All;
After much popular demand, Papson Sylla will be returning to London to
teach an African Dance workshop, Sunday, 22nd May 2011!. His last
workshop in London in January was a great success!. Don't miss this
one and register earlier to avoid disappointment!!.
See the facebook link:
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events&ap=1#!/event.php?eid=185853091461228
Enjoy this video from his latest song Clip Djakarta de Papson Sylla at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNxHgysl3BE
Where: LA Fitness, Piccadilly
Rex House,
4-12 Regent Street
London, SW1Y 4PE
Underground: Piccadilly Circus
When: Sunday, 22 May 2011 for three hours
Time: 14:00 - 17:00 / 2pm to 5pm
Price: £25 in advance/ £28 at the door
Papson recently performed in the West End performance of FELA!!!!!
.
Top class dancer and choreographer, Papson is an endless source of
creativity and energy. His style is a mix of traditional African dance
with modern elements.
The new generation of African dance grown in urban spaces finds itself
today on concert and theatre stages.
Famous African artists ask him regularly to create choreographies for
their video clips and shows: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Oumou Sangaré, Césaria
Evora, Khaled, Shaft, Norma Claire, Aïcha Koni, Tissénifo, Savane
Allah, Samba Oussou, Amadou e Mariam and Rokia Troare.
As a child, he was called the father of the sound as he was always
running and looking for the sounds of the Djembedrum. Papson
participated on his first dance contest at the age of 5 years. Later
his parents didn’t want him to become a dancer, so he left his family
to follow his dream.
His journey took him through several African countries and national
ballets to Paris. Before he settled down in Paris he became the
choreographer of the Ivory Dance company and latter the assistant
choreographer of George Momboye (AfriKa Afrika).
Since 2003 he works as a freelance choreographer and dancer. In 2009
he created his first Afro contemporary Dance Theatre “ Mon Histoire “.
To pay in advance please contact Carolyn at cj_lilly@yahoo.com or
07979464047. Advanced payments must be received by 13th May 2011.
Please contact Carolyn if you have any questions @
mobile: 07979464047 or
email: cj_lilly@yahoo.com
See Papson in action in his class in Paris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By2hoyP-Hw
See Papson in action solo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KjdV3YbY24&NR=1
See a snippet of Mon Histoire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFyHXtZHi4&feature=player_embedded
See the facebook link:
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events&ap=1#!/event.php?eid=185853091461228
Please pass the information on to anyone you think may interested.
Keep on dancin...
Carolyn
Dear students, friends and community,
Please, find below details of my forthcoming workshop at Feedback33 next week, the Professional Dancers' Mentoring Forum set up by Sheron Wray.
The dance on Thursday 12th May will be Palo (intermediate and advanced level), which is probably the most energetic and physically challenging of all Afro-Cuban dances. Its name derives from the sticks or poles with which it's usually performed. Palo was brought to Cuba by African slaves from mainly the Zaire region, although some also came from what is nowadays known as Angola and the Congo. Interestingly, the collective name these captives received in Cuba was congos, regardless of their provenance. The dance is characterised by rhythmic, syncopated and non-stopping shoulders' movement. The upper body is usually kept as close to the floor as possible whilst the legs are bent.
The class on Thursday 12th May will be conducted on bare feet. The session will be divided into three sections: Warm-up where we will concentrate on rhythm, stretching, toning and strengthening of muscles. This will be followed by a routine where isolated steps will be taught first, followed by a short sequence. And lastly, we'll have a warm-down where we will focus on stretching, relaxation and breathing. Some of these exercises have yogic influences..
Live music will be provided by the outstanding percussionist Hamish Orr on congas.
The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge), London N1 9AB.
The workshop will begin 7:30pm and will finish at 9pm. Registration will take place at 7pm.
I would like to thank Feedback33's coordinator Paula Allen for inviting me again. I've long been a supporter of Feedback33 and its vision. It's an honour for me to come back.
I look forward to seeing you all there next Thursday 12th May.
