Leicestershire School Workshops | Dance, Drumming, Drama & Arts for EYFS – KS4
VG Dance Workshops delivers fun, creative and inclusive school workshops in Leicestershire and Leicester, specialising in dance, drumming, drama, and arts & crafts. Our sessions are designed for EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4, making them perfect for both primary schools and secondary schools.
Cultural Dance & Drumming Workshops in Leicestershire
We bring culture, creativity and rhythm into the classroom with African dance workshops, African drumming, Bollywood, Samba, Samba Drumming, Street Dance, Irish Dance, Chinese Dance, Haka Māori, Flamenco, Egyptian and Greek Dance, plus many more. Our workshops are fully inclusive and SEN-friendly, ensuring that every pupil can take part, regardless of ability or learning style.
These popular workshops help pupils celebrate diversity and world cultures through music, movement and creativity. They are ideal for Diwali, Arts Week, Diversity Week, World Cultural Day, International Day and Black History Month, and are available in schools across Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray and Coalville.
Dance and Drumming Workshops for Schools in Leicestershire | EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3 & KS4
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Chinese Dance & Martial Arts (EYFS–KS4) – Ribbons, movement and martial arts for Chinese New Year.
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Samba Dance (EYFS–KS4) – Brazilian carnival energy, great for Arts Week and National Fitness Day.
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Samba Drumming (KS2–KS4) – Create exciting Brazilian rhythms in a fun group drumming workshop.
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Flamenco Dance (KS1–KS4) – Spanish passion and rhythm for cultural enrichment.
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Haka Māori (KS2–KS4) – Powerful New Zealand tradition, building teamwork and confidence.
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Egyptian Dance (KS2) – Explore Ancient Egypt through creative movement.
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Greek Dance (KS2–KS4) – Traditional Greek steps linked to history and PE.
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Irish Dance (KS1–KS4) – Riverdance-inspired routines for fitness and culture.
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English Folk Dance (EYFS–KS4) – Celebrate British traditions with lively folk steps.
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Street & Breakdance (KS2–KS4) – Modern, urban dance styles for older pupils.
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Gumboot Dance (EYFS & KS1) – Fun South African percussive dance for younger children
Themed School Workshops in Leicester & Leicestershire
Alongside cultural dance and drumming, we also run themed enrichment days for schools, including:
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Dance Through the Decades Workshops – 1920s Charleston, 1950s Rock ’n’ Roll, 1970s Disco, 1990s Hip Hop and beyond.
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Strictly Come Dancing Workshops for Schools – learn Salsa, Tango and Waltz with a sparkle of Strictly magic.
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Drama & Storytelling Workshops – confidence-building sessions for performance and creativity.
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Arts & Crafts Workshops for Schools – cultural masks, lanterns, Diwali rangoli and Christmas craft activities.
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Workshops for School Events & Celebrations
Our Leicestershire school workshops are ideal for:
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Holi Festival workshops for schools UK
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World Cultural Day workshops Leicester
Inclusive & SEN Workshops for Schools in Leicestershire
Our sessions are fully inclusive and SEN-friendly (SEND), designed to engage children and young people of all abilities across EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4.
We adapt our dance, drumming, drama and arts workshops to suit the needs of each group, making them accessible, enjoyable and confidence-building. Whether it’s African drumming, Bollywood, Street Dance, Samba or creative arts, we ensure that SEN pupils feel supported and included every step of the way.
Our inclusive school workshops in Leicestershire are perfect for:
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Special schools and SEND units
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Mainstream schools with SEN pupils
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Mixed-ability groups across primary and secondary
Every workshop is delivered with patience, creativity and fun, giving every pupil the chance to move, create, and express themselves in a supportive environment.
Workshop Structure for Schools | EYFS–KS4 Dance & Drumming
We help schools plan the perfect workshop day in Leicestershire, offering flexible half-day and full-day school workshops. Our sessions are designed to fit easily into the school timetable, ensuring pupils of all ages can enjoy a creative, cultural experience.
Recommended class lengths:
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EYFS & KS1 workshops – 30 minutes per session (short, engaging activities tailored for younger pupils).
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KS2 workshops – 40 minutes per session (more in-depth sessions combining movement, rhythm and creativity).
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KS3 & KS4 workshops – 50–60 minutes per session (longer workshops suitable for secondary pupils, focusing on teamwork, cultural learning and performance).
Our school workshops in Leicestershire are adaptable to your timetable, whether you need dance, drumming, drama or arts workshops.
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