Monday 24 May 2010

The Afro-Latin Lounge

INTO THE HOODSA LONDON FAIRYTALEFeaturing Akai – winner of Sky1 reality show Got to Dance 30 JULY – 15 AUGUST, ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL Afternoon and evening performancesFollowing a hugely successful sell-out Christmas season, the street dance spectacular returns this summer. This award-winning production features music from Massive Attack, Kanye West, Black Eyed Peas and many more. Join two runaway kids on their adventures in the ominous Ruff Endz estate in this fresh, witty and humorous contemporary fairytale. Meet aspiring singer Lil Red under contract to greedy producer Wolf, and Prince who is dating both rapper Rap-on-Zel and DJ Spinderella. Created and performed by critically acclaimed dance company ZooNation, whose dancers performed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday party.'SOUTHBANK [CENTRE'S] REVIVAL OF INTO THE HOODS IS UNBEATABLE.' (The Observer)'A GREAT SHOW FOR KIDS, AND EVERYONE ELSE TOO... GUARANTEED TO LEAVE THE THEATRE SMILING.' (Daily Telegraph)★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (The Independent)★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Metro)Tickets: £15 – £27.5050% off for under 16sBuy tickets / More info » Into the Hoods is presented by Southbank Centrein association with Phil McIntyre Entertainment.


Last Call - Salsateca's Biggest Salsa Party This Tuesday 25th May @ Floridita Soho
Latin Pulse is back and as usual we bring you one of the best Latin Parties
in town with masterclasses, Dance Shows, Top Dj's & Live Music!

7-8pm Kizomba Classes for Beginners/Improvers
8-9pm Kizomba Classes for Intermediate/Advanced

Live Music supported by Dj's Flecha & Alex

£10 Only with a Welcome drink
Free Cloackroom

Book a table: 020 7314 4000
Tickets available on door
Address: Floridita Soho, 100 Wardour Street, W1F OTN

Latin Palace Transformation - Refurbishment Works Completed and New Fabulous Dance Floor

Our regular Friday night club has a new face with an amazing dance floor and decoration, on top of that there's now pizzas available for those who would like to sit down for a bit and have a bite.

The salsa classes start as usual from 9 to 10.15 pm and social club afetrwards till 1.30am

For this Friday 21st May we will offer everyone who buys a ticket for the class 1/2 price Pizzas!

Don't let us tell you how Latin Palace is looking now, come and see for yourself!

Address: 146 Camberwell new Road, SE5 ORR
Tube: Oval (Northern Line)



Feedback33 is a Professional Dancers' Mentoring Forum set up by Sheron Wray

An opportunity to take part in various dance techniques with teachers from around the globe. It is a chance to gain insights into the passions, challenges, and experiences of various artists and teachers.

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42-50 York Way (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge), London N1 9AB

Time: 7pm – 9pm (registration: 7pm -7.30pm; class 7.30pm – 9pm)


Contemporary African workshop with Aminata Kone, Thursday 27 May 2010, 7.30-9.00pm.

In this session, Aminata will deliver a Contemporary African dance workshop that explores and expresses traditional Malian and Senegalese dance fused with contemporary dance forms. Participants will gain an understanding of West African dance techniques and rhythms within a contemporary framework.


Cost: £5 full / £3 concessions: students; unemployed-dance professionals* [ID/proof of status required]. * This concession is open only to individuals currently between contracts who dance professionally, and for whom dance is their primary source of income. If you would like to check if you qualify for this concession, please contact us on the email or phone number below.


To book a place on this workshop, please email Paula Allen: p_j_allen@hotmail. com or phone: 07792 236583.


FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY

Aminata Kone: dancing since the age of 6, freelance dance artist Aminata Kone was born in Paris, France. Trained in France at Théâtre de Movement à Lyon, l’Ecole de Musique à Lyon, and CND (Centre de National de Dance à Lyon); and in Guadelope with l'Academie de Danse à Guadelope, Aminata has performed with numerous companies throughout Europe and Africa including the Ballet Khodia (Ivory Coast), Majumbe (France), Yellen (Mali) and Sabar Horzions (France). She has worked with renowned choreographers including Germaine Acogny, Doudou N'diaye Rose Jr, and Mamadou Diallo. Currently, Aminata is specialising in delivering African dance classes and workshops to adults and children, throughout London.


Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together”

BOOKING NOW!!
Do you enjoy West African dance? Then come and try sabar dance, the high stepping and high energy dance from Senegal. Sabar dancing incorporates feelings of feminine sensuality and flirtatiousness, as it was originally danced only by women. Nowadays, it's danced by both women and men, and it provides the entertainment at special occasions, such as festivals, parties, and weddings.
Come and try the high-energy and joyous sabar dance with Batch Gueye, international performer and artist.Batch dances sabar with crisp, sharp and yet sensual movements. His classes are fun and invigorating, and he helps all participants to find the sabar within them! Check out his routines by clicking on these links: http://www.facebook .com/home. php?#!/video/ video.php? v=1392766983263&oid=100785428926http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=x-QD9dcAGDk&playnext_from= TL&videos=BkR9u4CqXThttp://www.youtube. com/watch? v=UfH60MnlMV0
Don't miss this event!
Come and join us on Saturday 19th June 2010.
All levels welcome.
Islington Arts Factory2 Parkhurt Road3.30pm -5.30pm
Islington Arts Factory is a converted church building, opposite the entrance to Holloway Prison and on the Parkhurst Road / Camden Road one-way system.Tube: Holloway Road or Caledonian Road, CamdenTrain: camden RoadBuses: 4, 17, 29, 43, 91, 153, 253, 259, 271, 279, 359
£15 in advance£17 on the dayN.B. Places in the dance studio are limited. Please reserve yours with a small deposit asap.Contact
dundunkini@gmail. com or call 07949 761 589 for more details.

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