Join us in Brighton for our Creative Arts Family Weekender

Let your voice be heard and make harmonious sounds with Siggi! No choir experience necessary. This is about trying something new, improving and having fun. If you like to sing, this is for you!

Siggi Mawasote is a distinguished female singer and vocal coach, has significantly shaped the musical landscape of the South Coast with her versatile talents. As the leader of the Spring into Soul choir, Siggi guided the ensemble to impressive heights, culminating in their recognition as finalists on BBC’s Songs of Praise Gospel Choir of the Year in 2018. Her impactful leadership extended to being the lead vocalist of the AfroFunk collective, Lakuta, gracing major UK festivals such as Glastonbury,
Latitude, Secret Garden Party, Love Supreme, and Wilderness to name a few.

No experience necessary. Come and join us for a beginner tap lesson and get those toes tapping away.  (NO SHOES NEEDED.)

Lee Payne started off working with small rep companies within the swing and Lindy hop circuit. He then ventured onto music videos and stage performances for such artists as Enrique Inglesias, Gabrielle, Wyclef Jean, Brian Harvey, Steps, S-Club 7, The Honeyz The Appleton Sisters and many more. Lee's stage productions include Singing in the Rain, Riverdance and Magic of the dance Fruitful and fore-filling, Lee is currently a university tutor and works in all areas of the arts. Lee's latest performance work include 2 short films with a massive injection of tap dancing and after 3 tours performing with the amazing dance group Diversity, Lee is still stepping on stage with them and most recently performed with them on BGT (Britain's Got Talent).

Please come and enjoy our over 50's Contemporary! A beginner-friendly contemporary dance class for active individuals aged 50+ This class provides a welcoming space to explore movement, creativity, and the joy of self-expression. Dive into the basics of contemporary dance with easy-to-follow exercises that build a foundation for artistic exploration.

Jason Keenan-Smith  is Artistic Director of ThreeScoreDance, a distinguished dance artist and trained movement psychotherapist. His performance career includes companies such as English National Opera, The Featherstonehaughs, Protein Dance, Union Dance and Walker Dance Park Music. As a choreographer, he has worked with The Place Theatre, The Gate Theatre, Getty images, and Brighton Dome. Currently senior lecturer at University of Chichester, he continues to explore parity of expression and the portrayal of human experiences

Make music with Mrisi. This is a fun creative workshop for young people with a love for music. Create your own beats using the latest music programmes and work collaboratively to produce your unique beats!

MRISI is a multi-faceted artist, with well-honed skills as a pianist, rapper, singer and producer. He has produced tracks across genres for numerous artists and is an established live and session musician. He has performed around the UK and South Africa working alongside artists such as Omar, Prince Fatty, Kokoroko, Sadat X, Octavian, Yazmyn Hendrix and many other established artists. Some of Mrisi performances include the Commonwealth Games, Brighton Dome, Concord 2, The RoundHouse and Ronnie Scott’s.

AfroHouse - With roots in underground club culture, Afro House builds on traditional African Dance forms like Zulu, Pedi including newer forms like Ndombolo, Kwaito and Pantsula. Accompanied by Afro Beat and Ghom, a music style from the township of KwaZulu, Natal. Join in the fun with great music and great moves for the whole family. 

Salma El Mallah is a dynamic and passionate dancer, known for her creativity and versatility across a variety of styles, including Belly Dance, Afrobeats, Salsa, and Hip Hop. As a key member of the Visual Artists crew, she has delivered captivating performances at prestigious events like Breaking Convention, the world's biggest festival of hip hop dance. Her talent has also led her to TV work with Adidas and the opportunity to travel internationally, featuring in music videos for renowned artists such as Ty Le Blanc. Salma's dedication and passion for dance shine through in every performance, making her a standout artist in the dance community.

Join in with Jade's Arts & Crafts for all. There will be something for everyone. A great family space! Make jewelry, work collaboratively on a collage, make a card for any occasion, a macrame keyring, try out self-portraits and more.

Jade Hylton is a multi-talented artist and businesswoman. She has worked for many years in the arts industry and has worked in journalism as well as photography and graphic design. She is primarily a life model, and she runs her own classes, Drawversity, a life drawing class that introduces BIPOC people to the world of life modelling in an attempt to create equality in the fine art industry.  In the last year, she started a new project called Black Brighton Market, a space created where BIPOC can sell their goods, services and perform at a monthly event whose sole purpose is to make equal opportunity and profit in the BIPOC community.

Fun for all the family join in with this Latin fusion social dance class. Enjoy the music the atmosphere that Leo creates and get your Salsa, Cha-cha, Mambo and Regueton groove on!

Leo Henriquez was born in HABANA-CUBA. Dancer, musician, choreographer.

 Leo is been teaching in England for the last 25 years. He's been organising Festivals and Corporate Events all over the country &  Internationally. At present  Leo teaches in venues all over Sussex including Sussex University, Melon and Horizon specialising in Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and other Latin styles.

 Join these two very talented circus performers and try something completely different! The Aerial hoop is suspended from the ceiling on which circus professionals may perform aerial acrobatics. For your first time experience, you can just work your way up, sit on the hoop, try a little swing or even a spin!

Sita Yebga is a freelance aerial circus instructor, dance teacher, and personal trainer. With a rich background in performing arts and fitness, Sita has cultivated a unique skill set that merges a passion for physical conditioning alongside artistic expression. Sita has worked with a number of organizations across Brighton & Hove such as Stagecoach, Blue Moon Circus, The Circus Project, Skulptur & Bandbazi. These experiences have honed her abilities to not only perform at a high level but also to teach and inspire others. She has taught aerial circus for over 10 years to all ages & abilities, at schools, community programs, festivals and corporate events.