Explore English Country Dance workshops for schools, mixing fun with history. Teach shapes, teamwork, and partner work while engaging students in 17th-century dance styles.
May Pole (the school has to have their own May Pole) – A long upright pole with coloured ribbons attached to the top. Each student holds one ribbon and skips in and out of each other weaving intricate patterns
Morris Dancing – A processional dance, usually performed in lines and using props such as a white hankie or a stick
Scottish Dancing – energetic short dances in circles and lines, known as a Ceilidh
Irish Jigs – energetic dances with lots of leg kicks
Half day workshops from £250.00 plus travel
Full day workshops from £380.00 plus travel
The travel costs will be added if you are outside London. They are calculated depending on your school's location and we will find the cheapest option for you.
We take up to 30 students per workshop. If you have more than that taking part that is fine, we would just need to provide multiple dance teachers for your workshops.
Zest Dance Workshops offers cultural, educational and fun workshops to Primary, Secondary and Special needs schools. We offer a large range of dance themes, to tie in with all curriculum topics, to enhance the learning of your students.
