THE AFRO-LATIN LOUNGE

The Afro-Latin Lounge

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Performance Studies international #18

University of Leeds, UK27 June - 1 July 2012

performance :: culture :: industry
http://www.psi18.org/

CALL FOR PROPOSALS NOW EXTENDED TO WED 30TH NOV 2011

INVITATION

We invite academics and performance practitioners to debate, develop, contest and celebrate the relationships between culture, industry and performance - now, in the past, and in possible futures. Proposals are especially welcome in alignment with one or more of the six areas summarised below. For the full call go to www.psi18.org

Value and efficacy

For instance: What are the synergies and contradictions between economic and cultural value in the field of performance? How can these be understood in terms of performance? Can we distinguish intrinsic from instrumental value?

Commercial and amateur

For instance: How are the commercial stage and amateur stage being addressed from within the performance studies frame?

Cultural articulations

For instance: How has performance addressed and how is it addressing the various alienations, needs, gains and negotiations associated with economic, cultural and refugee migration?

Relations and determinations

For instance: How do economic and cultural drivers determine the relationship between the academy and performance practice beyond its walls?

Training, labour and innovation

For instance: What are the relationships between and within the academic and industrial spheres in the training of professionals, including performers, directors, scenic artists and technicians? What is the present and future of vocational performer training conducted outside educational systems - e.g. within the family?

Economy / Ecology

For instance: How has, does and might performance engage with concerns around environmental change and ecological impact? How might a performative focus on landscape, locality or habitus enable us to

rethink the relationship of the personal, the economic, the political

and the ecological?

EARTH DANCES WORKSHOPS in March 2012, meeting the spring...

Traditional & Contemporary African Dance & Non-stylised movement workshops with Denise Rowe

THURSDAY 1st MARCH, Taster workshop: 10-11amMhararano Mbira Academy , Studio 20, Dartington Space, TOTNES, Devon , TQ9 5TL £7/£5 concscontact Jo: 01803 849298 or Denise 077233 29414 de8fish@yahoo.co.uk

SATURDAY 3rd MARCH 11am - 4.30pm

St Martins Church Centre, Church Street , LISKEARD, PL14 3A £25/£20 concscontact Kath: 01752 851091 kafrevell@btinternet.com

SATURDAY 10th MARCH 11am - 4pmThe Body Workshop Gym, Brook Street , LEWES, East Sussex £35/£30 concs

contact Anara: 07947 562285 anaradancer@gmail.com

SUNDAY 11th MARCH 2 - 5pmLimpley Stoke Village Hall, Middle Stoke, Nr BATH, BA2 7GE £20/£15 concscontact: Denise 07723329414 01225722843 de8fish@yahoo.co.uk

Earth Dances is an invitation to embrace our fullness in movement, stillness, celebration and rest. Grounded in African dance, non-stylised movement and ki Aikido, the workshops will explore rhythm, embodiment and connection with a sense of playful exploration, finding our common ground in fluidity around the rhythm and in gratitude for the gift of being alive!

LIVE MUSIC from OMER MAKESSA (except 1st March taster workshop with live mbira music)

Suitable for all abilities

Bring lunch to share for day workshops

booking essential for day workshops

www.tolokotolo.com/earth-dances

“When we dance, the earth dances”
Denise Rowe is a movement artist, dancer, choreographer and musician with over ten years experience leading pan-African dance and movement workshops around the world.

Denise Rowe Tolo Ko Tolo HillBreeze Sharpstone Lane Freshford Bath BA2 7UA 077233 29414 www.tolokotolo.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.
Feedback33 with Dwayne Barnaby Thurs 2 Feb 2012 @ London Studio Centre

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way , London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)
Cuban Contemporary Dance with Dwayne Barnaby, Thursday 2 February 2012 7pm – 9pm (registration 7pm – 7.25pm; class 7.30pm – 9pm)

Dwayne’s class is filled with a strong Cuban and Caribbean folkloric influence. Over the course of five weeks, Dwayne will be experimenting with movements and rhythms in a high energy class, while loosely using some contemporary elements. Dwayne’s main objective in these sessions is lead a fun class which allows participants to express themselves to rhythms rooted in Cuban and Afro-Caribbean folklore. Each class will end with a set of movements that will later become a part of a piece of work.
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
Dwayne Barnaby was born in Jamaica and trained with Ashe Caribbean performing arts ensemble. He later trained in Cuba at the Escuela Nacional de Danza Cuba where he specialised in Cuban modern technique, Cuban folklore, choreography and dance education. A former member of Phoenix Dance Theatre and former cast member of the London production of Disney’s The Lion King, Dwayne’s performance credits also include Emperor Jones produced by The Gate theatre.
Dwayne loves choreography and has choreographed for L’Antoinette Stines’ L'Acadco Dance Company in Jamaica , and for The Gate theatre production of Emperor Jones. Known for his inspiring and high energy classes, he has taught dance at the National School of Dance in Jamaica and at Afro Dance Xplosion ( London ) amongst others.
A registered mental health nurse, Dwayne aspires to develop a system utilising dance as a form of mental health alternative therapy.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

THIS WEEK!

Professional Contemporary Dance Workshop with Alesandra Seutin/Vocab Dance

SAVE THE DATES!

1st week of February: two workshops as part of British Dance Edition 2012.

Alesandra will be delivering 2 classes in which, she will be sharing aspects from her Afro- Eclectic Contemporary Style. These classes will display the release of Afro based techniques to create a fluid and original contemporary language. The opportunity to learn repertoire and improvise within this style will allow the participants to fully embody Vocab Dance creative process.

These workshops are guaranteed to be pulsating and challenging!WHEN? WHERE?

Wednesday 1 February

The Place

Time: 9.00-10.30am

Thursday 2 February

Greenwich Dance

Time: 10.30-12.00pmDETAILS?

The Place

Flaxman Terrace, London WC1H 9AT

(King’s Cross & Euston Stations)

Greenwich Dance

The Borough Hall Royal Hill London SE10 8RE

(Greenwich Station)

Cost:

£4 (The Place) &

£4.30 (Greenwich Dance)

INFO?

vocabdance@gmail.com

www.britishdanceedition.com

The Afro-Latin Lounge

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2012 gets off to a fiery start at Sadler's Wells with the return of the annual Flamenco Festival. A firm fixture in London's dance calendar, this year's festival promises a stellar line-up showcasing the extraordinary range of this dynamic dance form.

Highlights include world famous choreographer Rafael Amargo's Poet in New York and the return of Antonio Gades Company presenting the late choreographer's final work Fuenteovejuna. Don't forget with the multibuy you can get 20% off when you book for two or more shows.

South Africa's multi-award winning music and dance show "breezes into the West End like a breath of fresh air" (The Guardian) this February for a strictly limited three week run.
Beautiful tribal song, joyful gospel music and the pounding nightclub-sound of Kwaito accompany some of the most jubilant and energetic dancing you're likely to see this year - from the ritualistic moves of the Venda Snake Dancers to the intricate steps of gumboot dancing, born from the tough working conditions of South African gold miners. UMOJA's 30-strong cast of singers, dancers and musicians celebrate South Africa's rich cultural legacy in an exhilarating show that is guaranteed to banish the winter blues.

CONNECTINGVIBES* PRESENTS A NEW SEASON OF WORKS ENTITLED

When in Doubt...

Launch: Thursday 23 & Friday 24 February, 2012

City and Islington College

No Lasagne!

How much would you sacrifice to reach your goal? The piece takes a humorous look at our everyday and potentially life changing choices. Making her debut with Connectingvibes is independent filmmaker Solveiga Serova.

By all Means Necessary

Identifying the things that no longer have a place in your life requires ruthlessness and bravery are you ready to do the right thing? Returning favourite by Sheika Edwards a graduate from the Foundation Degree in Dance run in partnership with IRIE! dance theatre, City and Islington College and London Metropolitan University .

Waiting for...

Some people wait forever for the 'Big Moment', the 'Once in a Lifetime Opportunity', while others refuse to wait preferring to take destiny in their own hands.

Breeze Easy

Originally created for Connecting Vibes USA, the piece was restaged for the ADAD's 'Bloom Festival' at the Southbank Centre in September 2011. The work represents a fusion of contemporary and traditional movement demonstrating the flow, versatility and grounding inherent in the movement language of the Caribbean .

"The enthusiasm of these young dancers is commendable as is the quality of the choreography, cohesion and professionalism of the company"

Beverly Minette, Consultant for Creative Arts
Launch Dates & Tickets

Thursday 23 February, 2.00pm & 7.30pm Friday 24 February, 7.30pm

Tickets £5/£3 concs

Box Office 020 7700 8601 Venue

City and Islington College

Centre for Business Arts and Technology

444 Camden Rd, N7 OSP

For tour booking information and our education programs contact Rosie Lehan on:

info@connectingvibes.com / Tel. 020 7700 8610 / Mob. 07740 520 108

connectingvibes* was created in 2000 following an invitation to perform for the National Dance Festival of Grenada. The company has engaged in 9 national tours presenting a fusion of African, Caribbean and Contemporary dance. Working as a partnership between City and Islington College and IRIE! dance theatre. 2011 saw the welcome addition of Connecting Vibes USA, which heralds the beginning of an exciting transatlantic relationship.

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 Dwayne Barnaby Thurs 26 Jan 2012 @ London Studio Centre

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way , London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)

Cuban Contemporary Dance with Dwayne Barnaby, Thursday 26 January 2012 7pm – 9pm (registration 7pm – 7.25pm; class 7.30pm – 9pm)

Dwayne’s class is filled with a strong Cuban and Caribbean folklore influence. Over the course of six weeks Dwayne will be experimenting with movements and rhythms in a high energy class, while loosely using some contemporary elements. Dwayne’s main objective in these sessions is lead a fun class which allows participants to expressing themselves to rhythms rooted in Cuban and Afro-Caribbean folklore. Each class will end with a set of movements that will later become a part of a piece of work.

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
Dwayne Barnaby was born in Jamaica and trained with Ashe Caribbean performing arts ensemble. He later trained in Cuba at the Escuela Nacional de Danza Cuba where he specialised in Cuban modern technique, Cuban folklore, choreography and dance education. A former member of Phoenix Dance Theatre and former cast member of the London production of Disney’s The Lion King, Dwayne’s performance credits also include Emperor Jones produced by The Gate theatre.

Dwayne loves choreography and has choreographed for L’Antoinette Stines’ L'Acadco Dance Company in Jamaica, and for The Gate theatre production of Emperor Jones. Known for his inspiring and high energy classes, he has taught dance at the National School of Dance in Jamaica and at Afro Dance Xplosion (London) amongst others.

A registered mental health nurse, Dwayne aspires to develop a system utilising dance as a form of mental health alternative therapy.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

Come on Ladies....

It's been a long, cold winter.... Let's get the blood circulating again....
Aida Diop and Eva Goudiaby are holding an afternoon of workshops that will have your whole body smiling again!
You may or may not be a fan of belly dancing, but one thing most people agree on is that it is a very liberating, and sensual dance performed by women, and largely, taught by women... Well, let's go South of the Sahara and and place those same virtues in the region of Senegal......SABAR!!!!!!!!!!!! A beautifully, dynamic and joyful dance, where the natural movements of the female body are appreciated and accentuated.. whether you dance or not, as a woman, you will find your body 'fall' into this style quite naturally.... in all its splendour.
COME AND SEE!!!
We will also do the more familiar, and much-loved 'djembe' style of dance: Our teachers' knowledge of djembe dances and rhythms is unchallenged; and they generously share fresh movement vocabulary with their students; injecting newblood into the scene. COME AND DANCE WITH THEM !!!! You will not be disappointed!!!
Aida has taught at Danceworks, at Feedback 33, at Afro-Xplosion, at ADAD's Bloom Festival, holds a regular dance class at the SPACE, and recently performed with her students at Camden Rock. And everywhere she goes, she is invited back, and draws more people to her... if you don't know why, come and find out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOo7QrDsVnM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfA9Yy2AwN8

************ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW****************

SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2012

12.30- 3.30pm

*****djembe & sabar workshop

An opportunity to dance with Aida and her very special guest teacher, Eva Goudiaby. The two will teach djembe and sabar. choreography. Energetic and rousing drumming will be provided by some of the hottest drummers currently on the scene; Khalifa Conte, Demba 'Dunduns' and Mohamed Gueye.followed by an exclusive CONCERT:
4pm -5pm

***** DRUM & DANCE CONCERT
DANCE***

This concert will consist of riveting performances from Adia, Eva and some surprise guests!
DRUM****
AND FOR YOU DRUMMING ENTHUSIASTS, A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE KHALIFA CONTE, MOHAMED GUEYE, and their drumming friends DELIVER THE BEATS THAT MAKE THEM LONDON'S FINEST!!! Come and hear/see these two play, you will be mesmerized....
*** PRICE OF WORKSHOPS AND CONCERT ***

The cost of the workshops AND entry to the concert is £30.
N.B. A £10 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PLACE IN THE WORKSHOP
**** CONCERT *****

Entry to the concert is £5
***** Transport

Hackney overland.
EMAIL dundunkini@gmail.com to pay your deposit,for more info or call 07949761589 //07789275926
SPREAD THE WORD!!!!

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1/ Classical Music Concert -Bolivar Hall-

Friday 20 January @ 6:45pm

Raising funds for material aid to Cuba

The concert celebrates the 53rd anniversary of the Cuban revolution and all

proceeds will be donated for sports equipment for Cuban youth, in the year of

the 2012 London Olympics. The donation will be presented during our solidarity

brigade to Cuba in February 2012.

Featuring:

Eralys Fernandez – piano

Ahmed Dickinson - guitar

Paula Martinez - violin

Emma Blanco - violin

Neus Guiu - piano

Tickets £10

buy online:

http://ratb.org.uk/events/london/200-concert

Friday 20 January @ 6:45pm

Bolivar Hall,

54 Grafton Way,

London

W1T 5DL
Nearest tube: Warren Street

For more information on the concert and performers see our website

http://ratb.org.uk/events/london/200-concert

Dance Work Place Visits

Tavaziva Dance hosts a series of Dance Work Place visits at Haringey's leading performance venue the

Bernie Grant Arts Centre

This is an excellent opportunity for all Dance, Performing Arts, Arts Management, Expressive Arts University, A level, GCSE and BTEC students and teachers. The Dance workplace visits will provide students with an invaluable insight into the world of the arts.

Venue: Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, London, N15

Date(s): Mon 16 Jan, Mon 6 Feb, Mon 20 Feb, Tues 21 Feb, please contact for further dates.

Price: £10 per students

Outline of Visit

10am - Arrive at Venue

10.15am - Welcome and introduction to Tavaziva Dance

10.30am Observe Professional company technique class

11.00am Q & A session with Artistic Director Bawren Tavaziva and Dancers

11.15am Watch Company rehearsal

11.45am Talk: How to run a Dance Company and How to get into the dance, arts industry with Executive Director Iyshea Hunte

12:15pm Evalution and Depart

Tavaziva Dance

Bernie Grant Arts Centre

Enterprise Building

Town Hall Approach Road

London, N15 4RX

To book your workplace visit contact Joanna at office@tavazivadance.com or 0208 365 9150

SALSATECA ANNIVERSARY OFFER!!!!! 20 CLASSES FOR £20!!!

This is the thing that you have all been waiting for: The very chance for one very lucky person can get 20 classes for just £20 - No, this is not a typo!
We are indeed offering this very special gift to celebrate our 20th Anniversary.
All you have to do is be the 20th person to respond by:
Emailing us at: admin@salsateca.co.uk with the subject "Salsateca Dance Offer".
And then celebrate and brag to your friends if you are chosen!!

Afro-Fusion Dance

Grand Opening of Studio Cubano Saturday 14th January

NEW Cuban Dance School presented by Afrofusiondance

Studio Cubano has been created to share the passion, depth of culture and variety that exists within Cuban Dance.

From dance through to fitness there is something for everyone!!!!

Timetable will be on the website very soon!!!!

http://www.afrofusiondance.com/

Studio Cubano

Every Tuesday and Saturday

with Ary “The Professor”at

The Basement Dance Studio. 400 York Way, London N7 9LR

http://www.jumpanddance.com/directions.htm

Saturday 14th January

3 hr class with live music.

Free Cuban Food and drinks.

Free CD (Afro-Cuban and Rumba)

Live music with

Gerardo and Rumbache.

The best Rumba voice and group in the UK

Ex-singer of Yoruba Andabo.

Guest teacher:

Our excellent Dance Instructor

Alicia Bueno

Classes at all levels

Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced

Saturday Classes

11:00am-12:00pm Afro-Cuban (Beginners)

Palo Monte Introduction

12:00pm-1:00pm Afro-Cuban (General Levels)

Oshun - Shango

Afro-Cuban sessions include the techniques

to develop skills in movement of the upper part of the body.

1:00pm – 2:00pm Afro-Fitness (All Levels)

Mixing Afro-cuban, Rumba and Cuban Popular dance.

From 2:00pm onwards, stay and join us for “Descarga Cub ana ”

(Party Cuban style with live music and Cuban food and drinks!)

Shower facilities to continue with the party after the classes.

Prices: 1hr per weekA block of 10 weeks = £100

A block of 5 weeks = £55

Prices: 2hrs per week

A block of 10 weeks = £190

A block of 5 weeks = £100

Book Now!!!!

20% Discount if you book before Saturday 14th January

£30 Deposit required to secure place

Pay by cheque: Afrofusiondance

91 Rose Hill, Oxford. OX4 4HT
Refer to the website for more details and booking www.afrofusiondance.com

Cuban Dance encompasses the traditional Afro-Cuban and Rumba dance styles with its origin in African culture and music, moving to modern Cuban dance such as Son, Cha cha cha, Mambo and Salsa.

Cuban Dance is a rich mixture of Afro-Cuban dance influenced by African roots and contemporary Cuban Dances influenced by other dance styles.
Tuesday Classes

8.30-9.30pm Afro-Cuban (General Level)

9.30-10.30pm Rumba (General Level)

General Level: Suitable for intermediate students and

beginners with previous experience.

Live music every other Tuesday Prices: 2hrs per week

A block of 10 weeks = £190

A block of 5 weeks = £100

Prices: 1hr per week

A block of 10 weeks = £100

A block of 5 weeks = £55

*****Please note that ladies attending these classes should bring a long skirt******

Thursday

Cuban Thursdays

The EAST OXFORD CONSERVATIVE CLUB

62 JAMES St (just off Cowley Rd ), OX4 1EU.'off Cowley Rd '.

With ARIEL teaching pure Cuban Salsa

Helped by the usual Team - Nicole, Martha, Jerry and Bertram

Prices: £8, £6 for students for the whole night

8pm - 9.00pm Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced.9.00pm - 9.30pm Social dancing

9.30pm - 10.30pm Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Rueda de Casino

10.30 - 11.30pm Social dancing
Next Buena Vista Night Saturday

7th January 2012

DJ Ary is back......

Get ready for a brilliant night full of great music

Animation and lots of fun
@ Buena Vista Night in Oxford...

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All,
Happy New Year!. Wishing everyone good health, good friends and great
dance. Dance like you mean it in 2012 with a master workshop with
Papson Sylla from Paris.

Papson will be returning to London to give one of his fabulous
workshops on the 15th January 2012 at 2pm to 5pm. This is a don't miss event.

See the facebook page link http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=325276654153292

Papson Sylla will be teaching an African Dance Workshop in London, UK
on Sunday, 15th January 2012.

Where: Siobhan Davies Dance Studio http://www.siobhandavies.com/
85 St George's Road
City of London SE1 6ER
Underground: Elephant and Castle or Lambeth North
When: Sunday, 15 January 2012 for three hours
Price: £25 in advance/ £28 at the door
Booking in advance is advised to avoid disappointment. To book in
advance please send a £5 non-refundable deposit. Please email
feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com for the details. The deposit must be
received by the 5th January 2012.

Papson has performed in the West End performance of FELA!!!!!
.
Top class dancer and choreographer, Papson is an endless source of creativity and energy. His style is a mix of traditional African dance
with modern elements. The new generation of African dance grown in urban spaces finds itself today on concert and theatre stages. Famous African artists ask him regularly to create choreographies for their video clips and shows: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Oumou Sangaré, Césaria Evora, Khaled, Shaft, Norma Claire, Aïcha Koni, Tissénifo, Savane Allah, Samba Oussou, Amadou e Mariam and Rokia Troare. As a child, he was called the father of the sound as he was always running and looking for the sounds of the Djembedrum. Papson participated on his first dance contest at the age of 5 years. Later his parents didn’t want him to become a dancer, so he left his family to follow his dream. His journey took him through several African countries and national ballets to Paris. Before he settled down in Paris he became the choreographer of the Ivory Dance company and latter the assistant choreographer of George Momboye (AfriKa Afrika). Since 2003 he works as a freelance choreographer and dancer. In 2009 he created his first Afro contemporary Dance Theatre “ Mon Histoire “.

Advanced booking must be received by 31st December 2011.

Please contact Carolyn for advanced bookings or queries @ mobile:
07979464047 or
email: feeltherhythmprod@googlemail.com

See Papson in action in his class in Paris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By2hoyP-Hw

See Papson in action solo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KjdV3YbY24&NR=1
See a snippet of Mon Histoire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFyHXtZHi4&feature=player_embedded
See Papson teaching in London:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=173027612738558

Keep on dancin.....
Carolyn
07979464047

Classical music concert with Cuban musicians
Friday 20 January, 7pm

Raising funds for material aid to Cuba
The concert celebrates the 53rd anniversary of the Cuban revolution and all proceeds will be donated for sports equipment for Cuban youth, in the year of the 2012 London Olympics. The donation will be presented during our solidarity brigade to Cuba in February 2012.

Tickets £10

Bolivar Hall, 54 Grafton Way, London W1T 5DL

Nearest tube: Warren Street

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Eralys Fernandez – piano

Eralys studied piano at the Guillermo Tomas Music Conservatoire, the Amadeo Roldan Conservatory and the Higher Institute of Arts in Cuba. In London she completed a Masters in Advanced Performance (piano and harpsichord) at the Royal College of Music, and a postgraduate course in harpsichord at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Eralys’ repertoire includes early music, classical, latin jazz and flamenco. She is also an arranger and composer and in 2010 she released an album, An Afternoon in Havana, to critical acclaim. Click here to read more about Eralys Fernandez

www.eralyspiano.webeden.co.uk , www.youtube.co.uk/eralysf , facebook.com

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Ahmed Dickinson - guitar

After graduating in Cuba from the Higher Institute of Arts, Ahmed came to England to study with Carlos Bonell and Chris Stell at the Royal College of Music. In 2006 he undertook further studies with Robert Brightmore at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Ahmed specialises in a repertoire by Cuban composers, from classical works to the more contemporary ‘filin’ movement. In September 2011 he launched his fifth release, Latin Perspective with the Santiago Quartet. The album features music by Leo Brouwer, Javier Alvarez and Miguel del Aguila. Click here to read more about Ahmed Dickinson

www.ahmeddickinson.com , facebook.com

Hotfoot Online, our web-based magazine is out now. Featuring a mix of feature articles, interviews, reviews and more, Hotfoot Online provides a window into the world of African and African diaspora dance practice throughout the UK and beyond. Click here to read the winter edition.

