The Streatham Exchange: Workshops

Streatham Exchange is an exciting community cultural event of workshops, performances, live DJs and an open jam - with food and drinks provided.

Supported by Mayor of London and Lambeth Council as part of Lambeth's Nighttime Strategy, Streatham Exchange is a welcoming space for all ages, celebrating the culture diversity of Streatham and providing a platform for young and emerging artists.

Come along to take part in Capoeira, Dance, Creative Writing and Drawing workshops. `The open jam welcomes all musicians, dancers and poets to take part in an improvised session in a supportive environment.

Key/Accessibility Info

Streatham Capoeira Centre is well served by public transport, with Streatham Hill and Streatham station 5 and 12 mins walk away. Brixton and Balham underground stations are 18 mins away by bus, with several other bus routes less than a minute walk from the venue.

There is no step-free access to this venue, but workshops are also being provided at our partner venues, please contact us if you have any access requirements and we will provide support where possible.

Quiet spaces are available.

Donations
This is a free not-for-profit community event, run entirely by volunteers. Your donation will help to support the centre and the continuation of this new initiative to provide a platform for young and emerging artists.

Info: (For adults and children from 10 years and above)
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that was developed by predominantly West-African slaves in Brazil over 500 years ago. It is a unique combination of self-defence, dance, acrobatics, instrumental playing and singing. Training capoeira will improve your general fitness, strength, flexibility, stamina, spatial awareness and musicianship skills.

Info: (For adults and teens from 14 years and above)
Explores the art of perception through a series of mark making experiments. Join us along a circuit bent course for the senses.

Info: (For adults and teens from 14 years and above)

Info: (For adults and teens from 14 years and above) Jazz-based dance class, including elements of Lindy-hop and Charleston focussing on their African roots.

Info: Improvised jam session, open to musicians, dancers, poets.
No experience required.
Come along to play, dance or just to watch…

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Danca Da Liberdade Capoeira School: Entrance on Woodbourne Avenue, 136 Streatham High Road, London, United Kingdom

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