STOMP Body Percussion & Junk Percussion Teambuilding Workshops.| Carl Smith Music

Looking for a Teambuilding STOMP Workshop/Energiser? Why go elsewhere? Scroll by the gimmickery of boomwhackers and coloured marigolds offered by generic teambuilding companies and experience the real deal right here.

The workshops offered here represent a unique opportunity to work with a truly creative and accomplished industry professional of international calibre and experience.

These are exclusively the only genuine STOMP Workshops available globally. Although there are many 'Stomp style' workshops out there (varying somewhat in quality!), these workshops are unsurpassed in what they offer in content, presentation, calibre and of course come with the prestige and gravitas associated with the STOMP brand, a uniquely creative, international smash hit theatre show, having recorded with Quincy Jones (Q's Jook Joint) and featured in performances at The Oscars, Grammys, Kennedy Centre Honours and Olympics (UK) to name but a few.

The energy, creativity and opportunity for learning, teambuilding, growth and expression in this environment are unique and without equal.

Film/Commercials. Short for Glenmorangie/Ardbeg

Written and created by Carl Smith, featuring Stompers Alua Nascimento and Aideen Shields. Directed by Louis Black.

Performances available for Corporate Events.

STOMP Body Percussion Energisers.

TEAM SIZE: LIMITLESS. DURATION: 10 - 30 MINS.

Super practical. No setup, in and out in a flash! Kick start your conference or boost your team at any point across the day.

“The start of a conference sets the tone of what is to come and at a recent event for Vitality Health, Carl added high energy and an element of surprise for our guests.

Being in the presence of such a talented individual brings a certain gravitas and Carl kicked off the proceedings perfectly, uniting a disparate team through movement, music and much fun!

Carl brings a unique energy and was an absolute pleasure to work with. The feedback has been so positive and I look forward to the next opportunity.”

– Lisa James, Director and Founder, The Wentworth Collective

Teambuilding and Leadership

In addition to inspirational energisers, Carl Smith’s STOMP workshops offer a unique context and perspective from which to grow and enhance significantly the health of your business in relation to teambuilding, leadership and well-being.

Discover how to evolve your company culture by learning the values underpinning the international smash hit show STOMP and universal truths embodied in the unifying power of rhythm and performance.

Experience first-hand the magical formula responsible for the phenomenal success of STOMP. Explore the relationship between authentic leadership and shared purpose.

Creative thinking, employee bonding and connection, trust, commitment, coachability, confidence, role clarity, attitude, perseverance, accountability, alignment about process or common goals, supportive relationships, meeting deadlines and excellence in quality of work, all stand to benefit considerably and profoundly through participation here.

A brief consolidation session is recommended to finish up, highlighting and pinpointing what has been learned, how it has been learned and the way in which it relates directly to your company and teams.

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STOMP Body Percussion Teambuilding Workshops

TEAM SIZE: LIMITLESS. DURATION: 1HR - FULL DAY

Create your own mini STOMP Body Percussion performance in an hour. Clients are consistently amazed at what can be achieved in a short space of time! Longer sessions available should you wish to delve deeper. Workshops are huge fun, inclusive and delivered according to ability. Perfect for those with no musical experience whatsoever, or presented as Masterclass for Performing Arts professionals. The choice is yours. Everyone has a sense of rhythm.

Wellbeing & Health

Move & "Drum" For Fun!

Engagement with

the scientifically attested, powerful medium of rhythmic music promotes outcomes for mental health and well-being that are striking and numerous, as confirmed by countless studies in neuroscience, psychology, sociology etc.

“Drumming is a great workout for your brain and can actually make you smarter because when you drum you access your entire brain. Research shows that the physical transmission of rhythmic energy to the brain actually synchronises the left and right hemispheres. So, when the logical left and intuitive right hemispheres pulsate together, your inner guidance system, or intuition, becomes stronger.

The sound of drumming generates new neuronal connections in all parts of the brain. The more connections that can be made, the more integrated our experiences become. This leads to a deeper sense of self- awareness.

Drumming also appears to synchronise the lower areas of the brain (non-verbal) with the frontal cortex (language and reasoning). This integration produces feelings of insight and certainty.

Drumming induces a natural ‘high’ by increasing Alpha brainwaves, enkephalins and endorphins. The same Alpha activity is associated with meditation and other integrative modes of consciousness.” (Christiane Northrup, MD)

I am a co-founder, writer and performer of the internationally acclaimed, multi award-winning theatre show STOMP and am now the sole provider of genuine STOMP workshops in the UK and beyond, as referenced on the STOMP website.

In brief, my workshops are very much bespoke in terms of facilitating any specific requirements of the client. They offer a unique environment which, with a good deal of fun and hard work, inspires participants to focus on and grow in areas fundamental to the performing arts and beyond... imagination, communication, improvisation, stagecraft, presentation, teamwork, inclusivity, perseverance, physical presence/co-ordination, dedication, excellence and an "anything is possible" mindset.

Key elements are body percussion, junk percussion, movement, comedy and theatre. Standard workshops usually run across the course of a day with a series of approximately one and a half hour sessions, ideally for groups of 20-40 participants or less, although the only actual limit on group size is space available.

