and taught by the wonderful Ivorian Dancer Malika
(Sellou had to cancel at short notice due to personal circumstances)
We would really appreciate if you could let your networks know of the change of teacher, and venue, and
support this event!!
IVORIAN DANCE Workshop
NOT to be MISSED
SATURDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 1PM-6PM in BRISTOL
and SUNDAY 13th FEBRUARY in GLASTONBURY (as previously announced),
all the details below.
Malika began learning the traditional dances of her homeland from a very young age, and later trained at the Ecole de Danse et d'Echange Culturel, directed by Rose-Marie Guiraud in Abidjan . After her training, she joined Les Guivoures, who toured internationally in the 80s and 90s.
Malika's career then led her to Europe , where she was a member of Zavoalo, an Ivorian Traditional Dance Troupe founded by Bido Irie in 1997
She is an invigorating and inspiring teacher, and we are really priviledged to have her teach in Bristol and Glastonbury for a week-end of Ivorian Culture!!
Malika's class will be musically accompanied by Bi Do Irie, who is an exceptional Master Drummer from the Manfla village, Guroland , Ivory Coast . He entered Ecole de Danses et d¹Echange Culturelle , Ivory Coast in 1983, and performed with Les Guivoures for 10 years, touring internationally.
Highlights include: ·1989 Brooklyn Academy of Music - Duram High School of Chuk Davis - Alvin Ailey Dance School ·1990 Invitation from “N¹DAYA Internation...al³ inGreece ·1991 Invitation from “Les Placettes³ to Switzerland Bi Do moved to Germany in 1993.
Details of Bristol workshop:
Saturday 12th Feb, 1 pm - 6 pm (with a break)
At: St. Werburgh's Community Centre, Horley Road , Bristol
for more information: Call Ursula on (0117) 923 7584
The price for this exclusive workshop in Bristol is £30 (if paid on the day) or £ 20 (paid in advance only, non refundable, or concessions). We are trying to fill the house and since the venue had to change at very short notice we hope that you will support this very special day by participating, and bringing your friends, too!!! The class will be for mixed levels.
Details of Glastonbury workshop:
Sunday 13th February.
We will be offering a drumming workshop by master drummer Bido Irie
as well as a dance workshop with Malika
Venue: Tor Leisure Centre, Glastonbury
Drumming workshop 12-2.30pm (£15)
Dance workshop 3.30pm -6pm (£15)
£25 for both drum & dance workshops payable in advance
For more details and to book a place for this amazing NOT TO BE MISSED opportunity in Glastonbury contact Aisha 07814 326963
Twice as Nice!!!
An afternoon of workshops (2) led by Aminata Kone and Afla Sackey.
Saturday 12th February, Hammmersmith London.
An invitation to dance the day away with two exceptional artists:
2.30pm-4.30pm. Manding Dance with Aminata Kone
4.30pm- 6.30pm. Traditional African dance workshop with Afla Sackey.
Aminata KANOUTE KONE was raised by French and Malian parents in Paris. She was trained in African dance by artists including Mamadou DIALLO,Doudou NDIAYE ROSE, Germaine ACOGNY,Moussa FAYE and has danced with several compagnies.Aminata spent time in Senegal, where she danced at the Centre Blaise SENGHOR with different compagnies.
Now based in London,she has been teaching modern and traditional African dance to children and adults for the past few years. And has given a series of very popular classes to adults at SOAS and Feedback 33.
Aminata's style is dynamic, fluid and graceful.She will share with us traditional movement from Mali and Guinee, inspired by women, using strength, grace and musicality.
AFLA SACKEY
was born in Ghana. From the age of six he performed with Opense Folkloric group, eventually becoming their principal drummer. At sixteen he left to join Folkloric Selamla as a dancer. He returned to music in 1995, performing with Barkim Music Ensemble. After completing a degree in science at the University of Legon he was lured back to the stage by his love for music and an opportunity to visit the UK with the Kakatsitsi Master Drummers. He then spent 6 years with Adzido Pan-African Dance Ensemble as a dancer. He has been Dance Carib´s lead choreographer since 2003 .
