Past Events

This 8 week course will be run by Cuban dancer Zaida Arencibia and will cover Yoruba dances for Eleggua, Ochun (Iyessa), Obatala, Chango and Ogun.

Don’t miss this one off chance to learn from one of the very best African percussion and dance tutors currently in the UK. Maitre Samsou will be delivering three special workshops focusing on West African Djembe and Doundouns.

Introduction to Dhol rhythms and technique, tutor: Leon Patel.
Moves from Movies, Tutors: Bisakha Sarker, Mira Balkachandran Gokul & Varsha Rai.

DRAWING UPON RHYTHMS AND PHRASING FROM TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY WEST AFRICAN PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES, THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO GIVE A MORE MODERN OUTLOOK ON WEST AFRICAN PERCUSSION STYLES.

Join Global Grooves and explore the world of international street rhythms and dance from Brazil, West Africa and beyond.

‘Afoxé Manchester’ is about sharing deep-rooted Afro-Brazilian heritage with a community in a modern setting in an attempt to encourage the meeting of minds, and to inspire and invigorate musical and creative experience.