The Afro-Latin Lounge

Top Cuban line-up for Haiti relief Carnival de Cuba is hosting a night of top Cuban music and dance for Haiti Earthquake relief on March 6th at Conway Hall from 7.00pm to 2.00am Entry is free for online-bookings - you must purchase a £10 food and drink voucher and all profits go to Haiti relief Cocktails bar and street food by Cubana bar-restaurant - beer £2.50 - cocktails from £3 - food from £3.50 ? Click here to reserve your place http://www.carnival-de-cuba.com/http://www.cubana.co.uk/


African Dance: Sabar and Djembe Dance
with Diene “Waaw-Waaw” Sagna from Senegal (http://www.myspace.com/diene_vieux_sagna)

Urban Blend: a fusion of Hip-Hop, Krumping and Dancehall, all in one class!
with Cindy Claes from Belgium (http://www.spreadexpression.com/)

Due to a high demand, these workshops are part of our rare “open company class series”. Cindy Claes and Diene “Waaw-Waaw” Sagna are currently working on a collaboration where African Dance meets Krumping & Dancehall Theatre. Expect to work out hard, and come to brush up your technique through laughter, fun and tears of amusement!!

When?

Sat 20th Feb 2010
African Dance – 10am until 11.15am
Urban Blend – 11.15am until 12.30pm

Sat 13th March 2010
African Dance – 10am until 11.15am
Urban Blend – 11.15am until 12.30pm

Where?
@Reay Studios
The studio is located at the crossroad of Hackford Road and Caldwell Street, SW9
Entrance: via Caldwell Street
Nearest tube station: Oval / Northern Line

How much?
£10 for one class
£18 if you do both classes on the same day

EARLY BIRDS DISCOUNTS!!! !!!
Book by e-mail before Thurs 18th Feb 2010 and pay only £15 for both classes and £30 for all sessions!
E-mail http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=cindy.claes@gmail.com with your name and number

Questions?
E-mail http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=cindy.claes@gmail.com or call 07940017054

The Urban Dance Platform is a agency providing urban contemporary dance to Kent Schools and Community Projects.We have been commissioned for 2 projects starting immediately:AFRICAN DANCE - Client requires someone to teach Choreographed African Dance to students aged 4-11.STEPPING - Client requires someone to teach Yard Stomping/Stepping to students ages 13-18.All applicants my be fully CRB Checked a qualified and/or experienced dance tutors. Must have your own car or be prepared to travel in and around Kent.Please apply ASAP for more information and an interview. The right applicant will be offered other contracts as and when they become available (We have 37 in African dance genre alone pending!)... ..Location: London, United KingdomPayment details: £20 p/h (contract/freelance work)
African Dance TutorAny gender, aged 16+ from the United Kingdom Applicant must be able to choreograph pieces that are inspired by the art of african dance in a fun and exiting way as the students are young and inexperienced.
Stepping TutorAny gender, aged 16+ from the United Kingdom The art of stepping is an American frat tradition intricate and percusive in style. The tutor would need to be able to translate this to the students who for the most part will have some street dance ability and be hungry to move into this area. Your choregrapy will need to be fresh and new and above all feel authentic.Toni RobinsonBASSnote Sessions(t): 07886 494 169(e): bassnotesessions@ live.co.uk(w): www.basenotesession s.mfbiz.com


SUNDAY KIZOMBA CLASSES - BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS 6 WEEKS COURSE Kizomba is such a nice and sensual dance but if you want:â–º your partner to feel so good and comfortable that he or she wishes the track was longer â–º to look good (come on, we all do!!!) and to make your partner look good Here is the secret: LEARN THE BASICS but learn them PROPERLY. So please come to learn them properly in our 6 weeks Kizomba Beginners & Improvers course. The classes will be FRIENDLY: At the end of the day, dancing is sharing and enjoying life, let's never forget that!TECHNICAL: We want you not only to feel good but also to look good.During that 6 weeks program, you will learn in a fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere about:1. The music and the timing2. The posture3. The basic steps4. How to lead properly (men) and to follow properly (women)5. The dissociation6. How to use and combine those elements to already dance properly Kizomba.The course will take place in a FUN, FRIENDLY AND RELAXED ATMOSPHERE as our aim is not only to teach you Kizomba but also to spend and to share a nice moment with you. 2 LEVELS • 6.30-7.20: beginners with Vanessa & Tevin • 7.20-8.10: improvers with Vanessa & Tevin£6 for one class£10 for two classesSPECIAL PROMOTION• Fidelity cards of 6 lessons for the price of 5£30 for the 1 lesson card / £50 for the 2 lessons card. Ask for yours on the nightSTAY ON TO SUNDAY AFRO-MATINEETo practice what you've learned in the class, meet other dancers and make new friends, enjoy the music played by DJ To Costa and experience the best way to spend your Sunday eveningsTill Midnight, Sunday Afro-Matinee is free for those who attend the class.

London's Finest Salsa Party For Only £10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Next Thursday 25th February

Masterclasses: Rueda De Casino ''Casino Wheel'' from 7pm and Cuban ''Guaguanco'' Rumba from 8pm with Champions Osbanis Tejeda & Anneta Kepka
Live Music: We welcome the fine Cuarteto D'Gala direct from Havana Cuba
Live Performances: Osbanis & Anetta are back to demostrate the dances taught in the masterclasses, we're also delighted to welcome the dancers from the hugely well-known HAVANA RAKATAN (Pictured above)
Top Dj's: Dj Flecha & Dj Alex are in charge of keeping the vibe up on the dance floor!
Entry: £10 all night, includes welcome drink. You can buy your ticket on the night or call 020 7314 4000 to book!
Location: 100 Wardour Street, Soho, W1 F OTN
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Salsa on Fridays @ Latin Palace

SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIDAY 19th FEB:

Introduce a new student and you come in for FREE*
*Please bring a copy of this email.

Salsa classes start from 9pm for all levels including absolute beginners.

Club from 10.15 till 1.30am
Cost: Classes £8 and Club only £5

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New Improvers Salsa Class from 7pm @ Corks Bar

Due to popular demand we are introducing IMPROVERS Salsa class from 7pm.
This class will cost £8 but if you'd like to also join our bachata classes you might want to buy two tickets for £12 only!

Open Every Saturday!

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