Wishing all schools a safe & happy return to schools 2024 to enjoy 25 Multicultural dance, Music, RE, Science & well-being workshops for schools. #edutwitter
January 2024 – 2 days residency at Springfield Primary School Essex for Ancient Romans dance – African fairy tales & dance – #primaryscience Frozen & Planets & Folk dances of #Norway
3 days residency St Peter’s Pimary School Coggeshall Essex – Dances from Africa – Brazilian Samba Carnival – Australian Aboriginal – Japanese fan dances
Robert Arkenstall School Cambridge
Indian dance reflections ‘ Wanted to say a HUGE thank you for the wonderful day the children had. You made it so special for them with the dance, costumes and the fun! They loved learning more about Hinduism and linking it with what they already knew. We had some lovely feedback from the parents saying how much the children were brimming with telling them what they had learned and showing off their dance moves. Thank you –
Mrs Becky Layfield
Kessingland Primary School Suffolk
Australian Aboriginal dance & art
Thank you for a lovely morning Miss Hanna Drake & Miss Maceius
East Ruston Primary School Norfolk
Australian Aboriginal dance art and culture super morning with you all again
New #dance workshops #primaryscience #Planets #Moon #Solarsystem #Earth #Sun #universe
Dance Workshops in schools 2023
Risby Primary School #Suffolk #Morris Dance #ChineseDragon #Africa #MaoriHaka
Giles infant & Nursery school Herts #Native #American #dances
Toftwood infants #Brazilian #Carnival #Samba #dances
Woods Loke Primary School #Australian #Aboriginal dances #art & culture
Hethersett Woodside School #Norfolk #AncientEgypt #dance
Springfield Primary School Chelmsford Essex: Science dance combined focusing on the Planets, Frozen, & Dances from Africa
Hillside Primary Bradwell for Chinese Dragon dances
East Ruston Primary Dances of Africa
Kinsale Junior #School #Norwich #Ancient #Egyptian #dance
Langley Prep #Norfolk #AncientEgypt #dancing day
Sidegate Lane Primary School #Ipswich #Suffolk #Indian #Dance reflection
St Francis of Assisi School #Norwich #Moroccan dance topic in conjunction with #IbnBattuta
Rural Enterprise Academy Staffs #MaoriHaka posture #dances
Looking forward to another FolkEast festival in 2023
‘ We had a fantastic time, thank you Lorraine ‘
Super fun teaching New Zealand Maori Haka Ka Mate, and Indian dance reflections at Folk East Festival in Suffolk summer ’22 #Teambuilding #familyfun
Jane Ryder Sidegate Primary School Ipswich Suffolk. April 2022
Indian Dance reflections:
‘It was simply amazing – such positive comments from staff & pupils- highly recommend schools invite Lorraine to share faith & cultures through dance. An incredible workshop delivered with clarity, peace and gentleness ‘
Becky Layfield Robert Arkenstall Primary School Cambs
Indian Dance reflections March 2022
‘ We loved welcoming you to school. The children and staff all loved the sessions…you were so good with the children, it was lovely to see them sharing their knowledge about Hinduism, & enjoying being so creative. I’ve already spread the word about how great your sessions are !
Clare Williams: Head of Schools & Family learning Norwich Cathedral April ’22 Family Activity day
‘Looking forward to working with you again soon. It was such a joy to see you in action’
Sarah McDade St Francis of Assisi School Norwich Feb 2022
New workshop : Ibn Battuta Moroccan Explorer, travelled to Middle East, Asia, Africa, China & India workshop includes Moroccan Berber dance, costumes & musical instruments.
‘Super creative morning’
Clare Filby Ashill Primary School Norfolk March 2022
Ancient Egyptian dance, music & history
‘Thank you Lorraine, the children really enjoyed the session, we had a very tranquil maths lesson afterwards, as they were still feeling the vibes. We look forward to seeing you in June for Ancient Greeks.’
Hayley Barnes Swanton Morley school Norfolk March 2022
Chinese New Year is the year of the Tiger
‘Wasn’t it great, thank you for a lovely morning. I’ll be in touch about next year”
Hannah O’ Donnell Taverham Junior school Feb 2022
Ancient Greek dance, music & myths #Theseus #Labyrinth #Ariadne‘ Thank you so much for today. The children & teachers all loved it’
Clare Hart Nightingale Infant & Nursery School Norwich Feb 22
Jolly Morris handkerchief dance celebrating #Englishfolkdance #QueensPlatinumJubilee
‘Thank you for today, the staff & children absolutely loved it.
