Tag Archives: Manchester

Manchester Timelapse – Observingtime

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The Rhythm The City 7pm

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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Working Hard

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The Device (Sci-fi Short Film)

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Extraordinary Paintings of Manchester People

A moving video profile of artist Trystram Menhinick sharing the inspiration behind his intense yet poignant paintings of people from Manchester and Salford. From the Artzu Gallery.

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A New Square for Salford!

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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The German Christmas Market Competition

Who has the better German Christmas Market: It’s England versus Germany, Manchester versus Augsburg.

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Manchester School of Samba – for DrumOff.TV

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!

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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Manchester’s skyline of the future

A flythrough video of the centre of Manchester after the Β£800m development by the Co-op is completed in the next 10-15 years

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