Coming soon Big Drum Day 2010, the preliminary date planned for this years event is Sunday 1st August, it will take place again in Astley Park, Chorley, watch for further updates as we get nearer.

Last years event was very enjoyable and this year event of Big Drum Day promises to be even bigger. Acts that appeared were Sambafriq, Juba do Leão, our own Bloco Novo from East Manchester, Republic of Swing, Danny Henry (Dancer), Viva Brasil (dancers). If you like great music, dancing and colourful costumes all brought together for a carnival atmospere, then watch this space I will bring you more news on who is appearing etc as we get nearer the date.

 

 

As promised some revised information about the day, the line up so far is. (please note this is only provisional and may change)

 

Massed Performance rehearsal with Leon Patel 2.00 to 3.00pm (inclusive of dance workshop with Adriana Rosso) plus Singing (hopefully to get audience involved in singing and dance) Suggested theme for song is Jubilee Singers spirituals (just 1 simple song! this rehearsal aimed at being entertaining for crowd also, used to draw them in and sing/dance.

More Information about Leon and Adriana

Adriana Rosso - São Paulo, Brazil

Adriana has studied and danced with Meninos do Morumbi and Gaviões Da Fiel Samba School in São Paulo where she was twice Princesa da Bateria in 1997/ 98 . She soon became a lead dancer and teacher at Meninos do Morumbi and in 2005 she came to the UK to work with Bangdrum Workshops and Meninos Oldham. Adriana is an exceptional performer and choreographer with a vast experience in many international dance styles teaching and performing regularly internationally. Adriana has played a key role in the development of Global Grooves programme from the beginning and it is our pleasure to announce her first Global Grooves course this year.

Leon Patel – Manchester, UK

Leon is an experienced workshop leader in many styles of international percussion including Brazilian, West African, South Asian and Cuban percussion. Leon specialises in Afro-Brazilian Bloco and Candomblé studying extensively in the UK, Brazil and Africa and possessing over 10 years experience in facilitating workshops, master-classes and performances. Leon is also the Artistic Director of Global Grooves and has put together the entire programme of activity from scratch dedicating his time and skills voluntarily with his ongoing commitment to the development of international music and dance. His other cultural performance and workshop projects include The Midnight Confessions and Bangdrum Workshops.

 

To see video and photos from last years event the Big Drum Day 2009 go here.