Join us for a joyful exploration of Brazilian dance styles with Mika from ART BRASIL!

Over four weeks, we’ll focus on traditional Samba and the Dances of the Orishas: Movement rooted in culture, nature, and spiritual traditions.

Each session will be energised by live drumming from ART BRASIL’s percussion group. These workshops are suitable for all levels, no dance experience needed!

About Mika

Mika is a musician and dance teacher, working in and around North Staffordshire since 2005. She runs local non-profit, ART BRASIL, which delivers a range of Brazilian percussion, song and dance activities for all ages through a programme of weekly classes and work with partner organisations.

Outside of ART BRASIL, Mika runs her own community fitness business, with a particular interest in working with older adults and those living with long term conditions. She is known for her friendly, uplifting and encouraging teaching style.

Learn more about Mika’s work at www.artbrasil.org.uk

DETAILS ABOUT THIS BOOKING:

• Dates: Thursdays, 26th June, 3rd, 10th & 17th July

• Time: 7.30–8.30pm

• Fee: Free (but booking is required)

• Please note: This is a four-week course – we ask that participants commit to attending all four sessions

• Contact us by email at info@restoke.org.uk or by phone at 01782 656272  if you have any questions 

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Join us for a four-week beginners Capoeira course led by internationally renowned Capoeira master, Rafael Braga (Mestre Piolho). 

Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form combining martial arts, dance, music, and culture. A powerful way to move your body, boost fitness, and learn something new.

These sessions are friendly, welcoming, and a great place to start your Capoeira journey!

About Rafael

A Capoeira artist born in Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais - Brazil, Rafael Braga (Mestre Piolho) discovered capoeira aged 9yrs old. Always a happy kid, he became very dedicated to practicing his art and has never stopped training since.  He left Brazil at age 19 to train and teach beside his mestre in Paris- France. After 6 years in France, he moved to Chester where he started his new capoeira group and a new capoeira chapter began. In 2019 he founded a new capoeira school: Balanço na Ginga. 

Mestre Piolho has traveled around 50 countries, teaching, learning and performing. 

He taught capoeira classes for dancers at University of Chester and in schools across Cheshire and Great Manchester. As well as teaching his capoeira group in Chester and Stoke-on- Trent, he also supervises international groups including Honfleur France, Vilnius - Lithuania and Duisburg Germany.

Follow him on Instagram @rafaelpiolho for a glimpse into the world of Capoeira

DETAILS ABOUT THIS BOOKING:

• Dates: Thursdays, 26th June, 3rd, 10th & 17th July

• Time: 6.30–7.30pm

• Fee: Free (but booking is required)

• Please note: This is a four-week course – we ask that participants commit to attending all four sessions

• Contact us by email at info@restoke.org.uk or by phone at 01782 656272  if you have any questions 

BOOK HERE

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Held every Wednesday in The Ballroom.

Open to ALL. No experience required.

Polyphonic singing focused on positive mental health and togetherness.

Email Paul to find out more: paul@restoke.org.uk

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Move, energise, and connect

Our new dance offer for the summer months! These workshops blend flowing sequences with space to move freely. Rekindle your energy, strengthen your body, and find connection—both with yourself and with others. 

No experience is required, and the sessions are suitable for all bodies. 

Comfortable clothing is recommended, and participants can dance in socks, bare feet, or clean trainers.

Tuesdays 10 am-11 am from the 3rd June until 15th July.

Book your place here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/restoke

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Join us for a joyful exploration of Brazilian dance styles with Mika from ART BRASIL!

Over four weeks, we’ll focus on traditional Samba and the Dances of the Orishas: Movement rooted in culture, nature, and spiritual traditions.

Each session will be energised by live drumming from ART BRASIL’s percussion group. These workshops are suitable for all levels, no dance experience needed!

About Mika

Mika is a musician and dance teacher, working in and around North Staffordshire since 2005. She runs local non-profit, ART BRASIL, which delivers a range of Brazilian percussion, song and dance activities for all ages through a programme of weekly classes and work with partner organisations.

