Not the big-shoes-squirty-flower-kind of clowning, think releasing your inner-clown (the one that induces giggling and charms the nanas at weddings). There’ll be play and games galore courtesy of Clowning Facilitator, Laughter Leader and ray of sunshine, Carol Thompson. Bring a sense of humour.
Roadtest an ancient Maori art form that’s as weird and wonderful as it’s name. This workshop explores the basics of poi spinning performance; tethered weights swung in an entrancing series of patterns. You may have watched in awe as a buff hippy twirled their poi…
Getting fit got fun. Let our Brazilian firecracker Gueti Ribas spice up your Thurs eve with a samba class suitable for all levels of prancing expertise. A professional dancer, teacher and fitness instructor, Gueti will teach you the basics of Samba and history of the…
Join week 2 & 3 of this harmonica course for £35 (including harmonica) – just drop in on Monday at 7.30 Portable instruments are pretty in right now. They’re practical AND there’s nothing better than effortlessly whipping out a harmonica and serenading idle friends. This…
Feeling foolish? How about spending your Thursday evening playing a plethora of games hosted by Mick Barnfather, an actor, teacher and director with more than 30 years experience in his fun field(s.) Ranging from high-energy tag to wink murder, word games to rhythm games; our…
Bored of your solitary gym sessions? Then how about experiencing an Afro-Caribbean art form fusing martial arts techniques and acrobatics with dance. A fitness fix exploring ‘the fighting dance of the Nubian warriors,’ led by Ka-Zimba King, Asafo.
Come warm up by the (metaphorical) Antidote fire where the charming singer-songwriter Cleo Lane will be on hand to lead a festive singalong of your favourite seasonal numbers. Cleo is passionate about bringing people together through singing and runs community choir, Hackney Voices. Expect Christmas…
Anna’s a hulagan. Heralded as ‘London’s cult hula hooping artiste,’ she’s a seasoned pro at bringing out the super hooper in all of us. To a banging soundtrack Anna will teach you tricks that all levels can master, so you’ll be handling a hoop like…
Discover the percussive potential of your gob with Pikey Esquire aka Tom Swarman, UK Beatbox Championships Finalist and one of Ipswich’s finest exports. The workshop will cover a range of basic beatbox techniques, sounds and rhythms that allow you to explore your vocal dexterity and…
Think Bollywood-dance-class-meets-cardio-workout. David has worked with celebrated choreographer and director Farah Khan, produced the Bollywood Dance section for Dance Your Way to Fitness and will be hosting an awesome session for us fusing classic Bhangra dance and fitness exercises. This session promises to be spicier…
Fancy having a go at playing the snazziest of West African djembe drums? COURSE YOU DO. Then come along to the most uplifting of jam-sessions where you’ll make some beautiful beats, sing some harmonies and get to know the nuances of this ancient instrument. Miriam…
Tim’s an all round great geezer and expert in fun; an actor and musician by trade who divides his time between delivering games and drama workshops and making widespread mischief. Expect a decidedly un-serious evening of left-field fun and games inspired by Tim’s experience in…
A big beautiful booty-shaking workshop pulsating with the rhythms of Africa, hosted by the celebrated Frititi. During the session you’ll learn a little about the history of traditional African dances before soaking up a soulful sequence of steps taught by the esteemed Nii Tagoe. Hand-eye…
Come meet the Songbird sirens; three professional singers here to teach you some soul classics and original harmonies that will spruce up your shower-singing no end. Gemma Knight Jones, Kelly Fraser and Alena Herel have performed in The Lion King, Royal Festival Hall and Chaka…
What games I hear you cry? Those old school ones you loved as a kid, remember those? Tag, Wink Murder, Grandmother Footsteps, Bulldog… And some modern takes on playground classics that our games guru Loose Baker will whip up specially. As a games veteran who…
A frightfully fun evening with ghastly Games Mistress Loose Baker. Expect a spooktacular (sorry) assortment of old school games you loved as a kid themed to celebrate All Hallows Eve. Enough fun stuff to make a 10-year-old green with envy. Think Duck Duck Ghost, Pass…
You can still join in for session 2 and 3 of this course for £20. Danielle will teach different steps and rhythms, so it won’t be a problem if you’ve missed the first one. Always fancied learning some swoon-inducing flamenco steps? Now’s your chance! Over…
A dance class devoted to Michael Jackson’s iconic moves, taught by celebrated dance artist and teacher, Amy Robinson. Learn to cut some seminal Jacko shapes and moonwalk through your Thursday evening like the King of Pop himself to a soundtrack exploring his finest musical moments.
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Take a one way ticket to Rio with Gueti Ribas; our little Brazilian firecracker of a Samba teacher. A professional dancer, teacher and fitness instructor, Gueti’s workout will lead you through the basics of the samba dance and history of the moves, with a healthy…
