A musical team building activity where rhythm turns into coordination, energy and real cohesion. Ideal for conventions, kick-offs, team meetings and corporate events after a visible impact from the very first minute.
Batucada Team Building for Companies | Musical Team Building Activity
- Typical duration: 60–90 min
- For groups of: 5–500+
- Aim: cohesion, energy, coordination
- 5 languages
- Indoor / Outdoor
// Collective force
What is batucada team building for companies?
Batucada team building is a corporate team building activity built on group percussion. Every participant is part of a collective rhythmic structure, where coordination, listening and collaboration are what make the result work.
No musical experience is needed. The format is designed so that any team, in very little time, moves from the initial uncertainty to creating a shared experience with rhythm, energy and meaning.
This corporate team building activity is one of the most effective formats for improving a team’s cohesion, communication and energy.
What's included?
- Percussion trainers
- 1 percussion instrument per participant
- Travel
Optional
- 4K or drone video recording
- A Batucada Tumbatá performance to close the event
THE BENEFITS OF BATUCADA
What your team gets out of batucada
Real cohesion
The activity removes barriers and puts the whole group on the same footing. Everyone contributes and the team moves forward together.
Active listening
For batucada to work, playing is not enough. You have to listen, adapt and get in sync with everyone else.
Collective energy
It is an ideal format for lifting conventions, kick-offs and long away days, because it raises the group's attention and involvement.
A visible result
In very little time, the team moves from the initial uncertainty to creating a shared musical experience with force and meaning.
We are not an agency: you work directly with professional musicians
There are no middlemen here. We are not an agency that subcontracts the activity. We are the team that designs and delivers it. In many team building proposals, whoever sells the activity is not the one who delivers it. With us, it is.
We have been working with groups for more than 20 years, combining musical and teaching experience so that every participant understands, enjoys and becomes part of the result.
That lets us adapt the approach to the type of event, where the team is at and the message you want to get across.
What is more, working directly with us makes the process quicker, clearer and free of unnecessary mark-ups.
- We are performers
- 100% interactive experiences
- No middlemen
- Outstanding reviews
- Bespoke events
Batucada in pictures
Real batucada team building video at a corporate event
It is not just about playing instruments. It is about watching a group of people who start out unsure end up sounding together, coordinated and with a completely different energy.
How can the activity be adapted to each team?
From 5 to 500 people
From 20 to 90 minutes
5 languages available
Outdoor or Indoor
How the batucada team building activity works
The activity is designed so that any group, even with no musical experience, can move step by step from the first rhythms to a shared final performance.
The host guides the group through a short reflection on how first impressions can mislead us. How many times have we assumed something would be complicated, pointless or impossible, only to find out afterwards that it was a great opportunity?
Participants are given instruments and split into sections according to their role: the surdos mark the pulse, the tamborims bring the drive and the agogôs add the nuances that hold it all together. Each person learns their rhythmic pattern with no previous experience needed.
Once everyone has their own rhythm down, the next challenge is to bring the sections together so the team sounds as one. Participants experience in real time how much active listening matters, how every role, however small, is essential to the collective result, and how non-verbal communication and synchronisation build trust and flow in a team
Time to break the barrier between theory and action. Every participant comes together in one big batucada, feeling the power of rhythm and collective energy.
The host leads a reflective close on the experience, drawing out how the team moved from initial scepticism to flow and confidence. It is a chance to think about how that mindset carries over into working life, helping people face challenges with confidence and as a team.
Companies that have already lived the experience
An ideal activity for conventions, kick-offs and corporate events
Batucada team building works especially well at conventions, annual meetings, kick-offs, motivational away days, sales gatherings and corporate events where the aim is real participation and a shared moment of high impact.
It suits small groups and large conventions alike, and it can work as the central activity or as an energiser within a wider agenda.
// Reviews
What the companies that have worked with us say
The DTB experience leaves its mark. See how our activities have transformed the energy and connection of different teams.
From Resistance to Synchronisation
Fear vs Curiosity
The fear of change dresses up as scepticism. It is normal: the unknown creates resistance, it makes us wonder whether we will be up to it, whether it makes sense, whether it is worth trying. But there is another way of looking at it…
✖”I have never played an instrument, I am bound to get it wrong.”
✖ “This looks fun, but… what has it got to do with my job?”
✖ “Why don’t we do something more conventional?”
… With curiosity. In Batucada Team-Building, participants experience first-hand the shift in mindset that happens when they move from doubt to action:
✔ “I am going to give it a go and see what happens.”
✔ “I am not on my own, the team is guiding me.”
✔ “This is not about playing perfectly, it is about listening and adapting.”
Logistics and location
We travel to wherever you are
We take care of everything: all we need is a space and we bring the rest. The most important thing is making sure the people leading the activity can be seen and heard, so that everyone can get the most out of it.
We run activities throughout Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Seville, the Balearics and the Canaries. And if you are outside our borders, we can reach you too. We travel to wherever the event is with all the equipment the activity needs.
Indoors or outdoors?
The activity can be run in either format, although for large groups it usually works better in spaces where everyone can see and hear properly.
Standing up or sitting down?
It can start seated if the format calls for it, but the experience gains force once the group is up and moving.
Sound
For large groups, and especially outdoors, a sound system is strongly recommended so that the instructions come across clearly.
We help you shape the activity (free video call)
Every event is different. A kick-off, a convention and a team meeting are not the same thing.
That is why we offer a short video call at no cost, in which we help you define the approach: duration, format, message and how it fits within your event.
Our aim is not just to run the activity, but for it to make sense within what you want to achieve with your team.
// Frequently asked questions about Batucada Team Building
How long does Batucada Team Building last?
The usual duration is between 60 and 90 minutes, although it can also work as a short energiser or in a longer format depending on the event.
Is musical experience needed?
- No. It is designed for people with no experience: we work with simple patterns by section and the group progresses quickly towards a shared result.
How many people does it work for?
From 5 to more than 500. We organise the group into rhythmic sections so that each person has a clear and essential role.
What does the activity include?
Specialist trainers, one instrument per participant (surdos, tamborims, agogôs), a sound system if needed, and travel. Optionally: 4K or drone video.
Indoors or outdoors?
It can be done indoors or outdoors. For large groups we recommend a space where everyone can see and hear the facilitator properly
Do we need a sound system?
For more than 35 people indoors and always outdoors, we recommend sound with a microphone (headset or lapel) to make sure everyone can follow the instructions.
Is it done standing up or sitting down?
It can start seated if the space demands it, but the moment of greatest connection is usually standing up, because the body helps the team get in sync.
Can it be tailored to company objectives or values?
Yes. We can steer the reflective close towards a specific message (collaboration, focus, attitude, change) and adapt the format to your team culture.
How is the activity booked?
The booking is confirmed with a 50% deposit.
How far in advance do I confirm participants, and what are the cancellation terms?
Confirmation of participants: 10 days beforehand.
Cancellation:
< 15 days: 20%
< 7 days: 50%
< 3 days: 80%
< 48 hours: 100%