The Afro-Latin Lounge

Do you wish there were more Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME)actors on our stages and screens and more writers and directors working in the industry? Do you know who Barry Reckord was? Taking Centre Stage Come and learn about the rich tradition of BAME performance in Britain at The London Hub's summer university. Hosted by Goldsmith's, University of London, Taking Centre Stage is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the top BAME practitioners in the country. For one week only take your place centre stage, make new connections and find out how UK BAME performing artists and companies have contributed to Britain's vibrant and diverse arts scene. Special early bird offer £50 + booking fee (£3.65). From 1 July £75 + booking fee. Only 20 places available Taking Centre Stage is a summer university from The London Hub www.thelondonhub.com Book your place here Download course details and application form

MASTERCLASSES Practitioners include: Mojisola Adebayo, Director, Actor, Playwright, Lecturer Goldsmith’s University of London ; Arti Prashar, Artistic Director, Spare Tyre; Sudha Bhuchar, Artistic Director, Tamasha Theatre Company; Funmi Adewole, Dance Lecturer and Researcher; Kwong Loke, co-Artistic Director StoneCrabs Theatre Company, Lecturer Regent's University London OPENING ADDRESS, PROVOCATION and CLOSING SUMMATION by theatre and radio dramatist Patricia Cumper MBE PANEL DISCUSSIONS Futures:Education and Training Histories: Archives and legacies THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS Surviving and thriving in the arts industry today. THIS COURSE IS FOR: Actors, writers, directors, dancers and anyone interested in UK BAME performance.

DATE and VENUE Mon-Fri, 8 September - 12 September 2014, 10am – 6pm Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW Your text caption goes here Copyright © 2014 PDW Productions, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you may be interested in supporting this event. Our mailing address is: PDW Productions PDW Productions London, London P1 23W United Kingdom MONDAY Afro-Brazilian THE PLACE From 20h to 21:30h Address: 17 Duke's Road Euston Tube Station WC1H 9PY | London £10 drop in £35 (4 classes pack) £60 (8 classes pack) THURSDAY Contemporary Afro-Brazilian SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS From 19:30h to 21h Address: 85 St George's Road Elephant & Castle Tube Station SE1 6ER | London Afro-Brazilian Dance Classes 2014 Is a fun, motivating, aerobic dance class that through the fusion of Brazilian and African rhythms and a large variety of movements created and adapted by Irineu Nogueira, develops strength, coordination, muscle tone, stamina, flexibility and an understanding and sense of rhythm. MAY 12/05 | Monday: NORMAL CLASS THE PLACE (8 to 9:30pm) 15/05 | Thursday: NORMAL CLASS SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS (7:30 to 9pm) 19/05 | Monday: NORMAL CLASS THE PLACE (8 to 9:30pm) 22/05 | Thursday: NORMAL CLASS SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS (7:30 to 9pm) 26/05 | Monday: NO CLASS | BANK HOLIDAY THE PLACE (8 to 9:30pm) 29/05 | Thursday: NORMAL CLASS SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS (7:30 to 9pm) 31/05 | Saturday: AfroSambas + Afrikan Yoga SPACe Hackney (1pm to 4pm) 31 Falkirk St N1 6HF | 5 min from Hoxton Overground Station Organised by Simplicious | info@simplicious.net Booking: https://totaldanceandyoga.eventbrite.co.uk/ JUNE 02/06 | Monday: NORMAL CLASS THE PLACE (8 to 9:30pm) 05/06 | Thursday: NORMAL CLASS SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS (7:30 to 9pm) 09/06 | Monday: NORMAL CLASS THE PLACE (8 to 9:30pm) 12/06 | Thursday: NORMAL CLASS SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS (7:30 to 9pm) 16/06 | Monday: NORMAL CLASS THE PLACE (8 to 9:30pm) 19/06 | Thursday: NORMAL CLASS SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS (7:30 to 9pm) 21/06 | Saturday: AfroSambas + Afrikan Yoga SPACe Hackney (1pm to 4pm) 31 Falkirk St N1 6HF | 5 min from Hoxton Overground Station Organised by Simplicious | info@simplicious.net Booking: https://totaldanceandyoga.eventbrite.co.uk/ 23/06 | Monday: NORMAL CLASS THE PLACE (8 to 9:30pm) 26/06 | Thursday: NO CLASS | STUDIO CLOSED SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS (7:30 to 9pm) 30/06 | Monday: NORMAL CLASS THE PLACE (8 to 9:30pm) Copyright © 2013 Irineu Nogueira Dance, All rights reserved. www.irineunogueira.com contact@irineunogueira.com +44(0)7720605126 +44(0)7401774244   Going out with a smile Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club - Adios Tour Pre-sale today for Como No mailing list subscribers on general sale tomorrow Royal Albert Hall - Sunday 5 April 2015 Featuring Omara Portuondo, Guajiro Mirabal, Barbarito Torres and Jesus "Aguaje" Ramos. After 16 years thrilling audiences around the world, the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® is set to bid 'Adios' with a farewell world tour, which includes a return for the group to the iconic Royal Albert Hall. You can have your choice of seats ahead of the crowds through this link. Hasta la Proxima La Linea La Linea 14 ended with an enormous bang at the Electric Brixton on May 2 with 1500 salseros at the Grupo Niche gig on one of the most joyous live salsa nights ever experienced in the capital. You can get a sense of what you felt, or what you missed, on this beautifully shot and edited clip (gracias Federico y Rosita) which has just gone up on the La Linea youtube channel along with other highlights of the festival. Watch here. La Linea 15 will debut at our quinceanera in April next year. Maykel Blanco Electric Brixton Saturday 21 June After Grupo Niche's triumph in Brixton we're looking forward to taking to the salsa dancefloor in the same venue next month for the UK debut of Havana's current favourite Maykel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor. On the shortest night of the year Maykel and our top line-up of Cuban DJs should have everyone dancing until a literal dawn. More info. This is the video to one of their big hits Bembe. Watch here. Maria Gadu Barbican Saturday 28 June Don't take our word for it. "The first time I saw her I was dazzled and when she started singing it was spectacular" says Caetano Veloso with whom Maria has often shared the stage. She is simply the freshest new voice in MPB, and as all eyes turn towards Brazil now is really her moment. More info. Maria's track Shimbala was a huge summer hit - now London it's your turn. Watch here. Vamos London's Guide to the Latin Summer Our in-print and online guide to Latin events in London for the summer months goes live for this year at the end of the month. Since we began the venture in 2011 It's been a labour of love for us at Como No and our friends at Jungle Drums. The theory is a simple one, if we can bring the tide in, and raise the profile for all Latin arts in London, then everyone's ships can rise together. Let us know of any events happening from June to September that we should list. Vamonos. vamos-london.com From our friends 3rd Uk Festival de Orquestas Sat-Sun 24-25 May Haverstock School NW3 The Festival de Orquestas returns this May Bank Holiday, bigger and better with 2 days of Latin Dance and Music. Showcasing Latin artists in the UK. Featuring five live bands - Orquesta Estelar, Jesus Cutino and Son de Cuba, Will Sifontes & his Latin Sound, Cuban Combination, Combo Yanze' and special guest Herman Olivera el sonero del siglo XXl from New York. More info. Magos Herrera & Javier Limón Tuesday 20 May Union Chapel Legendary producer and guitarist Javier Limón appears for one night only with the great Mexican singer Magos Herrera, showcasing her smoky, emotional vocals alongside the intense spirit of Limón’s flamenco guitar. An enchanting night with a Grammy Award-winning guitarist and a vocalist ‘among the best singers in jazz’ Jazz Times. More info.