ADAD @ the 24th Annual International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) Conference and Festival

Mercy Nabirye, Interim Director, will represent ADAD as a participant/presenter at the 24th Annual International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) Conference and Festival which is taking place in Toronto, Canada from 26th – 29th January, 2012. The theme of the conference is ‘Connecting Our Diasporas through Dance’. This 4 day conference hosted by dance Immersion at The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, will bring people together to be educated and to educate each other around issues that are relevant to dance within the global dance ecology. For more details visit www.danceimmersion.ca. Other presenters on this specific panel include:

Deborah Ahmed, Black Dance USA in St Louis (USA)
Deborah Baddoo, State of Emergency (UK)
Mimi Beck, CANDANCE Network (Canada)
Lynn-Anne Sparrow, Harbourfront centre (Canada)
Warren Garret, CCI – Ontario Presenting network (Canada)

ADAD would like to hear from anyone who will be attending from the UK.

A Celebration in honour of Dr Martin Luther King Jr
On Saturday 14 January, 2012, Inspiring a New Generation presents their annual tribute event that celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, through a variety of artistic performances from Birmingham artists featuring Black Voices, Damien 'Lil D ' Morgan, Yelitza, Shampers, Nadiine , LMP and many more @ The Drum arts centre, Birmingham. Guest speakers will also add to the celebration, by presenting Dr King's journey and struggles for equality and the effect this has had upon people today. For booking and more infomation, click here.

African, African Samba, and Samba Fusion with LIVE drumming @ Baggator, 13 All Hallows Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0HH, Wednesdays 7pm – 8.15pm (performance group rehearsals), 8.30pm – 10pm (open dance class). For more information contact call 0798 4421 201 or email: info@africansambistas.com

The African Or Black Question film screening & You Are African Discussion
What: You Are African/The African Or Black Question
History consultant and community activist Kwaku is behind the TAOBQ campaign for the term ‘African’ to be used instead of ‘black’ to describe African people in Britain. This event is in two parts. It starts with the screening of Kwaku’s guerrilla documentary highlighting views around the African identity, ‘The African Or Black Question’, followed by the ‘You Are African’ discussion supported by input from special guests. Selected BTWSC/Bogle-L'Ouverture books on sale. Presented by TAOBQ in association with WSDG

When: Friday January 20 2012

Time: 6.00-8.30pm

Where: Westminster City Hall, City Hall 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP (Victoria station)

Cost: Free, subject to pre-booking via: www.taobq.eventbrite.com

For more info: jointheaobq@gmail.com (see www.taobq.blogspot.com and search for TAOBQ on your social networks)

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 Aminata Kone Thurs 12 Jan @ London Studio Centre

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)

Contemporary African workshop with Aminata Kone, Thursday 12 January 2012, 7.30 -9.00pm. (Registration 7pm- 7.25pm)

In this session, Aminata will deliver a Contemporary African dance workshop that explores and expresses traditional Malian and Senegalese dance fused with contemporary dance forms. Participants will gain an understanding of West African dance techniques and rhythms within a contemporary framework. NB: This class will feature live drumming.

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: feedback33forum@gmail.com or phone: 07800959664.

FEEDBACK33 TEACHER’S BIOGRAPHY

Aminata Kone: dancing since the age of 6, freelance dance artist Aminata Kone was born in Paris, France. Trained in France at Théâtre de Movement à Lyon, l’Ecole de Musique à Lyon, andCND (Centre de National de Dance à Lyon); and in Guadelope with l'Academie deDanse à Guadelope, Aminata has performed with numerous companies throughout Europe and Africa including the Ballet Khodia (Ivory Coast), Majumbe(France), Yellen (Mali) and Sabar Horzions (France). She has worked with renowned choreographers including Germaine Acogny, Doudou N'diaye Rose Jr, and Mamadou Diallo.
Currently, Aminata is specialising in delivering African dance classes and workshops to adults and children, throughout London.

Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

The Afro-Latin Lounge

2011-12-18T09:00:00.000Z

This blog will take a little break until January 2012. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The Afro-Latin Lounge

2011-12-11T09:00:00.007Z

In association with the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Tavaziva Dance hosts a 3 day Christmas intensive for dance students, aspiring dancers and dance professionals. Led by Artistic Director Bawren Tavaziva, participants will be invited to be inspired, get creative and experience a new way of dancing! During the 3 days, participants will be immersed in the company’s signature style, through a technique class, learning of repertoire and creative sessions. This is a great way to push your body to the limit before the Christmas break!

Dates: Tues 20, Wed 21, Thurs 21 December
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, London, N15 4RX
Price: £75*

*Early bird booking price still running and pay just £60!!

To book a place please contact Laura Collins via email admin@tavazivadance.com or call the office on 020 8365 9150. Look forward to seeing you there!

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Baila Londres is back on Saturday 24th Decemberfor a special Funky Latin Christmas Party! DJ Javier 'la Maquina de Cuba' will be playing Salsa, Timba, Reggaeton, House, Kizomba, Reggae and Party SoundsDJ Dezzi D (Beyond Soul) will be playing and eclectic party set including Funk, Soul, Latin, Hip-Hop, R'n'BOnly £5 entry all night!Dance from 9pm-4am!

At Charlie Wrights International Bar45 Pitfield StreetLondon N1 6DA5 minutes walk from Old Street Tube (Northern Line) Exit 2 North Side, then turn right.http://www.cubacheche.co.uk/ http://www.djjavier.com/ ~ http://www.beyond-soul.com/

Your invitation to a special FREE Event hosted
by IRIE! dance theatre...
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IRIE! dance theatre will be hosting its AGM from
6:00-6:45pm on Wednesday 14 December 2011
at Moonshot Centre.

Following this formal event (from 7:00-8:00pm)
there will be performances by connectingvibes*
and JAMMDRUM.

The connectingvibes* dance company is a collaborative
project between IRIE! dance theatre and City & Islington
College. The company is currently rehearsing for a new
show that will be officially launched in the New Year.

However, as part of this special event you'll have the
exclusive opportunity to watch a "work-in-progress".

JAMMDRUM is a new ensemble comprised of Master
Musicians of African and Caribbean heritage. They will
be giving their first public performance at this event.

You can read more about JAMMDRUM and this special
launch at the link below
Launch of JAMMDRUM

We would very much like you to be part of this special
occasion.

If you would like to attend this event please either call
IRIE! on 020 8691 6099 or send an email to:

info@iriedancetheatre.org

IRIE!

-- IRIE! dance theatre
http://www.iriedancetheatre.org
Tel: 020 8691 6099

Connect with us...Facebook: www.facebook.com/IRIEdancetheatreTwitter: www.twitter.com/IRIEdance

IRIE! dance theatreMoonshot CentreFordham ParkAngus StreetNew CrossLondon SE14 6LUUNITED KINGDOM

All,Papson will be returning to London to give one of his fabulous workshops on the 15th January 2012 at 2pm to 5pm. It was a great way to start 2011! Come join us to celebrate the start of 2012 with an African Dance Workshop by Papson. See the facebook page link http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=325276654153292 Papson Sylla will be teaching an African Dance Workshop in London, UK on Sunday, 15th January 2012.W Where: Siobhan Davies Dance Studio http://www.siobhandavies.com/ 85 St George's Road City of London SE1 6ERUnderground: Elephant and Castle or Lambeth North
When: Sunday, 15 January 2012 for three hoursPrice: £25 in advance/ £28 at the door
Booking in advance is advised to avoid disappointment. To book in advance please send a £5 non-refundable deposit. Please email feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com for the details. The deposit must be received by the 31 December 2011.
Papson has performed in the West End performance of FELA!!!!!. Top class dancer and choreographer, Papson is an endless source of creativity and energy. His style is a mix of traditional African dance with modern elements.The new generation of African dance grown in urban spaces finds itself today on concert and theatre stages.
Famous African artists ask him regularly to create choreographies for their video clips and shows: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Oumou Sangaré, Césaria Evora, Khaled, Shaft, Norma Claire, Aïcha Koni, Tissénifo, Savane Allah, Samba Oussou, Amadou e Mariam and Rokia Troare.
As a child, he was called the father of the sound as he was always running and looking for the sounds of the Djembedrum. Papson participated on his first dance contest at the age of 5 years. Later his parents didn’t want him to become a dancer, so he left his family to follow his dream.His journey took him through several African countries and national ballets to Paris. Before he settled down in Paris he became the choreographer of the Ivory Dance company and latter the assistant choreographer of George Momboye (AfriKa Afrika).
Since 2003 he works as a freelance choreographer and dancer. In 2009 he created his first Afro contemporary Dance Theatre “ Mon Histoire “.
To pay in advance please contact Carolyn at cj_lilly@yahoo.com or 07979464047. Advanced payments must be received by 13th May 2011.
Please contact Carolyn if you have any questions @ mobile: 07979464047 or email: feeltherhythmprod@googlemail.com See Papson in action in his class in Paris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By2hoyP-Hw

See Papson in action solo:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KjdV3YbY24&NR=1
See a snippet of Mon Histoire:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFyHXtZHi4&feature=player_embedded
See Papson teaching in London:http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=173027612738558

Salsateca Christmas Calendar
Below are the schedule for salsateca dance classes and parties. Please note them down, as some nights aren't on but some nights we will have a party.

SATURDAY 10TH DEC:NOT ON.
The night will not be on due to a private function at THE CUBAN
THE CUBAN ON TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS WILL BE CLOSED FROM TUESDAY 13TH DECEMBER AS WE COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS

THURSDAY 15TH DEC:ON.
at Wessex House will go ahead as planned with the Salsa dance classes at 7.30pm-9pm, followed by the club.
SATURDAY 17TH DEC: ON.
Saturday 17th December at the Cuban will go ahead as planned with the Salsa dance classes at 7pm and the Bachata classes starting at 8pm, followed by the club.
THURSDAY 22ND DEC:ON.
at Wessex House will go ahead as planned as WE WILL BE HAVING OUR LATIN SWING CHRISTMAS PARTY!! The night will comprise of salsa dance classes at 7.30pm-9pm, as well as the magical Onda Amor Dance Company doing a spellbinding performance for us. We will also be having great music throughout the night.

ALL CLASSES AND CLUBS WILL RESUME AS NORMAL FROM WEDNESDAY 4TH JAN 2012

Salsateca Christmas Party
Your Christmas Party Starts Here!!!!

Join us for our Christmas Party on Wednesday 7th December to you as we start our countdown to Christmas!

This exciting night at the Cuban (Moorgate)
will start off salsa dance classes at 7-8.30pm for all levels, followed with music from the legend that is Dj Julian 'the Duke'.

To follow, the popular Orquesta Estelar will be playing live salsa music. Our very own Salsateca Student Dance Group will be closing the night by treating you with a dazzling live dance show!We will also be giving the first 50 people that comes to the class and the first 50 to the club an early Christmas present of a salsa cd for you to practice your dance moves at home as well as at our classes. So join us for a Christmas party you won't forget!!

The Afro-Latin Lounge

2011-12-04T09:00:00.003Z

Rock around the Blockade Update 2.11.2011

1/ Cuba! Africa! Revolution! (part 2) Film showing - this Sunday 5pm
2/ Rebel Music fundraising night

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1/ Cuba! Africa! Revolution! (part 2) Film showing

This Sunday, 4 December 2011 at 5pm

FILM SCREENING: Cuba! Africa! Revolution! part 2

At the Hobgoblin Pub,
73 White Lion Street,
Islington,
London, N1
(PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE)

SYNOPSIS: In January of 1961 independence fighter and Congo’s first Prime
Minister, Patrice Lumumba was assassinated. The Cuban revolutionary government
recognised this as part of imperialism’s drive to turn back the tide of
African independence. Shortly after, Cuba’s ‘African Odyssey’ began. The
necessary technical and military assistance socialist Cuba provided for
liberation movements Algeria, Guinea Bissau, Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, and
South Africa, made the difference between defeat and victory.

This documentary, produced for the BBC in April of 2007, has rare footage of
some of Africa’s most prominent revolutionaries and tracks Cuba’s heroic
and unselfish contribution to the fight against colonialism and racist
oppression in Africa.

Each screening is followed by an open discussion of the issues raised

FREE
Donations welcome.

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2/ Rebel Music fundraising night

Organised by Rock around the Blockade

Friday 16 December
from 8pm to midnight

The Royal Inn on the Park
111 Lauriston Road,
London
E9 7JH

With live music from
King Toadfish and the All-Weather Riders
Blues, experimental, folk rock band

There will be food, a bar and children are welcome

We are trying to raise £1,000 towards medicines for Cuban Children which Cuba
can’t get hold of as a result of the US blockade.

Donations are welcome in cash on the night or by cheque made payable to Rock
around the Blockade and sent to BM RATB, London WC1N 3XX

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We are delighted to announce that ADAD has been granted a BBC Performing Arts Fund Dance Award! The BBC Performing Arts Fund is a charity committed to developing new performing arts talent from across the UK. Click here for more details.

IABD 2012

dance Immersion will host the 24th Annual International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) conference and festival in Toronto, Canada on January 26th– 29th , 2012. This four day event brings people together from around the world to be educated and to educate each other around issues that are relevant to dance within the global dance ecology. For more information including how to register, click here.

Photo: Tabanka Crew African and Caribbean Peoples Dance Ensemble by Thomas PrestØ

News & Events

An African Election
Showing throughout the UK until the beginning of January, 2012 An African Election documents events behind the 2008 presidential elections in Ghana, West Africa. Click here for screening info.

World Aids Day Awareness Concert 2011
For the 2nd year running, Café.Bar.Contemporary at Nottingham Contemporary will be hosting Nottingham’s World Aids Day Awareness Concert on Thursday 1st December from 7pm - Midnight. Cost: Free. Wear something red to show your support.

Visit www.nottinghamcontemporary.org to find out more.

Death and the King's Horseman
On Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th December, 2011 The Drum arts centre, Birmingham, and YGB present an adaptation of this classic of modern African theatre, set in Nigeria during World War II. Young actors, singers, dancers and drummers aged 8-18 star in this thrilling tragedy about respect, honour and the clash between Africa and Europe, ending the year in a blaze of light, sound and colour.

For booking and more infomation, click here.

Mixed Movement
Dance and live music combine, New York style. The brainchild of dancer, theatre artist, and poet DawN Crandell, Mixed Movement gives dancers and musicians a chance to improvise, celebrate and show off their skills. Saturday 3rd December, 2011 at Contact theatre, Manchester.

Lyrical Art Attack Awards and Under 13's Poetry Slam
Leeds Young Authors presents the 8th Annual Lyrical Art Attack Awards & Under 13's Poetry slam featuring some of Yorkshire's most outstanding youth poets at Seven arts Centre. Wednesday 14 December, 2011, 7pm. Find out more here.

Street Stories Taster day

East London Dance and the Royal Opera House are looking for creative young people aged 14-21 years to devise and perform their own response to Othello using a variety of art forms and genres. Interested? Then go along to the Street Stories Taster day taking place from 10am – 4pm on Saturday 10 December, 2011 at East London Dance, Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, London E15 1BX.

Intensives

West African dance and drumming residency with Nansady Keita, Marie Sylla and Friends
Tues 24th Jan – Mon 6th Feb, 2012
The Gambia

Learn traditional West African dance and drumming by the beach in workshops lead by dance teacher Marie Sylla, world renowned master drummer Nansady Keita and friends.

Cost: £500 dance only; £700 dance and drumming. All prices are exclusive of flights.

Visit www.nansadykeita.com for more information or call 07885 988 331

News & Events

An African Election
Showing throughout the UK until the beginning of January, 2012 An African Election documents events behind the 2008 presidential elections in Ghana, West Africa. Click here for screening info.

World Aids Day Awareness Concert 2011
For the 2nd year running, Café.Bar.Contemporary at Nottingham Contemporary will be hosting Nottingham’s World Aids Day Awareness Concert on Thursday 1st December from 7pm - Midnight. Cost: Free. Wear something red to show your support.

Visit www.nottinghamcontemporary.org to find out more.

Death and the King's Horseman
On Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th December, 2011 The Drum arts centre, Birmingham, and YGB present an adaptation of this classic of modern African theatre, set in Nigeria during World War II. Young actors, singers, dancers and drummers aged 8-18 star in this thrilling tragedy about respect, honour and the clash between Africa and Europe, ending the year in a blaze of light, sound and colour.

For booking and more infomation, click here.

Mixed Movement
Dance and live music combine, New York style. The brainchild of dancer, theatre artist, and poet DawN Crandell, Mixed Movement gives dancers and musicians a chance to improvise, celebrate and show off their skills. Saturday 3rd December, 2011 at Contact theatre, Manchester.

Click here for more info.

Classes

Reggae Contemporary dance workshop Thursday 1st December, 7.30pm - 9pm at London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB. Click here to find out more.

African Dance @ MDI Studio, 24 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BX. Youths (aged 5 – 16 years old) Wednesdays 4.30pm – 5.30pm; Adults (16 years old and above) Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8pm.

Origins of Salsa, Wednesdays at 8.30pm, Studio ILéaCHé, 11 Osborne Street, Merchant City, Glasgow G1 5RB. Find out more here

Top class dancer and choreographer Papson Sylla will be teaching an African Dance workshop on Sunday15th January 2012, Siobhan Davies Dance Studio, 85 St George's Road, London SE1 6ER.

For further information contact Carolyn Lilly: 07979464047, feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/Feel-the-Rhythm-Productions

Lyrical Art Attack Awards and Under 13's Poetry Slam
Leeds Young Authors presents the 8th Annual Lyrical Art Attack Awards & Under 13's Poetry slam featuring some of Yorkshire's most outstanding youth poets at Seven arts Centre. Wednesday 14 December, 2011, 7pm. Find out more here.

Start Your Christmas Celebrations With Us!

With your advent calendar just opening, it only seemed right to announce our Christmas Party on Wednesday 7th December to you as we start our countdown to Christmas!

This exciting night at the Cuban (Moorgate)
will start off salsa dance classes at 7-8.30pm for all levels, followed with music from the legend that is Dj Julian 'the Duke'.

To follow, the popular Orquesta Estelar will be playing live salsa music.

Our very own Salsateca Student Dance Group will be closing the night by treating you with a dazzling live dance show!

We will also be giving the first 50 people that comes to the class and the first 50 to the club an early Christmas present of a salsa cd for you to practice your dance moves at home as well as at our classes.

So join us for a Christmas party you won't forget!!

Cuban Contemporary Dance with Dwayne Barnaby, Thursday 08 December 11

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 Dwayne Barnaby Thurs 08 Dec June 2011 @ London Studio Centre
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way , London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)

Cuban Contemporary Dance with Dwayne Barnaby, Thursday 08 December 2011 7pm – 9pm (registration 7pm – 7.25pm; class 7.30pm – 9pm)

Dwayne’s class is a fast paced Cuban technique class merging elements of la technica Cubana with his own unique contemporary flavour. The Cuban technique is loosely rooted in the Graham technique and through additional inclusions of undulations and spinal manipulations forces the dancer to master the shifting of weight through space. The class is highly physical with challenging exercises in the centre and travelling sequences that demand a sense of attack and musical dynamism. The class will culminate in a challenging movement sequence to end.

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

Dwayne Barnaby trained in Cuba at the Escuela Nacional de Arte where he specialised in la tecnica Cubana and Cuban folklore. He is a former member of Phoenix dance theatre company in Leeds and a former cast member of Disney's production of The Lion King in London. He has also taught in Jamaica at the national school of dance and is known for his inspiring and energy paced classes.

Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

The Afro-Latin Lounge

2011-11-27T09:00:00.005Z

The urban streetdance-style electro – a mix of break-dancing, disco, voguing, popping and locking – meets theatre, contemporary dance and music, with an especially composed soundtrack which mixes techno with electro house, afrobeat, sampling and classical music. Elektro Kif is choreographed by Blanca Li, who has choreographed music videos for Goldfrapp, Sir Paul McCartney, Blur, Daft Punk and Kanye West.
Book tickets / More info ►

All,
Papson will be returning to London to give one of his fabulous workshops on the 15th January 2012 at 2pm to 5pm. It was a great way to start 2011! Come join us to celebrate the start of 2012 with an African Dance Workshop by Papson.

See the facebook page link http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=325276654153292

Papson Sylla will be teaching an African Dance Workshop in London, UK on Sunday, 15th January 2012.W

Where: Siobhan Davies Dance Studio http://www.siobhandavies.com/ 85 St George's Road City of London SE1 6ERUnderground: Elephant and Castle or Lambeth North When: Sunday, 15 January 2012 for three hoursPrice: £25 in advance/ £28 at the doorBooking in advance is advised to avoid disappointment. To book in advance please send a £5 non-refundable deposit. Please email feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com for the details. The deposit must be received by the 31 December 2011. Papson has performed in the West End performance of FELA!!!!!. Top class dancer and choreographer, Papson is an endless source of creativity and energy. His style is a mix of traditional African dance with modern elements.The new generation of African dance grown in urban spaces finds itself today on concert and theatre stages.Famous African artists ask him regularly to create choreographies for their video clips and shows: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Oumou Sangaré, Césaria Evora, Khaled, Shaft, Norma Claire, Aïcha Koni, Tissénifo, Savane Allah, Samba Oussou, Amadou e Mariam and Rokia Troare.As a child, he was called the father of the sound as he was always running and looking for the sounds of the Djembedrum. Papson participated on his first dance contest at the age of 5 years. Later his parents didn’t want him to become a dancer, so he left his family to follow his dream.His journey took him through several African countries and national ballets to Paris. Before he settled down in Paris he became the choreographer of the Ivory Dance company and latter the assistant choreographer of George Momboye (AfriKa Afrika).

Since 2003 he works as a freelance choreographer and dancer. In 2009 he created his first Afro contemporary Dance Theatre “ Mon Histoire “.To pay in advance please contact Carolyn at cj_lilly@yahoo.com or 07979464047. Advanced payments must be received by 13th May 2011. Please contact Carolyn if you have any questions @ mobile: 07979464047 or email: feeltherhythmprod@googlemail.com

See Papson in action in his class in Paris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By2hoyP-Hw

See Papson in action solo:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KjdV3YbY24&NR=1

See a snippet of Mon Histoire:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFyHXtZHi4&feature=player_embedded

See Papson teaching in London:http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=173027612738558
. London SE1 6ERUnderground: Elephant and Castle or Lambeth North When: Sunday, 15 January 2012 for three hoursPrice: £25 in advance/ £28 at the doorBooking in advance is advised to avoid disappointment. To book in advance please send a £5 non-refundable deposit. Please email feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com for the details. The deposit must be received by the 31 December 2011. Papson has performed in the West End performance of FELA!!!!!. Top class dancer and choreographer, Papson is an endless source of creativity and energy. His style is a mix of traditional African dance with modern elements.The new generation of African dance grown in urban spaces finds itself today on concert and theatre stages.Famous African artists ask him regularly to create choreographies for their video clips and shows: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Oumou Sangaré, Césaria Evora, Khaled, Shaft, Norma Claire, Aïcha Koni, Tissénifo, Savane Allah, Samba Oussou, Amadou e Mariam and Rokia Troare.

