From Chinese Dance to Bollywood Dance Workshops & Origami
Full of Eastern Promise: 100% Authentic Asian Dance, Music, Drama and Visual Arts Workshops
Asia is a vast continent, with many exotic cultures and a rich and varied history to explore. The East has brought us so many art forms; from India, we have the intricate body art of henna, the mystical rhythms of the dhol drum and, more recently, the spectacular movements and music of Hindi cinema – ‘Bollywood’. Further East still, we encounter China, with its captivating fan and ribbon dances and ancient martial arts, including Tai Chi. Japan brings us yet more cultural treasures, like the unique art of origami.You can experience all of the above, with Trap Media’s 100% authentic workshops. From Bollywood Dance Workshops and Indian Classical Dance Workshops to Origami Workshops and Chinese Dance Workshops, lovers of Asian arts will be spoilt for choice!
Our facilitators are from China, Japan, Bali, India and Malaysia, so we can promise a real multicultural experience – perfect for your diversity days.
Just as an example, we can offer:South Asian:
Traditional Indian Classical Dance
Our Far Eastern:
Our prices are very competitive and worth every penny! Prices start from as little as £260.00 per workshop and we can give you a customised quote for your project.
Mix & Match Any 5 Workshops For £1,500 (Was £1,925)
Try Something New With our Multicultural Workshops!
Book your workshops for the Summer Term today with Trap Media and save big with our bulk workshop offer designed to give you the best saving possible.Trap Media have a wealth of experience in providing workshops, for children and adults, throughout the UK, and our prices are always competitive. We have decided to offer our customers this amazing deal designed to help you with your budget.
To qualify for the offer, you must book by Fri 31st May 2013. Fill out the form below today to secure your discount. Alternatively, please call our bookings line FREE today on 0800 689 9909.
Examples of Combinations:
1. African Drumming + Bollywood + Henna + Street Dance + Samba Drumming = 5 For £1500
2. Anti Bullying + Sex & Relationships + Conflict Resolution + Drugs + Enterprise = 5 For £1500
3. Mask Making + African Dance + Musical Theatre +Capoeira + Chinese Dance = 5 For £1500
Terms of Offer:
*(a) Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion. (b) Offer only available when booking 5 Full day workshops (c) All workshops are exclusive of VAT, travel expenses and materials & expenses incurred.
Stop! Before Booking Any Asian Arts Workshops...
Let me ask you a simple question... with so much choice on the internet how do you know you are getting 100% Authentic Asian Arts Workshops at the best price, can all these companies claiming to be providers of workshops be relied on?At Trap Media we kid you not when we say we can guarantee you that no one else in the UK can offer a wider range of professional workshops at an amazing price than us.
So before booking with someone else consider these questions below and you will realise Trap Media is the company of choice for any creative workshops nationwide. We just don't provide workshops we provide an experience you will never forget.
Well if they can't answer these questions above with full confidence we strongly recommend not using them quite frankly! We take pride and passion in every workshop we provide and you will not be disappointed.
You really don't want to ruin your event or day by booking with the wrong company. We have seen so many organisations let down by companies claming to provide similar workshops - so choose wisely.
Bollywood Dance to Indian Classical Dance Workshops - Bombay Experience!
In the 1970s, Hindi cinema overtook Hollywood as the world’s largest film industry. Now, ‘Bollywood’, with its zany mix of offbeat humour, traditional dance routines and memorable music has become a very popular art form in the West.
Starting with a gentle warm up, our very popular Bollywood dance workshops soon launch straight into the action, teaching the iconic eye, neck, foot and hand movements as children and adults alike move those hips and shoulders to the music. A perfect way to combine entertainment with cultural education, our Bollywood dance workshops progress towards a live performance guaranteed to provide the audience with thrills – and a few spills.
Bollywood Dance @ Girlguiding 100 years Anniversary celebration workshop
If you prefer a traditional workshop, our Indian Classical Dance Workshops will fit the bill. After mastering the basic movement vocabulary, including flexed feet and head, neck and eye movements, participants will learn how to add musicality and performance skills to their act. Indian Classical Dance Workshops end with a high-energy performance that always manages to impress.A typical Bollywood Dance Workshop consists of; The workshop starts with an energetic and fun warm up based on aerobic exercises, isolations, stretching and balances, designed to stretch participants and develop their co-ordination.
This is followed by an introduction to the basic movement vocabulary of Indian dance focusing on the specific variances and characteristics of traditional classical Indian dance or the high energy spectacular of Bollywood!
Participants then build the movements they have learnt into a choreographed routine working on their own or in small groups.
