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) 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 and be inspired to subsequently form their own bands. We still focus on carnival art forms, and are open to all people. We currently have 70+ fully fledged members including dancers and drummers. For special occasions we also like to include a brass section and puppeteers.
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 2008 started on 9 January, all welcome and drums are provided.
I Wanna Dance!
If you find a good beat gets your feet moving, then come down to our dance class. This runs alongside the drumming class every Wednesday at 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
Read this article from Manchester Evening News 22/3/08Express 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. You can also see our part in a programme about one of our members Michael Browne on the BBC web site.