The Strategic Alliance for Black Dance (SABD) is a forum for dialogue that brings together artists, makers and producers interested in supporting the development of the Black dance sector.
We are in a period of planning and shaping the operations of the Strategic Alliance draft terms of reference for 2012 and beyond, for a future programme of delivery.
Notes from the Away Day
The steering group of the SABD (the NPOs) had a very positive planning and development day in March when they met in Leeds and one of the key outcomes was the range of free offers of professional training and talent development. Details of this and other initiatives can be seen on the minutes here.
Notes from the launch meeting
These notes are packed full with key themes and ideas for the SABD that emerged from our conversations. Notes were distributed via our last e-newsletter and can be found here if you haven’t read them.
National Meetings programme
We hope that you can join us at our next national meeting taking The Curve Leicester on Thursday 17 May followed by a networking event and and a chance to see Ruckumbine –performed by L'Acadco A United Caribbean Dance Force.
Bursary
We are offering five travel bursaries of up to £50 on presentation of receipts to attend the meeting at The Curve, please email admin@stateofemergencyltd.com to apply.
The Launch meeting for the Strategic Alliance for Black Dance
A very lively and enthusiastic meeting took place on 24 November at The Place Theatre. It was great to see so many faces and to receive apologies from a significant number of key individuals who would have liked to have attended. This shows that the Strategic Alliance for Black Dance (SABD) is a long awaited initiative and that the sector is ready for change and development.
An introduction by Deborah Baddoo MBE (Artistic Director) and Jenny Williams (SABD Coordinator) from State of Emergency (SOE) outlined the events leading up to the formation of the Alliance. The initiative has been driven by the findings of SOE's research into the Black dance sector, published in the report Altered States.
The launch concluded with an address from Kenneth Tharp (Chief Executive of The Place) who welcomed everyone and was followed by an impassioned and supportive speech from Pam Johnson (Arts Council Relationship Manager for Dance, Yorkshire) about the need for and focus of the SABD.
We've already had offers from two regional partners to host the next two SABD meetings. (See below) The full minutes of the meeting can be downloaded here.
Next meetings
As mentioned above, it is fantastic that we already have the offer from two regional partners to host the next two meetings and we are taking on feedback from the meeting by combining the next two meetings with an opportunity to see work as well as network.
The second meeting of the SABD will take place on 31 March at The Drum in Birmingham between 3-5pm. This will be followed by networking and a performance by ACE Dance. It’s the Easter Gala Performance marking the end of the Revival Project being run by The Drum in Partnership with ACE Dance with Idrissa Camara as guest choreographer. Click here for a location map.
We are able to offer 15 bursaries of £25 towards travel by coach or rail and a free ticket to see the performance for those individuals travelling from outside Birmingham. These will be distributed on a first come, first served basis on presentation of a travel receipt either in advance or can be collected at the event. Please email admin@stateofemergencyltd.com if you want to take up this offer.
The third meeting of the Strategic Alliance will take place on the 17 May at Phoenix Square, Leicester from 5.30–7pm to be followed by networking and an amazing chance to see L’Antionette Stines’s Company L’Acado performing Rukumbine at The Curve starting at 7.45pm.
This event will be part of the Let’s Dance Festival organised by Serendipity Arts. There will be a number of discounted tickets for the performance for those attending from outside the area. Further details of this will be announced in the next newsletter.
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Thu 17 - Fri 18 May 7.30pm
Ruckumbine
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jamaica 's independence world-famous choreographer Dr. L’Antoinette Stines responds to Jamaican history and celebrates its heroes, achievements, and creations in a dazzling physical display, including a special tribute toJackie Guy with a new choreographed piece calledSpecial Night.
Sat 19 - Sun 20 May 7.30pm
Mixed Bill ft. Storyville
Curve Rutland Street, LE1 1SB
Ballet Black are delighted to première a dark tale of love, corruption and survival set in the nightclubs of 1900’s New Orleans, by renowned choreographer, Christopher Hampson performed to music from the chamber version of Kurt Weill’s Threepenny Opera.
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.
Feedback33 with ‘H’ Patten, Thurs 17th May @ London Studio Centre
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way , London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)
Contemporary African and Caribbean Dance with ‘H’ Patten, Thursday 10th & 17th May 2012 7.30pm – 9pm (registration 7pm – 7.25pm; class 7.30pm – 9pm)
Fresh from the Korotech Dancefest International residency in Jamaica , ‘H’ Patten will lead two Contemporary African and Caribbean dance sessions. Central and West African dance movement blended with Jamaican dance and the dancehall style as the body articulates the many layers within the music as participants experience ‘H’ Patten’s Korotech style.
