Samba Drumming Workshops for Schools & Community Groups

Bring the vibrant energy of Brazil into your classroom with our Samba Drumming Workshops. At VG Dance Workshops, we deliver fun, educational and high-energy sessions designed to engage pupils of all ages and abilities. From EYFS right through to KS4, as well as SEN groups and community projects, our workshops introduce children and young people to rhythm, teamwork and culture through the power of percussion.

Why Choose Our Samba Drumming in Schools?

Samba is a lively, infectious musical style that encourages creativity, coordination and confidence. Our school samba workshops:

Support music and cultural curriculum learning.
Develop rhythm, listening and motor skills.
Build confidence, teamwork and focus in an inclusive environment.
Provide a memorable experience that pupils will be talking about long after the session ends.

Perfect for KS1 and KS2 music enrichment, KS3 performing arts projects or KS4 cultural exploration, Samba Drumming is a fantastic way to make learning interactive and enjoyable.

What to Expect From Our Samba Workshops For Schools?

Each Samba percussion workshop can be tailored to suit the needs of your school or organisation. Sessions may include:

Introduction to Brazilian culture and Carnival traditions.
Learning basic samba rhythms and call-and-response techniques.
Using authentic percussion instruments such as surdos, agogôs, tamborims and shakers.
Creating a group performance that brings the whole class together.

Our workshops are accessible and adaptable, ensuring SEN students and community groups can fully participate.

Who Are Samba Drumming Workshops For?

We provide workshops across the UK for:

Early Years (EYFS) introducing rhythm and movement through play.
Primary Schools (KS1 & KS2) exploring beat, tempo and group music-making.
Secondary Schools (KS3 & KS4) focusing on ensemble skills and cultural context.
Community organisations looking to bring people together through music.
SEN groups with bespoke sessions that focus on accessibility, sensory engagement and fun.

Samba Drumming Workshops Across the UK

We regularly visit:

London and Greater London – perfect for cultural days, festivals and enrichment projects.
South East England – including Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire.
Midlands & Birmingham – Samba percussion for primary and secondary schools.
North West & Manchester – interactive samba sessions for KS1–KS4.
Yorkshire & Leeds/Sheffield – engaging workshops for schools and SEN groups.
North East & Newcastle – music enrichment projects and cultural activities.
South West & Bristol/Devon/Cornwall – samba carnival-style workshops for schools and community groups.
Wales – cultural workshops tailored to schools and youth projects nationwide.

Wherever you are in the UK, our experienced facilitators bring the instruments, expertise and energy directly to your venue.

Book a Samba Drumming Workshop

Ready to energise your school day with the rhythms of Brazil? Our Samba Drumming Workshops for schools, SEN and community groups in the UK are the perfect way to inspire creativity, teamwork and cultural learning.

Contact VG Dance Workshops today to book your Samba Drumming experience.