Tag Archives: samba

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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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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Hillside Beauties

Posted on November 13, 2012 by agogo22

Hillside Beauties from julia kurc on Vimeo.

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MSS Beginner’s and Improver’s Class. Try it for yourself!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by agogo22

This coming and every Monday at 7.30 at The International Society, 324 Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PG, MSS will be open to new people who want to dance and drum in the styles of Brazilian Carnival inspired by traditions drawn … Continue reading →

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Samberos

Posted on September 12, 2012 by agogo22

Samberos from GroupOne Mava on Vimeo. Manchester School of Samba meets tonight and every Wednesday at Sacred Trinity Church, Chapel Street, M3 5DW 7 till 9.30p.m.

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Manchester School of Samba rehearse tonight!

Posted on August 15, 2012 by agogo22

A noisy fun filled celebration of the joys of being alive using dance and percussion to play the rhythms of various styles of Brazilian Carnival! Manchester School of Samba runs a class where where we learn the various elements of … Continue reading →

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The Rhythm, The City, 7pm

Posted on August 9, 2012 by agogo22

The Rhythm, The City, 7pm from Tom Chimiak on Vimeo. This film opens WILDsound’s SHORT Toronto Film Festival on Saturday 25th August 2012!

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Event Review THE Manchester DAY Parade 10th June 2012 | Trifter

Posted on June 12, 2012 by agogo22

EVENT REVIEW THE MANCHESTER DAY PARADE 10TH JUNE 2012 This was the third annual Manchester Day Parade festival, though the first I have seen, and bore the subtitle The Sky’s The Limit, and a theme of celebrating heroic achievements. It … Continue reading →

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