Outside of ART BRASIL, Mika runs her own community fitness business, with a particular interest in working with older adults and those living with long term conditions. She is known for her friendly, uplifting and encouraging teaching style.

Learn more about Mika’s work at www.artbrasil.org.uk

DETAILS ABOUT THIS BOOKING:

• Dates: Thursdays, 26th June, 3rd, 10th & 17th July

• Time: 7.30–8.30pm

• Fee: Free (but booking is required)

• Please note: This is a four-week course – we ask that participants commit to attending all four sessions

• Contact us by email at info@restoke.org.uk or by phone at 01782 656272  if you have any questions 

BOOK HERE

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Plan Your Visit >>

Join us for a four-week beginners Capoeira course led by internationally renowned Capoeira master, Rafael Braga (Mestre Piolho). 

Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form combining martial arts, dance, music, and culture. A powerful way to move your body, boost fitness, and learn something new.

These sessions are friendly, welcoming, and a great place to start your Capoeira journey!

About Rafael

A Capoeira artist born in Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais - Brazil, Rafael Braga (Mestre Piolho) discovered capoeira aged 9yrs old. Always a happy kid, he became very dedicated to practicing his art and has never stopped training since.  He left Brazil at age 19 to train and teach beside his mestre in Paris- France. After 6 years in France, he moved to Chester where he started his new capoeira group and a new capoeira chapter began. In 2019 he founded a new capoeira school: Balanço na Ginga. 

Mestre Piolho has traveled around 50 countries, teaching, learning and performing. 

He taught capoeira classes for dancers at University of Chester and in schools across Cheshire and Great Manchester. As well as teaching his capoeira group in Chester and Stoke-on- Trent, he also supervises international groups including Honfleur France, Vilnius - Lithuania and Duisburg Germany.

Follow him on Instagram @rafaelpiolho for a glimpse into the world of Capoeira

DETAILS ABOUT THIS BOOKING:

• Dates: Thursdays, 26th June, 3rd, 10th & 17th July

• Time: 6.30–7.30pm

• Fee: Free (but booking is required)

• Please note: This is a four-week course – we ask that participants commit to attending all four sessions

• Contact us by email at info@restoke.org.uk or by phone at 01782 656272  if you have any questions 

BOOK HERE

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Held every Wednesday in The Ballroom.

Open to ALL. No experience required.

Polyphonic singing focused on positive mental health and togetherness.

Email Paul to find out more: paul@restoke.org.uk

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Plan Your Visit >>

Move, energise, and connect

Our new dance offer for the summer months! These workshops blend flowing sequences with space to move freely. Rekindle your energy, strengthen your body, and find connection—both with yourself and with others. 

No experience is required, and the sessions are suitable for all bodies. 

Comfortable clothing is recommended, and participants can dance in socks, bare feet, or clean trainers.

Tuesdays 10 am-11 am from the 3rd June until 15th July.

Book your place here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/restoke

<< Back to Whats On

Plan Your Visit >>

Join us for a joyful exploration of Brazilian dance styles with Mika from ART BRASIL!

Over four weeks, we’ll focus on traditional Samba and the Dances of the Orishas: Movement rooted in culture, nature, and spiritual traditions.

Each session will be energised by live drumming from ART BRASIL’s percussion group. These workshops are suitable for all levels, no dance experience needed!

About Mika

Mika is a musician and dance teacher, working in and around North Staffordshire since 2005. She runs local non-profit, ART BRASIL, which delivers a range of Brazilian percussion, song and dance activities for all ages through a programme of weekly classes and work with partner organisations.

Outside of ART BRASIL, Mika runs her own community fitness business, with a particular interest in working with older adults and those living with long term conditions. She is known for her friendly, uplifting and encouraging teaching style.