Afla will be teaching a piece of dance that he has choreographed, with movement from South African, Guinee and the Ivory Coast, amongst other parts of the continent.
Price :All day £30 in advance. Half day £20 in advance OR £34 on the door, £24 on the door.
Address:
emerald 2
Beadon Road
Hammersmith
tube :Hammersmith tube.
Please book your place in advance by mailing dundunkini@gmail.com
Please note the day of Ivorian dance and drum will now be taking place in Glastonbury and Bristol only. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Dundunkini is An African and Caribbean Dance and Drumming Forum for dancers and musicians who are interested in the myriad forms of traditional African and Caribbean Dance and music.
All,
Mama Adele from Paris will be teaching a Sabar and Casamance region workshop. This is a rare opportunity to learn Sabar from one the greats. Not to be missed. Share this with anyone you think may be interested. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Keep on dancin...
______________________________
Mama Adele will be teaching a Sabar Dance and the Casamance region workshop in London, UK Sunday, 20th February 2011.
Where: Westminster University, 309 Regent Street, London, W1B 2UW
Underground: Oxford Circus
When: Sunday, 20th February for three hours
Time: 12:00 NOON - 15:00
Price: 25 in advance/ 28 at the door
Advanced payment must be received by 14th February 2011.
Sabar is a traditional West African dance from Senegal, West Africa, that is performed to the beats of the Sabar drum. Sabar dancing incorporates feelings of feminine sensuality and flirtatiousness. It was originally a woman's dance.
If you want to learn Sabar, Mama Adele is one of the best teachers. You will learn the rhythms and some of the new steps that have just come out in Senegal.
Mama Adele is know very well in the dance community for her passion and wealth of knowledge. She teaches dances from Senegal, Guinea and Mali . She is very well known for her teaching of Sabar, which is the national social dance of Senegal and dances of the Casamance region and Jola dance.
She has danced with the Ballet National de Senegal and the Ballet Bougarabou. She has been teaching African dance in Europe, the USA and Scandinavia for over 27 years. She has created Companie Niaba, which has existed since 1991. She has been organizing a Tanaber in Paris for several years. They have been a huge success.
Mama Adele is returning to London after a long two year wait. We are very lucky to have someone with such a wealth of knowledge in dance and culture to be teaching this workshop.
Click on this link to see Mama Adelle in action at the Tanaber 2008.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=lgn5G2wZTbM&feature=related
The face book page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178645482174270
Please email Carolyn Lilly at feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com for additional information or call at 07979464047.
Dear all,
We hope this email finds you well,
We are writing to tell you about some exciting new developments and events at Element Dance!
These are;
New Club Night; Quinta Mix at Guanabara;
Element will be teaching two new classes at Guanabara every Thursday;
Alternate weeks of Salsa and Samba 7-8pm and Latin Fusion 8-8.45pm (Styles include elements of House, Samba, Axe, HipHop, Rocking, Baile Funk, Salsa),
And then! An amazing fusion clubnight;
Quinta Mix; Jimmy Jam Productions have paired up with Element Dance to bring you this exciting fusion night of Samba, Pagode, Funk and House. We will open the night up at 8.45 with a roda....and the best dancer each week will be awarded a prize!
Entry; £5 after 9pm (free before 9pm)
Info: Jimmy Jam; 07908074414
Guanabara; Parker Street- London WC2B 5PW
Element is back at Bar Salsa;
After many requests, Ella and Yazzmin are back to perform at Bar Salsa and celebrate Carnival on the 8th March; Don’t miss us! Remember you can also receive a half price meal at Bar Salsa on a Tuesday if you phone in advance quoting Element Dance meal offer. And if you wish to get on the £3 paying guestlist for the evening, just text by 6pm to 07886273719; quoting; Bar salsa paying guestlist and your name. We also teach there every week come rain or shine (unless Claudio has an event on ;-)); Reggaeton- 6.45, Beginners Samba and Advanced samba (taught seperately) 7.30pm
Trip to Cuba;
Element are planning a trip to Cuba for dancers and musicians. Below is a write up of the trip. We are aiming to take 20 talented people on our tour, and places are filling up fast. Please email to register your interest.
