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Carnival Organisations

Edun Ara - bloco de carnaval

Ẹdùn Ará - bloco de carnaval is a percussion, song & dance performance based project that reflects the African heritage found in Brazilian & Cuban culture. We draw on traditional artforms & with great respect to its origins, we present a contemporary performance 

We run workshops that culminate in a costumed parade and/or stage performance. The workshops are usually held over a weekend and participants of the project range from individuals who have an interest in drumming or dance through to groups of people from a community Samba group.

Parading at Luton Carnival

Edun Ara began in 2005 as one of the many workshops organised by One Voice Music*. Since then it has grown in popularity and become a project that develops year after year.

 

The Edun Ara website is an important aspect of this development. There are on-line resources that help participants learn the repertoire including notation, audio and video samples and a practise faciltiy with MangoDrum.

So come and take part, contribute to the special energy the project creates, make new friends and have lots of fun!

Email: info@edunara.co.uk

Web: www.edunara.co.uk


* One Voice Music is a social enterprise that formed in 1996. We are a non-for-profit organisation that offers high quality education and training in Brazilian and Cuban percussion & dance for all levels of ability.

Global Carnival Centre

 

This central  carnival space has been built after years of research on the needs of carnival, its artists and clients covering all carnival genres and cultures.

Now you will not miss information on carnivals near you. If you are involved in any aspects of carnival we would want to hear from you.

Devizes CarnivalNostalgia

 If you are in need of a carnival group, artist,   workshop leader or performer, you are in the right place!

If you cant find anything you are looking for relating to carnival, just contact us and we will get it for you.

 

 

 

 

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Global Grooves

Welcome to the Global Grooves

Global Grooves is dedicated to the development of international music and dance and delivering new, unique and professional training courses for the UK's percussion and dance community.
Our current training programme is well underway and we are getting stuck in to developing the Global Grooves programme 2011

Please use the navigation tabs above to find out further information about study opportunities, performances, the team and our affiliates and sponsors.

 

 

Courses - Quick Links: Click on a course below for more information.

 

Short Courses at Band on the Wall

 Global Grooves Exmas Weekender

10th & 11th December 2011




Pernambucan Percussion - With Holly Prest

 


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Kinetika Bloco

The Kinetika Bloco’s100 young performers take you by storm with their unique new British Carnival sound. Their exuberant mix: brass, percussion, dynamic dancers and extraordinary costumes combine in a roof-raising extravaganza with a decidedly London edge. The Kinetika Bloco draws its influences from Trinidad, the Caribbean, Brazil, West and Southern Africa, India, New Orleans jazz, Funk and Hip Hop.

In the last few years, the Kinetika Bloco represented London as part of the 'Beijing 2008' Olympic Cultural Festival, as well as performing at the London Jazz Festival, Thames Festival, The South Bank and at the Unveiling of the Nelson Mandela statue at Parliament Square, Aug 2007.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown said at the Unveiling of Nelson Mandela's statue: “You were amazing–Nelson Mandela wishes me to pass onto you that he thought you were enchanting!”

 

The Kinetika Bloco’s mission is to give young people from all backgrounds a participatory creative experience, a sense of belonging and to provide leadership opportunities.

Kinetika are keen to focus on positive examples of just how much can be achieved with young people, from whatever background through long term engagement. Kinetika has been building The Kinetika Bloco over the last eight years with participants coming from across London to attend a subsidised open-access Summer School at the South Bank Centre where we create new music, dance and costumes. Members are trained to become advocates and teachers (Trainees) for the Bloco, hence creating career pathways.

The Kinetika Bloco is available for booking for seasonal parties, festivals, carnivals, corporate events and launches. We can supply a small performance group for an intimate event up to a full scale carnival spectacular. 

The Kinetika Bloco is also available to lead workshops (INSET’s) for schools, colleges or community groups, giving you an exciting carnival taster in music and dance led by a professional team and the Kinetika Bloco Trainees.  These workshops can lead to the creation of local groups similar to the Kinetika Bloco.

 

“Thanks indeed to all the Bloco for a brilliant performance on Saturday, bringing so much colour and energy to our event. I think it was down to you that the sun was eventually persuaded to come out!

