Sunday 10 January 2010

The Afro-Latin Lounge

Dear Friends,

Please find below some information on VOICES OF FREEDOM, a week of special events to celebrate and question our notions of freedom at the start of the year of the next General Election.
Ben Okri will join the debate with a special In Conversation event on Tue 19 Jan and the week terminates on an amazing contemporary live music+VJ event: Let Freedom Ring! By Denys Baptiste, Sat 23 Jan. We thought this information would be relevant to you and your contacts, please feel free to circulate this email!

For those who would like to express their sense of freedom, check out the ‘Set Yourself Free’ competition currently running on Spinebreaker.

Kindly supporting .
Looking forward to welcoming you here,
The Rich Mix Team

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Voices of Freedom at Rich Mix
Mon 18 January – Sat 23 January
http://www.richmix.org.uk/rm_winter10.htm

To celebrate Martin Luther King Day on Sun 18 January and the one year anniversary of Barack Obama’s inauguration on Tues 20 January, Rich Mix presents a week of special events encompassing theatre, film, spoken word and live music.

Film: Malcolm X
Mon 18 Jan/ 7pm/ £5

Spike Lee’s acclaimed biopic of the controversial and influential black activist Malcolm X starring Denzel Washington. The film takes us through his inauspicious beginnings and imprisonment, through to his conversion to the Nation of Islam and his later rejection of their divisive teachings.
More info

In Conversation with: Ben Okri
Tues 19 Jan / 7.30pm / £5


Ben Okri has published 10 novels, including ‘The Famished Road’, as well as collections of poetry, short stories and essays. Awarded an OBE as well numerous other awards, Ben Okri comes to Rich Mix for one of our popular In Conversations.

More info


Theatre: The Uninvited
Wed 20 Jan / 7.30pm / £5


The Uninvited is a performance tour de force telling the extraordinary stories of refugees and exiles, from all over the world, past and present. Performed by Elizabeth Mansfield, Olivier Award nominee for ‘Best Actress in a Musical’.Followed by a discussion panel led by Veena Torthia and Nahid Behzadi (CRISIS UK )Dan Hodges (Communications Manager, REFUGEE ACTION) and Alison Harvey (General Secretary, IMMIGRATION LAW PRACTITIONERS' ASSOCIATION).

More info

Theatre: Eclipse Theatre presents Michael X
Fri 22 Jan / 7.30pm / £12/ £10 concs

Who was Michael X ? Black power activist and political icon? Liar? Pimp? Murderer? Set at a political rally, Vanessa Walters’ new play probes at the heart of black politics in the 1960s Britain and tells the ‘true story’ of Michael X.

More info


Spoken Word: All-Star Poetry Olympics Super Jam
Fri 22 Jan / 7.30pm / Bar / £12/ £10 concs

Michael Horovitz presents a galaxy of scintillating superbards: Francesca Beard, Charlie Dark, Salena Godden, Daljit Nagra and many more.

More info

Music Denys Baptiste – Let Freedom Ring!
Sat 23 Jan / 8pm / Bar / £15 / £12

Stirring contemporary jazz with gospel, blues and Afro-Cuban music from Mercury/ MOBO award winning saxophonist Denys Baptiste, inspired by the spirit and rhythms of Dr Martin Luther King’s momentous I Have A Dream speech on its 40th anniversary.

More info


Supporting .

Click here to book tickets for any of the Voices of Freedom Week events or call our box office on 020 7613 7498


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Dear Friends,

Happy New Year!

We’re looking forward to an exciting year celebrating our 15th anniversary. Next week, look out for our latest edition of Hotfoot Online (
www.adad.org.uk/hotfoot) where you’ll find highlights of 2009 and what to look out for in 2010. Until then, here are some events to look forward to this month. Hope to see you there!