Mario López-Goicoechea
El Rumbon Cubano is back on Sunday 8th May
Following our fantastic 3rd anniversary party, we're kicking off our fourth year of the Rumbon back at our usual venue Nueva Costa Dorada
Join us for LIVE MUSIC
from the sizzling 6-piece timbaton group
Los Ministros de la Havana
Plus DJ Javier "la Maquina de Cuba"
Doors open 7pm, dance class 7.30-8.30pm
We are delighted to welcome Leandro Charanga back to the Rumbon
Don't miss his HOT HOT HOT salsaton class!
Exciting new steps, salsa suelta, and much more!
For all levels.
RUMBON ENTRY PRICES:
£8 in advance via Cubacheche website registration (excluding dance class)
£10 on the door (including dance class)
Nueva Costa Dorada
47-55 Hanway Street
London W1T 1UX
(nearest tube Tottenham Court Rd)
Delicious Spanish & Cuban food available till late plus great cocktails and well priced bar
Cubacheche would like to thank Cubana de Aviacion - sponsors of El Rumbon Cubano
We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche
LET ME INFORM YOU OF A ONE OFF ORISHA DANCE CLASS SESSION THAT IS
TAKING PLACE@
Expressions
Highgate Road NW5 nearest tube Kentish Town
London, United Kingdom
8th May 1:45pm - 4:45pm
This is a unique one off workshop with Alicia Bueno Atie, ( Raices
Profundos) to learn some of the dancers of the Orisha and some basic
Rumba Steps.
1.45 is the class for beginners and 3.15 is for Intermediate-
Advanced. Booking essential, please email workshops@wildindigo.co.uk
for booking £10 for one class £15 for two classes in advance; if you
wish to turn up on the day there will be an extra charge of £5.00 per
class; ie £15 for one class £20 for two.
About your teacher:
Alicia has had 25 years of Experience as a Folkloric Dancer with
Raices Profundo under the Direction of Juan De Dios.
To understand dancing for the Orisha you need to study not only the
steps and character of the Orisha but the songs, and the toques, This
Tradition is not something a dancer can teach or perform at a whim,
and without a doubt Alicia is a fountain of knowledge and a beautiful
dancer and performer
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197667646938448
Cuban guitarist Ahmed Dickinson, will release his latest album - The Havana Suite, with a live performance on 17th May at London ’s Soho restaurant/bar/club -Floridita. The album is the culmination of his collaboration and work with Trio Mestizo, and is a homage to Havana and its famous decaying beauty.
This compilation of beautiful works by Cuban composer Eduardo Martin, features the combined talents of Ahmed’s sublime guitar playing, together with the percussion and musical co-production of Hammadi Rencurrel, and Emma Blanco on violin.
An innovative production, the album exploits the interaction between contemporary Cuban guitar sonorities and well-known Cuban musical genres such as Rumba, Danzon, Cha-cha-cha, Changui, Bolero, and Timba, amongst others.
The performance will take place at 7.30 pm and guests can stay to enjoy a typically Cuban atmosphere, dancing to Floridita’s live Cuban band Moneda Nacional direct from Havana, and/or enjoy cocktails or dinner in the bar and restaurant.
Details
Floridita, London 's glamorous nightspot dedicated to all things Cuban.
Tuesday 17th May 2011
7:30 pm
100 Wardour St, London , W1F 0TN
T: 020 7314 4000
F: 020 7314 4041
Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas
Guitarist
PGDip RCM, MMUs GSMD
+ 44 (0) 7877850170
cubafilin@yahoo.com
http://www.ahmeddickinson.com
http://www.myspace.com/ahmeddickinson
http://www.concordiafoundation.com
16 Glenhurst Avenue,
Dartmouth Park
London
NW5 1PS
Oru Cantado Course
Early bird deadline finishes tomorrow 8th May!
15th May / 19th June 2011
2.00 - 5.30pm
Pre - booking only
£25 (£15 conc) early payment by 8th May
£30 (£20 conc) Full price.