As a child, he was called the father of the sound as he was always running and looking for the sounds of the Djembedrum. Papson participated on his first dance contest at the age of 5 years. Later his parents didn’t want him to become a dancer, so he left his family to follow his dream.His journey took him through several African countries and national ballets to Paris. Before he settled down in Paris he became the choreographer of the Ivory Dance company and latter the assistant choreographer of George Momboye (AfriKa Afrika).Since 2003 he works as a freelance choreographer and dancer. In 2009 he created his first Afro contemporary Dance Theatre “ Mon Histoire “.To pay in advance please contact Carolyn at cj_lilly@yahoo.com or 07979464047. Advanced payments must be received by 13th May 2011. Please contact Carolyn if you have any questions @ mobile: 07979464047 or email: feeltherhythmprod@googlemail.com

See Papson in action in his class in Paris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By2hoyP-Hw

See Papson in action solo:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KjdV3YbY24&NR=1

See a snippet of Mon Histoire:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFyHXtZHi4&feature=player_embedded

See Papson teaching in London:http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=173027612738558

Hello! We’re IdeasTap. We’re a not-for-profit organisation that helps young people break into the creative industries. We offer all kinds of free opportunities including funding, advice and networking to help young people develop their creative careers. We’re also partnered with major arts organisations including Old Vic New Voices, National Youth Theatre, National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural, Magnum Photos and NSDF. Earlier this year, we teamed up with Sky Arts to give two emerging artists from any creative discipline £30,000 each. We’re now re-launching this award, through which we’re hoping to give away three bursaries of £30,000 each. To give people advice on how to apply and what we’re looking for, we’re holding nationwide Q&A sessions and have enlisted a panel of industry experts to help. On Wednesday 7th December, our team will lead an afternoon seminar at Manchester Art Gallery from 2pm - 5pm. We’re keen to make this opportunity accessible to as many young creative people aged 18-30 as possible, so please do pass this information on to anyone you feel might be interested.You can read more about Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund and the seminars here:http://www.ideastap.com/ideasmag/all-articles/Sky-Arts-Ignition-Futures-Fund-Seminars If you’d like to find out more about IdeasTap and what we do, please visit us at www.ideastap.com.Looking forward to seeing you there!Best wishes,The IdeasTap Marketing Team

The Afro-Latin Lounge

2011-11-20T09:00:00.004Z

Los Van Van
+ Dr Jim, Javier La Rosa, DJ Rich
Thursday 1 March8pm - 2am
Electric Brixton(Formerly The Fridge) Town Hall ParadeSW2 1RJ
Los Van Van onstage 9.30pm0871 220 0260 SEE Tickets

Cuba's biggest, funkiest dance orchestra returns to London for the first time in two years.
“If you are in Jamaica and the Wailers were playing you got to see them, if you are in Havana you’ve got to see Los Van Van performing, it doesn’t get any better than that.” Gilles Peterson, Radio One
“…the gig had the feelgood flamboyance of an old-school soul revue, the infectious energy of a rave, and a rap-like team of singers … In short, they make joyous dance music.” The Sunday Times
"The best dance band in Cuba!" New York Times "The undisputed king of Cuban dance orchestras and one of the most influential forces ever in Afro-Cuban music" Los Angeles Times

Shantel & Bucovina Club Orkestar
+ DJ Scratchy (Gypsy Hotel)
Thursday 24 NovemberDoors 7pm
Koko1a Camden High Street NW1
0844 847 2258 Ticketweb

SHANTEL and his BUCOVINA CLUB ORKESTAR have taken the world by storm for 10 years. They return to London after their incredible 2009 concert on their Anarchy & Romance Tour. With the full live band featuring Turkish vocalist Damla Pehlevan and Serbian musicians Novica Ristic and Antic Marjan, Shantel brings you the best Gypsy tunes and Bucovina hits! What to expect? Energy, fun, virtuoso pazzazz, Gypsy soul: be uplifted and blown away by music without borders!

Orchestra Baobab
+ Baloji
Monday 30 January
7.30pm
BarbicanSilk StreetEC2Y 8DS
020 7638 8891

First London show in three years for Senegal's mighty Orchestra Baobab. One of Africa’s supergroups, Orchestra Baobab came together in 1970, distinguished from the outset by their multi-ethnic membership, drawing in musicians from all over Senegal as well as Togo and Nigeria, their music was broad and multi-lingual, but with a strong Cuban flavour. Support is from rising Afropolitan star Baloji and his band Orchestre De Ka Katuba who mix rap with Congolese rhumba, to create a unique contemporary sound.

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

Teacher’s Bio
Thomas PrestØ: teacher, choreographer, lecturer and Artistic Director of Tabanka Crew African and Caribbean Peoples Dance Ensemble (www.tabankacrew.com) Olso based Thomas PrestØ was introduced by his grandfather to Caribbean dance and music at the age of 9 . Following training in Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica, Martinique and the Dominican Republic, led Thomas to develop the Talawa Technique a system which codifies the movement vocabulary of African and Caribbean dance. In 2007 he founded Tabanka Crew African and Caribbean Peoples Dance Ensemble. Tabanka Crew have since graced a range of major performance platforms including Norway’s Got Talent and the ADAD Bloom Festival 2011 and can be currently seen on Norwegian TV in Crusiluv exploring the dances and culture of the Caribbean.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

The Afro-Latin Lounge

2011-11-13T09:00:00.009Z

Greetings All,Welcome the last black heritage public event for 2011 and not to bemissed! Do look out, however, for publicity in December for up andcoming black heritage events in 2012. Spotlight on Africa and the Diaspora, African Collections Revealed onSaturday 19 November at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), SouthKensington is a celebration and launch of the new visitor guide in fullcolour featuring 12 objects in 12 galleries in the V&A's collection thathave relevance to Africa and the Diaspora. It gives details about theobjects and where they can be seen in the Museum, and includes personalresponses from leading heritage practitioners and cultural commentators,that not only challenge European representations of Africa and blackAfricans in the past, but also our own perceptions and views today. View the days programme and the Spotlight visitor guide by clicking onthe links attached or follow the information below:EVENT DETAILS:http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/1454/Spotlight on Africa and the DiasporaAfrican Collections Revealed11.30 - 17.00Free and drop-in, unless otherwise statedExplore African history, heritage and culture at the V&A. Use our newAfrica-themed visitor guide to learn more about the stories, secrets andsymbolism behind the Museum's objects. Take part in a wonderful array ofexciting hands-on and interactive activities that explore aspects of theAfrican continent through the 12 gallery-objects featured in the guide. Event Programme - also attachedSpotlight on Africa and the Diaspora self-guided tours - a £1 donationper copy is requested11.30-14.00, Starting Point Grand EntranceDrop-InSpotlight Object Tours and Talks with Makeda Coaston, Kandace Chimbiri,Avril Horsford and Michael Ohajuru12.30-13.15 and 14.00-14.45, Meeting Point Grand EntranceFree & drop-InDesign a Virtual Gallery in Four Pictures - ID required for cameraloan13.00-15.15, Digital StudioFree & drop-InSpotlight Storytelling Sessions with Amanda Wright13.15-13.45 and 14.30-15.00, South Asia, Room 41Free & drop-In"Sing De Chorus" with Calypsonian Alexander D. Great14.00-15.00, Theatre & Performance, Room 106Free & Drop-InThe Front Room Workshop with Dr Michael McMillan13.00 15.00, Seminar Room 3Explore identities, family histories and cultural traditions with DrMichael McMillan as he shares narratives about his own migrantbackground in the context of how the exhibition The West Indian FrontRoom (Geffrye Museum 2005-06) was made with actual objects. Bring in asmall object from your own front room (living room) and share yourstories.Booking essential £5, £3 concessions (maximum of 30 places)Spotlight Music Live 15.30-17.00, Lecture Theatre Celebrate the launchof the Spotlight on Africa and the Diaspora visitor guide with livemusic from Kweku Mainoo and his band Asajyefo playing Ghanaian Highlifeand South African band Igagu who bring together a mixture of dance, acappella, mbaqanga and jazz.Booking essential £5, no concessions (please arrive early)HOW TO BOOK FOR THE PAID ACTIVITIES - Contact the Bookings Team on: 0207942 2211 To ensure a place on any of the PAID events please call 020 7942 2211and book these by Friday 18 November at 5pm. To buy tickets on Saturday19 Nov just come down to the Museum on the day and purchase them fromthe V&A reception desk in the Main Entrance and the Sackler EducationCentre. DO FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW - THE EVENT IS OPEN TOALL - DON'T FORGET TO COME ALONG YOURSELF - THERE'S ALWAYS SO MUCH TOLEARN ABOUT AFRICAN HISTORY, ANCESTRY, HERITAGE AND LEGACY -http://www.vam.ac.uk/page/a/africa/Removal From My Address BookShould you not wish to receive these emails in future, please let meknow and I shall delete your details from my address book. If you havereceived this email and have ask in the past to be removed, please beassured that I have done so, where your details appeared in my addressbook. Kind regards,Janet BrowneProgramme ManagerBlack Heritage & CultureLearning & Interpretation DivisionVictoria & Albert MuseumSouth KensingtonLondonSW7 2RLDirect Line: 020 7942 2184Email: j.browne@vam.ac.ukNote: I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays and shall respond toemails once on each of these days. If your enquiry is urgent pleasecontact Caroline Lang, New Audiences Team Leader and Head of Projectsand Planning on 020 7942 2806 or email: CLang@vam.ac.uk

Artistic Directors from leading diverse theatre and performance companies are
championing nine performance pieces that they think should be considered modern classics.

Come along to the presentation at the National Theatre on 16th November and tell us if you agree.
A Fine Balance adapted by Sudha Bhuchar and Kristine Landon-Smith
SomeOne choreographed by Housni Hassan
Ti-Jean & His Brothers by Derek Walcott
Blood, Sweat and Fears by Maria Oshodi
Blest be the Tie by Donna Daley
Zameen by Satinder Kaur Chohan
Skin choreographed by Upswing
Three Fat Virgins by Ovidia Yu
The Rise and Shine of Comrade Fiasco by Andrew Whaley

Book your free ticket to Exploring the Canon 2 by emailing: adminLondon@sustainedtheatre.org

Exploring the Canon 2 is presented by The London Hub. The London Hub grew out of the ACE Sustained Theatre initiative.

Website: http://thelondonub.com Twitter: @TheLondonHub / #exploringthecanon Facebook: The-London-Hub

Newvolutions - artist call

Wed 03 - Sat 21 January 2012

Calling all artists, dancers and theatre makers!

This coming new year Lincoln Performing Arts Centre is hosting the first event in its Newvolutions programme; an exciting way of nurturing new performance in Lincolnshire .

Newvolutions aims to support new and established practitioners working across different art forms in Lincolnshire and the wider region through work-in-progress presentations.

Throughout January LPAC will open up its spaces, resources and support to a select number of performing arts creatives so that you can have the freedom and room to experiment and evolve new ideas before testing them out on an audience.
Following this developmental period a series of final 'scratch'/work-in-progress performances will take place over four days between 18-21 January in a creative, informal atmosphere.
If you have the embryo of a show that you want to test or an innovative new idea that needs some space to develop, please submit a short proposal (no more than two sides of A4), outlining a synopsis of what you want to explore, what you hope to discover through the process, why this initiative is right for you and what sort of support you might need (level of rehearsal time, access to performers/technicians etc), and email Artistic Director Craig Morrow - cmorrow@lincoln.ac.uk <mailto:cmorrow@lincoln.ac.uk> - by 9 November 2011

Phelix Cullen Trainee Dance Producer BBC Performing Arts Fund Fellow Lincoln Performing Arts Centre
My office days are Monday and Friday.
Lincoln Performing Arts Centre Rope Walk Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS
Box Office: 0844 888 4414 Email:

a href="mailto:pcullen@lincoln.ac.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:pcullen@lincoln.ac.uk">pcullen@lincoln.ac.uk Web: www.lpac.co.uk
Autumn/Winter Season Highlights Equus 17-19 November The Snow Queen 9-24 December Newvolutions 18-21 January

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 Shelly Maxwell Thurs 17 Nov 2011 @ London Studio Centre

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)

Cuban Contemporary Dance with Shelly Maxwell, Thursday 17 November, 7.30pm – 9pm (class registration 7pm – 7.25pm)

Shelley's class is a fast paced Cuban technique class merging elements of la technica Cubana with her own unique contemporary flavour. The Cuban technique is loosely rooted in the Graham technique and through additional inclusions of undulations and spinal manipulations forces the dancer to master the shifting of weight through space. The class is highly physical with challenging exercises in the centre and travelling sequences that demand a sense of attack and musical dynamism. The class culminating in a challenging movement sequence to end.

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 these workshops please email Paula Allen at feedback33forum@gmail.com or phone: 07800959664

Teacher’s Bio

Founder and choreographer of the MaxwellDanceProject (http://tinyurl.com/63zesj6) Shelley Maxwell trained at La escuela Nacional de Arte in Havana, Cuba where she studied The Cuban Modern Technique (La técnica Cubana). She was a principal dancer for the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica and was a member of the Tavaziva Dance Company here in London. She has performed in the London Production of The Lion King and most recently worked with American choreographer Bill T.Jones in his award winning production of Fela! She holds a MA in Choreography from Laban. Her choreographic movement style is heavily physical with a strong relationship to music.

Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

Ear for the MaxwellDanceProject including a commission for the FuturPointe Dance Company in New York.

The Afro-Latin Lounge

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Leicesters Best Dance Crew 2012

£1000 CASH Prize for the best crew

Tickets available from Curve Theatre.
http://www.curveonline.co.uk

Dance crews registration forms info@2funkyarts.co.uk

More info coming soon...
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OTHER NEWS...

2Funky Dance Crew Launches January 2012, funded by the BBC PERFORMING ARTS FUND.Work towards a huge showcase at Demontfort Hall.More details coming soon.info@2funkyarts.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE 2FUNKY ARTS HAVE NOW MOVED TO:
2Funky Arts
LCB Depot
31 Rutland Street
Leicester LE1 1RE
Please note we have a new number - 0116 2616824

CONFIRMED JUDGES FOR THE EVENT SO FAR: STEADY (Flawless) and TOFFEE (Tru street Dance/Sticky Toffee Dance Academy)!

The search is now on to find Midlands Best Dance Crew 2011. The sensational urban dance competition comes to Birmingham Town Hall on Saturday 26 November 2011. The Midlands’ most talented crews will battle it out to win the trophy, as well as a stonking £1000, and claim the title of Midlands Best Dance Crew 2011.
After the sell-out success of last year’s competition, where crews went head to head to vie for the Midlands title, the event is now back bigger and even better.

The event is being commissioned by 2Funky and Punch. As well as the main competition, it will feature a £50 prize for the best dancer from the audience.

The Midlands dance event hopes to attract more urban talent to take part on a wider platform and create a fantastic showcase. Crews who wish to take part in the competition are being asked to register in advance by 28 October 2011.

Registration forms are available to download online from:
www.punch-records.co.uk.

Tickets £14 Adults, £10 Children (Under 14s)
http://2funkytickets.co.uk/site/32.asp?catID=666
0116 2990700

Town Hall Location
Victoria Square
Birmingham
UK
B3 3DQ

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157746994296904
You are invited to attend:

Sky Arts Ignition Series: General Feedback Sessions

Did you apply for the Sky Arts Ignition Series in the first round? Are you thinking of applying for the next round in 2012? These sessions will provide feedback from the key decision making teams at Sky, exploring what it is we’re looking for, how best Sky and arts organisations can work together and a refresher on guidelines, timings, and how to apply.

Sky Arts Ignition Series is a new initiative from Sky aiming to bring more arts to more people by investing in the creation of the best of new and innovative arts. Sky Arts will partner with six leading arts organisations over the next three years, directly investing up to £200k into the creation of each of these new groundbreaking art works, projects, events and performances, using Sky’s reach and innovation to take them to more people – on the ground and on screen.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.
Location:There will be four sessions taking place across the UK and Ireland, you can attend at these locations
London Sadlers Wells - 23rd November
Edinburgh Creative Scotland - 25th November
Manchester Manchester Art Gallery - 7th December
Dublin Projects Arts Space - 14th December
Speakers:James Hunt, Channel Director, Sky Arts (London and Dublin)
Jo Fox, Director of The Bigger Picture. Responsible for Corporate Social Responsibility at Sky including investment in Arts, Sport and Environment (Manchester and Edinburgh)

Programme:10.30am – 11.00am Coffees and registration
11.00am – 11.45am Presentation by Sky Arts
11.45am – 12.30pm Q&A, conclusion and close

This is a Free Event

Bethan Wood is your administrative contact for this event, she can be reached by email or +44 (0)207 940 6692.

Ps do you know any young emerging artists aged between 18 and 30 who could benefit from £30k?

If so, send them to the Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund Seminars, offering guidance on how to apply for the bursary, a Q&A with an established artist and networking.

BREAKING THROUGH THE AUDITION BARRIER

Danceworks is pleased to announce a Masterclass Workshop with David Blake, currently with The Lion King London, which is designed to give London-based dancers an opportunity to work with and hear from an industry professional who will share the key tools and requirements necessary for a successful dance audition.

Danceworks is a long established dance studio in Mayfair . We provide scores of classes every week in a wide range of genres for every ability, taught by some of the best teachers in town. We also host many auditions and we are keen to help pros and pre-pros reach their full potential and to find success in their chosen path.

David Blake is an international performer, instructor and choreographer with more than 15 years experience in the entertainment industry appearing in commercials, TV shows, film and print. He trained in singing, dancing and acting at the Cathy Levy Performing Arts Academy, California State University, International Dance Teachers’ Association ( Dance Teachers Academy ) and the Alvin Ailey School .
He is former principal dancer of the internationally renowned National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC), and has toured extensively throughout the Caribbean, United States , Canada , and the United Kingdom . David has been guest artist for various dance companies in Los Angeles , including JazzAntiqua Dance and Music Ensemble. He also performed on shows that featured Rhianna, Duffy and the Pussy Cat Dolls.
David has conducted master classes and cultural workshops in Musical Theatre, Jazz, Modern and Afro-Caribbean based dance and has taught and choreographed for colleges, universities and professional schools including California State University and the Lula Washington Dance Academy .

Places are limited and booking in advance is essential. Dancers should be warmed up before class.

Afro Xplo is back!

Fresh Xplorations of Pan African Dance, led by Ukachi Akalawu.
Influences are from Sabar and other West African dance forms. Improve mobility, strength, coordination and sense of rhythm. Close attention is paid to preparing the body, and developing the integral relationship between dance and music. Live drumming accompaniment.

Classes to be held every Thursday starting 3rd November until 8th December 2011.

Level: This is a general level class. All abilities are welcome.

Teacher: Ukachi Akalawu

Fee: £8 (Special offer- 10% reduction for block booking whole 6 classes).

Location: SWC, Unit 11 Eurolink Centre, 49 Effra Rd, London SW2 1BZ. 3 minutes walk from Brixton tube. Free parking on site after 6.30pm

Contact:
Ukachi Akalawu
Tel: 07803 710 121
Email: info@akaraaka.com

www.akaraaka.com
www.swcbrixton.com

Greetings!
Welcome back - WOM@TT has another great event coming up. Please forward widely and invite your friends or let us know if you have received this in error.

FRIDAY 11/11/11 - 11th November 2011 - as the ones coincide WOM@ TT in association with COLOURFUL and CARNIVAL VILLAGE invites you to COME ONE COME ALL and celebrate MAMA AFRICA - in honour of Professor Wanguri Maathai the Nobel Prizewinner and to raise awareness of East African Famine with a brilliant all-female line-up.

ARTISTS FOR EAST AFRICAN FAMINE RELIEF Part 2 in aid of UNICEF - Protecting the Children takes place @ THE TABERNACLE, Powis Square, London W11 2AY Showtime is 8-10.30pm Doors 7pm It's only £5 adv/concs and with this email or £7 Door
Buy advance tickets from The Tabernacle or Carnival Village.

This event is in aid of UNICEF - and is Part 2 of the Artists for East African Relief (Part 1 was a brilliant event back in August) because even though it may not still be headline news not a lot has changed and we can still do our bit - spread the word - lest we forget!
The Line Up is simply superb and we thank all these fantastic women for giving their time : Celebrating African Women's Music & Creativity in honour of Wangari Maathai - Nobel Peace Prize Greenbelt Movement founder. Let WOM@TT know you are coming!
Find out more on the Facebook Page or email womaatt@gmail.com. If you bring this email with you can come in for £5 - tho we would prefer you buy in advance for real support.

As all the ones coincide - come one come all to support and enjoy MAMA AFRICA : Artists for East African Famine Relief Part 2 at The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY
BUSES: 7, 15, 23, 28, 31, 52, 295 and more .. Tube: Westbourne Park, Ladbroke Grove (Hammersmith & City + Circle Lines)

Email womaatt@gmail.com to join the mailing list for future events.

COME ONE COME ALL ON THE 11/11/11!

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Some Like it Hip Hop, written by ZooNation founder Kate Prince and Felix Harrison, is the company’s first full-length production since the award-winning West End smash hit, Into the Hoods.

With a nod to Billy Wilder’s much loved film and Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Some Like it Hip Hop is a comical tale of love, mistaken identity, cross-dressing and revolution; all played out in ZooNation’s trademark style of hip hop, comedy and physical theatre.

Directed by Kate Prince, with original music by Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, the all star cast includes Tommy Franzén (So You Think You Can Dance, Blaze, Goldberg) Lizzie Gough (So You Think You Can Dance, Blaze) and Teneisha Bonner (Into the Hoods, Insane in the Brain, StreetDance 3D, Shoes).

ZooNation Dance Company was founded in 2002 by Kate Prince. In 2006, the company premiered Into the Hoods, which went on to become the longest running dance show the West End has ever seen. In 2010 ZooNation became a Resident Company at Sadler’s Wells, and Kate Prince became an Associate Artist.

Peacock Theatre
Portugal Street, Holborn, WC220 Oct - 19 Nov 2011

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Ticket office:0844 412 4322

Brouhaha International 37 – 45 Windsor Street
Liverpool L8 1XE
27th September

Re: Youth meeting ‘Diverse Cities’ - the impact of urban youth arts work on policy 10th – 12th November 2011 in Liverpool

Dear All

Brouhaha International will be running a exciting national conference for young people from culturally diverse backgrounds who are engaged in urban arts and cultural activities. Let me take this opportunity to give you a brief introduction of Brouhaha International. A Liverpool based arts organisation established in 1991, Brouhaha International has developed arts and cultural projects with a diverse range of young people promoting international arts work throughout the UK and aboard. Young people are central to Brouhaha International’s development and part of the organisations structure and management. For further information on the organisation please visit our website www.brouhaha.uk.com

We would like to take this opportunity to invite young people who participate within your projects and programme of activities to attend this event. This meeting aims to bring together young people and policy/decision makers from across the UK from the 10 – 12th Nov 2011 in Liverpool . The conference theme will look at the impact of urban arts on culturally diverse activity on policies relating to culturally diversity, citizenship, community cohesion and social inclusion.