Joëlle McNichol, Seventeen Events for LSBU Summer Fete

 

“Thank you so much for coming over to see us and being the midwives in the delivery of another Bloco into the world!!  The feedback from the kids and teachers here has been out of this world!

Richard Brown, Arts Development Manager, Comberton Village College

 

“Year 8 are still buzzing!!!!! Everyone in college is really inspired by the carnival arts theme!  Thank you again for making this all possible”                                                                     

Ann Cockerham, Headteacher, Rye College

UK Carnival Network

Carnival Network South East

Carnival Learning Centre,
Westridge,
Brading Road,
Ryde,
Isle of Wight,
PO33 1QS.

Carnival Network South East is a loose association of carnival artists, carnival performers and carnival event organisers who want to work together for mutual benefit and to help professionalise the sector.

Areas of expertise…

Carnival.

Contact
Chris Slann

UK Centre for Carnival Arts

This unique online hub has been built as your portal to all things carnival. Carnival has been a huge part of my life since the 80s and we hope this website goes someway to demonstrating the word, sound and power of carnival, carnival arts and its relatively unsung hero’s from around the world.

To me carnival speaks the language of the streets and in doing so speaks for us all. Carnival has the power to transform lives and has the potential to reposition towns and cities whilst providing an appropriate yet relevant platform showcasing the talents of our rich, diverse and creative communities.

Carnival in the UK and around the world transcends race, class and creed and has the power to unite and bring people together whilst passing on histories, skills and knowledge reaching places and parts that other art forms cannot reach.

If you want to be inspired why not join us, share your carnival experiences and become part of a carnival rich and vibrant economy and community.

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Adriana Rosso Tavares

Adriana Rosso Tavares


 


 


Dancebuzz Samba Classes

 

Brazilian Samba Classes

 Dancebuzz offers a variety of dance classes including Brazilian samba classes from beginners all the way to advanced and performance level. Classes are held in fantastic studios in Central London. Please visit Dancebuzz's website (www.dancebuzz.co.uk) for start dates of courses and online booking

 

Repeats every week until Sun Dec 16 2012 .

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Dancebuzz at Esporta Islington
27 Essex Road

London, N1 2SD

United Kingdom

51° 32' 14.3052" N, 0° 6' 2.1636" W

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Samba Classes London

Samba classes for beginners and general level. This is a fantastic class for keeping your whole body toned, supple and your fitness level in a great shape whilst mastering the art of samba in a relaxed and friendly environment. Classes are held in a fantastic studio in Islington with great facilities - mirrors,wooden floor, changing rooms with lockers and showers.

To book your space for our samba classes in London, please visit http://www.dancebuzz.co.uk/brazilian-samba-classes/samba-beginners.htm

Mariana Pinho

 

more info soon!

 

Samba dance instructor Romero de Mangueira

Romero de Mangueira, originally a principle Samba dance teacher from Rio de Janeiro's famous Mangueira School of Samba,  Romero has performed, taught, choreographed and directed for the last 20 years. 

Romero is now based in London teaching and performing internationally. Perfect for beginners and performers,ie, Passista's and Malandro's Learn to dance Samba the Brazilian way with Romero de Mangueira.

His reputation as a Samba Dancer and Teacher has taken him all over the world performing on TV, Pop Video’s, and Music Concerts.

For more information please contact via the website 

Website:  www.wix.com/sambalondon/uk

Percussion

Ian Holmes-Lewis

Ian Holmes-Lewis.

Ian is a professional percussionist and song-writer with over twenty years’ experience of devising and leading individual workshops and larger projects for schools, colleges, universities, public companies, professional groups, dance companies, theatre companies, and community organizations. He was one of the founders of the UK samba explosion in the 1980s and went on to establish his band, Sambangra ( www.sambangra.com ), as Europe’s premier exponents of percussion fusion.

Ian Holmes-Lewis

Ollie Tunmer

STOMP-style Body Percussion & Samba Percussion
www.ollietunmer.co.uk

As a classically trained percussionist and performer with STOMP and Brighton-based samba band Carnival Collective I provide tuition in STOMP-style Body Percussion - Brazilian samba drumming - Latin percussion, including congas - Drum kit - Orchestral percussion - INSET for staff and samba/percussion leaders to develop their skills and repertoire.