The Indian Dance Workshop ends with a high energy live dance performance by participants to put into practice the techniques they have learned during the workshops. The group being split into two so each group can give a mini – performance, while the other acts as the audience. We find that many individuals gain a sense of great satisfaction and achievement from this performance.
To book a Bollywood Dance workshop please call us FREE on 0800 689 9909 or fill out our booking form now - don't delay!
Indian Drumming Workshops – Dhol & Tabla
If you want to introduce some exotic instruments to your class or workplace, the Indian dhol and tabla drums are sure to be a hit. The dhol drum is unmistakeable, with its two heads and bent drumstick (dagga), while the tabla are hand drums that are heard in Hindustani music. Both instruments are popular with many western artists and have been used in tracks by The Beatles and Rihanna, Coldplay and The Beatles, to name just a few.
Indian Tabla Workshop @ Northfleet Girls SchoolParticipants will learn all about the different tones that can be created by the hands and fingers before getting to have a go themselves.
To book a Indian Dhol workshop please call us FREE today on 0800 689 9909 or fill out our booking form now - don't delay!
Henna Workshops
Derived from a plant, henna is a dye used to colour hair, skin, nails and even leather. A popular form of body art that is safe to apply and easy to remove, henna is already adorning children and adults across the country.
With our authentic henna workshops, we will educate participants about the long history of henna art, and its uses in weddings and other occasions. They will learn about the symbolic meanings of the patterns and, after an authentic demonstration, will get to design and apply their own henna art.
To book a Henna workshop please call us FREE today on 0800 689 9909 or fill out our booking form now - don't delay!
Indian Storytelling Workshops
Experience the rich history and myths of the South Asian continent with our interactive Indian Storytelling Workshops.
There may be no fires to sit around in our urban settings, but story telling lives on! Stories were told to make children aware of the world and to encourage good values in their lives.
Our Indian Storytelling workshop is an age old tradition, and serves as oral vehicle for imparting values and cultural ethics to the younger generation while providing entertainment and recreation. Historically, Indian Storytelling was essentially a communal participatory experience and therefore ideally for school environments. Stories are told by our authentic South Asian storytellers with the emphasis on full interaction through song, music, or dance.
To book a Indian Storytelling workshop please call us FREE on 0800 689 9909 or fill out our booking form now - don't delay!
Chinese Ribbon And Fan Dance Workshops
Our Chinese Ribbon and Fan Dance Workshops are traditional chinese dance workshop experience not to be missed! This is a fun and lively dance workshop, which is not only enjoyable but also serves to educate participants about the meanings of the dances in the societies from which they originate. Chinese Folk Dance has a long history and some of the pieces are based on events from history.The workshop includes learning Chinese hand gestures and their symbolic meanings, stories about how they relate to everyday life, simple Chinese vocabulary, and dance routines for groups and individuals. Participants can also learn a complete Chinese dance leading to a live performance! The Fan Dance is known for its beautiful and delicate poses and is an excellent represents of Chinese traditional culture.
Chinese Ribbon & Fan Dance Workshops at St Anselms School, Bakewell
Our Far East Asian Workshops are designed to be bespoke to the needs of your organisation, so don’t worry if you’ve got a project you are already working on and you would like us to choreograph a Chinese style dance for you. No problem.To book a Chinese Dance workshop please call us FREE on 0800 689 9909 or fill out our booking form now - don't delay!
Chinese Story Telling (Recommended For Younger Children)
With the advent of social media and interaction via tweets or status updates, many people are now yearning for more meaningful dialogue – like storytelling.
Reviving a time-honoured tradition, our authentic Indian and Chinese Storytelling Workshops introduce young and old alike to the myths and legends of other lands. Participants will also learn about the importance of storytelling in imparting knowledge and ethics to the younger members of the community.
Chinese Storytelling Workshops
Our exciting and imaginative Chinese Storytelling workshops are aimed at younger children, with vocabulary adapted to suit all levels of ability. Incorporating music and dance, and sometimes costume, children will be wowed by tales of dragons, warriors and maidens who fly to the moon. Then it’s their turn, as our experienced facilitators help them to tell their own folk stories using role play.
To book a Chinese Storytelling workshop please call us FREE on 0800 689 9909 or fill out our booking form now - don't delay!
Origami Workshops
Translated as ‘folding paper’, the Japanese art of Origami is a must for craft-orientated children (and adults). Participants will learn how to create all manner of elegant and decorative paper objects, from dragons and cranes to toys that actually work! Our authentic origami workshops can be tailored to suit any age or level of ability and is an ideal workshop for children or adults with learning disabilities.