Single sessions and half days are also available. Two or more days can be arranged at a significant discount. This option is popular with clients who have larger numbers to accommodate. Alternatively, weekly/fortnightly sessions over the course of a term can be arranged subject to availability.

This serves as a starting point from which we tailor each individual client's STOMP workshops according to their specified requests, ie. space available, number of participants, budget and relevance to elements of the syllabus and any ongoing academic projects.

In the interest of affordability and inclusion, standard fees remain at pre-covid rates starting from £350. A range of discounts and deals available to suit most budgets. As these workshops are very much bespoke, prices are agreed on a client-by-client basis once we have defined aspects such as content, timings/duration, numbers, etc. Costs include planning and preparation, telephone access and materials for up to 30 participants, although larger numbers can be accommodated.

A STOMP workshop is multidisciplinary by nature, giving rise to an exceptional breadth of appeal and relevance across a diversity of participants and contexts from dancers, musicians, actors, performers of all descriptions to those with no experience in the arts at all. All are encouraged to learn from and share skills with each other where and when possible. Cross-pollination of sorts!

Each session opens with a brief introduction and demonstration by myself, where all are welcomed into a wondrous world of possibilities. We then go on to create a short performance piece featuring the above content. Inclusivity, learning and expression, both individual and collective, are very much the order of the day.

The mental health benefits of engagement here are wide-ranging, profound and immediate for people of all ages and walks of life, children and adults alike. My work in schools often involves being invited as a feature of 'Wellbeing Week'. (Please see Testimonials).

In the aftermath of the sensory and physical isolation endured over repeated lockdowns, my workshops have proven to be of great value in addressing a host of consequent negative impacts faced especially by young people such as issues with anxiety, connection, communication, self-regulation, confidence, behaviour and capacity to simply be in the moment.

In all scenarios, the objective of a final performance presented to parents, colleagues, local community or as part of an events programme is recommended (although of course, not obligatory) as a final goal, adding context and meaning to what has been learned.

Content is adaptable to suit all ages and abilities, from beginners and SEN to masterclass level. There is no greater gift than to give of ourselves via our talents.”

Carl Smith’s STOMP Workshops

Workshops are very much bespoke and are tailored to suit your requirements in terms of content, duration and emphasis on specific themes. You will be inspired by what can be achieved in the given time as barriers to musical expression are removed and myths about having talent and rhythm are dispelled. All have a part to play.

Participants are encouraged to focus on and grow in areas fundamental to the performing arts and beyond, such as imagination, creativity, communication, improvisation, presentation, teamwork, inclusivity, perseverance, presence, co-ordination, dedication and excellence.

A typical workshop begins with a demonstration, welcoming participants into a wonderful world of possibilities, followed by an introductory talk outlining the themes of the day.

After a brief warm up, we proceed to create a short performance piece, ideally to be presented to colleagues and/or filmed at the end of the day/workshop.

This provides a goal to strive for, lending context and meaning. With sufficient time, participants are invited to create and perform their own solos. Problems are solved, deadlines are met and fun is had!

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A message from CARL

“Using one's body and random household items or "rubbish" to create unique sounds, textures and music – particularly at a time of crisis on this planet with the ever-growing importance of recycling – is so invigorating and uplifting!

I am passionate about working with people to inspire their innate ability to create, thrive and promote wellness in their lives. I have seen first-hand what a workshop like this can do for self-esteem, confidence, team building and of course musical sensibility.”

ABOUT

First and foremost, a STOMP workshop is FUN. Carl Smith, the workshop leader is one of the founder members and performers of STOMP.

He has toured the world with the sell-out show and was Artistic Director of the New York company.

He has extensive global experience in delivering bespoke STOMP workshops for a remarkably diverse range of clients.

The magic of a STOMP workshop is that no actual instruments are used. Participants will learn how to make sounds with their bodies and, or junk percussion, creating a unique and unforgettable experience.

Participants will, over the course of the workshop, quickly develop a sense of being part of a group, and encouraged to express themselves individually, especially when performing solos! In the body percussion workshop, participants will use their hands, feet and bodies to make sound and rhythm. This also involves movement, humour and some basic choreography.

FORMAT

Introductory chat.
Demonstration by Carl to get things started and showcase the variety of sounds/music that can be created using everyday objects and one's body
Warm up – Carl leads a call and response rhythm exercise
Over the course of a session each group will develop a routine within their capabilities, including a section where each individual will have the opportunity to write, create and perform their own solo.
All involved will overcome their nervousness and have their moment in the spotlight.
The day is usually broken down into 1-1 and a half hour sessions with groups of 15-20 participants, but can be tailored to suit your individual needs. However, group size is dependent on available space. Significantly larger groups can be accommodated
School workshops often culminate in each group giving a performance for teachers and parents so the children can show off their new skills and parents can enjoy a truly magical show. This lends depth and meaning to the experience.

KEY BENEFITS

Self-belief and the notion that anything is possible
Increased productivity and wellbeing
Team building
Creativity
Community spirit
Confidence
Increased self-esteem
Thinking outside the box/Problem Solving
Fun and laughter
Musicality
Exercise and coordination

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