They can back buzzing, chatting about how good it was. Please can we do something like this again for Sports week’
Ancient Greek & Ancient Romans dance workshops coming up. Great time at Woods Loke Primary Australian Aboriginal dances & Indian dance reflections April 2021. Happy Easter break to schools. I am available to take bookings for summer term onwards ⭐ I has been teaching for 30 years in over 1000 schools in uk. All workshops are carefully researched & respectfully authentic to the culture of choice. From Ancient Egyptians, Ancient Briton, Ancient Greeks & Romans, Mayans, Aztecs, Samba Carnival, India, Continent of Africa, Australia, New Zealand, China & Japan….. look on workshops page for full list
Multicultural Dance workshops Looking forward to teaching MultiDance workshops in schools in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Lincs, Yorkshire, London
Health & safety for Covid 19 + well- being for schools recovery curriculum to assist in return to school, through dance, music and self expression
Labyrinth ancient Greek dance
Ancient Greek dance workshops for schools uk covering Theseus into the Labyrinth aided by Ariadne’s love thread, to kill her brother, half man & half bull the Minotaur
Also more Greek Mythology dance workshops for schools
Penelope & Odysseus dance workshops plus paintings inspired by this love story, Penelope with her suitors by Pintoricchio 07990703558
Thank you St Giles Infant & Nursery Stevenage Herts, Dunmow Primary Essex, Cringleford Primary Norwich, Parkside Norwich, Beeston Primary Norfolk, Woods Loke Primary Lowestoft Suffolk, Mile Cross Primary Norwich, Norfolk Guides, Woodside Primary Hethersett, Narborough Academy Norfolk, Taverham Junior Norwich, East Ruston Academy Norfolk, Roman Hill Primary Lowestoft, Forres Herts, All Saints Academy March Cambs, West Earlham Infant & Nursery School Norwich
Happy Chinese New Year Chinese Dragon dance workshops for schools uk
Brazilian Samba Dance, Australian Aboriginal dance & African dance days at Arden Grove school Norwich
Aldeburgh school Suffolk teaching Australian Aboriginal dance, Chinese Dragon dance, British Morris dance & dances of Africa
Dances of indigenous peoples of Amazon Rainforest for Dunmow Primary School Essex with a focus on Yanomami & Matis tribes.
Looking forward to working in schools teaching Multicultural world dance & music workshops : Dances of Amazon rainforest in Essex school: Samba Carnival dances, Australian Aboriginal dance, music & culture, Dances of African continent in Norwich Primary school: Morris dancing, Chinese Dragon dances for Chinese New year at Aldburgh School, Suffolk: African continent dances & Caribbean Reggae in School in Gainsborough Lincs: Indian Dance reflections at West Earlham school Norwich Norfolk: Biblical Lands & Times dance & music workshop in School in March Cambs.
Janet Marshall Head of Schools & Family Learning Norwich Cathedral
‘We have worked with Lorraine for several years now. Her workshops are always engaging, fun, professional planned & delivered, feedback from the teachers is always excellent. She can adapt to all ages/key stages and SEND requirements. She is able to link in with other curriculum areas, especially RE.’
Ancient Greek #Dances at Mile Cross Primary School Norwich Norfolk, who as always are exceptional in their listening skills, team work and overall #creativity eg Poseidon in the Fire, Zeus & the baby, Jesus savesWoods Loke Primary School Lowestoft #Suffolk for #Indian #dance reflections, some wonderful concentration on hand gestures, and flowing arms. Exuberant dancing to livelier praising #folkdances, and great choreographies by the yr 3 pupils thanks to Sarah Merrill & Caroline Calver#Mayans #dance & culture workshops at North Denes Primary School Gt Yarmouth Norfolk Year 6’s surpassed themselves in #creative expression & teamwork thank you to Headteacher Debbie Whiting Miss Burrage Mrs Gadsdon#Ancient Egyptian dance & music + current Egyptian dance workshops taught to North West Norfolk Division of Guides & rangers at Dunton Activity centre Norfolk thanks to Suzanne Dunton superb morning, great hospitalityNorth Featherstone Junior & Infants school West Yorkshire teaching dance workshops on Indian dance reflections to very focused & delightful reception ‘ The children & staff thoroughly enjoyed the sessions. It has definitely inspired them & the teachers who learnt a lot Miss JaggerDiocesan schools week Norwich Cathedral Jesus is the Light of the world. Great time teaching dance workshops to 12 Norfolk diocesan schools.
Morley Memorial Primary School Cambs return visit to teach Dances of African continent, drums, masks face paints great work Thank you Mr HillChantry Primary Academy Luton Beds return visit to teach Australian Aboriginal dances & culture’ It was fantastic as always, Lorraine you are amazing with the children, we would love you to stay longer. Hopefully see you again next year ‘ Mrs Bianchi & the year 3 teamYorkswood Primary School Solihull ‘ Brilliant as ever ! Lorraine has been coming here for several years for our Ola Mexico day including Mayan culture, which they explored in a creative & kinesthetic way. The day leads into the start of the topic, and immerses them into Mexico & Mayans, to share with parents at the end of topic’ Mrs Webb & Mr Hales year 6Samba Carnival time for Broadband District council at half term lots of fun thanks to Nicola Pye.Egyptian dance workshop for NW Norfolk guides at Denton nr Fakenham. What a super two hours, they made such progress in this time & fully embraced the experience & delightful welcome & hospitality. Thank you Susanne
St Martin at Shouldham Primary SchoolSuper MultiDance day teaching Chinese ? dances, Australian Aboriginal & Dances of African continentJ Emmerson.Feelings & Emotions dance workshop at Angel Road Junior School Norwich via Indian dance Reflections ‘ Brilliant work’Dances of African continent at Angel Road Junior Norwich Norfolk ‘ Great choreographies, well done ! ‘Schools visited this term: Summer 2019
‘ the children had a fabulous time, they absolutely loved it, you did an amazing job – thank you Carolyn Baker
Tunstead Primary School Language Day Ancient & Modern day Egyptian Dance workshop, and Indian dance reflections ‘ The children loved it and they are still talking about it’
Fulbourn Primary school teaching Indian dance reflections, some very enthused Yr1/2, with their own dance moves, wonderful !