This is a once a month course that will cover Cuban Bata rhythms and song sequences for each of the 20 Santeria Orisha. The course will take place in Stoke Newington, Hackney and be lead by David Pattman. David Pattman became passionate about Afro-Cuban drumming by playing on the street corners of the Bronx during trips to New York City in the 1980s.
Since then he has got deeper into the music, playing religious ceremonies in Miami and Cuba, leading him to become a sworn ritual drummer in the religion of Santeria.
Previous drumming experience essential.
For more info email us admin@bomboproductions.com
For bookings email reservations@bomboproductions.com
www.bomboproductions.com
ROOTS BRASIL
TUE 10th of May from 6:30pm
Roda de Capoeira with APRENDENDO ANGOLA at 19:30pm (everybody is welcome to join us!!)
Live PÉ-DE-JUREMA (traditional Brazilian rhythms)
Live RENEGADO (Brazilian MC)
DJ Otto Nascarella
FREE ENTRY
Barrio Central: 6, Poland Street - Soho - London
See you there,
Pedro Campolina
Percussion / Capoeira Angola
Please book your place now!
Saturday May 14th, 13.00 – 15.00 and 15.00 – 17.30
FINALLY - we have a chance to enjoy Landing's wealth of knowledge and engaging teaching style in London. He has not been giving lessons or workshops in London for a while and others, outside our capitol have had the privilege of his teaching. No more!
As you may know, Landing is one of the most beloved African dance teachers in the UK. He has studied traditional West African dance since he was 4 years old. He is a versatile musician and dancer with innate talent for performing and teaching, whose energy inspires joy of dancing in all, from beginners to more advanced students.
FINALLY - we have a female Sabar dancer in London! Aida Diop is a dancer and choreographer from Dakar, Senegal. She started dancing Sabar at a young age in ceremonies and festivals. She has worked with many companies as a performer and teacher, including Les Ballets Africain de Sanghomar, Daraa Ji and Bakalama de Thionck-Essyl. Aida is a very energetic and patient teacher. She loves to share her knowledge and gets everyone having a great time. And she loves Sabar!
Workshops
13.00 – 15.00 Sabar with Aida
15.00 – 17.30 Djembe with Landing
Both workshops are with live music and suitable for all levels of dance experience.
Venue
Islington Arts Factory,
2 Parkhurst Road, London N7 0SF
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, Caledonian Road or Camden Town and catch a buss or walk (appr. 15 min)
Buses: 4, 17, 29, 43, 91, 153, 253, 259, 271, 279, 359
Price
One workshop £20 (£17 advance payment)
Both workshops £40 (£34 advance payment)
Book your place with
Tina-Maria
tmknuuttila@yahoo.co.uk or 077 6262 9818
Hi guys
Thank you very much of your support during the last months plus during the Mini-Festival PURO SABOR CUBANO in April.
Please check events this May
DANCES OF THE ORISHAS! - Special workshops on
Saturday 7th May with Gerardo de Armas, Alicia Bueno & Damarys Farres
Saturday 14th May with Gerardo de Armas & Mario Goicochea?
Saturday 21st May - How to apply Afro to Salsa & Rumba with Damarys Farres
With the new structure for the Summer you'll be able to drop in as well as to book for 3 weeks course plus learn new steps and dance concepts progressively.
- Drumming at 6-7pm is now with Gerardo a great musician from Cuba recently based in the UK
- Dance from 7-8pm we will continue with the study of Dance of the Orishas but this term we are planning to teach 3 Orishas rather than 1
- On Saturday 7th May - Special Afro-Cuban workshop and demo demonstration not to be missed with Alicia del Bueno (from Raices Profundas) & Damarys Farres CSArts director. WHEN YEMAYA & OCHUN MEET UP - BOOK NOW! Suitable for men also, who want to have a better understanding of the AFRO-CUBAN DANCE forms
- On Saturday 14th May- Special Afro-Cuban with Mario not to be missed, special treat for lovers of Oggun. Suitable for women as well as men
- On Saturday 21st May - We also have special workshop with Damarys Farres, - Afro & Afro-Salsa-Rumba. Aiming to transfer what we have learnt in traditional form to popular form eg- how to make use of and apply your Afro-movements to Salsa and Rumba. Suitable for women as well as men. Don't miss this fun yet very educational master dance workshop with tips on timing, foot work, body isolation, and how to incorporate the Afro-Cuban steps and moves to your Salsa dance. Looking forward to unlocking the Afro-Cuban goddess/orishas into your Salsa journey...Are you ready?