Cuba Programme Overview (We have tried to keep this very brief to give you an idea of the sort of
trip we are planning, but Im sure you will have many questions! Ask away!)
The trip will begin with two nights & days in Matanzas, the birthplace of Rumba, and the home of some of Cuba's most beautiful beaches. We will stay together in a charming all-inclusive hotel (everyone will stay in the same place for this short trip within a trip). This time will help everyone get to know their hosts and each other, and fully enjoy what Matanzas has to offer in the short time that we have there (namely a lot of Rumba, parties and an unwind from the UK!)
On Friday evening we will go to Havana, and people will move into their respective lodgings (hotel, hostel or homestay). Each day will include an exciting mix of classes, cultural activities, and free time, depending on the program you have designed. Our expert team of dancers, musicians, historians and hosts, will welcome you into their world, and share with you the rich and unknown treasures of an authentic “Havana style” music & dance experience.
At the end of the week, some participants will head home, feeling the music & dance inside them in a new way. Those who stay on will continue their training, and dig deeper into more aspects of this beautiful living culture.
After 5 days in Havana, the group will have it's farewell party with the team, and the many other Havana dancers & musicians they have be-friended in their stay. They will travel to The World Biosphere Reserve, Las Terrazas, to enjoy their last 2 days immersed in the enchanting natural beauty of the Cuban countryside, with the sounds of traditional Cuban son and guajira mu
NIGHTLIFE OPTION: Our Cuban Team stays up-to-date on which bands are appearing, which dance companies are performing, and where you can find the locals. They will accompany you, party with you, and ensure that you always get home cheaply and safely. If you select this option, it will cover you for evening events throughout the trip, and will provide you with a discount if you select to attend a high-end event like a Los Van Van concert or a Cabaret show. If you don't select this option in advance, you can pay for any night outings you choose to participate in, but you may have a higher price.
LUNCH OPTION: Our Matanzas hotel will have lunch included, but for the rest of the trip, YOU get to decide: a) choose the “lunch option” and don't worry about bringing cash for your midday meal. b) or pay as you go, eating what and when you wish.
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE OPTION: For those wishing to perform in Cuba to gain performance experience/ add to their CV/ possibly have their piece rehearsed by Carpeta de Waldemar of ‘Baile nacional de television’. Dancers will be able to perform in various venues in Cuba depending on their performance pieces and quality of work.
EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED;
Calle Ocho 4 on Friday 25th February- Ella and Chris will be performing Salsa Com Samba and we will all be partying hard!
Fri 25th Feb 2011 : CALLE OCHO 4
The Faversham, Springfield Mount, Leeds -10pm-3am
3 rooms of salsa and tropical sounds with 7 days plus first time, salsa dance show!
Room 1: Salsa with DJs Sizzla (Cafe Mambo Project), Dr Salsa (Scottish Salsa Congress) & Silvao (Mistura Latina)
Room 2 : Urban Latino with Silvao and MrB (Cuba Libre)
Room 3 : kizomba/kuduru/semba with Anita Barrio Latino and Antonio aka DJ Sabroso
Samba-com-salsa dance show from Element Dance (Ella & Cris) - Havana Club sponsored event - plenty drinks promos - safe parking - EU regulation air con - Function1 Sound System - pub bar prices - entry just £7/£6 NUS.
No advance tickets - just come early!
100% Cubano Pt2;
La Combinacion Perfecta Presents
100% CUBANO Pt2!!!!
Friday 4th February 2011 - 11.00pm-3.00am - £5/£4 NUS
Chino Latino, 1st Floor Park Plaza Hotel, Leeds LS1 5NS
DJs Lubi (Calle Ocho/Nascente Records) & Silvao (Mistura Latina/Cuba Libre) are back at this cool Leeds city centre venue playing 100% Cuban salsa, timba, son, charanga and Cubaton!
