12pm Sat 18th Oct Nigerian Headwrap Workshop and Story Telling

Sold Out -Join the Waiting list. Ndidi will share traditional Nigerian stories, alongside guiding you through the beautiful art of head wrapping. Open to everyone aged 5 years to adult. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Click Here to join the waiting list.

12pm, Sat 18 Oct - Body Popping & Tutting Workshop

This upbeat street dance session covers the basics of popping and tutting, from sharp isolations to slick, geometric moves. Suitable for age 10+, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Click Here to Book

1pm, Sat 18th Oct - Negritude & Beyond, African Poetry Workshop

Tony Tokunbo Fernandez will guide you through the creation of your own poetry drawing on West African poetry and its uses of metaphor and style to reflect the spirit, values, and stories of its people. Participants must be able to read and write confidently. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Click Here to Book

1pm Sat 18th Oct - Majorette Baton Dance 'n' Twirl Workshop

Discover the foundations of Majorette Baton Twirling, including proper grips, spins, tosses, catches footwork, and graceful body movements. Suitable for ages 7+, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Click Here to Book.

2pm, Sat 18th Oct Breakin' Workshop with Clean North Crew

Sold Out - Join Lloyd Thompson for a fun breakin’ workshop where you’ll learn moves from the pro Clean North Crew! Suitable for ages 6+ All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Click Here to Book

2pm, Sat 18th Oct - African and Caribbean Folk Tales Performance

Hear African and Caribbean folktales tales of tricksters, spirits and our ancestors in this celebration of Black oral tradition, brought to life by Sabina Arthur. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for age 5+ to adults.
Click Here to Book

4pm Sat 18th Oct - Jamaican Dancehall Workshop

Join DHK Shortman for this upbeat, high-energy class rooted in the groove, flow, and culture of Jamaican dancehall. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for age 5+ to adults.
Click Here to Book

4pm Sat 8th Oct - R&B A Cappella Singing Workshop

Discover just how versatile your voice can be with Femi Labad! In this playful workshop, we’ll use nothing but our voices to layer simple melodies into a music app and when all the parts come together, they’ll create a full a cappella R&B track. Suitable for age 10+ to adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Click Here to Book

5pm Sat 18th Oct - Beat Box Workshop

Learn to beatbox with world record holding beatboxer, Testament! Whether you’ve tried before or already, have fun making drum sounds and music using only your mouth. Taking roots from the vocal percussion in West Africa, through to the birth of Hip-Hop in the Bronx New York beatboxing has changed the world.
Click Here to Book

5pm Sat 18th Oct Caribbean Dance Party Workshop

Join Tricia Arthur-Stubbs for this energetic Caribbean (Soca) Dance workshop. You will learn joyful moves inspired by carnival traditions all the way from Trinidad and Tobago. Get ready to jump up and wine it down! suitable for 3+ to adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Click Here to Book

1pm Sun 19th Oct - Gumboot Dance Workshop

Join Khula African Arts for a lively, hands-on session with chants, singing, and a live drummer. Bring your wellies and get ready to stomp, clap, and groove in this energetic celebration of African dance tradition! Age 5 to adults, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

1pm Sun 19th Oct - Free - Reggae Protest Songwriting Workshop

Join Akeim Toussaint Buck, in this hands-on session, to develop your songwriting skills. Explore the use of rhythms, metaphors, and imagery to portray melodic narrative. Together, we’ll craft lyrics, melodies, and beats in this creative dive into Akeim’s latest project “Free” that explores the rebel roots and soulful mysticism of reggae. Ages 12 - adults . All children must be accompanied by an adult. (Leah Cole photography)

2pm Sun 19th Oct - Ama Ballet Dance Workshop

BRAVE Festival is excited to bring you Amaballet, a brand-new dance style that combines the groove and bounce of South African Amapiano with the grace and precision of classical Ballet. In this workshop, participants will explore the movement for themselves, and experience an Afro-European fusion, where street meets stage. Age 10 to adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

2pm Sun 19th Oct - Quadrille and Creole Dance Workshop

Learn these traditional Dominican Dances with Linda Binns. You will enjoy the elegant Quadrille, a square dance blending African movement with French colonial influence, and the lively Creole/Bèlè, rooted in African rhythms. Explore partner and group formations, master the music-driven footwork, and connect with the rich history and cultural stories these dances carry.
Ages 6 to adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

4pm Sun 19th Oct - African Singing Workshop

Learn songs from across Africa with Furaha Mussanzi. She will teach you to sing in English and African languages!

This workshop will include a vocal warm-up, storytelling, and plenty of fun. No singing experience needed. Ages 8 - adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

4pm Sun 19th Oct - Swin Dance Workshop

Join Rebecca Slaven of Calder Valley Swing for this joyful swing dance class that is rooted in Black American culture.

Swing is a celebration of the dynamic heritage of Lindy Hop and classic swing jazz. Rebecca will guide you through easy solo and group moves, no experience needed! Ages 8 - adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

5pm Sun 19th Oct - African Dance Workshop

Join Jojo Keke in this fun and upbeat African Dance workshop, for a blend of traditional West African Dance and modern Afrobeat moves. You will learn energetic footwork combined with expressive upper body movements, as Jojo guides you through West African dances that connect to African Story telling adding a modern twist. Ages 5 to adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

5pm Sun 19th Oct - Gospel Singing Workshop

This uplifting workshop will explore traditional gospel songs that have inspired and carried communities for generations. Guided by Martin Scott and Tina Rowe, you’ll discover the stories and relevance behind each song before joining together in a powerful a cappella sharing. Designed to encourage confidence and connection, this workshop aims to help every unheard voice find its strength through the joy of collective singing. No prior experience is needed, just bring your voice and an open heart...