Workshops

World Jungle's workshops will offer students the opportunity to explore some of the culture and traditions of India. Our workshops normally accomodate up to 30 children, however, some of the activities such as dance could accomodate slightly more.

• Bollywood Dance - Capturing the magical world of Bollywood. Exciting and easy to learn, which makes it particularly good for infant classes, but can equally be enjoyed by older children. The workshop begins with a warm-up session followed by teaching of short routines that are broken down step by step for everyone to enjoy, encompassing some intricate hand, hip and body movements.
• Indian Folk Dance - Concentrating on the more traditional dances of classical south Asian and Northern Indian Folk dance. There are many different dances such as 'Kathak', (literally meaning 'story'), one of the oldest forms of theatrical dance in the world, involving the use of story-telling Mudras hand gestures allowing children to create their own characters and stories. Whilst this is particularly good for junior classes, it can be adapted for younger children to enjoy.
• Gujarati Folk Dance - Dandiya / Garba-ras is one of the most popular dance forms of Gujarat. It is a folk dance form which is played with sticks.It is a common celebration during Durga Navratri in Gujarat. Nowadays, Dandiya has become very famous all over India.
• Bhangra - A form of dance and music that originated in the Punjab region, conducted by Punjabi Sikh farmers to celebrate the harvest season. Today, Bhangra dance survives in different forms and styles all over the globe, including pop music and film. This workshop is high energy, with great moves and music.
• Henna - An all-natural, safe, temporary and painless way to decorate the body with henna art symbols. In India, Henna has been used for thousands of years to adorn the hands and feet of women for weddings and other special occasions. The Art of Henna has spread through other cultures including Africa and the Middle East where it is used for various purposes from beauty/fashion to personal expression, social and religious occasions and for healing purposes. The children learn about Henna, the designs and the meanings behind them.
• Rangoli Art - Rangoli is a traditional decorative folk art of India. They are decorative designs on floors of living rooms and courtyards during Hindu festivals and are meant as sacred welcoming area for the deities. The ancient symbols have been passed on through the ages, from generation to generation, thus keeping both the artform and the tradition alive. Rangoli designs can be as simple as geometric shapes, deity impressions and flower and petal shapes that are appropriate to the given celebrations, but can become very elaborate with many people coming together to work on the designs. The base material is usually dry or wet granulated rice or dry flour, to which colours can be added. Other materials now used are coloured sand, different lentils and even flowers and petals.
• Indian Music - Exploring traditional Indian instruments and listening to performances by a traditionally trained musician. Children will have a chance to see over 15 traditional instruments including harmonium, sitar and tabla.
• Indian Food - A chance to explore the flavours and spices of Indian cuisine and take part in preparing a meal and eating it. Make chapattis and curry, as well as taste a selection of Indian sweets.
• Indian Art and Culture - Our specialist Indian Art Workshop will give children the opportunity to develop a variety of Indian art pieces drawing on the rich religious and cultural heritage of India. A perfect opportunity to develop a unique piece of art for your school, which all the children can contribute to.
• Sharing Communities - A project developed by the Global Dimension Trust, which explores the impact of climate change on the people of Bangladesh. Run by Indian role tutors who carry out a one-day interactive workshop aimed at Key Stage 2 children. The workshop provides ways for participants to develop and understand different cultures alongside exploring the links between climate change and the development issues notably within Bangladesh.

• African Drumming - Learn a traditional West African piece of music using Djembe Drums. The workshop improves co-ordination and motor skills, develops listening skills and concentration while learning different drum beats, promotes working together as part of a group, improves confidence through performing, and encourages creativity and self-expression. African Drumming is fun, energising and open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. No special musical skills are required. Everyone is given their own instrument and within minutes the group has become an orchestra, promoting a feeling of community and team spirit.
• African/Caribbean Dance - Fun and lively workshops, which also educate participants about the meanings of the dances promoting a deeper understanding of the rich culture of the African/Caribbean people. Participants will learn how to respond to the African and Caribbean rhythms that accompany the dances by clapping and singing the rhythmic patterns.
• Gumboot Dance - Gumboot dance began in the gold mines of South Africa where men were forced to work underground in poor conditions often standing for hours in infected water. Instead of attempting to drain the mines the workers were given gumboots (wellington boots) for protection. The gold miners were forbidden from talking, and as a result created a means of communication to keep morale high, send messages to each other and warn each other about elements of danger like falling bricks. This 'language' was executed through a variety of welly tapping, thigh slapping, foot stamping and clapping. After the workers were freed, the steps they learnt in the mines became part of the new Gumboot dance form and were then recognised nationally as a South African traditional dance and still celebrated today marking the end of slavery in the mines.
  
• African Art and Culture - Our specialist African Art Workshop will give children the opportunity to develop a variety of art pieces drawing on the rich culture of the African people. A perfect opportunity to develop a unique piece of art for your school, which all the children can contribute to.

Samba drum is an exciting and vibrant expression of the percussive rhythms of South America. Playing samba and drumming creates a lot of fun and enjoyment, whilst also learning about culture, history and rhythm. People find they can usually produce an acceptable sound on an instrument relatively quickly, making samba workshops accessible to people of all ages and abilities. The workshops help improve co-ordination and sense of rhythm, develop listening skills, encourage teamwork and cooperation by playing together as a group, build confidence and a sense of pride in the music produced.

Energetic, great fun, and a fantastic way to build confidence. Have a go at diablo, unicycle, poi, juggling, devil sticks and much more... All epuipment provided. Download Flyer or click here to read more...

