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Black History Month Workshops for Schools – VG Dance Workshops

Celebrate Black History Month with VG Dance Workshops. Interactive African and Caribbean dance, drama, storytelling, and African drumming workshops for EYFS–KS4 children.

African and Caribbean Dance Workshops

Students experience traditional and contemporary African and Caribbean dance styles in age-appropriate sessions. Workshops include:

Traditional African dances and Caribbean carnival routines
Development of rhythm, movement, and coordination
Boosting confidence, teamwork, and performance skills

About Our Black History Month Workshops

VG Dance Workshops offers interactive Black History Month workshops for children from EYFS to KS4. Our sessions explore African and Caribbean culture through dance, drama, storytelling, and African drumming, helping students develop confidence, creativity, and teamwork while celebrating cultural heritage.

Explore African and Caribbean Drama

Our drama workshops allow children to bring stories and culture to life through role-play, improvisation, and scripted performances. Black History Month drama topics include:

1. African and Caribbean Folktales

Dramatize traditional folktales, such as Anansi the Spider
Explore morals, lessons, and storytelling techniques
Suitable for EYFS–KS2 with age-appropriate improvisation

2. Historical Figures and Events

Create performances about notable African and Caribbean figures (e.g., Mary Seacole, Marcus Garvey)
Explore key events in Black history
KS2–KS4 students can research, script, and perform

3. Cultural Celebrations and Traditions

Role-play Caribbean festivals, music, and rituals
Explore African dances and ceremonies through dramatic interpretation
Builds awareness of cultural identity and diversity

4. Social Justice and Inspirational Stories

Drama exercises focusing on equality, anti-racism, and empowerment
Encourage empathy and understanding through character work
Appropriate for KS3–KS4 students

5. Interactive Improvisation and Role-Play

Create original stories inspired by African and Caribbean culture
Develop teamwork, confidence, and communication skills
Adaptable for all ages, EYFS to KS4

Discover African and Caribbean Storytelling

Storytelling is central to African and Caribbean culture. Students:

Explore traditional folktales
Learn oral storytelling techniques, including voice, expression, and gestures
Retell stories to enhance literacy, memory, and public speaking

Celebrating Black History Month With African Drumming

Our African drumming workshops teach children to:

Play traditional African drums and percussion instruments
Learn rhythms used in dance and storytelling
Perform as a group, fostering teamwork and focus

No experience is required – suitable for EYFS to KS4.

Inspiring, Educational, and Inclusive Workshops

Curriculum-linked activities supporting arts, history, and PSHE
Engaging for all ages and abilities, EYFS–KS4
Promotes creativity, confidence, and cultural understanding
Celebrates African and Caribbean heritage in interactive sessions

WORKING WITH THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY

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Our Approach to Black History Month Workshops

At VG Dance Workshops, we approach Black History Month Workshops with sensitivity, respect, and cultural authenticity. Our experienced instructors draw from a diverse range of dance styles and traditions, including traditional African dances, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and contemporary expressions of Black culture, to create engaging and educational workshops that honour the spirit and legacy of Black history.

Enhancing School Curriculums and Extracurricular Activities

Black History Month Workshops complement school curriculums by providing students with opportunities to explore themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion through the lens of dance. By incorporating dance into Black History Month celebrations, schools can create inclusive and empowering learning environments that promote cultural understanding, social justice, and global citizenship.

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Assembly and Showcase: Celebrating Black Excellence

Our Black History Month Workshops culminate in a special assembly and showcase where students have the opportunity to share their newfound knowledge and skills with their peers, teachers, and families. These events provide a platform for students to demonstrate their creativity, talent, and cultural pride, fostering a sense of community and celebration within the school.

TESTIMONIALS

We had the pleasure of Vivian visiting our school to deliver a multicultural week of workshops to our infant's school children, nursery to year two. The children thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, Vivian was extremely professional and very knowledgeable about the events and the styles of dancing. We were so impressed with Vivian, that we then booked another workshop in the same term. Vivian, upon his return, again was outstanding. The children were very lucky to have been taught by Vivian.

KS1 Class Teacher

Team Leader and science Lead

Bring Black History Month to Your School

Book interactive dance, drama, storytelling, and African drumming workshops for EYFS–KS4 children today. Celebrate African and Caribbean culture while inspiring creativity and confidence.