Grove Primary school teaching dances of Native Americans: great choreographies well done !
Kinsale JUNIOR SCH teaching Samba Carnival dances, Maori Haka, Native American dances, Ancient Egyptian, Irish & Indian Dance reflections. ‘ Brilliant 2 days, all of children really enjoyed it, thank you so much. It has been a blast & a real highlight to our Around the world week of learning’ Andrie Constantinou’
Little Plumstead Primary School Excellent time with reception teaching Biblical Lands and Times & Ancient Egyptian dance & music workshop year 3
Angel road Junior school, Ancient Greek dance workshops
Mile Cross Primary Norwich School Dances of Australian Aboriginals, super work by talented creative pupils Thank you so much for today. We all had a brilliant time and the children loved it!’ Cathy Loebig
#Australiandance #Aboriginal #RainbowSerpent #TheDreaming #Norwich #norfolkday #Creative
Carleton Rode Primary School, Norfolk teaching Irish dances for St Patrick’s day, and the pupils created their dances from Fairy stories and Folk tales which were exquisite ‘ There is always a special shining energy when Lorraine comes to teach ‘ Mrs Churchill
Taverham Hall School Norwich Norfolk teaching Ancient Egyptian dance workshops
Feb 2018 Taverham Hall Norwich As part of their Ancient Egypt topic, Year 3 welcomed Lorraine Theobald from Multicultural Dance to show them how the Ancient Egyptians used to dance.
As music was played, pupils were encouraged to listen carefully and imagine themselves gliding effortlessly along the river Nile on a boat, under the heat of the Egyptian sun. Pupils were given the opportunity to play instruments, dress in traditional Egyptian style and even to try to balance a walking stick on their head, all elements of Egyptian dance.
& dances of African continent.Mile Cross Primary School Norwich Mayan dancing by Kayla November 15th
Earlier today, we did a Mayan dance workshop. We did it with a lovely lady, who knows a lot about the Mayans. her name is Lorraine. We did this in the hall. All of the class did Mayan dancing because of our topic, Mayans. All of this was really fun.
This morning involved lots of dancing, listening and teamwork. We listened to Mayan songs. We had very Mayan face paints. We did the Kulcantan dance, the Mayans admired this dance. It was a dance that was the Mayans favourite. It was a snake form that went in and out the space. This activity ws one of my favourite. You had to hold hands with the person in front and back and follow the person in front.
I think the instruments were good because of the sound. I really think the drums because they had a loud beat to it. In my opinion, if you have been learning about the Ancient Mayans then Lorraine is the one to call. Lorraine is really good at Mayan things. In my opinion, shes really creative but these things she has thought of are true facts. It really felt like i was a proper Mayan. Do you want her to visit?
Again, Lorraine is the one to go for. I really enjoyed playing the instruments and making up dance routines the most. I would defanitly recommend her because she’s fun, enjoyable and gives you more and more facts in an hour. Thanks Lorraine.
Hollelsey Primary School teaching British Morris dance aka Lolly Morris
Dear Lorraine,
Many thanks,
Joanna
Sir Thomas Mills High School Indian dance reflections with aspects of Hinduism
Thank you so much again.
Birkwood Primary School Cudworth Barnsley Australian Aboriginal dances 3 days of delightful dancing with some very enthusiastic, creative and courteous children and helpful staff, Thanks to Alex Betts and Mrs Julie Allen MBE
Australia Aboriginal dances & History
St Edmunds Catholic Primary school Bungay teaching Indigenous people of the Amazon Forest dance workshop, thanks to Mrs Rogers, fantastic work children and lovely welcome at school Forncett St Peter School teaching Ancient Egyptians workshop, lovely time thanks to Mrs Theobald and delightful pupils Costessey Junior School teaching Ancient Egyptian dance workshops, super work thanks to Miss McGrath, Mr Simon, and Miss Davis and all their super supportive staff Fulbourn Primary School workshop covering aspects of Sikhism, Hinduism and Buddhism, we danced some Bhangra, Gidda, Indian Classical, and Tibetan Sacred dance Just finished six week at Bishops school in Thetford, we covered Japanese Fan dance, Australian Aboriginal, South African dance, Indian dance, and Ancient Egyptians. Samba Carnival dance workshops in anticipation of Rio Olympics 2016, also dance workshops on the indigenous Indians of the Amazon rainforest Lovely day at Wistaston Academy teaching Morris dance & Traditional British Folk Dances Thank you to Ms Linda Davis Principal Great Time this term, teaching dances in Primary schools and Junior Schools in uk dances of Amazon Rainforest, Dances of the Ancient Egyptians, Indian Dance and Drama, & Divali, Greek dance & Drama, dances of the African continent, Native American dance, Dances of the Mayans, New Zealand Maori Haka dance, Chinese Shang Dynasty Teaching about Chinese Dragon yesterday at Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery, in the Crome Gallery on behalf of Norfolk Museums. Lots of enthusiastic children traversing therotunda at Norwich Castle with my 25ft Chinese Dragon, playing drums and cymbals, thanks to Anna McCarthy Chinese Dragon Dances at Fleet Infant School Hampshire thanks to Clare Curtis teacher, delightful enthusiastic children Whitton Primary School in Ipswich Chinese Dragon dances, fantastic work of year 5 children creating their own dances really beautiful, thanks to Headteacher Mrs L Allison, Mr Richards music teacher and Mrs Moody Indian dance at St Francis Of Assisi School – lovely work children and super supportive teachers thanks to Edwina Knowles and Brian Slack Hi Lorraine A big thank you for an amazing day today! The year 2 children had an amazing experience with the rainforest dancing, face painting instruments and masks! I don’t know how you managed to fit so much in! Children were all so engaged and inspired! As a one woman show you did an amazing job! Thank you and hopefully we would love to have you again in the future. Tahmina #southwood primary Dagenham Big thanks to the work of www.survivalinternational.org Dear Lorraine…We love having you here…you really inspire the children and encourage
them to participate in dance moves they have never even thought of doing before! All your amazing instruments really bring it all to life for them. Jacquie and I both feel it is brilliant to have such a professional dance specialist in, who we know can deliver the goods.