Learn more about Mika’s work at www.artbrasil.org.uk

DETAILS ABOUT THIS BOOKING:

• Dates: Thursdays, 26th June, 3rd, 10th & 17th July

• Time: 7.30–8.30pm

• Fee: Free (but booking is required)

• Please note: This is a four-week course – we ask that participants commit to attending all four sessions

• Contact us by email at info@restoke.org.uk or by phone at 01782 656272  if you have any questions 

BOOK HERE

<< Back to Whats On

Plan Your Visit >>

Join us for a four-week beginners Capoeira course led by internationally renowned Capoeira master, Rafael Braga (Mestre Piolho). 

Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form combining martial arts, dance, music, and culture. A powerful way to move your body, boost fitness, and learn something new.

These sessions are friendly, welcoming, and a great place to start your Capoeira journey!

About Rafael

A Capoeira artist born in Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais - Brazil, Rafael Braga (Mestre Piolho) discovered capoeira aged 9yrs old. Always a happy kid, he became very dedicated to practicing his art and has never stopped training since.  He left Brazil at age 19 to train and teach beside his mestre in Paris- France. After 6 years in France, he moved to Chester where he started his new capoeira group and a new capoeira chapter began. In 2019 he founded a new capoeira school: Balanço na Ginga. 

Mestre Piolho has traveled around 50 countries, teaching, learning and performing. 

He taught capoeira classes for dancers at University of Chester and in schools across Cheshire and Great Manchester. As well as teaching his capoeira group in Chester and Stoke-on- Trent, he also supervises international groups including Honfleur France, Vilnius - Lithuania and Duisburg Germany.

Follow him on Instagram @rafaelpiolho for a glimpse into the world of Capoeira

DETAILS ABOUT THIS BOOKING:

• Dates: Thursdays, 26th June, 3rd, 10th & 17th July

• Time: 6.30–7.30pm

• Fee: Free (but booking is required)

• Please note: This is a four-week course – we ask that participants commit to attending all four sessions

• Contact us by email at info@restoke.org.uk or by phone at 01782 656272  if you have any questions 

BOOK HERE

<< Back to Whats On

Plan Your Visit >>

Held every Wednesday in The Ballroom.

Open to ALL. No experience required.

Polyphonic singing focused on positive mental health and togetherness.

Email Paul to find out more: paul@restoke.org.uk

<< Back to Whats On

Plan Your Visit >>

Move, energise, and connect

Our new dance offer for the summer months! These workshops blend flowing sequences with space to move freely. Rekindle your energy, strengthen your body, and find connection—both with yourself and with others. 

No experience is required, and the sessions are suitable for all bodies. 

Comfortable clothing is recommended, and participants can dance in socks, bare feet, or clean trainers.

Tuesdays 10 am-11 am from the 3rd June until 15th July.

Book your place here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/restoke

<< Back to Whats On

Plan Your Visit >>

Join us for a joyful exploration of Brazilian dance styles with Mika from ART BRASIL!

Over four weeks, we’ll focus on traditional Samba and the Dances of the Orishas: Movement rooted in culture, nature, and spiritual traditions.

Each session will be energised by live drumming from ART BRASIL’s percussion group. These workshops are suitable for all levels, no dance experience needed!

About Mika

Mika is a musician and dance teacher, working in and around North Staffordshire since 2005. She runs local non-profit, ART BRASIL, which delivers a range of Brazilian percussion, song and dance activities for all ages through a programme of weekly classes and work with partner organisations.

Outside of ART BRASIL, Mika runs her own community fitness business, with a particular interest in working with older adults and those living with long term conditions. She is known for her friendly, uplifting and encouraging teaching style.

Learn more about Mika’s work at www.artbrasil.org.uk

DETAILS ABOUT THIS BOOKING:

• Dates: Thursdays, 26th June, 3rd, 10th & 17th July

• Time: 7.30–8.30pm

• Fee: Free (but booking is required)

• Please note: This is a four-week course – we ask that participants commit to attending all four sessions

• Contact us by email at info@restoke.org.uk or by phone at 01782 656272  if you have any questions 

BOOK HERE

<< Back to Whats On

Plan Your Visit >>

Join us for a four-week beginners Capoeira course led by internationally renowned Capoeira master, Rafael Braga (Mestre Piolho). 

Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form combining martial arts, dance, music, and culture. A powerful way to move your body, boost fitness, and learn something new.

These sessions are friendly, welcoming, and a great place to start your Capoeira journey!

About Rafael

A Capoeira artist born in Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais - Brazil, Rafael Braga (Mestre Piolho) discovered capoeira aged 9yrs old. Always a happy kid, he became very dedicated to practicing his art and has never stopped training since.  He left Brazil at age 19 to train and teach beside his mestre in Paris- France. After 6 years in France, he moved to Chester where he started his new capoeira group and a new capoeira chapter began. In 2019 he founded a new capoeira school: Balanço na Ginga. 

Mestre Piolho has traveled around 50 countries, teaching, learning and performing. 

He taught capoeira classes for dancers at University of Chester and in schools across Cheshire and Great Manchester. As well as teaching his capoeira group in Chester and Stoke-on- Trent, he also supervises international groups including Honfleur France, Vilnius - Lithuania and Duisburg Germany.

Follow him on Instagram @rafaelpiolho for a glimpse into the world of Capoeira

DETAILS ABOUT THIS BOOKING:

• Dates: Thursdays, 26th June, 3rd, 10th & 17th July

• Time: 6.30–7.30pm

• Fee: Free (but booking is required)

• Please note: This is a four-week course – we ask that participants commit to attending all four sessions

• Contact us by email at info@restoke.org.uk or by phone at 01782 656272  if you have any questions 

BOOK HERE

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Plan Your Visit >>

Held every Wednesday in The Ballroom.

Open to ALL. No experience required.

Polyphonic singing focused on positive mental health and togetherness.

Email Paul to find out more: paul@restoke.org.uk

<< Back to Whats On

Plan Your Visit >>

Move, energise, and connect

Our new dance offer for the summer months! These workshops blend flowing sequences with space to move freely. Rekindle your energy, strengthen your body, and find connection—both with yourself and with others. 

No experience is required, and the sessions are suitable for all bodies. 

Comfortable clothing is recommended, and participants can dance in socks, bare feet, or clean trainers.

Tuesdays 10 am-11 am from the 3rd June until 15th July.

Book your place here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/restoke

<< Back to Whats On

Plan Your Visit >>

Held every Wednesday in The Ballroom.

Open to ALL. No experience required.

Polyphonic singing focused on positive mental health and togetherness.

Email Paul to find out more: paul@restoke.org.uk

<< Back to Whats On

Plan Your Visit >>

Move, energise, and connect

Our new dance offer for the summer months! These workshops blend flowing sequences with space to move freely. Rekindle your energy, strengthen your body, and find connection—both with yourself and with others. 

No experience is required, and the sessions are suitable for all bodies. 

Comfortable clothing is recommended, and participants can dance in socks, bare feet, or clean trainers.

Tuesdays 10 am-11 am from the 3rd June until 15th July.

Book your place here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/restoke

<< Back to Whats On

Plan Your Visit >>

Held every Wednesday in The Ballroom.

Open to ALL. No experience required.

Polyphonic singing focused on positive mental health and togetherness.

Email Paul to find out more: paul@restoke.org.uk

<< Back to Whats On

Plan Your Visit >>

Move, energise, and connect

Our new dance offer for the summer months! These workshops blend flowing sequences with space to move freely. Rekindle your energy, strengthen your body, and find connection—both with yourself and with others. 

No experience is required, and the sessions are suitable for all bodies. 

Comfortable clothing is recommended, and participants can dance in socks, bare feet, or clean trainers.

Tuesdays 10 am-11 am from the 3rd June until 15th July.

Book your place here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/restoke

<< Back to Whats On

Plan Your Visit >>

Move, energise, and connect

Our new dance offer for the summer months! These workshops blend flowing sequences with space to move freely. Rekindle your energy, strengthen your body, and find connection—both with yourself and with others. 

