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

Bring the joy of African dance for children directly into your primary school with VG Dance Workshops! Our African dance workshops for primary schools UK are specially designed for EYFS, KS1, and KS2 pupils, helping children explore movement, rhythm, and cultural storytelling through West African, South African, and Gumboot dance styles.

📧 Book Now: bookings@vgdanceworkshops.com

 

Why Choose African Dance Workshops for Your School?

 

All sessions are led by Vivian Gayle, a male West End professional dance performer, with experience in shows like Thriller Live, Dirty Dancing, Candide, and performances with Stormzy, Rick Astley, Jennifer Hudson, and Christian Louboutin.

Children in EYFS, KS1, and KS2 benefit from a professional-led, safe, and engaging dance experience that combines fun, fitness, and cultural learning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What Pupils Will Learn in Our Workshops

 

Our primary school dance workshops help children:

  • Master different African dance styles such as West African traditional dances, South African Gumboot dance, and African fusion routines.

  • Develop coordination, balance, rhythm, and gross motor skills through age-appropriate dance exercises for EYFS, KS1, and KS2.

  • Boost confidence, teamwork, and communication skills through group choreography and performance activities.

  • Explore cultural stories and history through dance, linking to primary school curriculum enrichment.

 

Locations We Serve Across England & Wales

 

VG Dance Workshops brings African & Gumboot dance directly to schools, covering pupils in EYFS, KS1, and KS2 across major cities and towns in England and Wales:

London – Central, North, South, East, West London
Manchester – Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale
Birmingham – Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Dudley, Walsall
Leicester – Loughborough, Market Harborough, Hinckley, Oadby
Nottingham – Mansfield, Derby, Loughborough, West Bridgford
Northampton – Daventry, Wellingborough, Towcester, Kettering
Stafford – Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield, Cannock
Bedfordshire – Luton, Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard
Kent – Canterbury, Maidstone, Dover, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks

Additional Locations: Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, Newcastle, Sheffield, Cardiff, Reading, Milton Keynes, Southampton, Brighton

 

Why Schools Love VG Dance Workshops

  1. Professional Expertise: All sessions are led by Vivian Gayle, West End performer.

  2. Inclusive & Fun: Workshops suitable for all abilities and experience levels.

  3. Curriculum Linked: Supports PE, drama, cultural studies, and arts enrichment.

  4. On-Site Convenience: We bring professional African dance workshops directly to your school.

 

Book Your African & Gumboot Dance Workshop Today

Bring the excitement of African dance for children to your school with VG Dance Workshops!

📧 Email: bookings@vgdanceworkshops.com

Flamenco dance for schools

  • Aug 16, 2023
  • 1 min read

Updated: Sep 16, 2024

The flamenco dance workshops are great way for children to celebrate National Spanish Day together as part of the topic curriculmn. Children will participate in a spanish themed dance workshop exploring traditional Spanish folk dancing. There are many ideas to celebrate National Spanish Day in schools and dance is one of the art forms that children can benefit from. Fluid Movements and footwork combined with partner work are the many things that will be worked on in the flamenco dance workshop.


National Spanish Day is around October time which is perfect for the children to feel the excitement of the Spanish culture day. Flamenco dance is a fantastic way for stamina, mental health and being active for learning. The dance workshops for schools are engaging, fun and develop personality in children.


All flamenco dance workshops are educational bringing expert knowledge to schools learning. Topic finding within the dance workshop subject is an essential part of learning, the history of the culture and dance and children developing confidence and maintaining the knowledge for future learning.


Creating the spainish day experience together with colours,costumes and movement will bring the flamenco and Spanish dance to life.


Flamenco dance for schools

 
 
 

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