We are looking for young people who are engaged within your organisations as artists, participants or service users, have some experience of engaging in an arts project, be between 18 – 30 years of age. We will provide them with accommodation, catering and 70% of their travel cost.

If your organisation has young people who are interested in attending the meeting please ensure the young people complete the registration form attached and return to tickets@brouhaha.uk.com.
Should you require further information please feel free to contact me on uma@brouhaha.uk.com or call 07866683115 We look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes

Uma Ramanathan
Project Development Officer
Brouhaha International
37 – 45 Windsor Street
Liverpool L8 1XE
T.+44(0) 151 7093334 F. +44 (0) 151 7094994
Email:info@brouhaha.uk.com Website: brouhaha.uk.com
Registered Charity No. 1017409 England & Wales Brouhaha International Co. No. 2628553
Registered Office: Goodmans, 33 Rodney Street , Liverpool L1 9JF
Patron: Dame Judi Dench

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 Aminata Kone Thurs 03 Nov @ London Studio Centre Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)

Contemporary African workshop with Aminata Kone, Thursday 03 November 2011, 7.30 -9.00pm. (Registration 7pm- 7.25pm)

In this session, Aminata will deliver a Contemporary African dance workshop that explores and expresses traditional Malian and Senegalese dance fused with contemporary dance forms. Participants will gain an understanding of West African dance techniques and rhythms within a contemporary framework.

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 the number below.

Annual Membership fee
£10

To book a place on this workshop please email Paula Allen: feedback33forum@gmail. com or phone: 07800959664. FEEDBACK33 TEACHER’S BIOGRAPHY

Aminata Kone: dancing since the age of 6, freelance dance artist Aminata Kone was born in Paris, France. Trained in France at Théâtre de Movement à Lyon, l’Ecole de Musique à Lyon, and CND (Centre de National de Dance à Lyon); and in Guadelope with l'Academie de Danse à Guadelope, Aminata has performed with numerous companies throughout Europe and Africa including the Ballet Khodia (Ivory Coast), Majumbe (France), Yellen (Mali) and Sabar Horzions (France). She has worked with renowned choreographers including Germaine Acogny, Doudou N'diaye Rose Jr, and Mamadou Diallo.

Currently, Aminata is specialising in delivering African dance classes and workshops to adults and children, throughout London. Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

Greetings Once Again,Hope this finds you well.Thank you to those of you who attended the People Get Ready: TheProtest Years event on Friday 21 October. It was a lovely turn out, 220in fact and so many of you said you enjoyed the event and learnt a lot. Thank you too for the comments regarding the marketing of the event,which I shall take up with the appropriate personnel at the museum tosee how we can improve the circulation of event information.The following study day Postmodernist Identity: From Equality to Parodycelebrates the V&A’s major autumn exhibition Postmodernism: Style andSubversion 1970–1990. Why not join the debate on Postmodernism andconsider how it has influenced ideas of identity and the fight forracial, sexual and class equality.Postmodernist Identity:From Equality to Parody?Saturday 12 NovemberSeminar Room 112.00–16.30This half day seminar explores and critiques postmodernism’sinfluence on current ideas of identity. Cultural theorist, ProfessorMike Gonzalez, will present the arguments and lead the debate.Has a postmodernist approach towards areas such as race, sexuality andclass enhanced or set back the fight for equality? Is the blurring ofthe lines between groups, such as white and black, able-bodied anddisabled a good thing, or a convenient smokescreen behind which the samelazy stereotypes are perpetuated, ripe for irony?£10, no concessionsAdvance booking essentialBook online at www.vam.ac.uk/whatson or call the Bookings Office on 0207942 2211
If you would prefer not to receive these event emails please let knowand I shall remove you from my address book.All the best,JanetJanet BrowneProgramme ManagerBlack Heritage & CultureLearning & Interpretation DivisionVictoria & Albert MuseumSouth KensingtonLondonSW7 2RLDirect Line: 020 7942 2184Email: j.browne@vam.ac.ukNote: I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays and shall respond toemails once on each of these days. If your enquiry is urgent pleasecontact Caroline Lang, New Audiences Team Leader and Head of Projectsand Planning on 020 7942 2806 or email: CLang@vam.ac.uk

Re: Routes & Rhythm 4th, 5th & 6th Nov 2011 - Masterclasses, Workshops & Performance Diary Dates - Spread the Word!!!Please, see my new website and details of forthcoming event entitled `Routes & Rhythm'with international special guest artists - Dr Gary Hines - Musical Director of the SOUNDS OF BLACKNESShttp://www.amraproductions.co.uk/default.htmlOur performance on the 6th November at the Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe, Buckswill be a star-studded cast of artists demonstrating the prolific legacy of African musicboth classical and contemporary. UK artists include Janet Kay & Victor Romeo Evans,South African songstress - Pinese Saul, Claudio Kron do Brazil, Johnny Amobi (West End Singer) and lots more artists are coming on board. This unique event offers masterclasses with Dr Hines, Pinese Saul, Claudio Kron do Brazilon the 4th & 5th November 2011, culminating into a performance.Come and join us in celebrating our rich heritage and please, forward this to artists, enthusiastand the general public. More updates soon.Your attendance will enable further events to take place. Thanking you in advance,Angie aka Amra Founding/Director of AMRA Productionshttp://www.amraproductions.co.uk/default.html

SuperBad Events & Kymberlee Jay Presents:SAS'12: THE BATTLESsupported by NIKEiD Studio, Londonwww.superbadevents.com
next battle takes place on:Thursday 3rd Novemberat The University Of London(ULU)
*1 vs. 1 Locking Battle (£150 CASH + NIKEiD trainers)*2 vs. 2 L.A Style/Musicality Battle (£250 CASH + NIKEiD trainers) - BRAND NEW BATTLE!
It's time to protect your rep...
After the epic Popping and New Style battles last month, it's time for another round of THE BATTLES!Featuring the elite of the UK's underground street dance circles, THE BATTLES is an event like no other. Fancy formations, over rehearsed sound effects and matching leg-warmers THIS IS NOT! Supported by NIKEiD Studio, battle competitors will face off in one of 12 dynamic dance styles where technique, style and knowedge will win them the props they deserve. THE BATTLES is a series of live events taking place on the first Thursday of every month until 1st March 2012.SAS'12: The Battle winners will not only gain the champion title and cash prize, but in an alternative twist to the traditional "trophy", will also receive a one-on-one design session at the NIKEiD Studio in central London. During this session, winners will work with a NIKEiD design consultant to custom build their perfect pair of Nike Hyperfuse Trainers and have them created exclusively for their wear only.NIKEiD design consultants will also be on hand at every battle event for everyone (dancer or otherwise!) who is feeling creative and wishing to try their hand at trainer customisation. If your design is awarded the "freshest kicks" title on the night, you too will have them created and have a pair delivered directly to your front door!This is Street dance as you have never seen it before, and your opportunity to witness the UK’s finest dancers in their element. They are prepared to show London just how serious they really are, are you ready to experience the power of the SAS battle arena?Join in the conversation on Twitter - @superbadevents #TitlesNotTrophies
Next Event: Thursday 3rd November 2011, 6:30pmLocation: University of London Union (ULU), Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HYAge: 16+ (Ages 16 & 17 MUST be accompanied by a ticket holding adult aged 18+)Tickets: From £10 available now from www.ticketweb.co.uk

The Afro-Latin Lounge

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Hi Y'all

Sorry for the group email..........As you may know we have recently started a new project Orchestra Bombo. This is a project we would like to grow and grow by bringing in dancers, singers and more horn players, not to mention setting up gigs etc...., but realistically we don’t have the manpower to administrate it.

We would also like to keep the Rumbas in Kings Cross going which include very affordable workshops but this is in danger of being dropped because we are unfunded and seriously understaffed.

So.....if you have an interest in these projects continuing and have the odd spare hour and would like to help these are some of the things you could do:

· Updating of social networking, spreading the word
· Documenting events with film & photography and uploading on to website/social network
· Setting up Google calendar for group members (Orchestra Bombo)
· On site help, collecting email addresses, taking money, overall help with running of event
· Updating newsletter and emails
· Contacting promoters for gigs or Rumba events

If you would like to chat in more detail about any of the above please give me a call on 07538682180.

Thanks for your support so far!

Vicky Jassey
www.bomboproductions.com
Bombo Facebook
Bombo Youtube Channel

Creative Islington and Islington BME Forum NETWORKING EVENTThursday 27th October 2011, 7-9pm
Celebrating the creative legacy of the Keskidee CentreIslington's Black History Month Closing Event
"The Keskidee Centre was unique. There was nowhere else that you could find that kind of ambience to nurture creativity." Linton Kwesi Johnson
The Keskidee Centre was Britain 's first arts and cultural centre for the black community. It was founded in 1971 near King's Cross and Caledonian Road and made an important contribution to London 's cultural scene in the 70's and 80's.
Creative Islington and Islington's BME Forum are hosting a joint Networking Event at the Keskidee Centre for the closing of Islington's Black History Month 2011. It will be an opportunity to find out more about the rich history of this venue and enjoy some talks and performances. We have joining us:
Alan Dein from the Oral History Society - Alan recently produced an acclaimed Radio 4 documentary piecing together the remarkable history of the Keskidee
Alison Leacock - a former volunteer with the Keskidee will read a special message prepared for the event by a Keskidee resident playwright Edgar Nkosi White (now based in New York )
Akunna Nwanna-Skeete - the Manager of Islington youth group Amberleigh, who's claim to fame is originally nurturing the talents of X factor star Leona Lewis! There will also be a performance from current young members.
Mercy Nabirye - Director of ADAD, Association of Dance of the African Diaspora, a national ACE funded organisation based in Islington that supports the practice and appreciation of African dance and wants to see it valued as part of the British cultural experience.
All welcome!
There will be free refreshments, kindly provided by Waitrose
The Christ Apostolic Church Choir - the resident choir of the church of the former home of the Keskidee Centre will close the night.
Venue: The former Keskidee Centre is at Christ Apostolic Church , Gifford Street , off Caledonian Road, N1 0DF
To book: Please RSVP to info@creativeislington.com
Full Islington Black History Month Programme: www.islington.gov.uk/bhm

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Dear Salsa Lover,Behind all the steps, all the spins, turns, embraces, touches, smiles and looks - there is only one thing. The thing that connects it all. You are guessing right? Love. And we don't mean it in that cheesy, Hollywood-movie-from-the-50s way. We are thinking about that true feeling of being connected with your partner, enjoying his embrace, loving the dance and loving that moment when somehow it all fits.That is why it is with great pleasure we invite you to experience the 1st Valentine's Zagreb Salsa Festival. Not just a weekend filled with the magic of outstanding instructors, stunning performances and glamorous salsa parties - but a unique experience where our mutual passion is dancedand loved.Open your heart and join us on the weekend of February 17th - 19th in Zagreb to share the magical moments of Salsa...To find out more, click here
Zagreb Salsa Festival Promo
For discounted ticket prices, simply enter the Promo Code: SALSATECAUK when registering
Join us to celebrate Christmas with us on Wednesday 7th October at the Cuban (Moorgate).
It will be an exciting night with music from the legend that is Dj Julian 'the Duke'.The popular Orquesta Estelar will also be playing live salsa music before you are treated by a dazzling live dance show!

Olá galera,

I'm please to announce that on the first of November I'm leaving to Brazil on tour with Natema.

But as I will miss London a lot, I hope to see you all at least once before I go for a "see you soon"!!

For the capoeiristas, I will be at my classes tonight 8pm, Wed 8pm, Fri 12noon and Sat 1pm at LSE (Houghton Street, Holborn). Come for a last vadiação with me!!

For everybody who loves party, here we go:

Tue, 25/10: Roots Brasil
From 7pm to 1am
So far, my favourite gig in London! It's impossible to go there and do not have fun!
This Tuesday I'll play live with Otto Nascarella (Saravah Soul and Pé-de-Jurema)
On the decks: DJ Alquimix
£ree entry
Venue: Barrio Central, 6, Poland Street, Soho.

Wed, 26/10: Natema at Favela
From 9pm till late
Natema has always had great gigs there and this last one won't be different.
£5 after 9pm
Venue: Favela Chic, 91-93, Great Eastern Street - Old Street stn

See you soon!

Pedro Campolina
www.londoncapoeira.co.uk
www.natema.com

Dear All,

Ziloka & Kilti Ka are very pleased to invite you to this special get together. Indeed, in addition to our usual musical and danse sharing, we have the honour to have in our midst Mr. Felix Cotellon, founder of the annual “Gwoka Festival” in Guadeloupe and cultural activist. He is curently agitating to register Gwoka (traditional music/dance of Guadeloupe ) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for the year 2012.
Come and join us at the Royal Star, 220 City Road, EC1 2PN , for our usual ” yonn a lot” food sharing luncheon from 12 pm. The conference/Debate will take place between 2 and 5 pm. More details can be found on Zil'OKa's blog: http://ziloka.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/ziloka-cultural-afternoon-conference-debate-with-felix-cotellon/

We look forward to seeing you on the 29th October. But if you miss it, please be aware of our programme this Winter:
:http://ziloka.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/ziloka-programme-for-the-end-of-the-year/

Have a good week,

Best regards,

Yamide

Yamide Dagnet
Manager of Zil'OKa and Kilti Ka activities
07957 159160

The Afro-Latin Lounge

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Welcome to the Cuba50 newsletter - for Cuban cultural events in the UK . For many more see http://www.cuba50.org/ or contact office@cuba50.org

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DIA DE LA CULTURA CUBANA fiesta
- Saturday 22 October, London 7.30pm
celebrate Cuba's National Day of Culture with a big band salsa sound of OMAR PUENTE and RAICES CUBANAS - plus more Cuban artists performing including fabulous bolero singer Yuri Moreno, dance champion Damarys Farres & Juan Carlos Pacheco of the Cuban School of Arts, Roberto Molina's spoken word plus DJ Doctor Jim. Authentic and delicious Cuban food and bar by Buena Vista Cafe & Cocktail Bar - meals + side dishes + cocktails for 2 only £20! Don't miss it!

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 Aminata Kone Thurs 20 Nov @ London Studio Centre
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge) Contemporary African workshop with Aminata Kone, Thursday 20 November 2010, 7.30 -9.00pm. (Registration 7pm- 7.25pm)In this session, Aminata will deliver a Contemporary African dance workshop that explores and expresses traditional Malian and Senegalese dance fused with contemporary dance forms. Participants will gain an understanding of West African dance techniques and rhythms within a contemporary framework.
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: feedback33forum@gmail. com or phone: 07800959664.

FEEDBACK33 TEACHER’S BIOGRAPHYAminata Kone: dancing since the age of 6, freelance dance artist Aminata Kone was born in Paris, France. Trained in France at Théâtre de Movement à Lyon, l’Ecole de Musique à Lyon, and CND (Centre de National de Dance à Lyon); and in Guadelope with l'Academie de Danse à Guadelope, Aminata has performed with numerous companies throughout Europe and Africa including the Ballet Khodia (Ivory Coast), Majumbe (France), Yellen (Mali) and Sabar Horzions (France). She has worked with renowned choreographers including Germaine Acogny, Doudou N'diaye Rose Jr, and Mamadou Diallo.

Currently, Aminata is specialising in delivering African dance classes and workshops to adults and children, throughout London. Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

The Afro-Latin Lounge

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Rumba Event
The Big Chill House
(The Drawing Room)
16th October 2011

View Map

Rumba dance & singing workshops
Dilanga performance
Open Rumba

Dance - Dance workshops are available Singing - All levels welcome.
to anyone with some dance experience. Led by Dilanga
Led by Hannah Bates 7 - 8 pm Cost £4.00
5.30 -6.30 pm Cost £4.00

Please email us to book your place.

Performance Open Rumba session
Dilanga will perform a selection of songs The last part of this event is open so
from their repertoire. come play, sing, dance or just enjoy.
8.30-9.00 pm 9.00-10.30 pm
Entry donations

To book contact;
reservations@bomboproductions.com
for more information:
admin@bomboproductions.com
www.dilanga.com

www.bomboproductions.com
Orchestra Bombo
Cuban Carnival Project 2012

Thanks to everyone who came
we had a ball!
The next rehearsal is on 12th November at Stoke Newington School
(Not City University)

Oru Cantado
20th November

Pre - booking only
£25 (£15 conc) early payment 14th Nov
£30 (£20 conc) Full price.

The next class will look and the rhythms and songs for
Chango and Obatala.
More info

Dear ADAD

On Wednesday 26th October 2011, Enigma Dance Company will be staging an exciting new piece of hip-hop theatre, Far from the NORM; an exploration into individuality and conformity. The production is choreographed by myself, Botis Seva and includes three pieces of work each exploring a different theme; Confinement, No Escape and Freedom. As a young aspiring choreographer I would really value your attendance at this event and any feedback or advice you can offer.

NORM, Wednesday 26th October, 7:30pm,
The Broadway Theatre, Barking, IG11 7LS
Follow the link below to book your tickets:

https://thebroadwaybarking.purchase-tickets-online.co.uk/public/

Enigma Dance Company was established in 2009 by myself and my co-director Sharlene Carter. We had the vision of bringing high-quality and low cost dance opportunities to our home borough of Barking and Dagenham. We aim to produce innovative and exciting work which explores issues such as selfhood and social conformity. I want to take audiences on a journey through abstract, contemporary and hip hop dance that causes them to question and challenge both their own and society’s norms. I aspire to push the boundaries of the art form and be recognized for innovation and expressivity.

Botis seva

Dear
Cultura y Cubania got off to a flying start at the Rumbon Cubano on Saturday and continues this evening and tomorrow with a seminar and debate with Cuban film actress Yuliet Cruz. Other events include the launch of the Orquesta Sabor Cubano - London's newest and hottest Cuban band - at the Floridita tomorrow night, plus an intimate concert by Omar Puente on Wednesday.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche

Coming up...
The launch of the Orquesta Sabor Cubano featuring 14 of the UK's most talented Cuban musicians, plus SIX of your favourite DJs playing the best Cuban music, and special guests from Televisión Cubana's Piso 6 programme who join us from Havana to film this special event. At the Floridita, Tuesday 4th October 8pm-2am. Entry £10.

An Evening with Omar Puente - an intimate concert with the Omar Puente Quartet featuring internationally renowned Cuban violinist Omar Puente, plus Al MacSween on piano, Darren Taylor on bass, and Michel Castellanos on drums. At Bolivar Hall, Wednesday 5th October 7.30pm . £10 in advance / £12 on the door.

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 Aida Diop Thurs 13 October @ London Studio Centre
African Dance with Aida Diop, Thursday 13 October 2011, 7.30 -9.00pm. (Class registration 7pm - 7.25pm.)
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)
In this session Aida will be delivering a Balanta workshop. From Senegal, Balanta is a dance traditionally performed by warriors.
Visit this link to see Aida in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tms9MqF8wPA
NB: There will be live drumming at this session
Cost per class
£7Members / £10 Non-members
Concessions*
£5 Members / £7 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
Aissatou ‘Aida’ Diop: Senegalese-born dancer, choreographer and vocalist Aissatou ‘Aida’ began dancing Sabar at young age in ceremonies and festivals. At the age of 12 she joined Bakalama de Thion-Essyl dance company where she broaden her dance skills training in djemba and jola dances. In 1991 she joined Les Ballets Africain de Sanghomar before moving on to perform with Daradji drum and dance ensemble in 2006. An extremely energetic and patient teacher, Aida has taught throughout the US and Europe for many years and possesses a wealth of knowledge of Senegalese dance forms.

Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

Greetings,

Welcome to the first of the V&A's Black Heritage Autumn programme for
2011. As always, it promises to be inspiring and entertaining, and
always with an educational thread running through it!

Please FORWARD to your colleagues, friends and family and don't forget
to book well in advance to avoid disappointment - enjoy and see you
there!

EVENT 1

People Get Ready: The Protest Years 1970 - 2000
(Part of the Postmodernism Exhibition Season)
Friday 21 October
18.30 – 22.00
V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum), Sackler Centre
Free and drop in, apart from a single entry fee of £5 for talks and
workshops, which are available on a first come first served basis. Book
workshops online at www.vam.ac.uk/whatson or call 020 7942 2211

Explore subversion and style through the work of black British
creatives. Discover visual art and experience lively talks about
protest in music, fashion and carnival.

Find out about the work of Black British creatives including Don Letts
(filmmaker, musician and DJ), David McAlmont (British vocalist and
songwriter), Mykaell Riley (Steel Pulse & Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra)
and Shango Baku (actor and artistic director of CETTIE).
>
Discover paintings by Denzil Forrester who during the 80s documented
shubeens, stop 'n' search and the funeral of Winston Rose.
Experience a lively discussion about various forms of subversion and
protest in music and fashion hosted by music journalist Jacqueline
Springer.
>
Join actor Shango Baku as he asks 'have the roots of protest gone out
of Carnival'.
>
Journey through Postmodernism and black popular culture with Avril
Horsford, Head of Academic Diversity at London College of Fashion,
University of the Arts.
>
Hear more about Brixton Calling! and the Brixton Artists Collective
Archive who used visual arts to champion local, national and
international political campaigns with artist Francoise Dupre.
>
Explore Staying Power the Heritage Lottery funded partnership between
the Black Cultural Archives and the V&A, that is acquiring photographs
that reflect the Black British Experience from the 1950s-1990s with Dr
Kimberley Keith, trustee at the Black Cultural Archives.
>
Create your own protest poster echoing those made for Rock Against
Racism with artists Anne-Marie Foster.
>
Watch documentary screenings about activism and resistance by
filmmakers Menelik Shabazz and Lloyd Gardner.
>
Immerse yourself as guest DJs Femi Fem (Young Disciples / Colourful
Radio), Don Letts (The Roxy) and Mistah Brown (Tighten Up club nights)
play anthems from this period of progress towards equal rights.

Free and drop in, apart from a single entry fee of £5 for all talks and
workshops, which are available on a first come first served basis. Book
workshops online at www.vam.ac.uk/whatson or call 020 7942 2211

EVENT 2

The Colored Museum is a thought-provoking, satirical show that has
delighted and discomforted audiences since it was written by George C.
Wolfe in America in 1986.

Taking place in a cultural museum, the 11 living 'exhibits' explore
African-American identity in an exhibition of stereotypes.

Through characters like the pert and ever-smiling Miss Pat, airline
hostess for Celebrity Slaveship, and The Man, a successful businessman
who only wants to be Black at the weekend, Wolfe confronts history and
clichés with gutsy humour. By retiring these 11 stereotypical characters
and attitudes to a museum, he makes room for the future; for new stories
and ideas.

Provocative and seriously funny, The Colored Museum will stir your
emotions and leave you in stitches.

