Thursday 6 November 2008

The Afro-Latin Lounge

Ola galera,If you are interested in learning Brazilian Portuguese you have a great opportunity now! From next week, 06/11/08, every Thursday, the capoeira group Aprendendo Angola will offer open classes from 7pm to 8.30pm at LSE (London School of Economics) with the teacher Deivid Vieira from Brazil.The places are limited so I advise you to sign up quickly, just reply this email with your name and phone number and I'll send you the details of the class soon.It's £10 membership fee and £20 per month.Valeu!Pedro Campolinawww.londoncapoeira.com07780552176

Don't miss rumba classes at the next El Rumbon Cubano which will be our last for 2008!


Rumba classes with
Alberto Limonta Perez (Limon) on Sunday 9th November

3-4.10pm - Beginners4.20-5.30pm - Intermediate/advanced£8 per class, including entry to the rest of El Rumbon Cubano
After the classes, stay on for our (slightly early) end of year party.
From 5.30pm until midnight: Music with
DJ Javier - "La Maquina de Cuba"
Plus, at 8pm - Do NOT miss the first ever performance by Cuban group AfroSon, directed by Ska Cubano's
Rey CrespoEnjoy Rumba Guarapachanguera - a new and unique blend of rumba with tres and bass!Accompanied by four fantastic dancers with choreography by Homero Gonzalez!

On Sunday 9th November from 3pm until midnight.
At Tito's Latin Club, 4-6 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9SG
Entry (without dance classes) - £5 before 5.30pm, £8 after 5.30pm Free entry for children

We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and OlwenCubacheche


This month's issue of RICENPEAS.COM is now online.www.riceNpeas.comWe would like to invite those of you who have supported Rice N Peas Films over the years to the Rice N Peas Retrospective on 8th November,12-7pm @ The British Museum. A day of documentary screenings, debate and discussion on current affairs and documetary film techniques.

Dear All,

You are cordially invited to our FREE workshops exploring traditional African Drumming and Dance.

DATE: Saturday 22nd November 2008

VENUE: St. John’s Church, Stratford Broadway, London E15 1NG

TIME: 09.45 (Registration, tea and coffee)
10.00 – 15.00 (workshops)

Further details about the workshops are attached. Spaces are limited so please call or e-mail our office NOW to secure your booking. GOOD LUCK!

Regards,

Carol Edozie
Projects Co-ordinator

IROKO Theatre Company
1 Mark Street, Stratford, London E15 4GY
++44 (020) 8522 1950,
info@irokotheatre. org.uk, www.irokotheatre. org.uk

Initiated by Sheron Wray, Feedback33 is a Dancer's Mentoring Forum. An opportunity to take part in technique classes in an array of various styles, to share time and space withteachers from around the globe.
In this session Jackie Guy aims to pass down historical knowledge of dances such as Quadrille and Kumina to enable participants to experience Caribbean dance and at the same time learn its socio-cultural dynamics.
Dates: 6th and 13th November
Time: 7-9pm
Cost : £5
Venue: The London Studio Centre42-50 York Way
Kingscross
London N1 9AB
www.myspacecom/ feedback33

To book a place on this workshop please email Zela Gayle (Feedback33 Co-ordinator) : inspiredbyluv@ yahoo.co. uk

FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY - JACKIE GUYJackie has been the recipient of many Certificates and Awards for outstanding contribution to Dance. As tutor/lecturer and choreographer, he has worked with Demontford University, Middlesex University, Birmingham University, University of Surrey, Liverpool University, University of London Goldsmith College, Birmingham Royal Ballet Education Department, BBC Philharmonic (Manchester) Education Department, Talawa Theatre, ACT Theatre Company, Royal Festival Hall, Sadler's Wells Education Department, IRIE! Dance Theatre, Adzido Dance Company and a host of Colleges and Poly-Technique Institutions throughout Britain. His work as dancer, tutor and choreographer has takenhim throughout Europe, Africa, Australia, USA, Canada,Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Roots Brasil is a monthly party to celebrate Brazilian culture and happyness in London! If you have been there I don't need to say anything because I know you will be there again!! If you haven't been, don't miss another chance!!Tuesday, 11/11/08, from 6pm to midnight.- live Forro do Mangue: playing the best of the traditional forro Pe-de-Serra, hold your partner tight;- live Pe-de-Jurema: lots and lots of drums and percussion to make you dance the whole night with the rhythms of samba-de-roda, coco-de-roda, afoxe, maracatu, forro and ciranda.- free forro dance class from 7.30 to 8.30pm- dj playing forro, forro and forroVenue: Barrio North, 45,Essex Road, N1 2SF - Angel or Highbury and Islington StationFree b4 7pm / £3 afterCheck photos of previous parties on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=87547050633See you!Pedro Campolinawww.londoncapoeira.co.uk/forro.html07780552176

Celebrating Besouro Preto - story, myth and identity in Capoeira
Arcola Theatre Opening Night - film screening: O Zelador (with special guest Mestre Russo) + Q & A
WOrkshops, lectures, Rodas, music/percussion workshop, Brazilian party ...
and Master Class with percussionist Master from Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Lima (not to be missed!)
Please, contact info@kabula.org for more info and pre-booking.
Or call 07913993453
Kabula Team
KabulaCapoeira Angola & Community ProjectsLondon/Rio/Austinwww.kabula.org

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