...a world of enchantment
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'A friendly, colourful and encouraging teacher' - Jennifer, media studies dept Goldsmiths college
'She had dancing in her hair and in her eyes!' - Michael aged 4.
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Soca
Soca is a Trinidadian dance which is energetic and fun. You can
see it at any Caribbbean carnival.
Carnival or 'mas' is a festival which traditionally moves around the island
or streets, in order to share the party parade with everyone.
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With Phoenix Band at
Notting Hill Carnival
2005
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Samba
The Latin Experience! Dipping, sidestepping and shimmying, these
South American moves are expressive and spirited, and feature strongly
at carnival. Samba has its roots in Native American and African dance forms.
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Bhangra/Bollywood
A taste of Bombay dreams!
A workshop that combines bhangra and Bollywood moves. It also includes an Indian Stick Dance or Bollywood Scarf Dance.
Choreography offered, with CD for performance if desired.
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Teaching bhangra to Year 3 and 4 at St William of York Primary
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Arabic Dance
Fun for all children, with moves such as the hula-hoop and merman/mermaid
wave. Funky Arabic music to wiggle to!
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Teaching bellydancing at Bentalls Shopping Centre,
Kingston
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Rock 'n' Roll
A taste of the fifties. Great partner with History topics on the Post-War Years.
Learn these dances:
-Clapping Stroll
-The Hand Jive
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Native American Dance
Authentic dance steps and music.
Friendship Dance - Navajo/Apache Tribe
Canoe Dance - Haliwa-Saponi
Bear Dance and Story - Haliwa-saponi
Indian Two-Step - Tigua Pueblo
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The workshops generally start with a warm-up,
teach a basic repertoire of moves, and can offer a short choreography. Alternatively the children may have an opportunity to get creative with the moves!
Workshops Timings
Foundation Stage 30 minutes
KS1 45 minutes
KS2 50-60 minutes
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