Inspire-Works Studios specialises in developing and producing online Docu-Workshops, celebrating the diversity of the arts from many cultures across the globe.

These online Docu-Workshops are designed for whole-class school use and are supported by 1-semester Scheme of Work teaching suggestions, assessment guidance and templates and guidance on how to use these resources with Arts Award qualifications.

In this docu-workshop Mohamed teaches how to play the djembe and dunun drums, describing why and when the music is played in this rich heritage, and guides the viewer through scenic shots of Senegal and it’s capital city, Dakar, Mohamed’s home town.

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As a multi-instrumentalist Raul’s musical experience is outstanding having performed with samba schools in Rio de Janeiro, on all international tours with Wham and Elton John and appearing regularly on MTV. In this docu-workshop Raul demonstrates classic Rio-style samba patterns for all the instruments commonly found in the Rio samba school performances at the Rio Carnival.

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Launching 2024!

In this docu-workshop Lucky teaches from his vast experience as a gumboot dancer and singer as a founding member of Black Umfolosi who have performed to Nelson Mandela. Surrounded by shots of Soweto, he shares the background to South African gumboot dance and why this is a culturally important artform.

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Launching 2024!

Tjokorda Raka is a master musical director in Bali and has founded several award-winning gamelan groups for adults and children. In this beautiful docu-workshop with panoramic shots of Balinese rice terraces, beaches, and volcanoes, Tjokorda Raka demonstrates how to play each instrument found in a Balinese gamelan orchestra and shares how important music and dance are to the unique Balinese way of life and culture.

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Launching 2024!