We know we can rely on you Thanks again for a smashing morning.
Sara Frost Swanton Abbott Primary School, Norfolk Jan 2016
Successful dance day at Dereham Junior School teaching Chinese Dragon dances, and Ermine primary school Lincoln teaching Mayan dance and culture Thank you so much for the fabulous Greek dance workshop you held for us at Forncett at the very beginning of December. I was so impressed with your teaching style and the way you engaged the children in the workshop from the very beginning. This was especially evident in the small group storytelling dance and drama. thank you Liz Chubbock Lovely day in Wix Essex, teaching Native American dances, Dances of Africa, the New Zealand Maori Haka, and dances of the Aztecs Hello Lorraine, We had a fantastic day. Here are some comments from other teachers in the school for you.
Dear Lorraine, Firstly, thank you for coming to Linton Heights Junior School yesterday. The children had a brilliant day, in which you played a significant part. The structured discussion at the beginning of the session helped to place dance within the Mayan context. The physical dancing was great fun and much loved by all. Whilst the girls were bound to love it, I was delighted to see every single boy join in with such enthusiasm, inspired by tales of hunting or being a jaguar or quetzal. The greatest accolade was surely from my partner teacher, Mr Wilson, who promptly asked you if you would come again next year! Many thanks to you, Lorraine, for such successful Mayan dancing . Sue Sue Faircloth Year 5 Class Teacher Linton Heights Junior School
At St Mary’s School Colchester teaching Chinese dragon dances, and focus on the Shang Dynasty of China ‘Wonderful workshops Lorraine’ thank you Mrs Boyd head of year 4.
Lorraine will be leading a thorough warm-up and starting the class initially with earthy folk styles, perfecting the Egyptian walk and camels with punctuating hips. The range of music used will include Hossam Ramzy’s Baladi Plus and the songs of Ahmed Adaweya. Students are requested to come prepared with sticks and veils just in case (spares will be available to borrow) as Lorraine has a spontaneous style and likes to have scope to go with the flow.
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Nelson Infant School
Norwich Two days teaching Chinese dragon dances at Suffield Park Infants Cromer Norfolk, lovely time with lots of delightful Chinese Dragon’s Thank you
Hi Lorraine
Many thanks
Vicky Zarate Icknield Primary School in Sawston near Cambridge
Wonderful day at St Francis of Assisi school Norwich before Easter teaching Indian dance, just received some beautiful letters from the pupils, inspiring. thank you to Felicity Hope and Mrs Knowles, comments to follow…….. Roman dance at Bignold Primary School Norwich, African Dance at Swanton Abbott Primary School Norfolk And Indian Dance at St Francis of Assisi School Norwich, all positive educative creative experiences….thank you to wonderful children and teachers Teaching days at Wickham Market primary school, dances taught were Chinese Dragon, Dances of Egypt, African dance, New Zealand Maori Haka, Caribbean dances, Brazilian Carnival Samba Lots of great work with super staff and children Two lovely days teaching Indian dance at Suffield Park Infants and Nursery School Cromer Norfolk Great evening giving talk on history of Egyptian dance Ancient & and current, then super class with enthusiastic Sprowston W.I. Great Fun Multicultural World Dance, Music and Ancient History workshops in 2014 Celebrate Chinese New Year in Norwich Norfolk with Lorraine’s amazing Chinese Dragon dance, learn about the many aspects of Chinese Dragon and find your own inner Dragon………… Celebrate Chinese New Year in Norwich Norfolk with Lorraine’s amazing Chinese Dragon dance, learn about the many aspects of Chinese Dragon and find your own inner Dragon………… African Continent : – Africa : South Africa : Senegal : Gambia: Rwanda: Ghana : Kenya: Malawi :Tanzania : Ethiopia: Morocco : Uganda : Madagascar including Benin (West Africa) c. AD900-1300: Egypt Traditional Folk Dance Includes authentic costumes & instruments scarves and sticks for the bedouin dance Europe – Traditional British – Ireland – France- Poland – Greece – Spain – Italy – Turkey Asia – Indian Dance – Bollywood and Classical – Tibet – Learn the sacred Buddhist dances :China : Chinese Dragon dance : Japan: Japanese exquisite mime fan dance North & South America : Native American Indian : Aztec Dance – Inca – Mayan – Mexico- Peru – Chile – Brazilian Carnival Samba – Argentina – Amazon rainforest : Tahiti: Caribbean Islands: Reggae, Soca, Calypso or back in time to discover the Afro-Caribbean folk traditions of Haiti, St Lucia, Jamaica Australasia Australia : Australian Aboriginal dance: New Zealand : Maori Haka : Papua New Guinea ANCIENT DANCE & HISTORY Ancient Egypt – Ancient