Dance, Drumming and Drama Workshops for Schools in Derbyshire | VG Dance Workshops
School Workshops Derbyshire | EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3 & KS4 Dance, Drama and Drumming
Our school workshops in Derbyshire bring culture, rhythm and creativity into the classroom through African dance and drumming, Bollywood dance, samba drumming, Flamenco and Spanish dance, Egyptian dance, Chinese ribbon and fan, gumboot dance, Capoeira, street dance and break dance workshops. Perfect for curriculum enrichment, International Week, Black History Month, World Book Day, Diwali and Holi, these engaging sessions inspire pupils across EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4 and are always SEN-inclusive.
Serving Derby, Chesterfield, Swadlincote, Matlock, Ilkeston, and More
Our Derbyshire workshops are available in major cities and towns including
Derby
One of England's historical cities offers a diverse community to share our workshops. We travel to schools across Cardiff to facilitate programming.
Chesterfield
A vibrant town with a rich cultural history. VG Dance Workshops helps students in Chesterfield explore culture, dance, and performance.
Swadlincote
From EYFS to KS4, we provide Newport schools with engaging arts and performance workshops students love.
Matlock
A central Derbyshire location filled with students eager to learn. Matlock schools benefit from dance and performance workshops.
Ilkeston
Bringing interactive workshops to Ilkeston schools for all ages to enjoy while expanding cultural knowledge.
And many more towns and cities across Derbyshire including Long Eaton, Glossop, Ashbourne, Alfreton, Aldercar, Bakewell, Belper and Barrow upon Trent
SEN Inclusive Workshops
At VG Dance Workshops, we make dance accessible for every pupil by offering SEN dance workshops for schools across Derbyshire. Our inclusive sessions are carefully adapted for children and young people with special educational needs, disabilities and accessibility requirements. Led by caring and experienced instructors, our SEN-friendly dance, drama and drumming workshops ensure all pupils can take part, express themselves and enjoy a positive, creative learning experience.
Cultural Dance Workshops For Schools
From African dance and drumming to street dance and break dance, VG Dance Workshops Derbyshire delivers professional instruction and engaging choreography across a wide range of styles. Our school dance workshops include Bollywood dance, samba drumming, Flamenco and Spanish dance, Egyptian dance, Chinese ribbon and fan dance, gumboot dance and Capoeira workshops – all designed to inspire pupils from EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4 with fun, inclusive and curriculum-linked experiences.
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.
Cultural And Themed School Workshops | Diwali, Black History Month
In addition to our core school dance workshops, VG Dance Workshops Derbyshire offers a variety of special themed workshops designed to enrich the curriculum and celebrate diversity. Popular options include Black History Month dance and drumming workshops, World Book Day dance workshops (EYFS–KS2), Diwali workshops with Bollywood dance and diya lamp crafts, Holi Festival dance workshops, International Week cultural dance workshops, and Dance Through the Decades workshops. These engaging sessions support cultural awareness, creativity and inclusivity while inspiring pupils across EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4.
Diwali Dance and Art Workshop
Combine Indian classical dance with rangoli sand art, Diya lamp crafts and more.
Black History Month Dance and Drama Workshop
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.
School Drama Workshops | Creative Curriculum Enrichment EYFS–KS4
VG Dance Workshops also delivers collaborative school arts workshops across the UK, engaging pupils in drama workshops, drumming and percussion sessions, creative theatre workshops and performing arts activities designed for EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Themed Workshops for Every Occasion
At VG Dance Workshops, we provide engaging themed school workshops that bring culture, creativity and celebration into the classroom. Perfect for curriculum enrichment and cultural awareness days, our sessions are available for EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4 and are always SEN-inclusive.
Our popular themed workshops for schools include:
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Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games workshops
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Christmas celebration workshops for schools
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Arts Festival workshops
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Black History Month dance and drumming workshops
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Diwali dance and arts workshops
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Holi Festival dance workshops
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Chinese New Year workshops with ribbon and fan dance
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International Week cultural workshops
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St Patrick’s Day workshops for schools
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Diversity Week workshops
Each workshop is designed to be fun, interactive and educational – helping pupils explore culture, history and creativity through dance, drama, music and arts.