*Dates for your Diary this January*

Saturday January 16, 2010
Trailblazers Sharing
Talawa Theatre Company Studio
53 - 55 East Road, London, N1 6AH
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

ADAD’s Trailblazers 2008-09 - Lola Adodo, Ronnie Cheesman, Karensa Louis and Freddie Opoku-Addaie share their journeys of creative development. The evening’s presentations will include video and photo slideshows.

Friday January 29, 2010
ADAD/Independent Dance Feedback Session
Siobhan Davies Studios
85 St George's Road, London, SE1 6ER
7:00-9:00 p.m.

Independent Dance Artists Oniel Pryce and Lisa Nkrumah share their work in progress.

Booking is required and spaces for both events are limited. To book, please email
paula_adad@danceuk.org

Wishing you peace and progress in 2010!


Jeanette Bain-Burnett
ADAD Director


The Association of Dance of the African Diaspora
The Urdang
Old Finsbury Town Hall
Rosebery Avenue
London
EC1R 4QT

Tel: 020 7841 7357-8
Mobile: 07828 052863

Fax: 0207 7833 2363

www.adad.org.uk

Flhip Flhop - Everything Happens on the BreakBy Rannel Theatre Company in association with Makin ProjectsFri 29 and Sat 30 Jan / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £12 / £10 concs This crazy pair of painters escape the monotony of their dull jobs by taking refuge in hip-hop, MC-ing and beatbox, mixing it up but usually ending up just mixed up! Rannel’s must-see new show combines witty dialogue and intricate choreography to create an energetic and hilarious comedy for all ages.“They put a fresh lick of paint on Hip Hop’s image” The Metro“Wonderfully fresh and fine comic actors… superb funky moves and breaking.A comedic gem.” Scotsman
“Rannel Theatre Company throw down an hour of genuinely breathtaking physical comic theatre. This is a genuinely laugh-out-loud funny show, skilfully executed with razor sharp timing and intrinsic hip hop skills.” The List“Anyone who comes out of Flhip Flhop not having enjoyed it should perhaps not be in Edinburgh . Dazzling Entertainment.” Broadway Babyhttp://www.rannel.co.uk/Click to book tickets online or call our Box Office on 020 7613 7498


Hola corazones! - I am back now

Hope that you all had a great New Year's Eve and New Year celebration. That 2010 brings you happiness, health, love, plenty of good dancing and lots of money plus anything else you wish. Remember FIESTAS do not have to end!!! Be adventurous, open yourselves up to new things... enjoy this 2010 with D*Cuban School of Arts! - The Home of Cuban Arts, Dance, Culture, Education & Entertainment in the UK

Thank you for all your support during 2009. We hope we can still enjoy Cuban dance and culture together. And that we can bring some warmth and sunshine to these very cold winter days

Please read this email carefully as we have updates for January courses and upcoming classes and events.

Index

1- Spaces Left for GET it Right!- Dance of the Orishas OYA & SHANGO starting Sat 9th January
2- Spaces Left for GET it Right!- RUMBA starting Sat 9 January
3- Spaces Left on our Ladies Styling - 110% CUBANA starting Wednesday 13 January - SPECIAL OFFER!
4- Clothing and wishes
5- SALSA CON WODKA!- Party Friday, 22nd January with CUBAN COMBINATION
6- Scotland Salsa Congress- Show debut of Cuban School of Arts with Damarys & Alcala

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The Cuban School of Arts - 2010 Dance course series from January 2010- Spaces left in all our courses!

GET IT RIGHT - 110% GENUINE CUBAN dance course series - Starting Saturday 9th January 2010 with Afro -Cuban dance of the Orishas OYA & SHANGO and Popular RUMBA Teachers from The Cuban School of Arts team- : Damarys Farres, Idalberto Alcala & Rafael del Busto GET IT RIGHT - 110% GENUINE CUBAN 'DANCE OF THE ORISHA' - OYA & SHANGO with Live drumming! Course: 1 from 9 Jan-6 Feb 2010Time: 6pm - 7pm *Most of the ORISHAS classes are taught with Live drum percussion which adds a new dimension to your learning. Please bring wide long skirts ----------------------------------------------------- GET IT RIGHT - 110% Genuine Cuban!- RUMBA- Yambu & Guaguanco- lot of VACUNAO and sensual moves guaranteed!