Britons -Ancient Greece – Ancient Rome – Sumer – Ancient Mesopotamia- – The Indus Valley – Shang Dynasty of Ancient China – Music and Dance in Biblical times – Old and New Testament – Phoenicians –Ancient Israel & Palestine Judaism & Christianity Great Day at Holt Primary School, Norfolk, teaching workshops on Aztecs and Spanish Folk dance. Super children thank you to all. Egyptian dance classes in Norwich and Norfolk is always a great favourite for Ancient Egyptian days to Arts weeks and Festivals. Looking forward to teaching at Holt Primary school Norfolk next week, teaching Aztec Folk dance and Spanish Folk dance to year 3. One lovely New Year’s present ‘We are one’ a Celebration of Tribal peoples created and edited by Joanna Eede in recogition of Survival International’s work. www.survival-international.org African dance: Dances of the African continent in schools for children My journey in multicultural dance printed in Association of Dance of the African Diaspora by Laura Dodge from Dance UK http://www.adad.org.uk/metadot/index.pl?id=25520&isa=Category&op=show. Focusing on African dance ie Dances of the African continent, taught in schools Lovely Ancient Egyptian dance days at Caister Junior School and Toftwood Junior School, amazing pupils. Multicultural dance workshop for adults at St Lukes Church Norwich, covering Armenian dance, Greek dance and Egyptian popular, really good fun. and All Ancient dance workshops in schools most popular now…….. Ancient Egypt, Ancient Sumer, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient Indus Valley, Ancient China, Super evening last night giving talk on my journey with Egyptian dance through being introduced by my Mum, studying Ancient Egypt and providing workshops to adults and in schools. I brought along costumes scarves and instruments, and the Neatishead WI joined in a mini class, great fun had by all
Happy Easter break to schools. I am available to take bookings for summer term onwards ⭐ I has been teaching for 30 years in over 1000 schools in uk. All workshops are carefully researched & respectfully authentic to the culture of choice. From Ancient Egyptians, Ancient Briton, Ancient Greeks & Romans, Mayans, Aztecs, Samba Carnival, India, Continent of Africa, Australia, New Zealand, China & Japan….. look on workshops page for full list
Multicultural Dance workshops 2021 Looking forward to teaching MultiDance workshops in schools in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Lincs, Yorkshire, London
Health & safety for Covid 19 + well- being for schools recovery curriculum to assist in return to school, through dance, music and self expression
Labyrinth ancient Greek dance
Ancient Greek dance workshops for schools uk covering Theseus into the Labyrinth aided by Ariadne’s love thread, to kill her brother, half man & half bull the Minotaur
Also more Greek Mythology dance workshops for schools
Penelope & Odysseus dance workshops plus paintings inspired by this love story, Penelope with her suitors by Pintoricchio 07990703558
Thank you to schools this term 2020 St Giles Infant & Nursery Stevenage Herts, Dunmow Primary Essex, Cringleford Primary Norwich, Parkside Norwich, Beeston Primary Norfolk, Woods Loke Primary Lowestoft Suffolk, Mile Cross Primary Norwich, Norfolk Guides, Woodside Primary Hethersett, Narborough Academy Norfolk, Taverham Junior Norwich, East Ruston Academy Norfolk, Roman Hill Primary Lowestoft, Forres Herts, All Saints Academy March Cambs, West Earlham Infant & Nursery School Norwich
Happy Chinese New Year 2020 Chinese Dragon dance workshops for schools uk
Brazilian Samba Dance, Australian Aboriginal dance & African dance days at Arden Grove school Norwich
Aldeburgh school Suffolk teaching Australian Aboriginal dance, Chinese Dragon dance, British Morris dance & dances of Africa
Dances of indigenous peoples of Amazon Rainforest for Dunmow Primary School Essex with a focus on Yanomami & Matis tribes.
Looking forward to working in schools teaching Multicultural world dance & music workshops : Dances of Amazon rainforest in Essex school: Samba Carnival dances, Australian Aboriginal dance, music & culture, Dances of African continent in Norwich Primary school: Morris dancing, Chinese Dragon dances for Chinese New year at Aldburgh School, Suffolk: African continent dances & Caribbean Reggae in School in Gainsborough Lincs: Indian Dance reflections at West Earlham school Norwich Norfolk: Biblical Lands & Times dance & music workshop in School in March Cambs.
Janet Marshall Head of Schools & Family Learning Norwich Cathedral
‘We have worked with Lorraine for several years now. Her workshops are always engaging, fun, professional planned & delivered, feedback from the teachers is always excellent. She can adapt to all ages/key stages and SEND requirements. She is able to link in with other curriculum areas, especially RE.’