The Colored Museum
Written by George C. Wolfe
Directed by Don Warrington
15 - 23 October
Victoria and Albert Museum, Lecture Theatre
020 7942 2211
http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/1369/the-colored-museum-performance-2467/

Black Myth Versus History
Dr. Robert Beckford leads a panel that includes Bonnie Greer to
discuss, 'How do you decide which aspect of your experience and identity
to retain and which to discard?'
15 October
Victoria and Albert Museum, Lecture Theatre
020 7942 2211
http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/search/?q=Black+Myth+Versus+History&event_type=&start_date=&end_date=&submit=Go

Html (e-flier) and video links for The Colored Museum:
http://www.talawa.com/emailers/thecoloredmuseum/eshot_afridiziak.html

http://vimeo.com/29951813

Radio interview with Talawa's artistic director Pat Cumper talking
about 25 years of Talawa Theatre Company and black theatre:
http://www.theatrevoice.com/7090/talawa-celebrates-25-years-of-black-theatre/

Kind regards,

Janet

Apologies if cross-posting. Should you not wish to receive these
emails please let me know and I shall delete your details from my
address book.

Janet Browne
Programme Manager
Black Heritage & Culture
Learning & Interpretation Division
Victoria & Albert Museum
South Kensington
London
SW7 2RL
Direct Line: 020 7942 2184
Email: j.browne@vam.ac.uk

Note: I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays and shall respond to
emails once on each of these days. If your enquiry is urgent please
contact Caroline Lang, New Audiences Team Leader and Head of Projects
and Planning on 020 7942 2806 or email: CLang@vam.ac.uk
Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990
24 September 2011 – 15 January 2012 at V&A South Kensington
Supported by the Friends of the V&A
Book now on www.vam.ac.uk/postmodernism
See the exhibition for free if you join as a V&A Member www.vam.ac.uk/members

Magic Worlds
8 October 2011 – 4 March 2012 at V&A Museum of Childhood
Admission free

Keep in touch - sign up for our regular e-newsletters at
www.vam.ac.uk/signup

Join us at THE CUBAN on Wednesday 12th October 2011 as we witness a live performance of the great Orquesta Estelar. You will be dazzled as they play us an array of Cuban songs and bring their energy to the Cuban. If that's not enough for you, we have Dj Julian ''The Duke'' on decks keeping the party going until midnight!

Event Information:
7 - 8.30pm: Salsa class for Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate & Advanced
8.30 - 9.15pm: Dj Julian ''The Duke'' on decks
Band will play two sets with 45 mins in between
£10 Class & Club, £5 Club only
Party till midnight
THE CUBAN
Address: 1 Ropemaker Street, Citypoint, Moorgate EC2Y 9AW.

The Afro-Latin Lounge

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'The Story of Lovers Rock' screenings the new film by Menelik Shebazz is out this week and needs our support. Please see datails of screenings and you can google the film for details. For those who loved going to Blues in the 70s and 80s, it will be a trip down memory lane.

Guidance - 'H'

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African continuities in Jamaican culture

‘H’ Patten, ADAD Trailblazer 2009/10, talks on African retentions in Jamaican culture at the British Museum, London, on Wednesday 19 October, 2011. Find out more here. For more information on the Trailblazers Fellowship scheme visit www.adad.org.uk/trailblazers

Autumn Residency with Jean Abreu (ADAD Trailblazer 2003/04)
Monday 3rd – Friday 7th October, 2011
Movingeast, St Matthias Church Hall, Wordsworth Road, Stoke Newington, London N16 8DD
10am – 2pm

This intensive residency for dance professionals and recent graduates will include a daily technique class as well as workshops exploring Jean’s choreographic techniques and movement vocabulary which combines contemporary western dance styles with elements of
capoeira and Latin ballroom dance. The workshops will also include repertory from his critically-acclaimed 5-star production, INSIDE currently on tour throughout the UK

Cost: £95
For more information and to book email Eleanor@jeanabreu.com or call 07714 761 402
News & Events
Photo: Ballet Black by Antonia Franceschi

Black History Live
A dazzling family day out celebrating black heritage, history and culture at Wembley Stadium, London.
October 1st – 2nd, 2011
Visit www.blackhistorylive.com to find out more.

Enter the Battle
Calling all streetdance crews…entries are now open for the Enter the Battle streetdance competition taking place on Sunday 22 October, 2011 in Nottingham.
For more information, click here.

African Masks
Learn about the design of West African masks and make your own colourful mask in this creative workshop at the International Slavery Museum, Liverpool throughout the month of October.
Find out more here.

Fleeing Our Homeland: Stories of the Somali Diaspora
Come along to the launch of this important new dual-language book at Trinity House Chapel, De Montfort University, Leicester. Fleeing Our Homeland: Stories of the Somali Diaspora traces the incredible journeys of members of Leicester’s Somali community. Stories of resilience, danger and, above all, courage as they were forced to trek across continents from Africa to the Middle East, Europe and Scandinavia before settling in the UK.
October 16, 2011; 4.30pm
Click here for more info

Ballet Black at Celebration of Life 2011
Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London
Friday 14th October, 7:30pm
For bookiing and more info click here

The Story Of Lovers Rock + Director's Q&A
Sunday 23rd October, 2011; 3.30pm
Watershed, Bristol
Menelik Shabazz, director of the award-winning 1981 film Burning An Illusion and a true pioneer of black British cinema, makes a welcome return to film with this joyous documentary. Dubbed 'romantic reggae', this uniquely black British sound came out of the late 70s and 80s against riots, racial tension and sound systems. Combining live performance, comedy, dance, interviews (Maxi Priest, UB40, Gregory Isaacs, Janet Kay, Tippa Irie and others) and archive footage, this evocative film sheds light on the music and a forgotten period of British social and political history.

Origins of black history month in the UK
An evening talk on the history of black history month and Ansel Wong, one of the founders of black history month in the UK at the Cumming Museum, south London. There will also be a chance to hear more about the Black Cultural Archives and the National Black Heritage Centre, which is due to open in Brixton in summer 2012.
Tuesday 25 October, 2011
6.30pm to 8pm, FREE

Auditions and classes

Youth Dance England are looking for up to up to 30 dancersfrom across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales who are passionate about dance and committed to working with each other and the company's artistic director Hofesh Shechter to create a new dance piece. Closing date for applications is 30 September, 2011. Click here for more info.

Competent dancers/performers are invited to have an experience of hip-hop theatre/lyrically motivated choreographic sessions with Jane Sekonya-John (ADAD Trailblazer 2003/04), & OneNess, co-creators along with Mamela Nyamza, of KEUSE (CHOICE) a new piece of work which will premiere at Dance Umbrella South Africa in March 2012. Taking place at the Albany, Deptford on Tuesday 4th, Thursday 6th and Saturday 8th October, 2011 from 12pm – 3pm, participants will explore the themes and dance/performance styles involved in the making of KEUSE (CHOICE) and have an opportunity to take part in a short extract of KEUSE being performed at the Albany on 24 October 2011. You must be available for rehearsals on 22 - 23 October and the performance on the 24th. To book or for more information contact Michaela Waldram-Jones on 07989 323020 or email Michaela at michaela.waldram.jones@gmail.com.

Creating celebration and excitement about African Caribbean culture in Birmingham, ACE Dance and Music present Revival a series of dance and music workshops for adults . Find out more here.

Ballet Nimba Unwrapped! offering all dance-enthusiasts - from beginner to professional - an exclusive opportunity to dance with the Artistic Director of Ballet Nimba, Idrissa Camara, as well as two of Nimba's most influential dancers: Awa Goudiaby and Vanessa Guevara. Live music will be provided by professional drummers. Saturday 8th October, 2011 at Studio 68, 68 Ewer Street, London SE1 0NR, 3pm – 9pm; & Sunday 9th October at DMAC Studios, Hamilton House, Stokes Croft, St Pauls, Bristol BS1 3QY. For more information and to book contact tanya.balletnimba@gmail.com.

Afro-fuse dance workshop Saturday 15th October, 11am -3pm at the Albany, Douglas Way, London SE8 4AG. Places are limited. To book contact Michaela Waldram-Jones tel: 07989 323020; email: michaela.waldram.jones@gmail.com.

EARTH DANCES traditional & Contemporary pan-African Dance & Improvised movement workshop with Denise Rowe. Sunday 9th October, 2-5pm, Limpley Stoke Village Hall, near Bath. For more info contact Denise: 01225 722843, 07723329414, de8fish@yahoo.co.uk, www.tolokotolo.com/earth-dances.

Making Tracks masterclass and in conversation with Jackie Guy, Saturday 1 October 2011, IRIE! dance theatre, Moonshot Centre, Fordham Park, Angus Street, New Cross, London SE14 6LU. For more info click here

If you have any up coming events and would like them to be added to either our our website or a future newsletter then please e-mail: info@adad.org.uk,
Next newsletter: End of September 2011

Dear
The 3rd annual Cultura y Cubania festival kicks off this weekend with the Opening Party at a special Saturday night Rumbon Cubano!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche

Coming up...
Cultura y Cubania Festival Opening Party at El Rumbon Cubano - with live music from Cuban Combination, DJ Flecha on the decks, and a sizzling dance class from Leandro Charanga. Join us and the Piso 6 team at Charlie Wright's International (2 mins from Old Street).

Click here for more details.

Cultura y Cubania continues throughout next week with a packed programme of Cuban cultural events including seminars, a film screening, live music and concerts. There's something for everyone! Saturday 1st to Saturday 8th October.

Ballet Nimba Unwrapped!

LONDON 8TH OCTOBER *** BRISTOL 9TH OCTOBER

Come and dance with 3 core members of Ballet Nimba, and discover the different styles, influences,and the dynamic African Dance techniques that combined make this African Dance Theatre company stand out from the crowd.

Ballet Nimba Unwrapped will offer all dance-enthusiasts -from beginner to Professional - an exclusive opportunity to dance with the Artistic Director of Ballet Nimba, Idrissa Camara, as well as two of Nimba's most influential dancers: Awa Goudiaby and Vanessa Guevara. Live music will be provided by professional drummers.

We will dance sabar with Awa Goudiaby, contemporary -inspired Guinean dance with Vanessa Guevara, and traditonal and original Guinean choreographies with Idrissa Camara.

Biographies.
Idrissa Camara:
An outstanding dance artist and musician from Guinea Conakry. He has been principle choreographer with some of the leading dance and music companies in West Africa such as Ballets Africains in Ziguinchor and Dakar, and the Ballet Bougarabou. Since arriving in the UK he’s performed widely with West African ensembles as well as touring with the intercultural, intergenerational carnival show "Dragon" and now with a lead role in the fabulous "Magick". With the support of the Arts Council and ADAD he founded Ballet Nimba. Idrissa is a real joy to watch and an inspiration for many.As a teacher, his knowledge of Guinean dance is unrivalled, and in his classes,music and song and explanation of the dance's origin, all help to accelerate the students' learning.

Awa Goudiaby:
Awa Goudiaby is from Ziguinchor, Casamance. She grew up in Dakar and became part of Ballet Fambody, the second ballet of the Ballet National de Senegal. She was picked as a dancer for AfrikaAfrika! and came to tour around Europe for several years. She now lives in the UK and teaches and performs regularly around the country. You may have seen her spectacular performances at various events including African Beats Camp, African Drum Village, or with Ballet Nimba. Her graceful and cheeky style of dance and clear and confident teaching manner never fails to impress.

Vanessa Guevara:
Vanessa grew up studying Ballet, contemporary, Jazz and other forms of dance, but after being introduced to African dance decided to specialize in this exciting, colourful form of dance; a decision that would take her all over the world. After living in Africa, training with some of the most important African Dance teachers and choreographers, Vanessa went on to further her studies in New York and San Francisco. As well as dancing with Ballet Nimba she dances with Alesanrda Seutin's fantastic Vocab Dance. She is a patient and thorough teacher with a talent for focusing on the development of the individual, increasing their physical capacities and stamina, while they are learning new forms of movement .

London Timetable :

3pm-4.30pm - Guinean dance with Vanessa Guevara (If you are a Beginner/Improver, start here as this class will give you an excellent foundation for the rest of the day's workshops)

4.30pm -4.45pm BREAK

4.45pm-6.15pm Sabar with Awa Goudiaby

6.15pm -7.30pm Break and SHORT EXCERPT FROM BALLET NIMBA REPERTOIRE.

7.30PM - 9pm -Guinean dance with Idrissa Camara

Book a place now!

One workshop: £13 advanced/ £15 on the door

All 3 workshops: £35 advanced / £40 on the door.

Advanced payment ends on MONDAY 3rd october 2011.

London Venue:
Studio 68
68 Ewer Street
SE1 0NR
London, UK
Nearest Underground: Southwark station
www.studio68london.com

Contact tanya@balletnimba.org.uk to book your place or for queries regarding the BRISTOL workshop.

Come and celebrate Cuba ’s National Day of Culture with friends in a special evening of live Cuban music, poetry and dance
Día de la Cultura Cubana Fiesta
Saturday 22 October 2011

- 7.30pm til late

*Omar Puente & Raíces Cubanas

7 piece Cuban salsa band

*soulful singer Yuri Moreno

* Afro Cuban poetry - Roberto Molina
*Dance performance by Damarys Farres & Juan Carlos, of the Cuban School of Arts
*DJ Doctor Jim spinning the best Cuban tunes
*Cuban food and bar by

Buena Vista Cuban Cafe & Cocktail Bar

'the authentic Cuban experience'
Tickets £10 / £8 concessions
TO BOOK ONLINE CLICK HERE or Call 020 8800 0155 (office hours)

Venue: Conway Hall, Red Lion Square , London WC1. Nearest tube: Holborn

More details of the event. All welcome.
Supported by Cubartista, Cuban Embassy , Cuba Solidarity Campaign. www.cuba-solidarity.org.uk

Hello all dancers,

This is a gentle reminder that we commence our Contemporary Latin Technique and Contemporary Urban Latin Choreography Classes tomorrow!

We attach the booking form if you would like to enroll on the full course (you can also just turn up at 7.30pm and enroll then.

The first hour 7.30-8.45pm is Contemporary Latin Technique, to which you can drop in any week for £7.50

The second hour is a closed course for 11 weeks (Until December 2011) However for the first two weeks we are allowing you to try the class (along with the first hour) for £10. Thereafter you can enroll (by week three latest on the course.

Course prices;
Paid in advance £105
Paid on day one £115
Paid on week three £119 (Minus the attanedance of the two previous weeks)

About the Classes; Autumn term dates: 19th-sept- 28th November/5th December (11 weeks) (Holiday/non day- 17th October)

See the event on facebook:

Venue; The Founders Studio, The Place, 17 Flaxman Terrace, of Euston Rd (Euston) WC1H 9PY
Wear; Comfortable Clothing and bring some shoes to spin in (Not heels)
Times: 7.30pm (Enrollment)
7.45-8.45pm Contemporary Latin Technique.
8.45-9.45pm Contemporary Urban Latin Choreography (This term to Fania Allstars Congo Bongo)

About the Classes;
Contemporary Latin Technique: This class uses elements of Samba, Rumba, Afro Cuban, Cuban Contemporary, Salsa, Contemporary Dance to create a technique class ficused on building the skills, strength and flexibility needed as high level or professional latin dancer.
Costs: 7.50pounds for the one hour class (With every 6th class get one class free (Ask for a class card))

Contemporary Latin Choreography: (enrollment in week one only; For General-Advanced Dancers)
About the Class; This term we will focus on one choreography for the eleven weeks; A fusion of Salsa, Jazz, Contemporary, with elements of House and Whacking. Each term we focus on a new routine for the full term. The choreography is fun, but never easy! and is made with performance in mind. However we do take time to break everything down and will be revisiting the piece to ensure you grasp the piece ith confidence!
Costs: This class is not drop in, you must enroll for the full term as there we will be a steady progression. The full term (Including the previous hours class) is £115pounds . To fill in a form now and secure your place fill in the attached form. Otherwise you may enroll on day one. Ask for the form at the welcome desk inside the studio. We will permit you to try the class on weeks one and two for £2.50 (Paying £10 for the evening) and then the following Monday you must enroll for the rest of term if you wish to take the full course. We will also be looking at using dancers from this course for a later performance opportunity.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow,
All the best,
Ella and Element Dance

The Afro-Latin Lounge

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Ana Moura is the acclaimed new voice of Fado in her native Portugal. Her repertoire and subtle arrangements of songs of lost love, separation and longing are now reaching out to a wider audience and have led to live collaborations with Prince and The Rolling Stones.

Support is from Brazil’s Lucas Santtana, equal parts Tom Zé and Thom Yorke, he is one of the most interesting songwriter-producers from the new generation of South American musicians. His performance with his group celebrates the release of his album Sem Nostalgia on UK label Mais Um Disco

Also coming up:
Pink Martini

Their show at the Albert Hall on 17th October with the BBC Concert Orchestra has been sold out for a couple of months but we have just released a few extra gallery standing tickets available direct from the Albert Hall click here.

There are seats still available for their show at Cambridge Corn Exchange on Sunday 16th October click here

Thomas Lauderdale and Storm Large from the group appear on BBC Breakfast this Friday 8.30am (Sept 23) and on BBC Radio 2 at 8.10am on Sunday (Sept 25).

Orchestra Baobab & Baloji

Monday 30 January 2012 Barbican Book Now

Just on sale the first London show for three years for Senegal’s mighty Baobab ably supported by Congo’s Baloji.

For a full listing of all our shows see www.comono.co.uk

From our friends:
VENEZUELA VIVA

Monday 10 October 7.30pm
London Palladium
Argyle Street W1F 7TF
A special fundraiser for British Red Cross featuring twenty-five dancers and ten musicians. This production kicked up a storm at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is sure to do the same at the London Palladium. An exhilarating mix of flamenco, Middle Eastern belly dancing, African percussion, Venezuelan joropo, Caribbean calypso and modern salsa.
www.seetickets.com 0844 412 4657

DE LO CULTO A LO POPULAR

Tuesday 27 September 7pm
Floridita
100 Wardour Street W1F 0TN
An authentic Cuban Cabaret experience with live music, dance, photographic exhibition and poetry, accompanied by fine dining and exquisite cocktails! Artistic Director and performer, Tio Molina has created a contemporary Cuban Gala that includes Cuban classical music, song, dance and poetry. The show is designed to accompany and entertain you through the night as you drink, dine and dance. www.floridita.co.uk

Colombiage Salon Series
MUSIC MADE ME DO IT
Tuesday 27 September 7.30pm – 11pm
The Piano House
9 Brighton Terrace, Brixton,
London SW9 8DJ
£5
Booking: http://www.colombiage.com/programme/the-colombiage-salon-music-made-me-do-it
For more information, please visit: http://www.colombiage.com
http://www.tiborjones.com

Rumba Event
The Big Chill House
(The Drawing Room)
16th October 2011

View Map

Rumba dance & singing workshops
Dilanga performance
Open Rumba

Dance - Dance workshops are available Singing - All levels welcome.
to anyone with some dance experience. Led by Dilanga
Led by Hannah Bates 7 - 8 pm Cost £4.00
5.30 -6.30 pm Cost £4.00

Please email us to book your place.

Performance Open Rumba session
Dilanga will perform a selection of songs The last part of this event is open so
from their repertoire. come play, sing, dance or just enjoy.
8.30-9.00 pm 9.00-10.30 pm
Entry donations

To book contact;
reservations@bomboproductions.com
for more information:
admin@bomboproductions.com
www.dilanga.com

Oru Cantado Course part V

9th October 2011
1.00 - 4.30pm

Pre - booking only
£25 (£15 conc) early payment by 3rd October
£30 (£20 conc) Full price.

These workshops can be treated as stand alone or part of a series. Participants will learn songs and rhythms played in the Oru Cantado.
The next workshop will look at Ibeyi, Agayu and possibly Chango. The course will take place in Stoke Newington, Hackney and be led by David Pattman.

Previous drumming experience essential.
For more info email us admin@bomboproductions.com
For bookings email reservations@bomboproductions.com

www.bomboproductions.com

Orchestra Bombo
Cuban Carnival Project 2012

We are excited to announce a new carnival project led by JP Courtney, Ravin Jayasuria, David Pattman & Vicky Jassey inlvolving fantastic percussionist from far a wide. This project will be on your street from early spring.

OVM

Are you interested in learning Cuban percussion? Check out OVM's courses for beginners through to intermediate.
www.ovm.co.uk

AFRO-CUBAN dance courses 1, 8 & 15 of October 2011* Please let me know if you are interested in performing on the 8 of October &/or 22 October 2011
Price: £ 25 on door per day
or £55 via transfer by the 27 Septemberor 69 for all 3 days if paid on door in advance
Where? The Place, 17 Duke Road, WC1H 9PY , near King X tube station Time: 6-8pmReference for transfer: OrishaOct**Please transfer money by the 27th of September to:
Name: Cuban School of Arts
Branch: HSBC
Sort code: 40-02-17
Account: # 21570412Please share info with friends that might be interested Thank y muchos Besos Damarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts)
+ 44 (0) 7788 110421
Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
www.CubanSchool.co.uk

Calling All Streetdance Crews

Street Dance the Movie Star Rhimes LeCointe and CBBC's Alisha's Street Dance Stars Judge Kenrick 'H20' Sandy join industry specialist and Nike Street Dance Athlete Kymberlee Jay as the star studded professional judging panel at Enter The Battle in Nottingham this October.

Entries Open Now! (Entry Form Attached)

You could win cash and get advice from some of the UKs top Street Dance professionals and stars. Join Street Dance Crews from around the UK and compete in Nottingham on the 22nd October for a cash prizes and clothing packages courtesy of Magic Streetwear.

1st Prize - £500 Cash plus £500 Clothing Package & Mentoring Session with Judges
2nd Prize - £500 Clothing Package

Rhimes LeCointe, Star of Streetdance the Movie 3D said "This event is all about nurturing the talent of the future and giving up and coming crews an insight into what it takes to be professional street dancers. Myself, Kenrick and Kym want local dance schools to show us what they have got on the floor and have some real fun while there doing it! The future of street dance is all about the passion of these young people, so lets make sure they have the advice they need to suceed!"

PLUS - Get involved with lots more urban sports all at the same event

Enter The Battle is also showcasing the best urban and extreme performers from all around the UK! Packed with exciting showcases, competitions and demonstrations in Breakdance, Tricking, Freerunning, Extreme Martial Arts, Freestyle Football, Slack line, BMX, Skating, Scootering, Street art and much more! Plus its your chance to get involved and try out these exciting new sports and activities with a huge range of workshops and try out zones across all the disciplines! Join 1000's of urban and extreme dance and sports enthusiasts at Harvey Hadden Sport Complex as they take over Nottingham this October!

