Sunday 5 June 2011

The Afro-Latin Lounge


Now this is different.
Punch have teamed up with Turbo of Sky’s Got to Dance fame, to create a specially choreographed Hip Hop dance for you to learn. You can then take part in a mass performance on West Bromwich High Street led by the man himself on Saturday 25th June 2011. All you have to do is follow the dance moves posted each week by Turbo on YouTube and get down to West Bromwich on the day!
West Bromwich town centre will have never experienced anything like it. Part of Hip Hop Revolution @ The Public: a day long mash up of Hip Hop culture with free performance, workshops
For more info visit www.punch-records.co.uk
The Punch Team
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWNstxRyJZw

Oru Cantado II Course

19th June 2011 / 24th July (Oru Cantado III)
2.00 - 5.30pm

Pre - booking only
£25 (£15 conc) early payment by 13th June / 17th July (Oru Cantado III)
£30 (£20 conc) Full price.
This is a series of stand alone workshops that happen once a month covering 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






Hi,

IdeasTap, the online arts and funding organisation, has teamed up with Sky Arts to launch a new bursary for young artists.

The Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund will offer five young artists £30,000 each to fund their work for a full year. The fund is open to artists aged 18-30 living in the UK and Ireland, and is designed to bridge the gap between formal education and becoming a working artist.

The Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund is open to individual artists working in visual art, theatre, performance art, film, music, dance or literature.

The scheme will also provide each artist with a mentor from Sky, who will help develop their skills and knowledge in the arts and commercial sector. The artists will also have the opportunity to showcase their work on Sky Arts – be it on TV, online or on demand.

The deadline for applicants is 19th September 2011. Two winners will be selected during this round of funding. The next round will open in early 2012 from which three further winners will be chosen.

Please find attached a full press release outlining this opportunity further.

For more information, and to apply for the Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund please visit: http://www.ideastap.com/skyartsfuturesfund

It’s free to become an IdeasTap member and just takes a few minutes - sign up here: http://www.ideastap.com/Register

We would be very grateful if you could promote, or pass this opportunity on to anyone who you think would be interested.

If you would like any further details or images about the Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund, or IdeasTap, then please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Many thanks,
Sam

Sam Parsons
Marketing Manager
IdeasTap

w: www.ideastap.com
t: 020 7036 9003
f: 020 7232 5462
e: sam@ideastap.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ideastap

MANDiNKA & NLT Productions in association with CLOSE UP & T W Rhino present...

FLOetic Lara "For Lovers Of..." The Album Launch Concert

Brixton's 'Next Legend' FLOetic Lara brings you 'For Lovers Of...' The Album.

Recorded with full live band at Bob Marley’s very own 'Tuff Gong Studio' Jamaica.

Come and Experience an evening full of Soulful Singing & Passionate Poetry,
delivered with FLO's Unique Sound & Captivating presence.

This concert is guaranteed to Energise, Entertain & Educate!

Sunday 5th JUNE 2011 @ PLAN B

418 Brixton Road-London-SW9 7AY

Time: Doors 7pm Show: 8pm – 11:30pm After Party: 11:30pm – 1:00am

FLOetic Lara alongside full live band performing tracks from “For Lovers Of..." album
Also performing radio played hit single 'Night Skies'

Special Guests:

LeeN (NLT) - AmeN NoiR (BKS) - Comfort (PiR) - Mikel Ameen (Get Familyar) - Mandisa (Organic)

Host: Kat Francois DJ: 279 (Choice FM)

Tickets: £10 advance MOTD Ticket

Hotline: 07515 931 074

Advance tickets via TICKET WEB:
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=441353&interface

10% of proceeds on the night will be donated to St.Christophers Housing & Support Charity

For more about St.Chris. pls visit: www.stchris.org.uk

TWITTER: www.twitter.com/FLOeticLara

YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/FLOeticLaraTV

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/FLOeticLara

Web Sites:

www.FLOeticLara.com www.NLTproductions.co.uk

OTHER Web Sites Featuring FLOetic Lara:

BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newtalent/film/showcase_untold.shtml

NEO2SOUL

http://neo2soul.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/floetic-lara/

ITZ CARIBBEAN
http://www.itzcaribbean.com/music-directory-details.php?1144

ITZ CARRIBEAN

http://www.itzcaribbean.com/flyer_launch_party.php

EXHALE MEDIA

http://exhalemedia.tumblr.com/post/5273018323/a-couple-of-years-ago-i-was-at-a-book-launch-of-a

PRESS RELEASE

*May 2011*

*She Just Keeps FLO-ing *

Want a passionate poet and soulful singer to perform for you? Let the powerful talent of FLOetic Lara flow over you.

FLO's unique style is infused with jazz, soul, hip hop, reggae and gospel, combined in an energy-filled performance of spoken word and live music.

An independent and currently unsigned artist, FLOetic Lara launched her debut CD, ‘Jus Let It FLO…-Project # 1’, at a sold out concert summer 2009. This was followed by a six-week tour of UK, Norway and Southeast Asia, which included Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Bali. FLO then toured the UK causing a stir in the London music scene and continually growing her fan base through her potent live performances and presence on social networking sites. FLO was also invited to perform at the annual ‘AHW International Festival’ in Norway in the company of dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson.

Phase two of FLO’s recording projects was recently completed after being given the opportunity by T W Rhino, to record her first full album, with full live band, at Bob Marley’s legendary ‘Tuff Gong Studios’ in Kingston-Jamaica. FLO went down a storm in Jamaica, performing at the 10th anniversary of the ‘Calabash International Literature Festival’ and The Ocho Rios International Jazz Festival. Also appearing on the ‘Smile Jamaica’ TV Show -equivalent to GMTV here in London. FLO’s completed album entitled ‘For Lovers Of…’ is due for release June 5th 2011 at a guaranteed explosive launch concert at Plan B, Brixton, London.

FLO plans to release a ‘triple threat’ of projects later this year including a Jazz CD, a Spoken Word CD & a Collaborations CD.

Based in Brixton, London, FLO has performed her high-energy shows at Brixton Academy, The Jazz Café, The Royal Festival Hall and Hackney Empire, as well as entertaining audiences in America, Czechoslovakia, Tanzania and Italy.

FLOetic Lara has supported many artists including Omar and Don-E (both of whom produced music for the ‘Jus Let It FLO…’ CD), Jagwar Wright and Dwele.

Expelled from school at the age of 13 and having left home at age 12, FLO spent her teenage years in care homes. She was often told she would amount to nothing. FLOetic Lara now uses her own rich life experiences to influence her songs and poetry.

At age 17 FLO was appointed the UK Youth Ambassador because of her ability to "overcome adversity" and flown to the USA to shadow the then secretary of state Collin Powell and share her experiences with the American youth. She was also invited to write a poem, read & present it to Prince Philip at a special lunch at St. James Palace London.

FLO has been described as inspirational, empowering and a role model for young people.

Links:

FLOetic Lara PROMO video:

http://youtu.be/35pCRXzE_98

FLOetic Lara Album Tracks Sample:

http://soundcloud.com/nlt-productions/floetic-lara-for-lovers-of

For further information/interviews/bookings contact

Email: info@floeticlara.com

floeticlara@nltproductions.co.uk

Web: www.FLOeticLara.com www.NLTproductions.co.uk

Phone: +44 (0) 7904 277685

Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/FLOeticLaraTV

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/FLOeticLara

Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/floeticlara

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/FLOeticLara

FB Fan Page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/FLOetic-Lara-The-SingerSong-Writer-and-Poet/140882532613931


Spread Expression, the Dance Backpackers clan presents:

WORM (XM/DC) the KRUMP FU MASTER!!

Worm developed his own style. His movement signature is influenced by the fusion of MARTIAL ARTS and KRUMPING! Coming directly from Compton / L.A. to London, Worm will be teaching a one off Masterclass here in LONDON!!!!