No experience is required, and the sessions are suitable for all bodies. 

Comfortable clothing is recommended, and participants can dance in socks, bare feet, or clean trainers.

Tuesdays 10 am-11 am from the 3rd June until 15th July.

Book your place here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/restoke

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Somatic Moving: four workshops awakening body, mind and spirit.

Led by Nicola Herd - a Somatic Movement session is an opportunity to listen deeply to your body’s wisdom, your longings, your stories, your needs and move to the rhythm of your own dance. Nicola has been teaching and leading creative, somatic workshops for over a decade and will guide you on an engaging, movement journey in which you can deepen trust in your creative and intuitive self; allowing you space to move, dance, draw, write and express yourself within a compassionate and non-judgmental environment.

Please note these sessions will involve the use of touch and moments of contact with other people in the group. But there will always be options to opt out.

To sign up, please click HERE

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Somatic Moving: four workshops awakening body, mind and spirit.

Led by Nicola Herd - a Somatic Movement session is an opportunity to listen deeply to your body’s wisdom, your longings, your stories, your needs and move to the rhythm of your own dance. Nicola has been teaching and leading creative, somatic workshops for over a decade and will guide you on an engaging, movement journey in which you can deepen trust in your creative and intuitive self; allowing you space to move, dance, draw, write and express yourself within a compassionate and non-judgmental environment.

Please note these sessions will involve the use of touch and moments of contact with other people in the group. But there will always be options to opt out.

To sign up, please click HERE

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Somatic Moving: four workshops awakening body, mind and spirit.

Led by Nicola Herd - a Somatic Movement session is an opportunity to listen deeply to your body’s wisdom, your longings, your stories, your needs and move to the rhythm of your own dance. Nicola has been teaching and leading creative, somatic workshops for over a decade and will guide you on an engaging, movement journey in which you can deepen trust in your creative and intuitive self; allowing you space to move, dance, draw, write and express yourself within a compassionate and non-judgmental environment.

Please note these sessions will involve the use of touch and moments of contact with other people in the group. But there will always be options to opt out.

To sign up, please click HERE

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Plan Your Visit >>

Somatic Moving: four workshops awakening body, mind and spirit.

Led by Nicola Herd - a Somatic Movement session is an opportunity to listen deeply to your body’s wisdom, your longings, your stories, your needs and move to the rhythm of your own dance. Nicola has been teaching and leading creative, somatic workshops for over a decade and will guide you on an engaging, movement journey in which you can deepen trust in your creative and intuitive self; allowing you space to move, dance, draw, write and express yourself within a compassionate and non-judgmental environment.

Please note these sessions will involve the use of touch and moments of contact with other people in the group. But there will always be options to opt out.

To sign up, please click HERE

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Dancing through the Darkness

One hour to move, stretch, boogie and breathe deeply. Only during the winter months.

No experience needed. Suitable for all bodies.

Tuesdays 10 am-11 am until 11th Feb.

Book your place here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/restoke

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Dancing through the Darkness

One hour to move, stretch, boogie and breathe deeply. Only during the winter months.

No experience needed. Suitable for all bodies.

Tuesdays 10 am-11 am until 11th Feb.

Book your place here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/restoke

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Dancing through the Darkness

One hour to move, stretch, boogie and breathe deeply. Only during the winter months.

No experience needed. Suitable for all bodies.

Tuesdays 10 am-11 am until 11th Feb.

Book your place here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/restoke

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Dancing through the Darkness

One hour to move, stretch, boogie and breathe deeply. Only during the winter months.

No experience needed. Suitable for all bodies.

Tuesdays 10 am-11 am until 11th Feb.

Book your place here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/restoke

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Dancing through the Darkness

One hour to move, stretch, boogie and breathe deeply. Only during the winter months.

No experience needed. Suitable for all bodies.

Tuesdays 10 am-11 am until 11th Feb.

Book your place here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/restoke

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