Who is Oshún – Ochun or Oxum is known in Cuba as the Lucumi Venus of the Yoruba mythology. She is the beautiful and benevolent Orisha/Deity of love, life, feminine beauty, marriage, sex and money, the goddess of rivers, fertility, and art. Her colour is yellow. Ochun- goddes of the fresh water and of beauty. she is very beautiful and attractive, and often pursued by the opposite sex. Smiling, happy and intelligent, she refuses nothing and gives all. Goddess of sensuality, love and honey
Who is Oggun - Oggun is a warrior and deity of iron, war, labour, and technology (e.g. railroads) Owner of the forest , of the forge and everything that has to do with metals. The labour of the worker produces excellence.
Who is Yemayá - Yemaya or Yemanja is the divine mother goddess, divine goddess of the sea and Mother of mankind. Yemaya- is the universal maternity (es la maternidad Universal) because life grows/ is brought in the sea and she is the owner of it. Costume colours are blue (normally dark) and white or silver. She is imposing, majestic, possessive and very jealous
We also have a special offer for you to benefit from this summer with our Dance of the Orishas courses.
Drop in £10 instead of normal £15 ph
6 sessions for £55 instead of the normal £75
For whole courses price, please contact me - cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
Workshops take place at The Place after the drumming class with Gerardo de Armas ( great musician from Cuba)
Drumming – 6-7pm
Dance – 7-8pm
Address: The Place, 17 Duke Road WC1H
Closest tube station: King X and Euston
Free parking spaces outside the venue
Shower facilities
SPECIAL SON workshops with Juan Carlos Pacheco & Damarys Farres - Saturday 14th May - Cambridge
Once more it is an immense honour for Cambridge Cuban Salsa to welcome:
DAMARYS FARRES
Director of the Cuban School of Arts
Cuba / London
- and -
JUAN CARLOS PACHECO
Professional dancer, Superior Art Institute of Cuba
Cuba / Peterborough
for a 4 hour SON / CUBAN SALSA ON2 WORKSHOP at:
Saturday May 14th - 14:30-18:30
StPaul's Centre, Hills Road Cambridge CB2 1JP
Online booking can be done through:
http://www.CambridgeCubanSalsa.co.uk
The rest of the info is on:
http://www.CambridgeCubanSalsa.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=222229084458873
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Saturday 28 May- Special SON, RUMBA & SALSA workshops plus fiesta in Peterborough
CUBAFIESTA-Saturday 28th May 2011- SON workshop & show with Juan Carlos & Damarys Farres ( Director CSArts in UK)
Venue: At "The Posh Venue",London Road Peterborough, PE2 8AL
Cuban Salsa Party is here! Featuring dancing, dancing and more dancing with 3 hour workshop in the day on "SON" "RUMBA"and "SALSA CASINO" from 12:30 to 3:30 with Damarys Farres and Juan Carlos from Cuba.