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.
Teacher’s Bio
‘H’ Patten: As artistic director of Koromanti Arts, ‘H’ Patten has gained an international reputation in African and Caribbean arts over the past 21 years. An experienced choreographer, filmmaker, storyteller and performer, he has worked with top Black dance companies in Britain , Africa and the Caribbean .
Developing his own technique using traditional and popular dance vocabulary, ‘H’ has collaborated with F. Nii-Yartey and Noyam (Ghana), Stella Maris (Jamaica) and the national dance companies in Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Malawi and Zambia.
Since obtaining his masters in TV Documentary (1998), he has developed ‘Dance for Camera’ films and is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Surrey – research topic; Moving in the Spirit of Jamaican Dancehall: Continuities and change between traditional African dance and the Dancehall genre
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"
BIG UP TUESDAYZ !!!
weekly DANCEHALL classes
(**starting 15th May)
every TUESDAY8.30PM-10PM
VENUE:
Maryland Studioz (upstairs)84-86 Leytonstone RoadE15 1TQ
Transport: Stratford , Maryland , bus 69 or 257
£5/class
teacher: Cindy Claes
Cindy is a Hip-Hop Theatre choreographer, a writer, a researcher, an artist passionate about Dancehall and Krumping. As a dedicated dance backpacker, Cindy did intensive research to develop her craft in Jamaica , Los Angeles and NYC. She studied afro-caribbean dance forms at Edna Manley College in Kingston , immersed herself in the dancehall scene in Jamaica , performed in Kingston with choreographer Orville Hall and lead a Dancehall Theatre project on the island. She founded Spread Expression in 2008, won the Bonnie Bird UK New Choreography Award in 2010, and directed her full-length production “Voices in The Alleyway” in 2011. Cindy played one of the lead roles in the acclaimed short dance film “One Man Walking” (Channel 4, UK ). For more info about her travels, international experiences and her artistic vision, visit www.cindyclaes.com
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf9mh5rtudAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe4XSKtp1pUhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTzAbl5trUshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFO7Z_z-dqYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGUYskxJiOk
!! SWEATY SATURDAYS !!
MONTHLY DANCE WORKSHOPS
DANCEHALL, AFRO-FUZE, NEW JACK, KRUMPING, AFRO HIP-HOP, HIP-HOP THEATRE LAB
We started in April and we have now exciting classes coming up in May and June!!! Come and experience jamaican vibes, remember the energy of the early 90s, get buck, and nurture your soul with some african music!
DATES & TIMES
SAT 19th MAY10am-11.30am Krumping with Genesis11.30am-1pm New Jack with Cindy Claes
SAT 23rd JUNE
10am-11.30am Afro Hip-Hop with Jane Sekonya & Cindy Claes
11.30am-1pm Hip-Hop Theatre Lab** with Cindy Claes
Please Note:
Dancehall, Afro-Fuze, Krumping, New Jack and Afro Hip-Hop are open to all levels. Advanced students will be challenged and beginners will be supported in their growth.
**The Hip-Hop Theatre Lab is open to intermediate and advanced students only. Spread Expression tells stories through dance. This workshop is open to all styles and techniques, whether you are a bgirl, a bboy, a krumper, a house dancer, or an experimental moving body. Dancers will be able to improve their performance skills. The Hip-Hop Theatre workshops will help students to push their creative boundaries. Choreographers will enjoy expanding their toolboxes and will love working out of their comfort zones.
