Brazilian Drumming & Samba Percussion Workshops
Bring the vibrant energy of Brazil to your school with Samba Drumming Workshops for Schools from VG Dance Workshops.
Our interactive Brazilian drumming workshops introduce pupils to Samba rhythms, Brazilian culture, percussion and Carnival traditions through fun and engaging sessions. We provide Samba drumming workshops for EYFS, primary schools, secondary schools, SEN settings and community groups across England and Wales.
Pupils develop rhythm, coordination, listening skills, confidence and teamwork while experiencing the excitement of playing together as a Samba percussion ensemble.
Book a Samba drumming workshop for your school and bring the rhythms of Brazil to life.
Why Choose Our Samba Drumming in Schools?
Samba is a lively and infectious musical tradition from Brazil that encourages creativity, coordination, teamwork and confidence.
Our Samba drumming workshops for schools:
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Support music and cultural curriculum learning.
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Introduce pupils to Brazilian music and percussion.
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Develop rhythm, listening and motor skills.
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Build confidence, teamwork and focus.
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Encourage pupils to work together as a musical ensemble.
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Provide an exciting and memorable hands-on experience.
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Can be adapted for different ages and abilities.
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Are suitable for schools, SEN settings and community groups.
Our workshops are suitable for KS1 and KS2 music enrichment, KS3 performing arts projects and KS4 cultural exploration, as well as whole-school cultural and enrichment days.
What to Expect From Our Samba Workshops For Schools?
Each Samba percussion workshop can be tailored to suit the needs of your school, group and age range.
Sessions may include:
🇧🇷 Introduction to Brazilian Culture
Discover the cultural background of Samba, Brazilian music and Carnival traditions.
🥁 Learn Samba Rhythms
Pupils learn basic Samba rhythms through demonstration, repetition and call-and-response activities.
🎵 Explore Brazilian Percussion
Pupils can experience authentic percussion instruments including surdo drums, agogôs, tamborims and shakers, depending on the workshop format and group size.
👥 Create a Samba Ensemble
Pupils learn how individual rhythms work together to create the powerful sound of a Samba percussion group.
🎉 Group Performance
The workshop finishes with pupils bringing the rhythms together in an exciting group performance.
Our Brazilian drumming workshops for schools are accessible and adaptable, ensuring SEN pupils and community groups can participate fully.
Samba Drumming Workshops for EYFS, Primary & Secondary Schools
Our workshops are available for different age groups, with activities adapted to suit the participants.
Early Years – EYFS
Fun rhythm, movement and percussion activities designed to introduce young children to beat, sound and musical exploration.
Primary Schools – KS1 & KS2
Interactive Samba activities exploring beat, tempo, rhythm, coordination and group music-making.
Secondary Schools – KS3 & KS4
More developed Samba rhythms, ensemble skills, performance work and cultural context.
SEN Schools & Groups
Bespoke Samba drumming workshops for SEN and SEND settings, with activities adapted around accessibility, sensory engagement, communication and participation.
Community Groups
Interactive Brazilian percussion sessions designed to bring people together through rhythm, music and teamwork.
Samba Drumming Workshops Across the UK
VG Dance Workshops provides Samba drumming workshops across England and Wales, bringing the instruments, experience and energy directly to your school or venue.
We regularly visit schools and organisations in:
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London and Greater London
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South East England
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Surrey
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Kent
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Sussex
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Hampshire
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Berkshire
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Birmingham & the West Midlands
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Staffordshire
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Manchester & the North West
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Leeds, Sheffield & Yorkshire
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Newcastle & the North East
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Bristol & the South West
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Devon & Cornwall
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Wales
Wherever you are in England or Wales, get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Book a Samba Drumming Workshop
Ready to energise your school day with the rhythms of Brazil?
Our Samba Drumming Workshops for Schools, Brazilian Drumming Workshops and Samba Percussion Workshops provide an exciting way to combine music, culture, teamwork and performance.
Whether you're planning a school enrichment day, Arts Week, International Day, Brazilian Carnival activity, music workshop or cultural celebration, VG Dance Workshops can create a session suited to your pupils and requirements.
Contact VG Dance Workshops today to discuss your Samba drumming workshop and receive a bespoke quotation.
Bring the rhythm of Brazil to your school! 🥁🇧🇷
