
Diwali Workshops for Schools - Dance, Drumming & Storytelling
Celebrate Diwali in schools across the UK with Bollywood dance workshops, Indian drumming, storytelling of Rama & Sita, Jungle Book & Mowgli tales, and creative Diwali arts & crafts like diya lamp making. Perfect for EYFS–KS4 pupils, assemblies, enrichment days & cultural events.
Celebrate Diwali in UK Schools with Dance, Drumming & Storytelling
Bring the Festival of Lights to your classroom with interactive Diwali workshops for schools. Our sessions combine Bollywood dance workshops, Indian dance classes, Indian dhol drumming, Diwali storytelling, and arts & crafts activities to create a fun, educational, and culturally immersive experience for pupils of all ages. Children can explore Rama and Sita storytelling, Diwali drama workshops, Jungle Book and Mowgli tales, and take part in creative Diwali role-play sessions. Our Bollywood dance classes for schools, traditional Indian dance workshops, and Indian drumming workshops (tabla, dhol, percussion) bring rhythm and energy to your celebrations. Pupils can also enjoy Diwali arts and crafts workshops, including diya lamp making, rangoli designs, and Festival of Lights crafts, perfect for Diwali assemblies, curriculum-linked cultural activities, and whole-school enrichment days. These engaging sessions help pupils build confidence, teamwork, creativity, and cultural awareness while celebrating Diwali.
Diwali Dance Workshops Tailored to Every Stage
Each Diwali workshop is carefully designed to be age-appropriate, engaging, and curriculum-linked, providing clear learning outcomes for EYFS–KS4. Pupils experience the vibrant world of Bollywood dance and Indian dance, celebrating Diwali, Indian culture, and festival traditions.
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Indian Dance EYFS (30 mins)
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Indian Dance KS1 (30 mins)
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Indian Dance KS2 (40 mins)
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Indian Dance KS4 (40–45 mins)

Indian Drumming Workshops by Key Stage
Bring the vibrant rhythms of India into your school with VG Dance Workshops’ Indian drumming workshops, designed to be fun, educational, and curriculum-linked for EYFS–KS4 pupils.
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EYFS Dhol Drumming (20–25 mins)
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KS1 Dhol Drumming (25–30 mins)
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KS2 Dhol Drumming (30–40 mins)
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KS3 Dhol Drumming (35–40 mins)

Diwali Drama Workshops by Key Stage
Bring the Festival of Lights and Indian storytelling into your school with VG Dance Workshops’ Diwali Drama Workshops, designed to be fun, educational, and curriculum-linked for EYFS–KS4 pupils. Pupils explore Rama & Sita, Jungle Book, Mowgli, and other Diwali stories through interactive drama, role-play, and storytelling.
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EYFS Diwali Drama Storytelling (20–25 mins)
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KS1 Diwali Drama Storytelling (25–30 mins)
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KS2 Diwali Drama Storytelling (30–40 mins)
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KS3 Diwali Drama Storytelling (35–40 mins)

Diwali Arts Craft Workshops by Key Stage
Bring the colors, creativity, and traditions of Diwali into your classroom with VG Dance Workshops’ hands-on Diwali Arts & Crafts workshops. Pupils explore Diya lamp decoration, Rangoli patterns, paper lanterns, and festive classroom displays, combining cultural learning with creative fun.
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EYFS Diwali Arts & Crafts (20–25 mins)
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KS1 Diwali Arts & Crafts (25–30 mins)
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KS2 Diwali Arts & Crafts (30–40 mins)
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KS3 Diwali Arts & Crafts (35–40 mins)


Diwali Workshops Locations Across the UK
We deliver Diwali school workshops in cities and counties across the UK, including:
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London – Bollywood dance, assemblies & cultural days
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Manchester – Indian dance, drumming & arts workshops
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Birmingham – Dance & Diwali storytelling
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Leeds – Interactive dance, music & crafts
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Liverpool – Drumming, storytelling & Diwali arts
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Sheffield – Cultural learning through dance & crafts
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Nottingham – Curriculum-linked enrichment days
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Leicester – Diya lamp making, dance & storytelling
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Newcastle – Drumming, dance & arts activities
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Bristol – Diwali assemblies & creative workshops
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Cambridge – Diwali drama, crafts & music
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Oxford – Arts, dance & diya crafts
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Hertfordshire – Drumming, dance & cultural arts
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Hampshire – Bollywood dance, storytelling & crafts
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Berkshire – Crafts, drama & Diwali music
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Buckinghamshire – Dance, diya making & Indian arts
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Cardiff & Swansea – Bollywood dance, crafts & school assemblie
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