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INCLUSIVE DANCE WORKSHOP ​

Join our workshops for dance, drumming, and arts in UK schools. We inspire creativity and make learning fun for all students.

 Inclusive Dance Workshops for Schools  

 


Empowering Movement for Every Body  

At VG Dance Workshops, we believe every child deserves the chance to move, express, and shine**—regardless of ability, mobility, or sensory needs. Our **inclusive dance workshops are specially designed for schools supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including those who use wheelchairs, experience sensory sensitivities**, or have complex or severe needs.

With a deep commitment to accessibility, creativity, and joyful movement, we bring professional, adaptable dance experiences directly to your school.

Why Inclusive Dance?

Dance is a powerful tool for communication, confidence, and connection. For children with diverse abilities, it can be an especially meaningful outlet—offering freedom of expression without the need for words, academic pressure, or comparison.

Our workshops support:
- Physical development through safe, guided movement
- Sensory regulation with calming, rhythmic exercises
- Social interaction and peer connection
- Emotional well-being and self-expression
- Inclusive education values that celebrate diversity

Tailored for All Abilities

Every workshop is thoughtfully designed and **adapted to suit the needs of your students**. Whether your school supports children with autism, physical disabilities, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorders, or complex medical conditions, we work alongside your team to ensure every child can participate in a way that is **safe, comfortable, and engaging**.

We incorporate a range of inclusive techniques such as:
- Seated and standing dance options  
- Visual cues and Makaton signs  
- Sensory-friendly lighting and sound  
- Breakout spaces for rest or regulation  
- Live feedback and real-time adaptation  

Led by Trained, Passionate Professionals

Our dance facilitators are not only talented performers and educators—they are **experienced in working within SEN environments**. All team members are DBS-checked and trained in inclusive practice, with a compassionate, person-centered approach. We understand how to balance structure with flexibility, and always prioritize the comfort and safety of every participant.

What to Expect

A typical VG Inclusive Dance Workshop includes:
- A warm, sensory-aware welcome and introduction  
- Gentle warm-up tailored to mobility levels  
- Themed dance activities using props, music, and storytelling  
- Creative movement exploration  
- Cool-down and celebration of achievements  

Workshops can be booked as one-off sessions, full-day program, or part of a longer-term dance residency**. We’re happy to align with your school themes, calendar events, or curriculum goals.​​

Interactive Dance Workshops

From African Dance to Street Dance, VG Dance Workshops provides professional instruction and captivating choreography in wide-ranging dance styles students can actively participate in. Our dance workshops available in Cambridgeshire include:

African Dance 

Learn traditional moves from West Africa in a high-energy, rhythmic workshop.

Indian Dance 

Explore Bollywood and Bhangra styles with colorful costumes and uplifting music.

Cultural Dance

Discover new cultures through Chinese, Maori Haka, French, Spanish, Irish Celtic, English Morris and more styles.

Street Dance

Pop and lock to upbeat music and cutting edge choreography in an exhilarating workshop.

Samba Dance 

Feel the infectious Brazilian rhythms and learn hip-swaying, foot-stamping moves. 

Flamenco Dance 

Master the fiery footwork and graceful arm movements of this passionate Spanish dance.

Chinese Dance 

Explore the intricate movements and symbolism of traditional Chinese dance.

Dance Through the Decades 

Twist, hustle and groove through the iconic dance crazes of the 20th century.

Strictly Come Dancing 

Learn the quickstep, tango, foxtrot, waltz and other ballroom styles featured on the show.

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Special Themed Workshops

In addition to our core dance programming, VG Dance Workshops develops special themed workshops tied to cultural events, diversity celebrations and more

Diwali Dance and Art Workshop 

Combine Indian classical dance with rangoli sand art, Diya lamp crafts and more.

Black History Month Dance and Drama 

Honor black culture and history through African dance, stepping routines, inspirational historical dramatizations and more.

Holi Dance and Art Workshop 

Celebrate the Indian Festival of Colors with traditional dance, watercolor art, herbal colors and more.

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Collaborative Arts Workshops for All Ages

VG Dance Workshops also offers collaborative arts workshops that engage students in drama, drumming, percussion, theater and more

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Primary Drama Workshops

Fairytale Drama - Act out classic fairy tales with costumes, props and playacting.

Bringing Books to Life - Translate popular children's stories into dance and dramatization.

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Music and Drumming

African Djembe Drums - The lively rhythms of West Africa through an interactive djembe circle.

Samba Percussion - High-energy Brazilian samba drumming and percussion with costumes and parade.

Samba Drumming - Learn traditional Brazilian drumming rhythms and techniques on surdo, repinique and more.

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Creative Arts and Crafts

Diwali Lantern Making - Decorate colorful lanterns with cut paper, paint, beads, sequins and more.

Aboriginal Dot Art - Recreate the dot style of indigenous Australian art through painting meditative dot pieces.

African Mask Making - Craft dramatic tribal masks with papier-mâché, feathers, beads, cowrie shells and natural elements.

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Secondary Drama Workshops

Black History Dramas - Critical moments like abolition, the Great Migration and Civil Rights come alive.

Shakespeare Interpretation - Iconic scenes from A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet and more.

Percussion Workshops

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Junk Percussion - Craft drums and shakers from recycled materials and use for rhythmic arrangements.

Body Percussion - From stomps to claps, discover rhythm at your fingertips...and toes in this interactive workshop!

Stomp Style Percussion - Channel the exhilarating stage show Stomp! by turning ordinary objects into drums and percussion.

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Themed Workshops for Every Occasion

Our themed workshops also cover: 

  1. Commonwealth Games/Olympics

  2. Christmas Celebrations

  3. Arts Festival

  4. Black History Month 

  5. Diwali 

  6. Holi Festival 

  7. Chinese New Year 

  8. International Week

  9. Commonwealth Games

  10. St Patrick’s Day

  11. Olympic Games 

  12. Diversity Week and more!

Bringing Creativity, Culture and Curriculum Together

VG Dance Workshops immerse students in creativity and culture while meeting curriculum standards across EYFS, EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, and KS4. Our workshops uplift students through the universal languages of dance, music and artistic expression. Contact us today to bring exhilarating arts programming to your SEN school!

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