Tropical Isles is a professional award-winning carnival arts organisation with creativity at its heart.

Intention
Implementation
Impact

We intend to empower our diverse community by sharing individual values, giving the members a platform to voice their experiences and love for the culture whilst developing trust. Through this we develop self esteem and self belief.

We plan to implement this by keeping the culture alive within the community, expressing their stories with a conversation whilst on lockdown in our own environment. We look at the synergy of dance and music and how carnival unites us and influences our fundamental experience of life through our eyes.

Tropical Isle’s aim is to impact each individual to let their legacy in the art form of carnival be one to remember and bring value forever.

Happening

Carnival 2024

Shop – J’Ouvert

Step into our shop and discover the perfect costumes for Notting Hill Carnival 2024. Our collection offers a wide array of vibrant, culturally inspired outfits that capture the spirit and excitement of the Carnival.

Coming Soon!

Classes

Dance class – Adults and kids

Every Thursday / Adults: 7-8:30pm / Kids: 5:45-6:45pm

  • Wear Loose clothing 👕
  • Bring Trainers 👟
  • Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated

Our Impact

Carnival Camps

Our Easter and Summer Camps offer children a blend of educational and fun activities, from arts and crafts to music and dance. Focused on nurturing creativity and learning, these camps are cherished community services supporting families during school breaks. Read more

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Carnival theme

2024 – J’Ouvert

J’ouvert is a celebration that represents the beginning of a new day and stands for the freedom and liberation of those who were once enslaved. Following their emancipation, the formerly enslaved individuals commemorated their independence by taking part in the J’ouvert celebrations. As time went on, these celebrations transformed into a cultural and symbolic expression of rebirth, joy, and the triumph over oppression.

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Our Supporters

Hackney Council
NIke
Arts Council England
Vogue

Testimonials

“Being part of Tropical Isles brought me a lot of benefits, because when I joined, I wasn’t as confident as I am today in communication, or have confidence in dancing, or being able to vocalise my ideas.”
I am 17 years old and I am very passionate about dancing and music making. I joined Tropical Isles 10 years ago because I loved dancing and the community feeling that comes with joining the group.
I am a 20 year old Sport Therapy student, passionate about dancing, my cousin who was a dance teacher pushed me into coming and give it a try, I said yes. This was almost 8 years ago, and guess what? I’ve been here ever since that first time and I am more involved than ever.