TIckets On Sale Now
Your ticket also includes entry into all competitions
Get your tickets and enter online today at www.enterthebattle.co.uk
Adult £10, Child £8, Family tickets also available

Enter The Battle - The Home of Urban Games.
Saturday 22nd October 2011, Harvey Hadden Sports Complex, Nottingham.
www.enterthebattle.co.uk

The Afro-Latin Lounge

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Hola mi gente

Saturday 24th September 2011 - RUMBA workshop

From traditional Rumba 2 Street Rumba - how to apply in your Salsa dance

This master workshop is highlighting significant changes in the different Rumba styles and concepts and the different aspects of how the dance is preserved in professional institutes in Cuba and challenged by everyday Rumba street dancers. This workshop is for men and women

Warm-Up with isolation and foot-work
Rumba steps
Afro steps
New Rumba concept
Rumba history
CLAVE- understanding
Improvisation technique
Partner work
Close attention to Gestures & Postures
Use of skirt and scarves for women
Use of hats and handkerchief for man
Routine to learn and tips on how to apply these steps while social dancing

Normal & door price- £25 for 2 hours
Advance & credit crunch price - £15 for 2 hours or £10 an hour ** via transfer
Limited spaces available

**Please transfer money by the 20th of September to:
Name: Cuban School of Arts
Branch: HSBC
Sort code: 40-02-17
Account: # 21570412Where? The Place, 17 Duke Road, WC1H 9PY , near King X tube station Time: 6-8pm

For those who don't know Damarys Farres. She is the sole founder and director of the Cuban School of Arts. Highly acclaimed in UK as well as woldwide for her infecs energy, knowledge and passion for the Cuban & Afro-Cuban culture and Dance forms and her femininity. She is native Cuban, qualified and graduate dancer, choreographer, instructor and researcher of the Cuban & Afro-Cuban culture, dance forms and rhythms. 'She is a unique dancer who captures the soul and spirit of Cuba in her dancing'
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Thanks for those lovely girls who attended the Ladies Styling workshop on Saturday- next Ladies Styling workshop is taking place in October. More info coming soon
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Afro- Cuban dance course = ORISHAS is due to start on Saturday 1st of October! Taking bookings now via transfer - reference Orishas-Oct11

Dates:
Sat 1, Sat 8, Sat 15 October
Price: £ 25 on door per day
or £55 via transfer by the 27 Septemberor 69 for all 3 days if paid on door in advance
Where? The Place, 17 Duke Road, WC1H 9PY , near King X tube station Time: 6-8pm
Please share info with friends that might be interestedBesos
Damarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts)
+ 44 (0) 7788 110421
Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
www.CubanSchool.co.uk

Calling all Artists/Dance Companies,

Dance Initiative Greater Manchester (DiGM) are a charity working to increase access to high quality dance activity to underrepresented communities. DiGM work throughout the ten bororughs of Greater Manchester in partnership with local authorities, communities, educators and artists. We specialise in developing dance for the outdoors and in unusual spaces, we want to break boundaries and offer new experiences both to artists and audiences.

Our exciting community projects include the biennial international festival 'Urban Moves'. Urban Moves is Manchester's outdoor performance festival. Celebrating all forms of dance in new exciting, accessible, outdoor spaces. Last years Urban Moves was a roaring success, playing host to performances from both local & international artists, and attracting audiences of over 10,000 people! This event is also linked into an international network of festivals across Europe and Latin America.

We are currently working on a brand new project 'Re-SiTE'

Re-SiTE is our new online brochure dedicated to promoting high quality sited or outdoor dance performance works ready for touring.

The brochure will be circulated online via a number of mediums, hosted on popular websites, embedded on our own official website http://www.digm.org , and distributed by ourselves via our extensive mailing lists and social networks.

This provides you with the opportunity to get your work the audience it needs! We will target promoters and venues to ensure everybody involved gets as much exposure as possible. Don't miss this opportunity to apply. This offer is open only to UK dance artists and companies.

There will be a selection process by application that is curated by a panel of industry professionals. Please note that we will not be able to include all works/companies proposed as there is limited space.

Each selected Company/Artists will be given half a page in the brochure.

TO APPLY:

Please visit our website www.digm.org and download a Re-SiTE application form, complete and return to us along with video link to your work and a high quality image (No less than 3 meg.)

Please note the deadline for return of completed applications is Friday 23rd September

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us
T: 0161 232 7179 E: info@digm.org.uk

Looking forward to hearing from you

Thanks
Regards,

Nicola

DiGM
Marketing & Social Media

T: 0161 232 7179
E: info@digm.org.uk

¡ VAMOS !
Welcome to the September newsletter from ¡ VAMOS !, London's Guide to the Latin Summer. Summer's coming to a close but there's still plenty of great Latin events happening in London with top dance productions at Sadler's Wells, Cuban and Brazilian musicians left, right and centre, and much more besides.

Let's ¡ VAMOS !

Grupo Corpo
13th-16th Sep
Grupo Corpo has been reinventing classic ballet for 30-odd years now, and these 2 pieces show exactly how they do it; Ímã, inspired by the scientific law of magnetism; and Onqotô set at a football match in Rio.

Upcoming Arts & Performances
Havana Rakatan
13th Sep - 9th Oct
Peacock Theatre

Colombiage Salon
27th Sep
The Piano House

Venezuela Viva
10th Oct
London Palladium

Chucho Valdez
30th Sep - 1st Oct
Legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdez arrives in London just shy of his 70th birthday. With his Afro-Cuban Messengers he will be playing three shows, one at Soho’s Floridita and two at Boisdale in Canary Wharf.

The Best Latin Dance Classes
Brazilian Dance
Saturdays from 24th Sept
Salsa Classes
Every Wednesday
Bar Salsa

Tango Classes
Every Friday
Negracha

Sabrina Malheiros
21st Sep

Launch night for Sabrina Malheiros' latest album Dreaming, a collection of bossa nova, MPB and samba-jazz that is already being regarded as one of her finest to date.

For full listings for the whole Latin summer visit:
www.vamos-london.com

We've missed the Rumbon over the summer,
but it's back this Sunday 18th September

Click here to listen to Rene Alvarez and his new 5-piece band Proyecto Viva Cuba
then join us at the Rumbon where you can see them playing a unique repertoire of salsa fusionada con merengue-mambo guaranteed to get you dancing!

Plus DJ Javier, la Maquina de Cuba, will be back at the Rumbon playing
an assortment of the best Cuban music including salsa, timba, and reggaeton.

Rene Alvarez, Proyecto Viva Cuba | DJ Javier, la Maquina de Cuba | David Martinez

DANCE CLASS with David Martinez who is just back from Cuba and will be
sharing the latest moves from Havana in his very popular salsaton class.
Dance class 7.30-8.30pm, for all levels

Doors 7pm

RUMBON ENTRY PRICES:
�8 in advance via Cubacheche website registration (excluding dance class)
�10 on the door (including dance class)

Nueva Costa Dorada
47-55 Hanway Street
London W1T 1UX
Nearest tube Tottenham Court Rd
* Please note that until 25th November, Northern Line trains will not stop at Tottenham Court Road.
Please use nearby Goodge Street or Leicester Square stations *

Delicious Spanish & Cuban food available till late plus great cocktails and well priced bar

Cubacheche would like to thank Cubana de Aviacion - sponsors of El Rumbon Cubano

THE 21ST LONDON LATIN A,ERICAN FILM FESTIVAL (18TH - 27TH NOVEMBER 2011)
Dearest friends,
The 21st edition of LLAFFESTIVAL is almost upon us! featuring the best cutting-edge documentaries, shorts and feature films from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and USA together with fresh, new work from British and Latin American filmmakers living in the UK plus visual arts, talks, Q&As discussions, live music, VIP parties and much more at Riverside Studios, Bolivar Hall, Casa Ecuatoriana London, Dulwich Paradiso Film Society and other venues in and around London. Since 2002 the Festival introduce an exciting new competitive element; the AUDIENCE AWARD. This is just a taste of the cinematic delight awaiting you and make the London Latin American Film Festival the unique, inimitable and unmissable event it has been for the past 20 years!
Kind regards,
Eva Tarr-Kirkhope
Founder & Director
London Latin American Film Festival
www.latinamericanfilmfestival.com

Ballet Nimba Unwrapped!

LONDON 8TH OCTOBER 2011 *** BRISTOL 9TH OCTOBER 2011

Come and dance with 3 core members of Ballet Nimba, and discover the different styles, influences,and the dynamic African Dance techniques that combined make this African Dance Theatre company stand out from the crowd.

Ballet Nimba Unwrapped will offer all dance-enthusiasts -from beginner to Professional - an exclusive opportunity to dance with the Artistic Director of Ballet Nimba, Idrissa Camara, as well as two of Nimba's most influential dancers: Awa Goudiaby and Vanessa Guevara. Live music will be provided by professional drummers.

There will be three sessions, each lasting an hour and a half, and within each class we will have the chance to see and try out the distinctive style of the teacher , as they demonstrate how their dance background has made them the acclaimed dancers that they are today.

We will dance sabar with Awa Goudiaby, contemporary -inspired Guinean dance with Vanessa Guevara, and traditonal and original Guinean choreographies with Idrissa Camara.

Particpants will also be treated to an exclusive performance of Ballet Nimba's repertoire by the three artists, and then have the opportunity to dance it themselves, as Idrisa will teach a short part of this to the students.

Biographies.
Idrissa Camara:
An outstanding dance artist and musician from Guinea Conakry. He has been principle choreographer with some of the leading dance and music companies in West Africa such as Ballets Africains in Ziguinchor and Dakar, and the Ballet Bougarabou. Since arriving in the UK he’s performed widely with West African ensembles as well as touring with the intercultural, intergenerational carnival show "Dragon" and now with a lead role in the fabulous "Magick". With the support of the Arts Council and ADAD he founded Ballet Nimba. Idrissa is a real joy to watch and an inspiration for many.As a teacher, his knowledge of Guinean dance is unrivalled, and in his classes,music and song and explanation of the dance's origin, all help to accelerate the students' learning.

Awa Goudiaby:
Awa Goudiaby is from Ziguinchor, Casamance. She grew up in Dakar and became part of Ballet Fambody, the second ballet of the Ballet National de Senegal. She was picked as a dancer for AfrikaAfrika! and came to tour around Europe for several years. She now lives in the UK and teaches and performs regularly around the country. You may have seen her spectacular performances at various events including African Beats Camp, African Drum Village, or with Ballet Nimba. Her graceful and cheeky style of dance and clear and confident teaching manner never fails to impress.

Vanessa Guevara:
Vanessa grew up studying Ballet, contemporary, Jazz and other forms of dance, but after being introduced to African dance decided to specialize in this exciting, colourful form of dance; a decision that would take her all over the world. After living in Africa, training with some of the most important African Dance teachers and choreographers, Vanessa went on to further her studies in New York and San Francisco. As well as dancing with Ballet Nimba she dances with Alesanrda Seutin's fantastic Vocab Dance. She is a patient and thorough teacher with a talent for focusing on the development of the individual, increasing their physical capacities and stamina, while they are learning new forms of movement .

London Timetable :
12-12.15 Registration at Studio 68

12.15 pm- 1.45pm - Guinean dance with Vanessa Guevara (If you are a Beginner/Improver, start here as this class will give you an excellent foundation for the rest of the day's workshops)

1.45-2pm BREAK

2pm-3.30pm Sabar with Awa Goudiaby

3.30pm -4.30pm Break

4.30-6pm -Guinean dance with Idrissa Camara

Book a place now!

One workshop: £13 advanced/ £15 on the door

All 3 workshops: £35 advanced / £40 on the door.

Advanced payment ends on 27th September 2011.

London
Venue:
Studio 68
68 Ewer Street
SE1 0NR
London, UK
Nearest Underground: Southwark station
www.studio68london.com

Bristol:
9th October 2011
11-4pm
DMAC
Hamilton House.
80 Stokes Croft
St Pauls.
Bristol
S1 3QY

Contact tanya@balletnimba.org.uk to book your place or call 07949 761 589

The Afro-Latin Lounge

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An exciting night of Cuban music
in the heart of the West End!
Featuring the first ever performance of
London's newest Cuban band - the 14-piece

Orquesta Sabor Cubano

Plus SIX top DJs playing
your favourite Cuban music until 2am!

DJ Javier 'la Maquina de Cuba' * DJ Flecha

DJ Green Papi (ORIENTE STAR SOUND
DJ Doctor Jim * DJ Sol * DJ Johnny Gee
And special guests from Televisi髇 Cubana's Piso 6 programme
Tuesday 4th October 8pm-2am ~ Entry �10
Floridita, 100 Wardour Street, London W1F 0TN

Just confirmed as part of Cultura y Cubania 2011!

Cubacheche and Ola Latina present

Our annual week-long celebration of Cuban and Afro-Cuban culture
is back for its third year as part of Black History Month

In This Issue
Festival Opening Party at El Rumbon Cubano
Concert: An Evening With Omar Puente
Film screening: 'Habana Eva'
Festival Finale - Rumba Party Matinee and Finale Party (live music night)
Seminar and debate with Cuban tv and film actress Yuliet Cruz
Painting Exhibition: 'Retrato Cubano' by Raul Speek
Piso 6
Festival Opening Party at El Rumbon Cubano - Saturday 1st
This year the official Opening of the festival
will take place at El Rumbon Cubano -
London's most authentic Cuban night.

Live music from one of London's most popular Cuban bands Cuban Combination, plus one of the UK's top Cuban DJs, DJ Javier, 'la Maquina de Cuba'

Dance class with special guest teacher Leandro Charanga
Dance class 8.30-9.30pm (for all levels)

Doors open 8pm ~ Dancing until 4am

At Charlie Wright's International Bar 45 Pitfield Street, London N1 6DA
5 minutes from Old Street tube (Exit 2 North Side then turn right)

Entry �10 (�8 students with ID)
Concert: An Evening With Omar Puente - Wednesday 5th October

An intimate concert with the Omar Puente Quartet - featuring the internationally renowned Cuban violinist Omar Puente, plus Al MacSween on piano, Darren Taylor on bass, and Michel Castellanos on drums.

Wednesday 5th October
7.30pm (doors open 7pm)

At Bolivar Hall 54 Grafton Way
London W1T 5DL

Tickets �10 in advance via Ticketweb
�12 on the door

Film screening: 'Havana Eva'
Thursday 6th October

Film screening hosted by Eva Tarr, Director of the London Latin American Film Festival. With special guest from Cuba actress Yuliet Cruz who plays Teresa in the film.

Venezuela/Cuba, 2010, 100 mins Director: Fina Torres/Spanish with subtitles

San Antonio Texas Film Festival: Best Feature
New York Latino Film Festival: Best Film
Los Angeles Latino Film Festival: Best Film
Caribbean Film Festival: Best Film
Moscow Film Festival: Official Selection

In the Havana shaken by Fidel's retirement, Eva (Prakriti Maduro), a young seamstress stuck working in a factory and with an adorable but lazy boyfriend, dreams of becoming a fashion designer. Her life changes when she meets a dazzling and very capitalistic ex-patriot, who fans her hopes -but is on a greedy personal mission. In what serves as a sly metaphor for Cuba's future options, Eva must choose between the two men she loves -and what direction her life will take.

Thursday 6th October, 7pm (doors open 6.30pm)
At Canning House, 2 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PJ
Hyde Park Corner tube

Entry: �4 Canning House members / �6 non-members
Booking essential - via the Canning House website

Festival Finale - 12 hours of non-stop Cuban music and dance!
Saturday 8th October 2pm-2am

Rumba Party Matinee 2pm-7pm

* Rumba dance class with Ariel Rios, 2-3 pm, all levels welcome *

* Live rumba from London's most authentic Cuban rumba group RumbAch� featuring Gerardo from the Grammy-winning group Yoruba Andabo *
*Stunning Rumba and Afro-Cuban
folkloric dance performances from CubanaDanza *

* Music from DJ Green Papi
(ORIENTE STAR SOUND) *

Finale Party (live music night) 7pm-2am

* Rueda dance class with 2010 Rueda World Champion, Nikola Medic (Havana Londres) *

* Music from DJ Flecha *

* Jesus Cuti駉 and Son de Cuba LIVE *

Cuban food and bar with Cuban cocktails

Entry prices:
Rumba Party Matinee only - �10
Finale Party (live music night) only - �10
Both - �15

Saturday 8th October 2pm-2am

At Praxis, Pott Street, London E2 0EF
(2 minutes from Bethnal Green tube)

Visit the Cultura y Cubania website

Cubacheche and Ola Latina would like to thank the Cultura y Cubania Sponsors and Supporters, including:

We look forward to seeing you there.

Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche

Oru Cantado Course part IV

11th September
2.00 - 5.30pm

Pre - booking only
£25 (£15 conc) early payment by Monday 5th September
£30 (£20 conc) Full price.
The next workshop will re-cap on the first three sessions looking at playing through material covered so far, it is therefore only suitable for those who have attended one or more of the previous classes or are familiar with the Oru Cantado. The course will take place in Stoke Newington, Hackney and be led by David Pattman.

Previous drumming experience essential.
For more info email us admin@bomboproductions.com
For bookings email reservations@bomboproductions.com

www.bomboproductions.com

******Rumba @ The Big Chill House on 25th September is sadly cancelled but we will have a new date soon! ******

All
It is the 1st of September and Afro Dance Xplosion is the 17th and 18th September!. Why not take advantage of the advanced price which must be payed by the 10th September 2011. Email feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com for details. Get a taste of David Blake's class with the following link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYCQvCklK9k
Keep on dancin...
Carolyn
Go to this link for details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135697596519416
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Afro Dance Xplosion
Afro Dance Xplosion (London) brings together some of the hottest African diaspora dance practitioners to deliver a dynamite weekend of dance classes and workshops on the 17th and 18th September 2011.
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The Weekend time table:
Saturday 17th September 2011:
...• 10:30am – 11:00am Registration
• 11:00am – 12:30pm Contemporary Cuban Dance with Dwayne Barnaby
• 12:45pm – 2:15pm Samba with Irineu Nogueira
• 2:30pm – 3:30pm ChuItal Pilates with Michael Burgess
• 3:30pm – 4:15pm Lunch Break
• 4:15pm – 6:15pm Djemba Traditional Senegalese Dance Masterclass with Aida Diop (Lingdienne)

Sunday 18th September 2011:
• 10:30am – 11:00am Registration
• 11:00am – 12:30pm HortonTechnique with David Blake from The Lion King
• 12:45pm - 2:15pm Afrobeat with Shelley Maxwell from the MaxwellDanceProject
• 2:30pm – 4:00pm Afro Eclectic Dance with Alesandra Seutin from Vocab Dance
• 4:00pm – 4:45pm Lunch Break
• 4:45pm – 6:45pm Sabar Masterclass with Aida Diop
_________________________________________
COST:
FULL
Cost for both days - £75 advanced; £85 on the door
Saturday - £40 advanced; £50 on the door
Sunday - £40 advanced; £50 on the door
One regular class - £10 advanced; £13 on the door
Master - £12 advanced; £15 on the door
Mix and match (one class on Sat, one class on Sun + masterclass on either day): £30 adv / £38 door

CONCESSION (Under 25/students/unemployed - ID required)
Cost for both days - £60 advanced; £70 on the door
Saturday - £35 advanced; £40 on the door
Sunday - £35 advanced; £40 on the door
One regular class - £8 advance; £10 on the door
Masterclass - £10 advance; £13 on the door
Mix and match (one class on Sat, one class on Sun + masterclass on either day): £25 adv / £30 door
NB: Places are limited. Advanced booking is advised.
Advanced booking must be received by 10 September 2011.
Cash only at the door.

VENUE:
--------
Studio 68
68 Emer Street
London SE1 0NR
Between Union St and Great Suffolk St under the Railway arches
Next to the boxing ring
www.studio68london.com
Nearest tubes: Southwark Station/Waterloo Station

For further information, including details on how to book in advance, visit facebook.com/ Feel the Rhythm Productions,
email: feeltherhythmprod@googlemail.com;
or call: Carolyn (m:) 07979 464047, or Paula (m) 07800 959664

Welcome to ADAD’s July 2011 newsletter. We send updates every other month, as well as occasional information about events.

NEWS
August 2011

Hotfoot Online, our web-based magazine is out now. Featuring a mix of feature articles, interviews, reviews and more, Hotfoot Online provides a window into the world of African and African diaspora dance practice throughout the UK and beyond.

RAW(Rhythm and Words)
On Monday 26 September, 2011 Contact theatre presents RAW(Rhythm and Words), an open mic night of spoken word, Hip Hop and poetry. For more info click here

BATUKE! 2011 - International Afro-Latin Music & Dance Festival
Now in its second year BATUKE! a weekend long celebration of Afro-Latin culture and its origins returns to the heart of the most cosmopolitan capital city in Europe, London! Visit www.kizombauk.com to find out more

Intensives
Bloom Festival 2011 Update

The grand finale of Bloom Festival 2011 hits the Southbank Centre, London, on 24th and 25th September 2011. Featuring performances, workshops, symposium and film this is an event not to be missed! Visit www.adad.org.uk/bloom for more information.

Photo: Vocab Dance by Irven Lewis. Design Ochee.com

THE BONNIE BIRD NEW CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD
Applications are now open for The Bonnie Bird New Choreography Award. Awarded annually from 2011 onwards to a single outstanding choreographer with at least five years’ professional experience, the award-winner will receive a £10,000 bursary; access to the experience and expertise of the BBCF Board of Trustees and Advisors; and regular support from an experienced Creative Producer. Closing date for applications is Monday 5 September.

News & Events

Big Dance 2012 Micro Grants
Do you live or work in London? Do you have a great idea for Big Dance 2012? Then you could be eligible to apply for a Big Dance Micro Grant! Click here to find out more.

INSIDE
Jean Abreu Dance & 65daysofstatic present INSIDE on Wednesday 21 September, 2011 at the Southbank Centre, London. INSIDE is fiercely evocative, highly-charged dance theatre featuring five outstanding male dancers and choreography by Brazilian Jerwood Award-winner Jean Abreu.

Battle of Algiers
Showing at Nottingham Contemporary on Thursday 1 September, 2011 one of the great works of political cinema, The Battle of Algiers won multiple awards on its release but was censored for five years in France. The film has the urgency of newsreel and was reputedly used as a training film by the Black Panthers, the IRA and The Pentagon.

RAW(Rhythm and Words)
On Monday 26 September, 2011 Contact theatre presents RAW(Rhythm and Words), an open mic night of spoken word, Hip Hop and poetry.

BATUKE! 2011 - International Afro-Latin Music & Dance Festival
Now in its second year BATUKE! a weekend long celebration of Afro-Latin culture and its origins returns to the heart of the most cosmopolitan capital city in Europe, London! Visit www.kizombauk.com to find out more

Intensives

Foot to Earth
Friday 9th to Sunday 11th September, 2011
Totnes, Devon

A traditional and contemporary pan-African dance, movement and yoga camp in a beautiful rural setting.

Afro Dance Xplosion (London) 2011
Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th September, 2011
Southwark, London

Afro Dance Xplosion (London) brings together some of the hottest African diaspora dance practitioners to deliver a dynamite weekend of dance classes and workshops.

Auditions and classes

Vocab Dance Company will soon be advertising an audition date to recruit dancers for Vocab II, a company for dancers in training or freshly graduated. Interested in auditioning? Then send your CV to info@vocabdance.co.uk.
News & Events
Photo: Jean Abreu Dance

Big Dance 2012 Micro Grants
Do you live or work in London? Do you have a great idea for Big Dance 2012? Then you could be eligible to apply for a Big Dance Micro Grant! Click here to find out more.

