills by playing as part of an ensemble

• Learn about Brazilian culture and history

Explore the colourful sounds of the Rio Carnival in this lively workshop, where each pupil can express themselves through Samba ‘grooves’.

For a fully immersive experience, why not add our Brazilian samba dance workshops into the mix. Children will get a real ‘feel’ for the music and because you’re booking two genres of workshops, you’ll receive a discount. 

Contact us for more details and to book.

Indian Bhangra dance 

All Key Stages, EYFS, SEN 

An intrinsic part of Indian culture and a very popular dance during Diwali celebrations, Bhangra dance is a joy to explore.

• Learn traditional dances from Indian culture

• Experience dancing as part of a team

Originally a folk dance to celebrate the arrival of spring, Bhangra dance is now particularly popular during Diwali celebrations. 

Pupils are taught traditional high-energy bhangra dance moves and sequences. Our facilitator shows everyone how to coordinate their movements to keep in time with the rest of the class. 

These workshops are very popular and always energise any school environment. 

For more details and to book, contact us.

Specialist workshops for SEN schools 

All developmental stages. Any of our workshops can be tailored to individual group needs  

Thoughtfully designed and engaging music-making sessions for children with additional learning needs.

• Explore rhythms from all over the world

• Listen to each other’s musical voices

Get in touch to discuss how we can help engage your students with drumming and creative movement-related workshops. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in working with children with additional learning needs, our workshop leaders will facilitate a highly engaging and memorable musical workshop in your setting. 

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West African dance 

All Key Stages, EYFS, SEN  

A lively & exhilarating workshop encouraging pupils to discover new ways to move their bodies, all to the beat of drums! 

• Develop the ability to work as part of a team

• Learn a traditional dance from West Africa

This workshop will give your pupils fascinating insight into West African culture. Our specialist instructor will explain the meaning of the dance and how the dance steps reflect the meaning behind the dance itself. Our dance workshops can be a stand alone workshop, or they can be combined with other workshops, such as West African drumming.   

Contact us for more information on this workshop.  

Brazilian samba dance 

All Key Stages, EYFS, SEN 

Exciting dances that explode with colour and energy.

• Discover the joy of dancing to samba music

• Develop special awareness and communication skills

Turn your classroom into an ‘escola de samba’ (samba school) with our vibrant samba dance workshops. Not only do pupils learn authentic dance moves, they’re also taught about the diverse and rich cultural heritage of Brazil. 

Samba dance is accompanied by fast paced music, which makes this workshop both great fun, as well as an excellent form of exercise. Even children who might not enjoy PE and sports will find themselves dancing to the samba beat! 

Receive a discount when you combine this workshop with Brazilian Samba drumming.

Contact us for more details and to book.

Early Years drumming – Jumping Djembes! 

Early Years Units, babies & toddlers, SEN 

Engaging and fun interactive drumming ‘playtime’ workshops support young children with developing skills.

• Develop communication & social & emotional skills

• Learn to play and share with others

• Learn simple songs in different languages

A fantastic session aimed at younger children, using lots of soft toys and play props. The focus is on developing literacy skills, as well as encouraging growth in communication and social and emotional skills.

We are EYFS music specialists and these sessions are highly popular.

For more details on this workshop, get in touch. 

Rhythm Connect

Musical interventions to support social & emotional development and also positive wellbeing.

All year groups, Pupil Referral Units 

• Using rhythm to support school children of all ages and backgrounds, facing social and emotional challenges

• Improve academic performance

• Reduce anxiety and stress symptoms

We apply our own training and experience from working with the Rhythm2Recovery model of practice, which is based on research findings that demonstrate how music, combined with therapeutic activities can improve social and emotional health. We work with groups of learners in many settings, using this model of support.

For more details on Rhythm Connect, contact us

Gongs & Sound Experience

Complete relaxation for children like no other experience! 

Enjoy an exhilarating experience of calming sound immersion in your school, with the mystical and soothing sounds of Eastern Gongs. Help your pupils relax deeply and re-focus their minds to gain mental and emotional clarity. 

These workshops can be booked for a full school day if required, or they’re great to combine with our other wellbeing workshops; Stretchy bendy Yoga for children and Mindfulness Toolkit.

You can also choose regular ‘Gong baths’ for your staff to enjoy.

Contact us for a quote and more details.

Suitable for all Key Stages. Also highly recommended as part of teacher INSET/CPD.

• Half day or full day of workshops

• Reduced fees for regular ‘Gong & Sound Baths’

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Mindfulness Toolkit 

Essential and powerful techniques to support children in being fully ‘present’ in their own learning journey.  

Children are guided through mindfulness activities in these inspiring workshops, and can apply these in their personal and school daily lives. Our bespoke workshops aim to equip children with the tools to take control of their own emotions and how they react to their peers’ behaviour.   

• Combine with other genres of workshops

• Full day or half days of workshops

Contact us for more details.

Stretchy Bendy! – Yoga & movement for children

Children are natural yogis. Give your pupils the gift of inner calm through movement and breathwork.

Stretchy Bendy yoga workshops are instant physical, mental and emotional calm for your children (and staff!) leaving all alert and ready to return to their learning environment.

Our yoga workshops offer many benefits for groups of children. We include breathing and relaxation techniques to balance both body and mind, as well as movements to build both strength and flexibility.  

• Improve motor skills and physical fitness

• Develop awareness of the senses

• Encourage emotional growth

• Teachers will pick up tips and useful exercises to use in their own classrooms too.  

Suitable for all Key Stages. Also excellent as part of teacher INSET/CPD.

Contact us for more details.