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Courses and classes

Music, dance, visual arts.

We bring people together in Carnival-arts inspired courses and classes throughout the year. From masterclasses in a particular tradition to skills development courses in the community, keep an eye on these pages to see what we can offer you, your business, your band and your community group. And if you don’t see what you’re after, get in touch!

Current Courses and Classes

Leon Patel CEO Global Grooves

Timbau workshop - with Leon Patel

3 Jul 2021

Brush up your timbau skills with this top-up timbau technique and grooves course from Global Grooves.

Masterclass with Sefo Kanuteh

25 Sep 2021

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.

Batukada Academy

Every Thursday

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

Afro-Brazilian Dance with Live Percussion

Every Wednesday

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

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