INSIDE
Jean Abreu Dance & 65daysofstatic present INSIDE on Wednesday 21 September, 2011 at the Southbank Centre, London. INSIDE is fiercely evocative, highly-charged dance theatre featuring five outstanding male dancers and choreography by Brazilian Jerwood Award-winner Jean Abreu. For more info and booking click here

Battle of Algiers
Showing at Nottingham Contemporary on Thursday 1 September, 2011 one of the great works of political cinema, The Battle of Algiers won multiple awards on its release but was censored for five years in France. The film has the urgency of newsreel and was reputedly used as a training film by the Black Panthers, the IRA and The Pentagon. Click here for more info here

Are you a House, Technical, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Commercial, Locking or Breaking choreographer? STUDIO 68 are looking for choreographers to teach @ STUDIO 68 London. Taking place on Saturday 10 September 2011 at Studio 68, 68 Ewer Street, London SE1 0NR from 1pm – 4pm, this audition is open to experienced choreographers with strong training and bags of personality. Applicants will be required to show 2 pieces of choreography they have created (you may bring dancers to show your pieces on the day of the audition so the studio can see the pieces on other dancers) and must present a current public liability insurance certificate to be considered for this opportunity. Teaching spots on offer are as follows: limited late slots during the week; Sunday afternoon new slots, early afternoons (4pm – 5.30pm); and late slots (9pm – 10.30pm). Auditions are offered on a first come, first served basis; applicants are advised to arrive early. Email tkspin@hotmail.com for further information.

Think you could perform in front of an audience of one billion people around the world? The search is on for 10,000 volunteers for performance roles in the Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Making Tracks masterclass and in conversation with Jackie Guy, Saturday 1 October 2011, IRIE! dance theatre, Moonshot Centre, Fordham Park, Angus Street, New Cross, London SE14 6LU.

If you have any up coming events and would like them to be added to either our our website or a future newsletter then please e-mail: info@adad.org.uk,

Next newsletter: End of September 2011

Southbank Centre

JEAN ABREU DANCE & 65DAYSOFSTATIC
INSIDE
Wednesday 21 September

Highly charged dance theatre featuring choreography by Jerwood Award-winner Jean Abreu. This compelling and critically acclaimed production explores violence, incarceration and hope within prison walls.

Joining the dancers on stage for one night only is the guitar/noise/glitch band 65daysofstatic

ADAD BLOOM FESTIVAL
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 September

Join us for a weekend celebrating dance from the African diaspora through performance, workshops and discussion.

Highlights include:
ADAD BLOOM FESTIVAL MIXED BILL
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 September

An evening of moving, rhythm-driven dance of the African diaspora.

Ballet Nimba Unwrapped!

LONDON 8TH OCTOBER 2011 *** BRISTOL 9TH OCTOBER 2011

Come and dance with 3 core members of Ballet Nimba, and discover the different styles, influences,and the dynamic African Dance techniques that combined make this African Dance Theatre company stand out from the crowd.

Ballet Nimba Unwrapped will offer all dance-enthusiasts -from beginner to Professional - an exclusive opportunity to dance with the Artistic Director of Ballet Nimba, Idrissa Camara, as well as two of Nimba's most influential dancers: Awa Goudiaby and Vanessa Guevara. Live music will be provided by professional drummers.

There will be three sessions, each lasting an hour and a half, and within each class we will have the chance to see and try out the distinctive style of the teacher , as they demonstrate how their dance background has made them the acclaimed dancers that they are today.

We will dance sabar with Awa Goudiaby, contemporary -inspired Guinean dance with Vanessa Guevara, and traditonal and original Guinean choreographies with Idrissa Camara.

Particpants will also be treated to an exclusive performance of Ballet Nimba's repertoire by the three artists, and then have the opportunity to dance it themselves, as Idrisa will teach a short part of this to the students.

Biographies.
Idrissa Camara:
An outstanding dance artist and musician from Guinea Conakry. He has been principle choreographer with some of the leading dance and music companies in West Africa such as Ballets Africains in Ziguinchor and Dakar, and the Ballet Bougarabou. Since arriving in the UK he’s performed widely with West African ensembles as well as touring with the intercultural, intergenerational carnival show "Dragon" and now with a lead role in the fabulous "Magick". With the support of the Arts Council and ADAD he founded Ballet Nimba. Idrissa is a real joy to watch and an inspiration for many.As a teacher, his knowledge of Guinean dance is unrivalled, and in his classes,music and song and explanation of the dance's origin, all help to accelerate the students' learning.

Awa Goudiaby:
Awa Goudiaby is from Ziguinchor, Casamance. She grew up in Dakar and became part of Ballet Fambody, the second ballet of the Ballet National de Senegal. She was picked as a dancer for AfrikaAfrika! and came to tour around Europe for several years. She now lives in the UK and teaches and performs regularly around the country. You may have seen her spectacular performances at various events including African Beats Camp, African Drum Village, or with Ballet Nimba. Her graceful and cheeky style of dance and clear and confident teaching manner never fails to impress.

Vanessa Guevara:
Vanessa grew up studying Ballet, contemporary, Jazz and other forms of dance, but after being introduced to African dance decided to specialize in this exciting, colourful form of dance; a decision that would take her all over the world. After living in Africa, training with some of the most important African Dance teachers and choreographers, Vanessa went on to further her studies in New York and San Francisco. As well as dancing with Ballet Nimba she dances with Alesanrda Seutin's fantastic Vocab Dance. She is a patient and thorough teacher with a talent for focusing on the development of the individual, increasing their physical capacities and stamina, while they are learning new forms of movement .

London Timetable :
12-12.15 Registration at Studio 68
12.15 pm- 1.45pm - Guinean dance with Vanessa Guevara (If you are a Beginner/Improver, start here as this class will give you an excellent foundation for the rest of the day's workshops)

1.45-2pm BREAK

2pm-3.30pm Sabar with Awa Goudiaby

3.30pm -4.30pm Break

4.30-6pm -Guinean dance with Idrissa Camara

Book a place now!

One workshop: £13 advanced/ £15 on the door

All 3 workshops: £35 advanced / £40 on the door.

Advanced payment ends on 27th September 2011.

London
Venue:
Studio 68
68 Ewer Street
SE1 0NR
London, UK
Nearest Underground: Southwark station
www.studio68london.com

Bristol:
9th October 2011
11-4pm
DMAC
Hamilton House.
80 Stokes Croft
St Pauls.
Bristol
S1 3QY

Contact tanya@balletnimba.org.uk to book your place or call 07949 761 589

El Rumbon Cubano is back on Sunday 18th September

With live music from Rene Alvarez and his new 5-piece band Proyecto Viva Cuba
playing a unique repertoire of salsa fusionada con merengue-mambo
guaranteed to get you dancing!

Plus DJ Javier, la Maquina de Cuba, will be back at the Rumbon playing
an assortment of the best Cuban music including salsa, timba, and reggaeton

DANCE CLASS with David Martinez who is just back from Cuba and will be
sharing the latest moves from Havana in his very popular salsaton class.
Dance class 7.30-8.30pm, for all levels

Doors 7pm

RUMBON ENTRY PRICES:
�8 in advance via Cubacheche website registration (excluding dance class)
�10 on the door (including dance class)

Nueva Costa Dorada
47-55 Hanway Street
London W1T 1UX
Nearest tube Tottenham Court Rd
* Please note that until 25th November, Northern Line trains will not stop at Tottenham Court Road.
Please use nearby Goodge Street or Leicester Square stations *

Delicious Spanish & Cuban food available till late plus great cocktails and well priced bar

The party continues at Baila Londres
which is back on Saturday 24th September
With DJ Javier "la maquina de Cuba"

And Rueda dance class with Nikola Medic
(Havana Londres dance school) - Rueda World Champion 2010
Nikola's class at the Baila Londres Summer Party was sensational - high
energy and lots of fun! So much so, that we have invited him back to teach
again in September. Don't miss it!

Having just moved to the UK, Nikola has started the 'Havana Londres' dance school
and is rapidly setting the London Cuban Salsa scene on fire!
On the dance floor you can't miss him! A talented dancer with exceptional musicality,
his ruedas are a fusion of everything: afro, son, rumba, reggaeton, hip hop,
crazy footwork, and above all, plenty of comedy!!! With his endless energy and infectious
personality, be prepared to laugh, sweat and take your rueda to a whole new level!

Don't miss his next class at Baila Londres!
9pm-10pm - All levels welcome

Head down to this great venue with friendly people, good vibes,
and true Cuban style party atmosphere.
Enjoy blistering Cuban salsa, plus a late night Latin sounds party with
reggaeton, bachata, and merengue, plus late night funky house and more!

Doors open 8.30pm

�8 on the door (including dance class)
To guarantee your place in the dance class please register using the online guest list registration

At Charlie Wrights International Bar
45 Pitfield Street
London N1 6DA

5 minutes walk from Old Street Tube (Northern Line)
Exit 2 North Side, then turn right.

All
Afro Dance Xplosion is fast approaching. If you would like to take advantage of the 'early bird price' please make you payments by the 10th September 2011. Email feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com for account details.

Go to this link for details including class descriptions, teacher biographies and prices.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135697596519416

Go to this link to get a sampling of what Afro Dance Xplosion is all about. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhDK4djoWNM&feature=youtu.be

Go to the Feel the Rhythm productions page and 'like' it to stay tuned with that latest in African and African Inspired dance in London and beyond.

Keep on dancin...
Carolyn

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Afro Dance Xplosion
Afro Dance Xplosion (London) brings together some of the hottest African diaspora dance practitioners to deliver a dynamite weekend of dance classes and workshops on the 17th and 18th September 2011.
__________________________________________
The Weekend time table:
Saturday 17th September 2011:
... • 10:30am – 11:00am Registration
• 11:00am – 12:30pm Contemporary Cuban Dance with Dwayne Barnaby
• 12:45pm – 2:15pm Samba with Irineu Nogueira
• 2:30pm – 3:30pm ChuItal Pilates with Michael Burgess
• 3:30pm – 4:15pm Lunch Break
• 4:15pm – 6:15pm Djemba Traditional Senegalese Dance Masterclass with Aida Diop (Lingdienne)

Sunday 18th September 2011:
• 10:30am – 11:00am Registration
• 11:00am – 12:30pm HortonTechnique with David Blake from The Lion King
• 12:45pm - 2:15pm Afrobeat with Shelley Maxwell from the MaxwellDanceProject
• 2:30pm – 4:00pm Afro Eclectic Dance with Alesandra Seutin from Vocab Dance
• 4:00pm – 4:45pm Lunch Break
• 4:45pm – 6:45pm Sabar Masterclass with Aida Diop
_________________________________________
COST:
FULL
Cost for both days - £75 advanced;£85 on the door
Saturday - £40 advanced; £50 on the door
Sunday - £40 advanced; £50 on the door
One regular class - £10 advanced; £13 on the door
Master - £12 advanced; £15 on the door
Mix and match (one class on Sat, one class on Sun + masterclass on either day): £30 adv / £38 door

CONCESSION (Under 25/students/unemployed - ID required)
Cost for both days - £60 advanced; £70 on the door
Saturday - £35 advanced; £40 on the door
Sunday - £35 advanced; £40 on the door
One regular class - £8 advance; £10 on the door
Masterclass - £10 advance; £13 on the door
Mix and match (one class on Sat, one class on Sun + masterclass on either day): £25 adv / £30 door

NB: Places are limited. Advanced booking is advised.
Advanced booking must be received by 10 September 2011.
Cash only at the door.

VENUE:
--------
Studio 68
68 Emer Street
London SE1 0NR
Between Union St and Great Suffolk St under the Railway arches
Next to the boxing ring
www.studio68london.com
Nearest tubes: Southwark Station/Waterloo Station

For further information, including details on how to book in advance, visit facebook.com/ Feel the Rhythm Productions,
email: feeltherhythmprod@googlemail.com;
or call: Carolyn (m:) 07979 464047, or Paula (m) 07800 959664

Greetings!

Latin Pulse @ Floridita
Venue: Floridita, 100 Wardour Street, London, W1F 0TN
Date: Tuesday 20th September
Time: Doors open 6.00pm-2.00am
Free Cuban salsa dance classes 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Entry: £10

I would just like to let you all know that the epic Latin Pulse party is now back on the 20th September '11! The party will be headlined by the one and only Havana Rakatan. Hotfoot from Cuba, the crew of Havana Rakatan are back celebrating the opening of their new show at Sadler's Wells' Peacock Theatre, with an exclusive taste of the show, just for us! Lee Knights and the energetic Alvaro will be teaching dance for all levels from 7pm and music will be provided by the band; Conjunto Sabroso and Dj Julian 'The Duke'. So dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to dance with us until 2am!
UK Salsa Group Open Championship
Pre-qualifying round is now open for entries

Staged for the first time at Latin Pulse, Floridita in June this year, the championship was won by the Salsa Fire Dance Company, along with a trophy and £500 cash prize. The first pre-qualifying heat for the 2012 Championship is being held at the Cuban Salsa Congress in Newport, South Wales on 7th - 9th October.
Enquiries: 07533473429; tropicalentura@yahoo.co.uk Book:www.tropicalentura.co.uk
Rum & Sugar

Do you live or work around The Docklands? If so, we now have a new night on from 12 September especially for you!

The West Quay's Monday nights will be filled with the sounds of Latin beats as Salsateca Dance School brings Salsa back to The Docklands.

The lessons will be divided into two levels, one for beginners and one for improvers, running from 6.45 until 8 p.m. Lessons will be followed by an Salsa music where guests can practice their moves.

Entry to the venue is free, and guests can start the evening with a refreshing 'happy hour' Mojito, Rum & Sugar's signature drink, available in a variety of mixes, The bar also offers an endless list of eclectic cocktails all half price during the night.

No partner is required, and guests are welcome either to join in with the classes or just watch while enjoying a drink or some dinner! There will also be regular Latin dance show performances for guests to enjoy.

When the dancing is over and you've worked up an appetite, refuel at the bar lounge with a selection of the very best of British produce in a seasonal menu bursting with flavoursome dishes all presented with a contemporary twist.

Salsa Mondays at Rum & Sugar start from 12 September 2011 and cost £8.00 per session. Registration at the door, no need to book in advance.

INFO: 079 1020 2026

ADDRESS:

RUM & SUGAR BAR AND RESTAURANT,

No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, Canary Wharf, E14 4AL

For table reservation please contact the venue on 020 7538 2702

Salsateca Dance School

The Afro-Latin Lounge

2011-07-24T09:00:00.003+01:00

Dear all,

I will be taking a break during the summer. The blog will be back in September with plenty of news of what's going in the African, Latin and Afro-Latin diasporas in London and beyond.

Enjoy your holidays.

The Afro-Latin Lounge

2011-07-17T09:00:00.008+01:00

dance Immersion hosts the
24th annual International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) Conference & Festival
"Connecting Our Diasporas through Dance"
January 26-29, 2012, Toronto

SUBMISSION CALL FOR PERFORMERS

Be part of the 24th annual IABD Conference & Festival, Connecting Our Diasporas through Dance, in Toronto, Canada on January 26-29, 2012. The IABD Conference and Festival features performance opportunities for companies and artists to exhibit their work. Showcase Presentations will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto-Canada.

Do not miss this opportunity to be seen on this International stage.

________________________________
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Deadline: Friday September 30, 2011

Please include the following in your submission:
1. Please make sure you meet the performance requirements. Give etail dates of membership and performance experience.

2. Complete contact information (name, title, mailing/email address, and telephone#)

3. Resume/CV and bio with individual name or group name

4. A brief description of the proposed work including:
a. Brief description of the performance including the performer(s) name(s), aim of the performance
b. Length (NO LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
c. Number of dancers/performers
d. Music (PLEASE BE ADVISED YOU WILL NEED TO GET THE REQUIRED PERMISSION)
e. Any special technical requirements

5. Please include a payment of $25 in Canadian Dollars ) Administrative Fee with every submission (money order or certified cheque only).
DO NOT SEND CASH BY MAIL!

6. DVD of work to be presented

7. Self-addressed return envelope for submissions sent within Canada only (for materials you wish returned). Please note we cannot return materials outside of Canada unless arrangements are made by submitter.

Deadline for submission is September 30, 2011. Selected performers will be notified no later the end of October 2011.

Performances requirements:
MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OF THE IABD*
MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
* In order to perform all Companies and Solo Artists must be current, PAID, 2012-2013 IABD members.
Visit the following link or email/call for a membership application and payment instructions:
www.coas.howard.edu/theatrearts/iabdassociation/Membership.html
Tel: (202) 806-7052 email: IABDassociation@howard.edu

If selected, companies, groups and solo artists are responsible for submitting their production fee to dance Immersion. The Production Fee is $100 Canadian dollars per group.

Deadline: Friday September 30, 2011
Submit proposals to:
IABD CONFERENCE 2012 SUBMISSION
c/o dance Immersion
54 Wolseley Street, Suite #203, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1A5,
T (416) 203-0666
F (416) 203-0322

Welcome to ¡ VAMOS !
¡ VAMOS ! is a magazine, newsletter and website bringing you the best of Latin America culture in London in the form of live shows, exhibitions, films, flavours, parties and much more. Remember to check out our website for up-to-date & brand new listings as well as tips that go well beyond the warm season.

Let's ¡ VAMOS !

Aurelio Martinez
23rd July
More than just a musician, Honduran Martinez is also a politician and leading activist in the country's Garifuna community. But it's his sweet, soulful sound that will have you voting with your feet, as one of Central America's brightest talents lights up the Barbican.

Upcoming Music Events
Os Mutantes
18-19th July
Jazz Cafe, £27.50-46

Luisa Maita
19th July
Momo's, Free

Andres Cepeda
22nd July
Union Chapel, £25

Carlos Acosta
Premieres Plus
27th-30th July
Roll up for some fancy footwork that even Messi can't match as dancer Carlos Acosta shows why he's in a champion's league of his own.

The Best Weekly Parties
Cuban Salsa
Every Tuesday
Cuban Rhum Jungle, £6 non-members

Live Music
Every Thursday
Favela Chic, £4

Global Local
Every Friday
Rich Mix, £8

Mayra Andrade
18th-19th July

Born in Cuba, raised in Cape Verde and living in France, Mayra Andrade's music reflects her diverse background in it's effortless blend of jazz, samba & soul. Her two nights at Ronnie Scott's are the perfect chance to see one of the world's most unique talents in an intimate setting.

The Best Free Events in London
Guana Social Club
Every Monday
Guanabara, FREE

Taste of Brazil
Every Wednesday
Tonki Gorilla, FREE

Forro do Galpao
Every Thursday
Corbet Place, FREE

For full listings for the whole Latin summer visit:
www.vamos-london.com

Read Online
RestaurantsVAMOS picks the best Latin bites in town!

Empório São Paulo
Upmarket Brazilian delicatessen & café with top quality produce from Brazil & other countries.

Gaucho
Top notch beef cooked to perfection at this upmarket Argentinian steak house.

Wahaca
The Mexican restaurant chain started by Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers

Foot To Earth Camp 2011 is open for bookings!

Foot to Earth Camp is a traditional and contemporary pan-African dance, movement & yoga camp in a beautiful rural setting just outside Totnes with live music, hot showers, hot tub, fire and optional luxury yurt camping. Lead by dance and movement artist Denise Rowe and guests, Foot to Earth is an invitation to embrace the fullness of ourselves, in movement, stillness, celebration and rest. We will explore rhythm, embodiment and connection to ourselves, each other and the earth with a sense of playful exploration, each moving at their own pace, finding our common ground in fluidity around the rhythm and offering the unique medicine of ourselves into the space of all our lives. With live music from
fire-cracking drums to lyrical kalimba and optional luxury yurt camping, Foot to Earth is an opportunity to relax, to descover, to open and to celebrate our being together on the planet. Cost: £95 including camping. Day tickets are available and yurt camping can be booked at www.havenmeadowsyurtcamp.co.uk More details and a programme of the weekend are available by contacting Denise at de8fish@yahoo.co.uk 07723329414 www.tolokotolo.com/foot-to-earth "The dance reaches through time and space to inhabit us, an invitation to discover ourselves as eternally playful, vibrant and awake"

Denise Rowe
Tolo Ko Tolo
HillBreeze
Sharpstone Lane
Freshford
Bath
BA2 7UA

077233 29414
www.tolokotolo.com

Don't miss the last Baila Londres of the summer!

We'll be turning up the heat at our
Summer Party
with the return of the UK's number 1 Cuban DJ
DJ Javier "la maquina de Cuba"

Plus LIVE music from one of London's
favourite Cuban bands Cuban Combination

Saturday 23rd July

Head down to this great venue with friendly people, good vibes,
and true Cuban style party atmosphere.
Enjoy blistering Cuban salsa, plus a late night Latin sounds party with
reggaeton, bachata, and merengue, plus late night funky house and more!

Plus Rueda dance class with Nikola Medic
(Havana Londres dance school) - Rueda World Champion 2010
Having just moved to the UK, Nikola has started the 'Havana Londres' dance school
and is rapidly setting the London Cuban Salsa scene on fire!
On the dance floor you can't miss him! A talented dancer with exceptional musicality,
his ruedas are a fusion of everything: afro, son, rumba, reggaeton, hip hop,
crazy footwork, and above all, plenty of comedy!!! With his endless energy and infectious
personality, be prepared to laugh, sweat and take your rueda to a whole new level!

Don't miss his first class at Baila Londres!
9pm-10pm - All levels welcome

Doors open 8.30pm

�8 in advance - guest list registration online
�10 on the door
Both prices include dance class

At Charlie Wrights International Bar
45 Pitfield Street
London N1 6DA

5 minutes walk from Old Street Tube (Northern Line)
Exit 2 North Side, then turn right.

We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche

There is no Baila Londres in August, but we'll be back at Charlie Wrights
on Saturday 24th September.

And if you can't wait quite that long, El Rumbon Cubano will be back
at Nueva Costa Dorada on Sunday 18th September.
Details coming soon....

The Afro-Latin Lounge

2011-07-10T09:00:00.002+01:00

3 day Afro-Cuban Intensive Drumming Course
27th-29th July - 10 - 3pm Afro-Cuban Intensive course for experienced drummers only, please call 07538682180 for more details.
£100 (£60conc')

Camp Iroko
25th - 28th August
Early bird discount £215 if paid by 14/7/11
Standard rate £245
Price includes food and accomodation

Come and enjoy a feast of drumming, singing and dancing located in the Hertfordshire countryside.
Our base is an Activity Centre in Wymondley Woods and adjacent is a 20-acre conservation area with mature woods, stream, pond and grassland.
There’s access and facilities for the disabled. Workshops will be held in the Activity Centre and in yurts.
More Info

24th July Oru Cantado III
2.00 - 5.30pm

£25 (£15 conc) early payment by 11th July
£30 (£20 conc) Full price.
This is the third in 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 is a sworn ritual drummer in the religion of Santeria and has experience of playing in ceromonies in both U.S.A and Cuba.