Ancient Greek #Dances at Mile Cross Primary School Norwich Norfolk, who as always are exceptional in their listening skills, team work and overall #creativity eg Poseidon in the Fire, Zeus & the baby, Jesus savesWoods Loke Primary School Lowestoft #Suffolk for #Indian #dance reflections, some wonderful concentration on hand gestures, and flowing arms. Exuberant dancing to livelier praising #folkdances, and great choreographies by the yr 3 pupils thanks to Sarah Merrill & Caroline Calver#Mayans #dance & culture workshops at North Denes Primary School Gt Yarmouth Norfolk Year 6’s surpassed themselves in #creative expression & teamwork thank you to Headteacher Debbie Whiting Miss Burrage Mrs Gadsdon#Ancient Egyptian dance & music + current Egyptian dance workshops taught to North West Norfolk Division of Guides & rangers at Dunton Activity centre Norfolk thanks to Suzanne Dunton superb morning, great hospitalityNorth Featherstone Junior & Infants school West Yorkshire teaching dance workshops on Indian dance reflections to very focused & delightful reception ‘ The children & staff thoroughly enjoyed the sessions. It has definitely inspired them & the teachers who learnt a lot Miss JaggerDiocesan schools week Norwich Cathedral Jesus is the Light of the world. Great time teaching dance workshops to 12 Norfolk diocesan schools.
Morley Memorial Primary School Cambs return visit to teach Dances of African continent, drums, masks face paints great work Thank you Mr HillChantry Primary Academy Luton Beds return visit to teach Australian Aboriginal dances & culture’ It was fantastic as always, Lorraine you are amazing with the children, we would love you to stay longer. Hopefully see you again next year ‘ Mrs Bianchi & the year 3 teamYorkswood Primary School Solihull ‘ Brilliant as ever ! Lorraine has been coming here for several years for our Ola Mexico day including Mayan culture, which they explored in a creative & kinesthetic way. The day leads into the start of the topic, and immerses them into Mexico & Mayans, to share with parents at the end of topic’ Mrs Webb & Mr Hales year 6Samba Carnival time for Broadband District council at half term lots of fun thanks to Nicola Pye.Egyptian dance workshop for NW Norfolk guides at Denton nr Fakenham. What a super two hours, they made such progress in this time & fully embraced the experience & delightful welcome & hospitality. Thank you Susanne
St Martin at Shouldham Primary SchoolSuper MultiDance day teaching Chinese ? dances, Australian Aboriginal & Dances of African continentJ Emmerson.Feelings & Emotions dance workshop at Angel Road Junior School Norwich via Indian dance Reflections ‘ Brilliant work’Dances of African continent at Angel Road Junior Norwich Norfolk ‘ Great choreographies, well done ! ‘Schools visited this term: Summer 2019
‘ the children had a fabulous time, they absolutely loved it, you did an amazing job – thank you Carolyn Baker
Tunstead Primary School Language Day Ancient & Modern day Egyptian Dance workshop, and Indian dance reflections ‘ The children loved it and they are still talking about it’
Fulbourn Primary school teaching Indian dance reflections, some very enthused Yr1/2, with their own dance moves, wonderful !
Grove Primary school teaching dances of Native Americans: great choreographies well done !
Kinsale JUNIOR SCH teaching Samba Carnival dances, Maori Haka, Native American dances, Ancient Egyptian, Irish & Indian Dance reflections. ‘ Brilliant 2 days, all of children really enjoyed it, thank you so much. It has been a blast & a real highlight to our Around the world week of learning’ Andrie Constantinou’
Little Plumstead Primary School Excellent time with reception teaching Biblical Lands and Times & Ancient Egyptian dance & music workshop year 3
Angel road Junior school, Ancient Greek dance workshops
Mile Cross Primary Norwich School Dances of Australian Aboriginals, super work by talented creative pupils Thank you so much for today. We all had a brilliant time and the children loved it!’ Cathy Loebig
#Australiandance #Aboriginal #RainbowSerpent #TheDreaming #Norwich #norfolkday #Creative
Carleton Rode Primary School, Norfolk teaching Irish dances for St Patrick’s day, and the pupils created their dances from Fairy stories and Folk tales which were exquisite ‘ There is always a special shining energy when Lorraine comes to teach ‘ Mrs Churchill
Taverham Hall School Norwich Norfolk teaching Ancient Egyptian dance workshops
Feb 2018 Taverham Hall Norwich As part of their Ancient Egypt topic, Year 3 welcomed Lorraine Theobald from Multicultural Dance to show them how the Ancient Egyptians used to dance.
As music was played, pupils were encouraged to listen carefully and imagine themselves gliding effortlessly along the river Nile on a boat, under the heat of the Egyptian sun. Pupils were given the opportunity to play instruments, dress in traditional Egyptian style and even to try to balance a walking stick on their head, all elements of Egyptian dance.
& dances of African continent.Mile Cross Primary School Norwich Mayan dancing by Kayla November 15th
Earlier today, we did a Mayan dance workshop. We did it with a lovely lady, who knows a lot about the Mayans. her name is Lorraine. We did this in the hall. All of the class did Mayan dancing because of our topic, Mayans. All of this was really fun.
