Courses and classes

DRUM AND DANCE! Join Adriana Rosso Tavares and Leon Patel for a vibrant blast of Samba Reggae street moves and rhythms ready for our opening moment at the Vale!

Join us for a 2 hour master class on Saturday 11th September to whip up a Carnival scratch performance ready for our grand opening at 1pm in the venue.

Join Sefo Kanuteh for a daytime masterclass with Global Grooves at the Northern Carnival Centre. Participants will bring together their ideas with Sefo before stepping on stage to showcase a performance alongside Sefo and his band, celebrating music, culture and collaboration as part of a never-seen-before 25-piece band.

Tutor - Christian Weaver. There are a huge number of different types of music in Cuba, all of which reflect its diverse European and African heritage. It is a huge and powerful force in global music. This workshop is suitable for percussionists, singers, brass players, and other instrumentalists intrigued to find out more.

Love drumming? Love Samba? You'll love Batukada Academy!

Afro-Brazilian dance brings together the rhythms and swing of Afro-Brazilian percussion with the grace and energy of traditional Brazilian dance.