I have 20 years playing experience and 10 years teaching experience including work with STOMP, local music services, schools and assorted arts education companies. I hold an honours degree in music and have twice travelled to Brazil where I participated in and facilitated workshops as well as playing in the Rio de Janeiro carnival.

I can offer one-on-one tuition, small group classes and whole class workshops and apply teaching methods that prove equally beneficial for those with or without prior musical experience. I am fully CRB checked through several schools in Brighton & Hove and can provide references from a number of schools and agencies throughout the South East. All lessons can be tailored to suit the recipients. By creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere I pass on my passion and enthusiasm for music making to all that I work with. .......

One Voice Music

One Voice Music

One Voice Music is a social enterprise that formed in 1996. We are a non-for-profit organisation that offers high quality education and training in Brazilian and Cuban percussion & dance for all levels of ability.

OVM runs and organises a variety of intensive residential & non-residential courses. Our tutors reach people of all levels of ability, recognising how differently individuals learn and ensuring that all who take part are encouraged and informed so that they make real progress in their understanding of the music, further their abilities and completely enjoy their learning experience.

We create a safe, supportive learning environment where participants can develop their technical and musical skills as well as finding the courses beneficial in increasing confidence and personal development.

OVM is firmly established in the UK as one of the main sources for developing percussion skills and is recognised for providing life changing opportunities. Many students have gone on to set up their own community drumming groups, become teachers themselves and/or gone on to become professional players.

Enquiries
Tel: 0843 289 9530
Email: courses@ovm.co.uk
Web: www.ovm.co.uk

eBook: Introduction to Samba Batucada

New samba eBook
Introduction to samba batucada
A multimedia resource for studying percussion written by award winning tutor Ravin ‘Raz’ Jayasuriya and produced by One Voice Music.

Introduction to Samba Batucada
Inside this eBook you'll find:

* over 40 instructional videos

* MangoDrum, an additional application that allows you to listen to and practise at your chosen speed to all the patterns contained in the eBook

* all the patterns written in standard & grid style notation

* a full composition including call & response, intro, breaks, solo lines and ending.

* Background information about samba

Available as a download and on CD-Rom

For more details, free demo version, video tutorial and to purchase click here


Here are some reviews:

“An impressively comprehensive overview of the basic of Brazilian rhythms. The explanations are easy to follow and it is a great tool for music teachers to start exploring these infectious beats with their students."
Rhythm, the UK's best-selling drum magazine

"The eBook is designed with great care and attention to detail. I am sure everyone who uses it will find it a valuable resource in their teaching and learning."
Mark Burke, Founder & Digital Learning Partnerships Director, Charanga Ltd

“This eBook is a useful tool for teachers considering offering practical samba as part of the curriculum, and is suitable for teachers with or without samba experience. This is a well- constructed and practically helpful resource.”
Conor Doherty, Music Teacher magazine

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Sambarock Factory

Site SAMBAROCK FACTORY is online with the original scores for
batucadas, mp3 instrument by instrument for each song and
the song played in rehearsal ...


www.sambarock-factory.fr
 

Tony Watt

Tony is the Leader of Manchester School of Samba www.sambaman.org.uk and as such has been teaching various Brazilian rhythms since March 1995 to a variety of students, written courses for Colleges and ran inumerable workshops for Schools, Bands and Corporate Clients.

Worldwide samba links

World Samba Homepage

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The countries below have home pages for their samba groups and activities. Click on the flag to go directly to that countries samba home page.

Visit the Brazil Samba Website Visit the Japan Samba Website Visit the Finland Samba Website Visit the Portugal Samba Website Visit the United Kingdom Samba Website Visit the Germany Samba Website Visit the Sweden Samba Website Visit the France Samba Website Visit the Austria Samba Website Visit the United States Samba Website Visit the Italy Samba Website Visit the Australia Samba Website Visit the Holland Samba Website Visit the Polland Samba Website Visit the New Zealand Samba Website