This morning involved lots of dancing, listening and teamwork. We listened to Mayan songs. We had very Mayan face paints. We did the Kulcantan dance, the Mayans admired this dance. It was a dance that was the Mayans favourite. It was a snake form that went in and out the space. This activity ws one of my favourite. You had to hold hands with the person in front and back and follow the person in front.
I think the instruments were good because of the sound. I really think the drums because they had a loud beat to it. In my opinion, if you have been learning about the Ancient Mayans then Lorraine is the one to call. Lorraine is really good at Mayan things. In my opinion, shes really creative but these things she has thought of are true facts. It really felt like i was a proper Mayan. Do you want her to visit?
Again, Lorraine is the one to go for. I really enjoyed playing the instruments and making up dance routines the most. I would defanitly recommend her because she’s fun, enjoyable and gives you more and more facts in an hour. Thanks Lorraine.
Hollelsey Primary School teaching British Morris dance aka Lolly Morris
Dear Lorraine,
Many thanks,
Joanna
Sir Thomas Mills High School Indian dance reflections with aspects of Hinduism
Thank you so much again.
Birkwood Primary School Cudworth Barnsley Australian Aboriginal dances 3 days of delightful dancing with some very enthusiastic, creative and courteous children and helpful staff, Thanks to Alex Betts and Mrs Julie Allen MBE
Australia Aboriginal dances & History
St Edmunds Catholic Primary school Bungay teaching Indigenous people of the Amazon Forest dance workshop, thanks to Mrs Rogers, fantastic work children and lovely welcome at school Forncett St Peter School teaching Ancient Egyptians workshop, lovely time thanks to Mrs Theobald and delightful pupils Costessey Junior School teaching Ancient Egyptian dance workshops, super work thanks to Miss McGrath, Mr Simon, and Miss Davis and all their super supportive staff Fulbourn Primary School workshop covering aspects of Sikhism, Hinduism and Buddhism, we danced some Bhangra, Gidda, Indian Classical, and Tibetan Sacred dance Just finished six week at Bishops school in Thetford, we covered Japanese Fan dance, Australian Aboriginal, South African dance, Indian dance, and Ancient Egyptians. Samba Carnival dance workshops in anticipation of Rio Olympics 2016, also dance workshops on the indigenous Indians of the Amazon rainforest Lovely day at Wistaston Academy teaching Morris dance & Traditional British Folk Dances Thank you to Ms Linda Davis Principal Great Time this term, teaching dances in Primary schools and Junior Schools in uk dances of Amazon Rainforest, Dances of the Ancient Egyptians, Indian Dance and Drama, & Divali, Greek dance & Drama, dances of the African continent, Native American dance, Dances of the Mayans, New Zealand Maori Haka dance, Chinese Shang Dynasty Teaching about Chinese Dragon yesterday at Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery, in the Crome Gallery on behalf of Norfolk Museums. Lots of enthusiastic children traversing therotunda at Norwich Castle with my 25ft Chinese Dragon, playing drums and cymbals, thanks to Anna McCarthy Chinese Dragon Dances at Fleet Infant School Hampshire thanks to Clare Curtis teacher, delightful enthusiastic children Whitton Primary School in Ipswich Chinese Dragon dances, fantastic work of year 5 children creating their own dances really beautiful, thanks to Headteacher Mrs L Allison, Mr Richards music teacher and Mrs Moody Indian dance at St Francis Of Assisi School – lovely work children and super supportive teachers thanks to Edwina Knowles and Brian Slack Hi Lorraine A big thank you for an amazing day today! The year 2 children had an amazing experience with the rainforest dancing, face painting instruments and masks! I don’t know how you managed to fit so much in! Children were all so engaged and inspired! As a one woman show you did an amazing job! Thank you and hopefully we would love to have you again in the future. Tahmina #southwood primary Dagenham Big thanks to the work of www.survivalinternational.org Dear Lorraine…We love having you here…you really inspire the children and encourage
them to participate in dance moves they have never even thought of doing before! All your amazing instruments really bring it all to life for them. Jacquie and I both feel it is brilliant to have such a professional dance specialist in, who we know can deliver the goods.
We know we can rely on you Thanks again for a smashing morning.
Sara Frost Swanton Abbott Primary School, Norfolk Jan 2016
Successful dance day at Dereham Junior School teaching Chinese Dragon dances, and Ermine primary school Lincoln teaching Mayan dance and culture Thank you so much for the fabulous Greek dance workshop you held for us at Forncett at the very beginning of December. I was so impressed with your teaching style and the way you engaged the children in the workshop from the very beginning. This was especially evident in the small group storytelling dance and drama. thank you Liz Chubbock Lovely day in Wix Essex, teaching Native American dances, Dances of Africa, the New Zealand Maori Haka, and dances of the Aztecs Hello Lorraine, We had a fantastic day. Here are some comments from other teachers in the school for you.
