Tag Archives: dance

The Contortionists of Mongolia

Posted on September 9, 2015 by agogo22

By Christine Schindler Alongside some of the world’s strangest preserved traditions – such as Mongolian wrestling, bareback horse riding, and throat singing – is contortion. A dance or a feat of flexibility, contortion is the art of stretching and bending … Continue reading →

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MSS play Acoustic Amnesty!

Posted on December 4, 2014 by agogo22

We are playing this next week (despite the fact they can’t get our name right)!

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Whitworth Weekending

Posted on September 1, 2013 by agogo22

We were brought in to lead the crowd from the various delights happening in Whitworth Park to mark the first time the Art Gallery closes in 125 years (whilst they build a huge extension to the building) as part of … Continue reading →

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The Rhythm The City 7pm

Posted on August 13, 2013 by agogo22

We receive a steady stream of enquiries at the moment asking whether new people can join Manchester School of Samba (MSS). The answer is a most affirmative yes (rather than “yes but…”). We enjoy the excellent, energetic and accessible choreography … Continue reading →

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Manchester Day Parade 2013

Posted on June 5, 2013 by agogo22

We have been busy preparing for the biggest parade of the year here in my home city of Manchester, The Manchester Day Parade. Modelled on American and Irish events it aims to celebrate the communities, diversity and creativity of the … Continue reading →

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A New Square for Salford!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by agogo22

Last night Manchester School of Samba helped inaugurate a new square in Salford (the older sister of Manchester right next door) close to city centre Manchester. Last night we looked like this: Photos courtesy of Andy Salmon, part of Chapel … Continue reading →

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Unidos de Vila Isabel campeã do Carnival do Rio 2013/Vila Isabel Carnival Champions 2013

Posted on February 14, 2013 by agogo22
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Manchester School of Samba – for DrumOff.TV

Posted on January 10, 2013 by agogo22

Some of Manchester School of Samba mucking about for DrumOff.TV’s competition last night! We meet every week at Sacred Trinity Church on a Wednesday. Between 7 and 9.30p.m. There’s a simultaneous dance class as well… More about DrumOff.TV Here

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We’re Back!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by agogo22

Bursting with renewed vigour after the holidays Manchester School of Samba returns tonight in our first rehearsal of 2013! Sacred Trinity Church, on the corner of Chapel Street and Blackfriars Road, Salford (10 minutes walk from Piccadilly bus station) 7 … Continue reading →

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Roots of Capoeira Crowd Funding Appeal

Posted on December 9, 2012 by agogo22

Help them out here Angolan Roots of Capoeira

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