No dance classes, shows or bands....just social dancing all night long!
Sponsored by Havana Club, king of Caribbean rums!Expect new and classic sounds from Los Van Van, Maikel Blanco, Gente D'Zona, Tumbao Havana, Manolito, Pupi, Charanga Habanera, Havana D'Primera, Baby Loren, Issac Delgado, Timbalive, Paulito FG...pure salsa Cubana, timba, son, charanga and Cubaton all night long!
NYC Salsa in London;
Incendiary Latin Music from the Big Apple – salsa, mambo, latin soul, bugalu!
SALSA Y MAMBO.......
...Live onstage
HERMAN OLIVEIRA (lead singer Eddie Palmieri Band, direct from NYC)
SNOWBOY & THE LATIN SECTION (Europe’s finest mambo band)
Featuring the UK’s top salsa DJs
DJ LUBI (Fania & Nascente Records)
FANIA SOUND SYSTEM
7pm - 10.30pm / Friday 25 March 2011
Jazz Cafe, 5, Parkway, Camden, London, NW1
BUY TICKETS NOW -
Ticketweb ( direct link ) - http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=429540&interface
http://www.agmp.co.uk/
Expect a hard hitting, heart stopping mambo beat as these two Latin worlds collide to bring you a salsa explosion like no other; rhythms to keep you dancing all night long, musicianship to die for and topped off by the velvet tones of a truly great singer. This is one unique experience you are not going to want to miss!
NYC Salsa in Leeds; Live Roots & DJ Lubi Present The North’s Biggest Salsa & Mambo Live Concert of 2011..........
SNOWBOY & THE LATIN SECTION (Europe’s finest mambo band)
plus very special guest vocalist and salsa legend direct from New York
...HERMAN OLIVERA (Eddie Palmieri Band/Spanish Harlem Orchestra)
Friday 1st April 2011 at The Wardrobe
St Peter’s Square, Leeds LS 6 1NE - 09.30pm-02.30am
PLUS DJs Lubi & Fabio Bahia playing the best salsa and mambo before and after the live set.
Tickets just £10 advance available in person from The Wardrobe (no booking fee), Jumbo Records (+ booking fee), Crash Records (+ booking fee)
OR online/via phone from:
Jumbo Records – www.jumborecords.co.uk
Crash Records – www.crashrecords.co.uk
NYC SALSA IS a firing collaboration between Europe’s finest mambo/latin jazz group Snowboy & The Latin Section and one of the true legends of salsa, Puerto Rican singer Herman Olivera from New York! A transatlantic alliance that shows you how real salsa should be played – with power, vigour, gusto and swing, just as it was in the music’s heyday in the mid-1970s!
Snowboy is probably the UK’s best known conga player/percussionist both through his own productions as well as his session work with many top bands such as Lisa Stansfield, James Taylor Quartet, Basia, Cold Cut and Incognito. However, it is with his band The Latin Section that he has achieved the most recognition since 1992, especially his recordings in the 1990s for Acid Jazz Records which sold in their tens of thousands. The band appeared live worldwide from the USA to Japan playing their hardcore afro-cuban jazz! Snowboy & The Latin Section have recorded for a variety of labels including Acid Jazz, Ubiquity/Cubop, Chilli Funk and most recently, the super cool Freestyle Records. This tour featuring New York salsa legend Herman Olivera on vocals is an exclusive 7 date tour sponsored by the Arts Council Of England (hence the very reasonable £10 advance entry price), and it is the first appearance in Leeds for Snowboy & The Latin Section since 2004!
