Manchester School of Samba - Since March 1995
What is MSS?
Manchester School of Samba is Anthony Watt trading as "Manchester School of Samba". Manchester School of Samba (MSS), the first Samba School in the NW of England, formed in March 1995 to foster the appreciation
of Brazilian Carnival culture through rhythm, melody, dance and simple costumes.
MSS have provided an often life enhancing introduction to percussion and dance for hundreds of people as well as an opportunity for some to build on their knowledge and strengths, be inspired and make it part of their life. We currently have 70+
fully fledged members including dancers and drummers, and
for special occasions also like to recruit a brass section and puppeteers. We focus on Brazilian Carnival Art forms, and are open to all people.
Play for Me!
With over a decade's experience of providing crowd stopping shows, inspirational workshops and courses for schools and colleges, and motivational team building for a range of corporate clients if you are organising a function or event we are sure MSS can help to provide that extra magic. For more information click here...
Can I Play?
We meet at The Dancehouse opposite the BBC every Wednesday for a very sociable rehearsal from 7.30 till 10.30p.m. Rehearsals for 2009 started on 7th January but you can join at any time, and they run throughout the year, with percussion provided to any potential enthusiast over the age of 16 (though children can come under the supervision of their parents)!
I Wanna Dance!
If you justy fancy an exciting way to work out or want to dance at our various performances as part of MSS, then come down to learn! This runs alongside the drumming, is part of the class, and takes place either on stage or in a dance studio with mirrors and a bar every Wednesday again 7.30 till 10.30p.m. at The Dancehouse opposite the BBC.
Can I Watch?
Until recently (see "news" below) you could catch us alternate Saturdays on the corner of Marks & Sparks in the city centre (opposite FCUK), keeping the shoppers in high spirits. To hear us and for details of public performances see "News" below and take a regular look at our MySpace Music site.
News
Next one Thursday 11th June 2009!!
Read this article from Manchester Evening News 22/3/08
Express your support for busking continuing in Manchester (especially if you live nearby) in an e-mail: busking@sambaman.org.uk and subcribe to our e-mail list to be kept updated. We were seen on Britain's Got Talent and locally towards the end of February on Channel M's Zeitgeist programme (Channel M Sunday 24th at 10p.m.) and you can watch it again by going to Zeitgeist Online (many thanks to Alison Moore for Producing the clip!). You can also see our part in a programme about one of our members Michael Browne on the BBC web site or catch glimpses of us playing in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester as part of The Hungry Pigeon Festival in the first video, working with Zoe Walker & Neil Bromwich's "Love Canon" in the second video and a collaboration with Vivien Peach as part of "Moves 08" (where a small team makes a film in a week) in the third:
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