PRICES:
£5 / class
VENUE:
Reay StudiosCaldwell Road / Hackford Road
SW9 0EN
Nearest Tube Station: Oval
Buses: 159, 59, 415, 133
TEACHERS BIO:
Cindy Claes
(Dancehall, New Jack and the Hip-Hop Theatre Lab)
Cindy is a Hip-Hop Theatre artist passionate about telling stories through dance. Fascinated by Krumping and Dancehall, she’s also an 80s kid. As a dedicated dance backpacker, Cindy did intensive research to develop her craft in Jamaica , Los Angeles and NYC. She founded Spread Expression in 2008, won the Bonnie Bird UK New Choreography Award in 2010, and directed her full-length production “Voices in The Alleyway” in 2011. Cindy played one of the lead roles in the acclaimed short dance film “One Man Walking” (Channel 4, UK ). For more info about her travels, international experiences and her artistic vision, visit www.cindyclaes.com
VIDEO - sweaty saturdays/dancehall: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf9mh5rtudA
VIDEO - freestyle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTzAbl5trUs
VIDEO - choreography: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4VOvKRXJ-o
VIDEO - dance teacher: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFO7Z_z-dqY
VIDEO - dancehall: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe4XSKtp1pU
VIDEO - One Man Walking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYYEpuWeaps
Jane Sekonya
(Afro-Fuze)
Born and Bred in Johannesburg , Jane's first dance was traditional Sotho and Pedi. She soon was influenced by Hip Hop and Pantsula. She then trained at Ballet Rambert in London in 1994, performed in Lion King and toured with Jonzi D's Aeroplane Man, to name but a few… Jane teaches workshops in traditional South African dance forms, African street dance forms (including gumboot dance), as well as in ballet and contemporary dance. She has developed her own movement style 'AfroFuze' and has choreographed her own work including 'Spoti', 'A Period Piece' and 'IVAN' a duet with Jonzi D. Jane recently performed 'Spoti' at Breakin Convention, in San Francisco and in Japan.
VIDEO - Afro-Fuze Class: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V-wey4l6qg
VIDEO - sweaty saturdays/afro-fuze: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKzi3qj4-Js
Genesis Lynea
(Krumping)
Genesis Lynea, was born in Bermuda and moved to London at the age of 7. Genesis founded the first UK Krump crew with 4 other friends: “Krumpire”. She has since lead many dance projects to empower female dancers through Krump. Genesis performed in major venues in the UK as well as internationally. She was also a featured dancer in the Jessie J video ‘Do It Like a Dude’. Genesis joined Spread Expression in 2009. She trained trained in African and Dancehall with Cindy Claes and thereby broadening her dance vocabulary. Currently, Miss Lynea received a Dance and Drama scholarship and is undertaking a Musical Theatre (BA) at the prestigious Arts Educational School . She is training in ballet, jazz, contemporary and tap, amongst singing and acting to further her abilities. The college has afforded her the privilege to sing at the Olivier Awards 2011. Through her recent contract with Adidas, she was flown to Trieste Italy and was granted the opportunity to dance in the international Hip Hop show ‘Blaze’.
VIDEO - Jessie J “Do It Like DUDE”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOf3kYtwASo&ob=av2e
WEBSITE & INFO
www.spreadexpression.comwww.cindyclaes.com
CONTACT:
cindy.claes@gmail.com07940017054
Cindy Claes
+44 (0)7940017054 ( UK )
www.cindyclaes.com
www.spreadexpression.com
www.voicesinthealleyway.com
Twitter: @dancebackpacker
Blog: http://dancebackpacker.posterous.com
Baila Londres with DJs Green Papi, Sol & Rico - Saturday 26th May
We'll be turning the heat back up at the next Baila Londres as DJ Green Papi (ORIENTE STAR SOUND), DJ Sol and DJ Rico will be keeping the dancefloor cooking!
Plus Afro-Rueda dance class for intermediate/advanced levels with Ariel Rios.
DJ and dancing til 4am - don't miss another great party at Charlie Wright's International (5 minutes from Old Street).
Only £6 on the door (dance class participation £2 extra)
Salsa at the Shoreditch - Every Tuesday night!
We're dancing again tomorrow at the Shoreditch, just 5 minutes from
Old Street tube. Join us for some midweek salsa and Latin tunes!
Bachata and Salsa dance classes, plus club night til 2am
with DJ Green Papi (ORIENTE STAR SOUND).
Classes from 6.30pm (doors open 6pm).
Happy hour at the bar until 10pm!
Dance classes: £8 for 1 / £12 for 2
Introduce a First Time Friend Offer: Introduce a friend to the
classes and pay just £8 for the two of you to join a beginners class!
FREE entry to the club before 9pm.
£5 after - including one free drink (cocktail, beer, or soft drink).
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COMING SOON....
London's hottest new not-to-be-missed Latin party!
DJs - Live Music - Shows
£1000 worth or prizes to be won from the bar!
Don't miss this HOT and EXOTIC party
Saturday 2nd June 9pm-4am
At the Latin Groove Club (opposite Archway tube)
Entry £10 on the door
More details coming soon...
Email info@cubacheche.co.uk for advance tickets
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