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African Dance & Gumboot Dance Workshops for Primary Schools – VG Dance Workshops

 

 

Bring the vibrant rhythms and energy of African dance to your school with VG Dance Workshops. We provide fun, educational, and curriculum-linked sessions that inspire pupils while celebrating cultural diversity. All sessions are led by Vivian Gayle, a male West End professional performer and dance workshop facilitator, giving children an authentic, high-quality dance experience.

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Our Workshop Styles

 

We offer a wide variety of African dance workshops suitable for all primary school age groups:

  • Gumboot Dance – South African rhythm dance full of stomps and claps

  • West African Celebration Dances – energetic group dances

  • African Fusion – blending movements from multiple African regions

Children will learn history, rhythm, and storytelling through movement, all guided by a professional performer.​

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Led by Male West End Professional Performer – Vivian Gayle

Vivian Gayle’s credits include:

  • Thriller Live

  • Dirty Dancing

  • Candide the musical

He has also performed alongside Stormzy, Rick Astley, Jennifer Hudson, and collaborated with Christian Louboutin.

With his professional expertise, Vivian delivers high-energy, engaging workshops where every child feels inspired.

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Locations We Serve

VG Dance Workshops delivers African and Gumboot dance sessions to schools across the UK, including:

  • London & Greater London – inclusive workshops for primary schools in all boroughs

  • Manchester & Greater Manchester – engaging curriculum-linked dance sessions

  • Birmingham & West Midlands – African dance for KS1 and KS2 pupils

  • Leeds & West Yorkshire – energetic, professional workshops for schools

  • Liverpool & Merseyside – cultural enrichment through dance

  • Leicester & Nottingham – bringing South African Gumboot and West African dance to east midland schools

  • Bristol & South West – inspiring workshops for pupils of all ages

  • Other locations UK-wide – we can travel to deliver workshops at your school

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Why Choose VG Dance Workshops?

  • Tailored workshops for EYFS, KS1, KS2

  • Safe, inclusive, and age-appropriate sessions

  • Memorable experiences that pupils will remember

  • Professional facilitation by a male West End performer

 

Book Your Workshop Today

Bring the energy, culture, and rhythm of Africa to your school with VG Dance Workshops.

📧 Email: bookings@vgdanceworkshops.com

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CHECK OUT OUR AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOP PAGE 

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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

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