Herman Olivera was born to Puerto Rican parents in Newark, New Jersey in 1959 and by his early 20s, he was singing in one of New York’s finest salsa bands Conjunto Libre. This was followed by recording and gigging with such salsa legends as Eddie Palmieri and Johnny Pacheco, two of the orginal salsa pioneers from the 1960s and the Fania Records era. He has featured as lead vocalist on over 40 recordings, including the Grammy award winning debut Spanish Harlem Orchestra CD “Un Gran Dia En El Barrio” (2002) as well as popular CDs by Jimmy Bosch, Johnny Polanco, Andy Montanez and Descarga Boricua. He has been the lead singer in the Eddie Palmieri Orchestra since 1998, one of the legendary salsa pianist’s longest serving vocalists! Herman Olivera is considered to be one of the finest salsa singers (“soneros”) in the world today and when you see him live, you witness the real art of a “sonero” where improvisation is as important as the song! This is Herman Olivera’s first appearance in Leeds since the Eddie Palmieri Orchestra concert at Casa Latina in 1999!
Warming up before the band and after the live set are two of UK's favourite salsa DJs, Lubi Jovanovic and Fabio Bahia, partners in crime since 1995 and the legendary Casa Latina club in Leeds!.They will be playing the finest salsa old and new alongside some kicking mambo and latin jazz!
This concert is so much more than just a salsa dance event! Snowboy & The Latin Section features some of the best latin and jazz musicians in the UK and their ensemble playing and soloing is second to none! Herman Olivera is simply one of the finest salsa singers on the planet! If you attend just ONE latin music concert in 2011, try make it make this one! You won’t be disappointed!
Remember : only 400 tickets available for Wardrobe gigs and the big ones like La Excelencia and Asere sold out in advance so don't hang around, especially at tickets being just £10 advance! Buy upfront to make sure you get in........
Out of towners : check www.laterooms.com
Meanwhile, our Monday drop in classes (Latin Contemporary and Urban Latin are going very well, and the class is proressing at an exciting speed. If you would like to come and join us it is not too late! Mondays 7.30-9.45pm (£10 for the evening)!
That’s all for now :-) Peace and Love,
Ella and all at Element Dance Company.
Spread Expression will be holding regular DANCE CLASSES on
WED (starting 9th FEB)
&
SUN (starting 13th MARCH)
WED 6.30pm - 7.30pm DANCEHALL @Studio1
WED 7.30pm - 8.30pm NEW JACK @Studio1
SUN 5.30pm - 6.30pm DANCEHALL @Reay Studios
SUN 6.30pm - 7.30pm KRUMP @Reay Studios
£5/class**
STUDIO 1
Creative Engagement
Bernie Grant Entreprise Centre
Townhall Approach Road
London N15 4RX
Tube: Seven Sisters
REAY STUDIOS
Caldwell Street
London SW9 0EN
Tube: Oval
TEACHERS: Cindy C. & Genesis
More info about the company: www.spreadexpression.com
**Please note 100% of the funds of SUN classes will go towards our Krumping Theatre Project in L.A. / Long Beach
--
Cindy Claes
+44 (0) 7940017054
www.spreadexpression.com
www.cindyclaes.com
Twitter: dancebackpacker
Facebook: Spread Expression
African drumming tuition
African drumming tuition offered for beginners to advanced. One to one, or small groups. Instruments: Sabar, Djembe, Serouba, Bougarabou.
Fees negotiable depending upon experience of students and duration of lessons. Block bookings available.
Dance accompaniment
African drumming accompaniment for dance classes, workshops and performances. Can play traditional West African rhythms as well as contemporary and jazz.
Tutor
Ndene Ndiaye is an accomplished player of both drum kit and hand drums. He has been a session drummer for a number of years as well as the band leader for Baatin Band in Senegal and Gambia. He frequently works with musicians and dancers in a creative and educational capacity. He has worked in several institutions as a drumming teacher, composer and accompanist including Danceworks, The Place, University of Bedfordshire, Central School of Speech and Drama, Kensington & Chelsea College of FE, Battersea Park School, Rickmansworth School, King’s Hawford School, and Hampstead Parochial School.
Email: ndene68@hotmail.fr
Telephone: 07500 674 376
