The Afro-Latin Lounge

Afro-Cuban dance - Starting Sat 25 Feb - Sat 31 March

PALO- or Palomonte refers to one of the dances belonging to the Bantu culture or "Congos" as it's been commonly known in Cuba for centuries. The Congos were one of the first groups of slaves brought to Cuba as far back as the 16th century. Therefore they assimilated better the Spanish spoken at the time and incorporated it in their chants. The dance is characterised by fast, energetic and fighting motions. It is usually performed with sticks or poles (hence the name "palo") and there is a constant and frenetic movement of shoulders, chest and torso. Of all the Afro-Cuban dances, it's the one performed closest to the ground since in the Bantu culture there exists the belief that the soil is the source of life and nourishment. The other two dances that make up the "Congo cycle" are the makuta and yuka. Dates: Saturday

Time: 6-7.30pm

Where: The Place, 17 Duke Road

Teacher: Mario Lopez

Live music

Price: £89

**Advance: £69 in advance via transfer by 22 February

Mario López-Goicoechea ( CSArts team member) performed with the Havana University Folkloric Ensemble between 1994 and 1997. In that year he moved to London where he has since taught and performed Afro-Cuban dance at various places such as Morley College, Southbank, Carnaval del Pueblo, Jackson's Lane Centre and The Place. He has also written on Latin and dance issues for various publications such as The Guardian and The Voice. At present he is the author of two blogs: The Afro-Latin Lounge, an online noticeboard, and A Cuban In London, an account of his life in the UK mixed with opinion pieces on music, dance, linguistics, literature and politics. He was recently included in the first anthology of the Cuban blogosphere, Buena Vista Social Blog, published in 2010.

Advance payment - check details at the end of newsletter - Reference: PALO

REGULAR CUBAN SALSA CLASSES - all levels

Where: Zumbale

Price: £7 one class £10 two classes or £35 for 6 classes includes band days on Fridays

Dates: Every Friday

Teachers: Damarys Farres & CSArts team

Classes start at 8pm

Party & animation from 10.30pm

FEBRUARY OFFER - FREE CLUB from 10pm

Introduce a new student and get your class for FREE

Pure Cuban music includes Reggaeton & Son from 10.30pm

Dress Code Casual/ Smart

Damarys (CSArts) 07788110421 - Classes

Next CUTIMBA.COM events

WOMEN POWER! - Ladies dance styling and social night!

Where: Zumbale

Price: £10 in advance or £ 15 on door including a drink

Dates : 16 February & 15 March

Time: Door open 8pm - class starts 8.15pm

*Ladies Dance Master workshops with Damarys Farres: professional Cuban, UKA qualified dance teacher & UK Salsa Champion, director of the Cuban School of Arts .

The master Ladies Styling workshop includes:

Styling & footwork

Following technique

Tips of when to free style

Rumba , Afro & Reggaeton steps and techniques

Wicked time partying after workshop – So don’t miss it! There will be a Jewels & Clothing exhibition - you can look, and you can buy, if you so wish!

Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/events/209928905765568/

Photos past event - http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3097714161772.157901.1231655249&type=3

Cutimba.com - CUTIMBATHON! - Zumba a lo Cuban way - with David & Damarys

When : Last Thursday of the month

Dates Feb 23 & Mach 29

Price: £ 10 advance

£12 on door including a drink

facebook link - http://www.facebook.com/events/138900499560194/

PRIVATE classes Valentine's promotion.

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Name: Cuban School of ArtsBranch - HSBCSort code 40-02-17Account # 21570412

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Besos, Hughs and keep dancing!!!

Damarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts)
+ 44 (0) 7788 110421
Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
http://www.cubanschool.co.uk/

Kid Afrika - In Memorium



Machaka! A Celebration of Danny's Life
Join the Cuban Community in London at the official fundraiser for Kid Afrika's mother and family in Cuba


The talented Cuban musician Danny Ramirez (aka Kid Afrika) passed away on Tuesday 7th February. Please join the Cuban community as we stand together in memory of Danny, and in support of his family in Cuba at this difficult time.
The official fundraiser, supported by the Cuban Embassy, is on Friday 24th February and money raised will be used to bring Danny's mother over from Cuba so that she can attend her son's funeral and take his ashes back to Cuba.

KID AFRIKA - In Memorium



Machaka! A Celebration of Danny’s Life


* Live Cuban Salsa Bands * Reggaeton * Rumba * Timba Cubana *


DATE: Friday 24th February 2012


TIME: 8pm to 6am


ENTRY: £10.00 on the door (£5 after midnight)


DRESS CODE: Smart


HAPPY HOUR AT THE BAR: 9-10pm
WHERE: El Penol Club


382 Brixton Road, London SW9 7AW


Nearest Tube: Brixton (5min)


Herne Hill Station (10min)


www.elpenolclub.co.uk

LINE UP:


DANCE CLASS with Yanet Fuentes (8.30pm-9.30pm)


TRIBUTE TO KID AFRIKA (10.30pm)


PERFORMANCES AND TRIBUTES FROM:


Ahmed Dickinson


George Peguero


Jesus Cutiño y Son de Cuba


Karel Duvergel (Habanaloko)


Philips Man & Lolo / Nanacere


Steve W


Leximan


Floiran


Michelito Vaticano


Los Ministros de la Havana


Hanny La Voz de Cuba


and much more...


CUBAN DJs:


DJ Fonzie (Havana, Cuba)


DJ Green Papi (Oriente Star Sound)


DJ Flow


DJ Amado


DJ Sol


LATIN DJs:


DJ Deoh


DJ Chino


* Please note that the special tribute to Kid Afrika


plus the performances will be between 10.30pm and midnight *


Keep an eye on the Facebook event for up to the minute info!


FOR MORE INFORMATION:


Email as at:


info@cubacheche.co.uk

alfonsofong@yahoo.co.uk
cubashment@hotmail.co.uk

Or call DJ Fonzie 07932 026 745


Philips Man 07904 768 012
We look forward to seeing you there and, on behalf of the Cuban Community in London and Danny's family in Cuba, we thank you for your support.
Carlos and Olwen


Cubacheche