Dear Lorraine, Firstly, thank you for coming to Linton Heights Junior School yesterday. The children had a brilliant day, in which you played a significant part. The structured discussion at the beginning of the session helped to place dance within the Mayan context. The physical dancing was great fun and much loved by all. Whilst the girls were bound to love it, I was delighted to see every single boy join in with such enthusiasm, inspired by tales of hunting or being a jaguar or quetzal. The greatest accolade was surely from my partner teacher, Mr Wilson, who promptly asked you if you would come again next year! Many thanks to you, Lorraine, for such successful Mayan dancing . Sue Sue Faircloth Year 5 Class Teacher Linton Heights Junior School
At St Mary’s School Colchester teaching Chinese dragon dances, and focus on the Shang Dynasty of China ‘Wonderful workshops Lorraine’ thank you Mrs Boyd head of year 4.
Lorraine will be leading a thorough warm-up and starting the class initially with earthy folk styles, perfecting the Egyptian walk and camels with punctuating hips. The range of music used will include Hossam Ramzy’s Baladi Plus and the songs of Ahmed Adaweya. Students are requested to come prepared with sticks and veils just in case (spares will be available to borrow) as Lorraine has a spontaneous style and likes to have scope to go with the flow.
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Norwich Two days teaching Chinese dragon dances at Suffield Park Infants Cromer Norfolk, lovely time with lots of delightful Chinese Dragon’s Thank you
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Vicky Zarate Icknield Primary School in Sawston near Cambridge
Wonderful day at St Francis of Assisi school Norwich before Easter teaching Indian dance, just received some beautiful letters from the pupils, inspiring. thank you to Felicity Hope and Mrs Knowles, comments to follow…….. Roman dance at Bignold Primary School Norwich, African Dance at Swanton Abbott Primary School Norfolk And Indian Dance at St Francis of Assisi School Norwich, all positive educative creative experiences….thank you to wonderful children and teachers Teaching days at Wickham Market primary school, dances taught were Chinese Dragon, Dances of Egypt, African dance, New Zealand Maori Haka, Caribbean dances, Brazilian Carnival Samba Lots of great work with super staff and children Two lovely days teaching Indian dance at Suffield Park Infants and Nursery School Cromer Norfolk Great evening giving talk on history of Egyptian dance Ancient & and current, then super class with enthusiastic Sprowston W.I. Great Fun Multicultural World Dance, Music and Ancient History workshops in 2014 Celebrate Chinese New Year in Norwich Norfolk with Lorraine’s amazing Chinese Dragon dance, learn about the many aspects of Chinese Dragon and find your own inner Dragon………… Celebrate Chinese New Year in Norwich Norfolk with Lorraine’s amazing Chinese Dragon dance, learn about the many aspects of Chinese Dragon and find your own inner Dragon………… African Continent : – Africa : South Africa : Senegal : Gambia: Rwanda: Ghana : Kenya: Malawi :Tanzania : Ethiopia: Morocco : Uganda : Madagascar including Benin (West Africa) c. AD900-1300: Egypt Traditional Folk Dance Includes authentic costumes & instruments scarves and sticks for the bedouin dance Europe – Traditional British – Ireland – France- Poland – Greece – Spain – Italy – Turkey Asia – Indian Dance – Bollywood and Classical – Tibet – Learn the sacred Buddhist dances :China : Chinese Dragon dance : Japan: Japanese exquisite mime fan dance North & South America : Native American Indian : Aztec Dance – Inca – Mayan – Mexico- Peru – Chile – Brazilian Carnival Samba – Argentina – Amazon rainforest : Tahiti: Caribbean Islands: Reggae, Soca, Calypso or back in time to discover the Afro-Caribbean folk traditions of Haiti, St Lucia, Jamaica Australasia Australia : Australian Aboriginal dance: New Zealand : Maori Haka : Papua New Guinea ANCIENT DANCE & HISTORY Ancient Egypt – Ancient Britons -Ancient Greece – Ancient Rome – Sumer – Ancient Mesopotamia- – The Indus Valley – Shang Dynasty of Ancient China – Music and Dance in Biblical times – Old and New Testament – Phoenicians –Ancient Israel & Palestine Judaism & Christianity Great Day at Holt Primary School, Norfolk, teaching workshops on Aztecs and Spanish Folk dance. Super children thank you to all. Egyptian dance classes in Norwich and Norfolk is always a great favourite for Ancient Egyptian days to Arts weeks and Festivals. Looking forward to teaching at Holt Primary school Norfolk next week, teaching Aztec Folk dance and Spanish Folk dance to year 3. One lovely New Year’s present ‘We are one’ a Celebration of Tribal peoples created and edited by Joanna Eede in recogition of Survival International’s work. www.survival-international.org African dance: Dances of the African continent in schools for children My journey in multicultural dance printed in Association of Dance of the African Diaspora by Laura Dodge from Dance UK http://www.adad.org.uk/metadot/index.pl?id=25520&isa=Category&op=show. Focusing on African dance ie Dances of the African continent, taught in schools Lovely Ancient Egyptian dance days at Caister Junior School and Toftwood Junior School, amazing pupils. Multicultural dance workshop for adults at St Lukes Church Norwich, covering Armenian dance, Greek dance and Egyptian popular, really good fun. and All Ancient dance workshops in schools most popular now…….. Ancient Egypt, Ancient Sumer, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient Indus Valley, Ancient China, Super evening last night giving talk on my journey with Egyptian dance through being introduced by my Mum, studying Ancient Egypt and providing workshops to adults and in schools. I brought along costumes scarves and instruments, and the Neatishead WI joined in a mini class, great fun had by all