Origami Flower Making Workshop @ Lampton SchoolDeveloping maths skills, problem solving and hand-eye co-ordination, our origami workshops are a truly educational experience.
To book a Origami workshop please call us FREE on 0800 689 9909 or fill out our booking form now - don't delay!
Tai Chi Workshops
From ancient Chinese martial art to modern stress-buster, Tai Chi (or Taiji), is a combination of graceful movements that provides an excellent alternative to high-impact exercise. Tai Chi provides a fascinating look into the beliefs and customs of another culture; the word itself translates as ‘great pole’, and is said to be the origin of the yin and yang energies.
If you’re looking for a novel way to mark the Chinese New Year, or just want an alternative to PE classes, look no further than Trap Media’s Tai Chi Workshops.
To book a Tai Chi workshop please call us FREE on 0800 689 9909 or fill out our booking form now - don't delay!
Chinese Calligraphy And Characters Writing Workshops
Remarkably different from western letters, Chinese characters are certain to captivate your class. Our writing experts will introduce participants, young and old, to the individual Chinese characters and explain how they are used to develop concepts (e.g. the way the character for tree is used to signify a wood or forest).
Then, using brush and pen, students will try their hand at the ancient art of traditional Chinese writing – calligraphy.
Beijing Opera Mask Making Workshops
With a history spanning over 2000 years, Beijing Opera is a diverse performance art, employing everything from acrobats and jugglers to music and dance to costume and make-up to create a unique cultural treasure.
After being educated on the meanings of different colours and symbols, participants in our authentic Beijing Opera Workshops will get to design their own character mask or face paint. The session will end with a live mini-opera, with participants able to show off their work.
To book a Beijing Opera Mask Making Workshop or any Workshops please call our bookings line FREE today on 0800 689 9909 or fill out our provisional booking form now - don't delay.
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Read Our Testimonials
Dear Trap Media, Just to let you know overall all 38 workshops provided for the Girl Guide celebrations were excellent! The facilitators were all very pleasant and several commented that they had learned a lot about the Guide movement. I would definitely recommend you to others.
Best wishes,
Eirlais Tomkins (Mrs), Girlguiding WolverhamptonKind Regards
Dear Trap Media. Thank you for sending such amiable and professional workshop leaders (Origami and Indian Drumming) to us this week! Could you pass my thanks on to them, I have had nothing but positive reviews from all of the staff and students who had the chance to be in the sessions.
F. Melmoe – East Surrey College
Hi Trap Media, just to let you know, the young people enjoyed the Bollywood Dance Workshop day and all staff that attended had a great time. I have happily recommended your company to other teams in the department.Many Thanks
S Makorie USAC TEAM Royal Borough of Kingston
Dear Trap Media, Thank you for a fantastic day of Chinese demonstrations (for our foundation classes) and of Chinese Dance workshops. Si-Man was an absolute star and totally captivated the children with her beautiful fan dance and the amazing ribbons! Such beauty and skill took our breath away.
M. Bowman - Kents Hill Infant School, Essex.
Hi there,
The lady who ran the Bollywood dance workshop was very nice and knowledgeable especially regarding the history of the style. Letting pupils try on the outfits was a good exciting opportunity for them.Thanks once again for organising it as I realise it was very short notice, so we are very grateful for your fast response in getting in touch and making the necessary arrangements.
Many Thanks
L Meek - Lead teacher of Dance, John Ferneley College, Leicestershire.
Everybody enjoyed the Bollywood dance workshops, teachers and pupils. The teachers are even asking to have lessons. They worked well with large groups and had the girls really motivated. A positive day. Thank you very much!
D James - School of St Helen and St Catherine, Abington
I am just writing to say how fantastic your Bollywood dancer was last Wednesday. We were blown away by his performance - our children were captivated. He danced for Malcolm Primary School, Penge, on Wednesday and did Bollywood Dance workshops for the rest of the day. I had very good feedback about the workshops too. Thank you once again.
H. Hawthorne, Malcolm Primary School
So How Do I Book?
It is easy to contact Trap Media, and we welcome enquiries in the format that suits you.
Please remember we provide over 100 various workshops styles; to see a full list of workshops visit our workshop listings; once you have found your desired workshop please call our bookings line FREE today on 0800 689 9909 or use the email links below to tell us what you need and we can customise something especially for you!If you still have any questions you may find our interactive FAQ page useful for more information on our workshops.
Tel: 0800 689 9909 option 1
Email: workshops@trapmedia.com
Mail: Trap Media Ltd, Technology House, 151 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 1LH
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