In 2011 both Jane Manning and Ben Ward from World Jungle became part of the Zumba Instructors Network. Zumba links in well with World Jungle's core aims and values, incorporating music/dance from around the world, improving health and fitness as well as introducing people to new 'flavours' and experiences.

Jane particularly specialises in Zumba Gold which mixes all the fun of Zumba's zesty Latin rhythms with a low impact workout routine with easy to follow moves. Ben specialises in Zumba Fitness and ZumbAtomic for kids. ZumbAtomic classes are for children from age 4 years and upwards. It is the new fitness craze for children based around the moves of Zumba combining dance, games and above all lots of fun.

What better way to explore other cultures than through play and story-telling. Learn traditional games from around the world including Jamaica, Tanzania, Somalia, Argentina, Ghana, Pakistan and many more. Sessions are playful, informative, involving music, dance, games and stories. Supported by the World Jungle Global Play Toolkit, with CD of songs so you can play the games afterwards.

• Salsa Dance - Salsa movements originate from the Cubon Son dancing of the 1920s and other Afro-Cuban folkloric dancing. Today's Salsa dancing is a rich blend of Latin-American and Western influences and makes for the perfect way to introduce children to the music and dances of South America. Participants will experience some of the passion, energy and rhythms from the region whilst also improving their coordination and sense of rhythm, developing listening skills as well as having great fun.
• Carnival Music, Arts, Dance - Carnival provides the perfect medium to explore South American, Caribbean culture in its many forms. The colours, energy and sounds can not fail to inspire. World Jungle carnival workshops cover the music, arts and costumes associated with carnivals from Rio de Janeiro, to the Caribbean, to London's Notting Hill. These workshops explore the incredible culture behind carnivals and enable children to develop costumes, banners and headdress, as well as learn the incredible moves and rhythms which accompany the events. (See carnival section below for further details)

 

Outdoor cooking differs substantially from kitchen-based cooking, the most obvious difference being lack of an easily defined kitchen area. As a result,campers and backpackers have developed a significant body of techniques and specialized equipment for preparing food in outdoors environments. Such techniques have traditionally been associated with nomadic cultures such as the Berbers of North Africa and the Plains Indians and pioneers of North America, and have been carried down to and refined in modern times for use during recreational outdoors pursuits. This workshop will give children and young people an opportunity to experience the joy of cooking outdoors, to reconnect with nature as well as how to knock up some great grub. Children will learn how to build a fire to cook, how to prepare food outdoors and of course enjoy a lovely meal out in the elements.

Indigenous Australian art (also known as Australian Aboriginal art) is art made by the Indigenous peoples of Australia. Australian Indigenous cultures are rich and diverse, as is the artwork they produce. A lot of Aboriginal art shows the beliefs of the native Australians. The Aborigines believe that magical creatures lived on earth long before humans did. These creatures created the earth from flat land. Aborigines believe that all the land forms were created in the shapes of animals. For example, rivers were created in the shape of a snake. This workshop gives children a chance to learn about aboriginal style art and the concept of dream time. Children will have the opportunity to develop a piece of art and create their own didgeridoo or boomerang.

A chance to explore some of the problems with world trade such as poor conditions for producers and unfair trade rules. Also we will begin to explore some of the solutions to these problems such as Fair Trade and how each of us can make a difference. This workshop is very interactive with lots of games and activties designed to empower young people to make a difference.

Carnival provides the perfect medium to explore South American, Caribbean culture in its many forms. The colours, energy and sounds can not fail to inspire. World Jungle carnival workshops cover the music, arts and costumes associated with carnivals from Rio de Janeiro, to the Caribbean, to London's Notting Hill. These workshops explore the incredible culture behind carnivals and enable children to develop costumes, banners and headdress, as well as learn the incredible moves and rhythms which accompany the events.

• Steel Pan - No carnival is complete without a Steel Pan band! Experience the unique and distinctive sounds of Steel Pan music. A full set of instruments will be provided. Programmed to suit your school timetable, each workshop covers the history and origins of the music, basic playing techniques and learning a simple song for an optional assembly concert.
• Percussion Instrument Making - Using recycled materials make unusual percussion instruments to bring your carnival to life. A range of real percussion instruments from the Caribbean, Brazil, Africa and Asia inspire ideas.
• Flags and Banners - Supported by specialist carnival artists, ensure your procession is larger than life with colourful flags, pennants and banners. Easy designs ideal for groups of all sizes and ages.
• Caribbean Carnival Procession Dance - Our carnival dance workshop ensures your procession masqueraders show off their costumes to the best effect, with Caribbean style dance steps that work on the spot or on the move. Ideal for 'whole-class' size groups and larger 'hall-sized' groups.

 

 

Climate Change workshop working with Sharing Communities a group of women from Bangladesh will bring the reality of Climate change to your classroom. Using the real life natural disasters of flooding this workshop will explore the impact of the Gloucestershire floods on the people of Gloucestershire and the impact of flooding in Bangladesh on communities there. From here we will begin to explore the potential impact of climate change and find out what we can do about it. A real eye opener, which will help make a complex global issue clear for children. This workshop will also provide children with a real insight into the culture and life of Bangladesh citizens.

Looking at some of the most important global issues facing our world. This workshop will explore the concepts of war and peace and consider ways to deal with conflict. This is a very interactive hands on workshop that will provide children with an understanding of the importance of peace, and of dealing with conflict, which will be invaluable in all aspects of their lives.

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