You can turn up at the door
or book & pay in advance: 07940017054
More Info: www.spreadexpression.com

KRUMP FU MASTERCLASS - £10

SUN 5th June
5.15pm - 6.30pm

Reay Studios, Caldwell Street, London SW9 0EN
Nearest tube station: Oval

VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qvW3en2Das

PS: Worm will also be performing in "Voices in the Alleyway" alongside a cast of the most incredible UK dance artists - from Wed 8th June until Sun 12th June. All info:
www.voicesinthealleyway.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrdssTBuqGw

Cindy Claes
+44 (0) 7940017054

www.spreadexpression.com
www.cindyclaes.com
Twitter: dancebackpacker
Facebook: Spread Expression

Hello everyone, here is the latest news on workshops and other news;


GERARDO'S SATURDAY PERCUSSION CLINIC:

Gerardo De Armas has been a Rumbero Singer and Percussionist all his
life and has played with some internationally famous groups such as
Iroso Obba and Yoruba Andabo. Rumba is an aural and forever changing
tradition; Gerardo is the only true Rumbero in this country that has
deep knowledge of contemporary Rumba.

CONTEMPORARY RUMBA FOR BEGINNERS: He is starting a new Rumba Course on
A Saturday 12.30- 2.30 from the 18th June. the course costs £20 per
lesson or £100 ( £80 ) every six weeks in advance.

NEW LUCUMI CHOIR COURSE: there is a new 6 week course for potential
new members starting on the 8th June, please let me know asap if you
are interested in signing up; After completing the course there is a
chance to join the Choir

7th JUNE 2011
the NEW EMPOWERING CHURCH
1a Westgate St, E8 3RL London, United Kingdom
PLEASE DON'T MISS THIS AMAZING GIG!

SKA CUBANO, LOKKHI TERRA AND GERARDO Y SU RUMBACHE; all on the same
bill!!

£10 entry fee,
THIS IS TO RAISE MONEY FOR CUBAN PERCUSSIONIST ORESTES NODA WHO IS
VERY ILL AND NEEDS A KIDNEY TRANSPLANT URGENTLY

www.londonlucumichoir.com


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 Dance workshop with Akosua Boakye, Thursday 9 June 2011 , 7.30-9.00pm.

Akosua’s Contemporary dance draws from diverse movement styles, culture, every day behavior and influences of music. Her classes introduce and support participants to develop some of the technical and aesthetic values that shape western dance forms with traces of African dance. The dancer develops the basic physical and interpretative skills required for Contemporary dance. An emphasis is placed on the precise relationship between body parts and the energy of performance. The class begins with a warm up. It continues with centre exercises and travelling phases before building physical and interpretative skills through a dance combination in which the dancer displays both freedom and control.

Cost per class

£5 Members / £8 Non-members

Concessions*

£3 Members / £5 Non-members

* Concessions are open to students and to unemployed professional dancers only. ID/proof of status is required. To check if you qualify for the unemployed professional dancer concession, please phone number below.

Annual Membership fee

£10

To book a place on this workshop please email Paula Allen at feedback33forum@gmail.com or phone: 07800959664.

FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Akosua Boakye holds a degree in Dance Studies from Roehampton Institute, and a PGCE from Christ Church Canterbury University. Since 1997 she has worked as a freelance dance artist choreographing and delivering creative, African dance and Contemporary dance forms in primary, secondary schools and community settings. She has managed and delivered a range of African dance workshops for various organisations in and around the UK. In 2003 she began work as a dance lecture in at Kensington and Chelsea College (KCC) where she is now Head of Performing Arts. In the last 4 years Akosua has transformed the dance education curriculum at KCC to include the delivery and study of African dance alongside Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Contact Improv.

Akosua has worked extensively over the years in developing her style of Pan-African dance. Her approach fuses movement from a variety of African dance forms with modern choreographic structures.

‘Everyday I am excited and inspired by the architecture of dance and the possibilities it presents, and it is because of this that I continue to create and transform movement.’ – Akosua Boayke.

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