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Past Workshops and Events

Friday 14th November 2014

Motown Medley with the Songbirds

Everyone loves a good croon into the hairbrush when no one’s home, right? So whether you’re tone deaf or a tremendous tenor we’ve got the perfect Motown fix for you. Marinate yourself in some musical truffle oil with the Songbird Sessions; three professional singers here…

Friday 14th November 2014

Golden Games with Tim Goldman

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…

Friday 14th November 2014

Hopelessly Devoted To Grease with Amy Robinson

A dance-class-homage to the iconic film Grease, where chills will multiply and control will be lost. Whether you’re a Pink Lady or a T-Bird, come hand jive and pelvic thrust your way through this musical celebration of Rydell High and Travolta’s gravity-defying quiff. Fancy dress…

Tuesday 8th July 2014

3 Week Course Roadtest The Harmonica with Vincenzo Fratelli

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…

Monday 7th July 2014

Now That’s What I Call Games with Mick Barnfather

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…

Monday 7th July 2014

Ka-Zimba Ngoma with Asafo

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.

Monday 7th July 2014

Festive Folk Songs with Cleo Lane

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…

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Thursday 26th June 2014

Throwback Thursday Games with Loose Baker

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…

Thursday 26th June 2014

Ghostly Games with Loose Baker

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…

Thursday 26th June 2014

3-week Flamenco Course with Danielle Allan

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…

Thursday 26th June 2014

Master the Moonwalk with Amy Robinson

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.

Thursday 26th June 2014

Hooping Mad with Anna the Hulagan

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…

Thursday 26th June 2014

Beatbox Basics with Pikey Esquire

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…

Thursday 26th June 2014

The Bhangra Bollywood Workout with David Olton

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…

Thursday 26th June 2014

African Drumming and Singing

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…

Thursday 26th June 2014

Playground Games with Tim Goldman

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…

Thursday 26th June 2014

African Dancing with Frititi

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…

Thursday 26th June 2014

A Whole Lotta Soul with the Songbirds

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…

Wednesday 4th June 2014

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Tuesday 3rd June 2014

The Samba Workout with Gueti Ribas

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…

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