BigSalsa Party in the night starting from 7pm until 1am. Raffle (get a raffle ticket at the door ), 3DJs and the showtime with Damarys Farres and Juan Carlos Pacheco. "SON DE LA LOMA"
ALL DANCE STYLE ARE WELCOME
Damarys - Director of The Cuban School of Arts in London, UK Cuban Salsa Champion, UKA qualified licentiate dance teacher & BA (Hon) Dance Studies. Damarys is a leading dancer/choreographer & teacher in the Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Rumba, Regeatton scene. She has been nominated as one of the best female Cuban dancers and teachers in the UK and has been crowned as the Queen of Rumba & Afro-Cuban dances
WORKSHOP TIME TABLE
Start Activity Finish
12:30 Son Class. All Lavels 1:20
1:20 Break. 01:30
1:30 Rumba. All Lavels 02:20
2:20 Break 2:30
2:30 Salsa Casino. All levels 3:30
PARTY NIGHT TIME TABLE
Time Activity
7.00 Door Open
8.00 Specialist classes for all, Salsa Casino con Rumba y Guapea, and Havana salsa street with Juan Carlos - Advance/Intermediate, Miriela-Improvers, Julie- Beguinners
8.40 DJ JCon Stage, Salsa, Timba, Bachata, Kizomba, Merengue and more
9.50 Raffle with Rosy & JC and DJ (Eggar) on stage
11.am Show time. Damarys & Juan Carlos
11:10 Dance with DJ JC(La Timba de Cuba) and DJ Eggar (LatinSalsa) until 1am, Hot hot hot music, Oh yes Real Cuban Timba, Cuban Reggeaton, Cuban Cha Cha Cha, Kizomba, Bachata, and Merengue. The last last last Cuban Salsa tunes.
1am Time to go home
Price: £25 Workshop and Party night
£13 just the Party
*No experience required. The workshop is carefully target for all levels, being absolute beginners right up to the more advanced dancers. All styles are most welcome.
NOTE:If you join the Workshop, the evening party night entrance will be absolutely free to you. Just keep your entrance pass safe and bring it with you and hand it in at the doors on the night.
Price: The workshop has a fixed price of £25 that includes a 3 hour Class (on the day) and free Party night entrance (from 7pm).
To book for the workshop and info
Please call : 07956274244 -07783245116- 07738065777
or send email to info@salsa-son-cuba.com
Music until 1am in a true, hot Cuban atmosphere. Don't miss it.
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SEE CUBA THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ARTIST! - CSArts Cultural holidays from 17th August -31st August 2011 (2weeks)
Taking £200 deposit now!
*Our holidays to Cuba are cultural. Meaning you'll have a deeper understanding of our country, people, language, dance, music and culture in general.
Get ready for an amazing and unique CULTURAL EXPERIENCE! Immerse yourself in Cuban Culture, Dance, Music, Cuisine, Language, and explore the architecture and traditions of Cuba with Cuban Dance Artist Damarys Farres as your guide! Places are limited so reserve your place now!
Children welcome! Discounted rates apply for children (ages 2-12)
Prices based on two people sharing £1,650 with deposit before the 12 June . A single supplement available at just £300 for the entire trip.
Prices are going up after the 12 thof June, so benefit from this bargain deal
Price includes:
- Return flights from London Gatwick to Havana
Cuba airport transfers
Welcome cocktail in Havana
Cuban tourist visa fees
13 nights accommodation with breakfast in 5*, 4*& budget hotels as well as private houses
Welcome party!- meet new Cuban friends!
15hours Cuban Cultural Experience classes
* 8 hrs compulsory & 7hrs optional) including
- Spanish language lessons
Dance lessons & Cuban body movement technique
Music lessons
Cooking classes
Entry to Rumba world
Beach trip (transfer)
Trip outside Havana (lunch & transfer & accommodation)
Local market trip
Santeria, religious experience
Church visits....plus
And of course the Sun and plenty of friendly and nice Cubans:-)
*Some of our instructors are renowned international and professional teachers such as Yanek Revilla - Rueda de Casino champion in Cuba & Enrique Farres ( principal dancer in Tropicana Cabaret)
Taking booking now - Contact us asap for further info
Damarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts)
+ 44 (0) 7788 110421
Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
www.CubanSchool.co.uk
Dear Friend,
Next in the Making Tracks series is ³L¹Antech Uncovered² with the highly acclaimed Artistic Director and Choreographer, Dr L¹Antoinette Osun Ide
Stines. This event is scheduled for Tuesday 17 May 2011 and it will be an extra special event for several reasons. First of all IRIE! is partnering
with Nu Century Arts
Plus, in addition to the Making Tracks Master Class there will also be 'In Conversation with Dr L¹Antoinette Stines'.
Click on the link below for further details:
http://www.iriedancetheatre.org/MTStines.php
See you there!!
IRIE!
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