Course 2 from 9th Jan - 6th Feb (Back by popular demand) * Please remember to bring (guys) handkerchief & (girls) wide skirts. Time 7.05 - 8.10pm Get it Right dance course series is taking place: Venue: The Place, 17 Dukes Road, WC1H 9PY, near Kings X and Euston station
Price: £65 (5 weeks) Discount applies when booking 2 or more courses at the same time or for students in full time education- ID applies FOR FULL LISTING OF OUR 2010 COURSES PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL.----------------------------------

Starting on Wednesday 13th of January 2010
NEW LADIES STYLING – 110% CUBANA Authenticity and Sabor!!!! with Damarys Farres & female guest teachers.

As the name implies is a wonderful, exciting and unique opportunity for the ladies to learn, brush up on and improve your knowledge of different Cuban rhythms, that will improve your Cuban Salsa style and enrich your dance, improvisation and isolation-body movement techniques, as well as your timing, footwork and partner work. It is designed for you to dance more gracefully and with increased self-confidence & well being. Teachers from The Cuban School of Arts team- : Damarys Farres & guest female teachers NEW LADIES STYLING – 110% CUBANA Authenticity and Sabor!!!! COURSE 1 - Jan 13 -10th Feb (5 weeks) - £65 - SPECIAL OFFER!- Book with a friend for the whole course & get 50% off for 1 of you. Book with 2 friends for whole course and get 1 free place (3 for 2)COURSE 2- Feb 24 - 31 March (6 weeks) - £69- Limited spaces! Time 8-9pm Level-not suitable for beginners
Discount applies when booking 2 or more courses at the same time or for full time students- ID requiredVenue: The Urdang Academy, The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4RP Please contact us for course specifications.
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Clothing: Please bring high heeled shoes or any other soft sole shoe, a Rumba/ Afro-Cuban skirt will be also required during the course. If you don't have one you can order them through me if you prefer. (Skirt £35 with coloured ribbon)
You will receive full programme information of the course on the first day.Please remember to inform us of any health or medical condition that you have had or suffer from at the moment, as we are not responsible for any injuries that you may suffer during the course.
Bring plenty of water with you to the course and ensure you take breaks when you need it.
*Please make sure you arrive 5- 10 mins before the class starts
Rafael, Alcala and myself (Damarys Farres) hope that you enjoy our course and learn more about our rich dance heritage. If at any time you feel you need or require something from us, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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- Our next SALSA CON WODKA!- event is on Friday 22nd of January, 22nd January with CUBAN COMBINATION . We hope to see some more of you coming to Hammersmith.

New Year - New approach to our monthly parties - New for 2010!- Line ups & shows and LIVE Salsa band. It is worth to joining us!
We are very excited about our January SALSA CON WODKA! monthly celebration party. From Friday 22nd January we are launching our monthly parties with Live Salsa Bands. On Friday 22nd January - we are dancing the night away with Cuban Combination, Salsa class for beginners and line ups
Price- £8 (whole night) Discount applies for advance booking as well as for group booking
Venue: JazzCafe POSK, 238-246 King St, London W6 0R
Los esperamos!

For more info, please email me or call me (Damarys)
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6 - The Cuban School of Arts NEW CHOREOGRAPHY to be shown in the Scottish Salsa Congress from the 15th to 17th of January. We are very happy that Sagi invited us to participate in this great and fun Salsa Congress, an experience to remember. For more information please, contact SalsaSuave.

We hope you can join us.
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We have some gift vouchers for San Valentin - please contact us for more details


Feliz New Year . Love and a very danceable New year!
BesosDamarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts & UK Cuban Salsa Champion)
BA Hons Dance Studies, UKA qualified teacher & ADAD & UK-Dance member+ 44 (0) 7788 110421 Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
www.CubanSchool.co.uk

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