Previous drumming experience essential.
For more info email us admin@bomboproductions.com

For bookings email reservations@bomboproductions.com

Rumba
17th July 2011
(next one 25th September 2011)

Dance & Singing Workshops - Performance - Open Rumba
Hosted by Dilanga
The Big Chill House
(Upstairs in the Drawing Room)
Kings Cross
London
View Map

Workshops
Dance - Dance workshops are available .
to anyone with some dance experience.
Girls please bring long skirts or a shawl.
Led by Livan Armenteros
5.30- 6.30 pm Cost £4.00

Singing - All levels welcome
Led by Dilanga
6.30 - 7.30 pm Cost £4.00

Please email us to book your place on either of these workshops.
reservations@bomboproductions.com

Performance
Dilanga will perform a selection of songs
from their repertoire.
8.00 - 8.30 pm

Open Rumba session
The last part of this event is open so come
play,sing, dance or just enjoy.
9.00 - 10.30 pm

Entry donations

For more information:
admin@bomboproductions.com

www.dilanga.com

Dilanga at the Green Note (Camden)

20th August 2011
Doors: 7pm

More Info

Buy cheap tickets for £5 follow link below
The direct link for this event is http://www.wegottickets.com/event/120743

Mussukeba Sane
3rd Annual African Drum and Dance
Conference- August 11- August 14, 2011

Join Senegalese master artist, Malang Bayo as he hosts his third annual four-day African dance and drum conference in Manhattan, NY!

Workshop location:

Thursday/ Friday
Gina Gibney Dance, Inc.
890 Broadway, Fifth Floor
New York, New York, 10003
(bet 19th &20th Streets)

Saturday and Sunday
Oberia Dempsey Center
127 West 127th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10027

CONCERT FEATURING LES ENFANTS DU SOLEIL & PAPA DOUDOU N'DIAYE ROSE
AUGUST 13, 2011 @ SYMPHONY SPACE THALIA THEATER
2537 BROADWAY AT 96TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10025
Showtime: 8:30 PM
SEATING LIMITED!! TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT WWW.SYMPHONYSPACE.ORG

THURSDAY
AUGUST 11,2011 CLASS INSTRUCTOR
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM DJEMBE (GUINEA) MAMADY SANO
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM KUTIRO MARIAMA BASSE
3:10 PM – 4:40 PM SABAR BABACAR N'DIAYE
4:45 PM – 6:15 PM DJEMBE MARIE BASSE WILES
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM KUTIRO MAREME FAYE
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM SABAR RICH FAYE

FRIDAY
AUGUST 12,2011 CLASS INSTRUCTOR
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM KUTIRO OUSMAN SALL
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM DJEMBE (WANGO) IDY CISS
3:10 PM – 4:40 PM SABAR N'DEYE GUEYE
4:45 PM – 6:15 PM DJEMBE (GUINEA) TENEFIG DIOUBATE
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM KUTIRO MARIE BASSE WILES
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM SABAR BABACAR M'BAYE

SATURDAY
AUGUST 13,2011 CLASS INSTRUCTOR
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM KUTIRO BABACAR N'DIAYE
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM SABAR PAPE N'DIAYE
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM DJEMBE MARIAMA BASSE
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM SABAR (DRUM) PAPA DOUDOU N'DIAYE ROSE
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM SABAR RICH FAYE
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM KUTIRO MAREME FAYE

SUNDAY
AUGUST 13,2011 CLASS INSTRUCTOR
11:00 AM – 12:30 AM DJEMBE ( GUINEA) TENEFIG DIOUBATE
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM BOUGARABOU MALANG BAYO
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM SABAR N'DEYE GUEYE
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM DJEMBE (GUINEA) MAMADY SANO
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM SERER DANCE IDY CISS
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM SABAR DRUM PAPA DOUDOU N'DIAYE ROSE
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM SABAR BABACAR M'BAYE

ONLINE REGISTRATION-COMING SOON

PACKAGE EARLY REGISTRATION REGULAR PRICE
24 DANCE &/OR DRUM CLASSES $288 $384
15 DANCE &/OR DRUM CLASSES $195 $240
10 DANCE &/OR DRUM CLASSES $140 $160
5 DANCE &/OR DRUM CLASSES $75 $80
1 DANCE &/OR DRUM CLASSES $15 $16

VENDOR PACKAGES PRICE
1 DAY PACKAGE $75
2 DAY PACKAGE $125
3 DAY PACKAGE $150
4 DAY PACKAGE $175

CONTACT US:
BY EMAIL – INFO@MALANGBAYO.COM
PHONE; 347-328-0081/ 347-725-2365/631-374-2420
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND UPDATES GO TO MALANGBAYO.COM

The Caribbean UK
Film Festival ©
10–11 July 2011
www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
020 7942 2211

Festival ©
Sunday 10 & Monday 11 July
Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre
10.30–17.30
Discover 1960s British Caribbean heritage on
the big screen. Join the debate in ‘An Audience
With’ special guests and a host of stars from the
‘60s, and see films about fashion, music, sport
and culture. The event is hosted by actor Geff
Francis, star of Ashes to Ashes, and Charles
Thompson, founder of the Screen Nation Awards.
£20 for one day, £30 for two days, no concessions
Book online at www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
or call 020 7942 2211
Generation
to Generation ©
British Caribbean Heritage
in the Public Services
Sunday 10 & Monday 11 July
Seminar Room 2, Sackler Centre
10.30–17.30
Discover more about the evolution of British
Caribbean society in the 1960s and the impact
of key events in this fascinating presentation.
Learn the individual stories of members of
Britain’s public services, including the NHS, the
Royal Navy, the London Fire Brigade and the
Metropolitan Police Force, and enjoy a special
viewing of images by renowned filmmaker
Horace Ove, taken from his private collection.
Free, drop-in
All events are jointly organised with Gabriel Media
International™, with support from the British Film Institute,
London Transport Museum and London College of Fashion
Upcoming Black Heritage events
at the V&A
Spotlight on Africa
and the Diaspora
African Collections Revealed
Saturday 19 November
12.00–17.00
People Get Ready
The Protest Years 1970–2000
Friday 21 October
18.30–22.00
Find out more and book online at
www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
or call 020 7942 2211
Victoria and Albert Museum
u South Kensington, Knightsbridge
Buses C1, 14, 74 & 414

Caribbean (UK) Film Festival ©
2011 Programme
Sunday 10 & Monday 11 July
Discover 1960s British Caribbean heritage on the big screen. Discuss films and culture with
special guests and come dressed in ‘60s styles! Join festival hosts Geff Francis, star of Ashes to
Ashes and Charles Thompson MBE, founder of the Screen Nation Awards.
All events take place in the Lecture Theatre. £20 for one day pass, £30 for two day pass, £12 day pass
concession. To book call 020 7942 2211 or visit www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
Sunday 10 July
________________________________________
Ten Bob in Winter
dir. Lloyd Reckford, 1963 (U) – 12 min
10.45–11.00
This enigmatic short film, shot in black and
white, is fresh and experimental but still light
hearted and accessible. In place of dialogue, the
director narrates in a Jazz Rap style reminiscent
of Langston Hughes, while a sparky Jazz
soundtrack is provided by the Joe Harriott
Quintet. The film traces class tensions within a
black community.
Jemima & Johnny
dir. Lionel Ngakane, 1966 (U) – 28 min
11.10–12.20
In a West London community divided by racism,
a young white English boy befriends the young
daughter of recent immigrants from the
Caribbean. Followed by an audience with Jim
Pines, writer and lecturer at the University
of Luton, Earl Cameron OBE and guests.
Courtesy of the British Film Institute
Antigua and Barbuda
A Presentation by His Excellency High
Commissioner Dr Carl Roberts
12.30–13.30
Discover the history and landscape of these
islands. Antiguans and Barbadians are
descendants of the Sibony, and West Africans
taken to the islands as part of the slave trade.
The 17th century sugar industry has left its mark
on the landscape today. Antigua is the home of
cricketers Curtley Ambrose, Richie Richardson
and Sir Vivian Richards, Sailing Week and yacht
regattas, St Johns Cathedral and Shirley
Heights. It boasts well preserved coral reefs,
ruins and shipwrecks, beautiful beaches and
bird life.
Generation to Generation
The 1960s – A Black British Timeline
Seminar Room 2, Sackler Centre
10.00–17.45
See a celebratory timeline of 1960s British
Caribbean heritage. Discover the impact of key
events in sports, fashion, film, theatre and the
arts in this fascinating presentation, including
individual stories from contributors to Britain's
public services.
A Carnival History
dir. Clarence Thompson, 2008, (U) – 30 min
14.40–15.40
This rare film tells the history of the Carnival
tradition which has spread from Africa to the
Caribbean and Europe. Followed by an audience
with Clarence Thompson MBE and guests.
Looking for Claudia Jones
dir. Nia Reynolds, 2010, (U) – 60 min
15.50–17.30
Journalist Claudia Jones arrived in Britain
aboard the Royal Navy ship Queen Elizabeth in
1955. She produced Britain’s first black
newspaper in 1958 and was instrumental in
setting up the Notting Hill Carnival in 1959.
Followed by an audience with Tony Warner,
founder of Black History Walks, and guests.
Monday 11 July
_________________________________________
Reggae
dir. Horace Ove CBE, 1970, (PG) – 60 min
10.40–12.10
The first film about Reggae music to be
produced in Britain and features the first major
UK Reggae concert, at Wembley. Reggae
illustrates the social and political messages
behind the music in Britain and the Caribbean,
narrated by the Jamaican writer Andrew Salkey .
Followed by a discussion with Joel Karamath,
London College of Communications, film
director Horace Ove and special guests.
Generation to Generation
The 1960s – A Black British Timeline
10.00–17.45
See Sunday listing for more details and location
Walter’s War
dir. Alrick Ailey, 2008, (PG) – 60 min
13.20–14.50
Walter’s War tells the story of Walter Tull, the
first black man to join the British Army and the
second black man to play professional football
in Britain. Followed by an audience with Rodney
Hinds, broadcaster, writer and Sports Editor of
The Voice newspaper, and guests including
Bobby Barnes, Head of the Professional
Footballers Association, film director and BAFTA
winner Alrick Riley and biographer Phil Vasili.
Vidal Sassoon – The Movie
dir. Craig Teper, 2008, (PG) – 90 min
15.00–17.15
This documentary traces Sassoon’s path from a
London orphanage to international success and
celebrity. From Carnaby Street to Notting Hill,
the influence of Caribbean style, hair and
fashion was prevalent in the 1960's. Join special
invited guests including Brenda Emmanus, BBC
Arts and Entertainment Correspondent and
former presenter of the Clothes Show.
Keep in touch
For regular updates visit www.vam.ac.uk and
sign up for our free e-newsletter.
Jointly organised with Gabriel Media
International™, with support from the British
Film Institute, Transport for London, London
Transport Museum and London College of
Fashion

The Afro-Latin Lounge

2011-07-03T09:00:00.004+01:00

Greetings,

Hope this message finds you well.

As some of you may know that over the last 3 years, the V&A and Gabriel
Media International have been working together on various events that
have looked at aspects of British Caribbean heritage and history,
through practical workshops, screenings and displays.

This year the Caribbean UK Film Festival 2011, hosted by actor Geff
Frances and Charles Thompson MBE founder of the Screen Nation Awards,
will explore the themes of fashion, music, sport and culture with a
special feature honouring the lifetime achievements of actor Earl
Cameron CBE - not to be missed!

You are encouraged to come dressed in your own style of 60s chic and /
or bring along copies of photographs of yourself, friends and family,
album covers, magazines and other related memorabilia, that illustrate
contributions within the arts, music, performance, the public services
and more and share these on the 1960s Memorabilia Wall.

Please find attached the Film Festival flyer and the Film Festival
Programme - enjoy, it's all an education!

To book telephone the Bookings Team on 029 7942 1122 or book on-line
www.vam.ac.uk/whatson

Tickets are £20 for a day or £30 for both days.

A special offer of £12 for a day ticket per person will be available to
Day Schools (Year 11 and above), Colleges, Universities, members of
Supplementary Schools, Elders Clubs, Home Tutoring schemes, Youth Clubs
and Children's Homes. Just state the name of your organisation when you
are booking.

Please bring a packed lunch and remember to set off early particularly
on the Sunday to take account of any transport closures. Circle and
District Lines and most of the Piccadilly Line that serve the V&A Museum
at South Kensington should be offering a good service on Sunday and a
full service on Monday. Nearest buses are C1, 14, 74 & 414.

I hope you are able to attend one or both days and please do FORWARD
this information to family, friends and colleagues.

Apologies for cross posting.

Best Regards,

Janet

Janet Browne
Programme Manager
Black Heritage & Culture
Learning & Interpretation Division
Victoria & Albert Museum
South Kensington
London
SW7 2RL
Direct Line: 020 7942 2184
Email: j.browne@vam.ac.uk

The Caribbean UK Film
Festival ©
Sunday 10 & Monday 11 July
Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre
10.30–17.30
Discover 1960s British Caribbean heritage on
the big screen. Join the debate in ‘An Audience
With’ special guests and a host of stars from the
‘60s, and see films about fashion, music, sport
and culture. The event is hosted by actor Geff
Francis, star of Ashes to Ashes, and Charles
Thompson, founder of the Screen Nation Awards.
£20 for one day, £30 for two days, no concessions
Book online at www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
or call 020 7942 2211
Generation
to Generation ©
British Caribbean Heritage
in the Public Services
Sunday 10 & Monday 11 July
Seminar Room 2, Sackler Centre
10.30–17.30
Discover more about the evolution of British
Caribbean society in the 1960s and the impact
of key events in this fascinating presentation.
Learn the individual stories of members of
Britain’s public services, including the NHS, the
Royal Navy, the London Fire Brigade and the
Metropolitan Police Force, and enjoy a special
viewing of images by renowned filmmaker
Horace Ove, taken from his private collection.
Free, drop-in
All events are jointly organised with Gabriel Media
International™, with support from the British Film Institute,
London Transport Museum and London College of Fashion
Upcoming Black Heritage events
at the V&A
Spotlight on Africa
and the Diaspora
African Collections Revealed
Saturday 19 November
12.00–17.00
People Get Ready
The Protest Years 1970–2000
Friday 21 October
18.30–22.00
Find out more and book online at
www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
or call 020 7942 2211
Victoria and Albert Museum
u South Kensington, Knightsbridge
Buses C1, 14, 74 & 414
The Caribbean UK
Film Festival ©
10–11 July 2011
www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
020 7942 2211
Admission free
Images ©TfL from the London Transport Museum collection:
Bus Conductress, 1962 © Agatha Hart;
Bus Conductor, 1964 © Donald Hines

Caribbean (UK) Film Festival ©
2011 Programme
Sunday 10 & Monday 11 July
Discover 1960s British Caribbean heritage on the big screen. Discuss films and culture with
special guests and come dressed in ‘60s styles! Join festival hosts Geff Francis, star of Ashes to
Ashes and Charles Thompson MBE, founder of the Screen Nation Awards.
All events take place in the Lecture Theatre. £20 for one day pass, £30 for two day pass
To book call 020 7942 1122 or visit www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
Sunday 10 July
________________________________________
Earl Cameron CBE
Celebrate the lifetime achievements of
one of Britain’s most accomplished actors
10.40–11.00
Meet Earl Cameron and view rare footage of his
life in films. Earl Cameron’s acting career began
in the 1950s. By the 1960s he was performing in
London's West End and starring in films such as
Sapphire and Flame in the Streets, while
appearing in Tarzan and Doctor Who. He starred
alongside Sean Connery in Thunderball (1965)
and more recently with Nicole Kidman in The
Interpreter and Helen Mirren in The Queen.
Jemima & Johnny
dir. Lionel Ngakane, 1966 (U) – 28 min
11.10–12.20
In a West London community divided by racism,
a young white English boy befriends the young
daughter of recent immigrants from the
Caribbean. Followed by an audience with Jim
Pines, writer and lecturer at the University
of Luton, Earl Cameron OBE and guests.
Courtesy of the British Film Institute
Antigua and Barbuda
A Presentation by His Excellency High
Commissioner Dr Carl Roberts
12.30–13.30
Discover the history and landscape of these
islands. Antiguans and Barbadians are
descendants of the Sibony, and West Africans
taken to the islands as part of the slave trade.
The 17th century sugar industry has left its mark
on the landscape today. Antigua is the home of
cricketers Curtley Ambrose, Richie Richardson
and Sir Vivian Richards, Sailing Week and yacht
regattas, St Johns Cathedral and Shirley
Heights. It boasts well preserved coral reefs,
ruins and shipwrecks, beautiful beaches and
bird life.
Generation to Generation
The 1960s – A Black British Timeline
Seminar Room 1, Sackler Centre
10.00–17.45
See a celebratory timeline of 1960s British
Caribbean heritage. Discover the impact of key
events in sports, fashion, film, theatre and the
arts in this fascinating presentation, including
individual stories from contributors to Britain's
public services.
A Carnival History
dir. Clarence Thompson, 2008, (U) – 30 min
14.40–15.40
This rare film tells the history of the Carnival
tradition which has spread from Africa to the
Caribbean and Europe. Followed by an audience
with Clarence Thompson MBE and guests.
Looking for Claudia Jones
dir. Nia Reynolds, 2010, (U) – 60 min
15.50–17.30
Journalist Claudia Jones arrived in Britain
aboard the Royal Navy ship Queen Elizabeth in
1955. She produced Britain’s first black
newspaper in 1958 and was instrumental in
setting up the Notting Hill Carnival in 1959.
Followed by an audience with Tony Warner,
founder of Black History Walks, and guests.
Monday 11 July
_________________________________________
Reggae
dir. Horace Ove, 1971, (PG) – 60 min
10.40–12.10
Discover the music made popular by black
artists of the ‘60s, from ska to reggae. This film
tells the story of 'The People's Club' and the 1970
Caribbean Music Festival. Featuring John Holt,
Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths, Black Faith,
Millie Small, The Maytals, Desmond Dekker and
more. Followed by a discussion with Joel
Karamath, London College of Communications,
film producer Horace Ove and special guests.
Generation to Generation
The 1960s – A Black British Timeline
10.00–17.45
See Sunday listing for more details and location
Walter’s War
dir. Alrick Ailey, 2008, (PG) – 60 min
13.20–14.50
Walter’s War tells the story of Walter Tull, the
first black man to join the British Army and the
second black man to play professional football
in Britain. Followed by an audience with Rodney
Hinds, broadcaster, writer and Sports Editor of
The Voice newspaper, and guests including
Bobby Barnes, Head of the Professional
Footballers Association, film director and BAFTA
winner Alrick Riley and biographer Phil Vasili.
Vidal Sassoon – The Movie
dir. Craig Teper, 2008, (PG) – 90 min
15.00–17.15
This documentary traces Sassoon’s path from a
London orphanage to international success and
celebrity. From Carnaby Street to Notting Hill,
the influence of Caribbean style, hair and
fashion was prevalent in the 1960's. Join author,
lecturer and stylist Sandra Gittens and special
guests including Brenda Emmanus, BBC Arts
and Entertainment Correspondent and former
presenter of the Clothes Show.
Keep in touch
For regular updates visit www.vam.ac.uk and
sign up for our free e-newsletter.
Jointly organised with Gabriel Media
International™, with support from the British
Film Institute, Transport for London, London
Transport Museum and London College of
Fashion

VINTAGE AT SOUTHBANK CENTRE
Friday 29 July – Sunday 31 July

A unique opportunity to dress up and enjoy a party that taps into the magic, romance and excitement of the 1920s to the 1980s. For the first time, all six levels of Royal Festival Hall are transformed into new environments celebrating vintages styles in music, fashion, food and culture – with eight amazing Vintage nightclubs offering seven decades of British cool.

Friday 29 July – Electronic Phuture
Thomas Dolby / Mirrors / Heaven 17

Saturday 30 July – Soul Revue
Percy Sledge / Booker T / Gwen Dickie

Sunday 31 July – Hit Parade
Sandie Shaw / Gary Christian /
David McAlmont / Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Book Tickets / More info ►
LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL
In association with BBC Radio 3
Friday 11 November – Sunday 20 November

More shows have been announced as part of the London Jazz Festival. There's a chance to see award-winning jazz guitarist Phil Robson and acclaimed saxophonist Mark Turner, celebrations of great swing trumpeters with Richard Pite's Roy Eldridge and Charlie Shavers project and the Buck Clayton Legacy Band and a thrilling musical evocation of New York in the 1940s in Jazz at Café Society. Legendary film director Emir Kusturica will also perform a one-off concert with his No Smoking Orchestra and Portico Quartet bring their new line-up to play two special shows.

Book Tickets / More info ►
THE MARLEY LEGACY
Featuring Don Letts, Chris Salewicz
& Lemn Sissay
Friday 22 July

As part of the London is the Place For Me series, a special panel discussion explores Bob Marley's impact on the British musical landscape featuring a range of guests including renowned poet Lemn Sissay and ever-influential punk and reggae musician Don Letts.

THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ

EVAN PARKER
The Freedom Principle:
50 years of British Impro
Tuesday 19 July

Emerging from the maelstrom of free jazz in the 1960s, Evan Parker remains an improviser of immense resource, an inspirational figure who has made a global impact. Celebrating the continuing evolution of improvised music in Britain, Parker leads a hand-picked group of five gifted musicians.

A TRIBUTE TO
JOHN DANKWORTH
& THE BIG BAND
What The Dickens?
Hosted by Cleo Laine
Monday 25 July

Tracing a journey that stretches back to the formation of the Dankworth Seven in 1950, this event tips a hat to one of the late John Dankworth's landmark suites of the 1960s, with a specially-formed big band led by his bassist son Alec.
SOWETO KINCH
EVOKES THE SPIRIT
OF JOE HARRIOT
Abstract
Tuesday 26 July

Arriving in London from his native Jamaica in 1951 Joe Harriott embraced the London bebop scene before creating a form of free jazz in the late 1950s. His fiercely independent spirit continues to fire successive generations, explored by fellow saxophonist and rapper Soweto Kinch.
Book tickets / More info ►
Book tickets / More info ►

AL JARREAU
Sunday 3 July

One of the most important figures in the history of R&B and jazz, seven-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau returns to London.
ÓLAFUR ARNALDS
Tuesday 19 July

Ólafur Arnalds' second LP '...and they have escaped the weight of darkness' continues his mission to lure pop and rock fans into a world of electronic chamber music and classical arrangements.
COLOUR BEGINNINGS
The Tim Whitehead Personal Standards Quartet
Monday 25 July

Inspired by JMW Turner's paintings, composer and saxophonist Tim Whitehead plays his Colour Beginnings Suite, with world renowned trumpeter Kenny Wheeler
A CELEBRATION
OF LATIN AMERICA
Wednesday 27 July

An evening of Latin guitar with Latin American and Caribbean harmonies and rhythms.

BABYLON
& DENNIS BOVELL
Friday 22 July

Cult classic movie featuring a soundtrack composed by dub pioneer Dennis Bovell and seminal dub-reggae artists Jah Shaka, I Roy and Aswad. After the film, Babylon ticket holders can see Dennis Bovell performing a one-off set in the Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer.

BIG AUDIO DYNAMITE
Saturday 23 July

Formed by Mick Jones of The Clash, Big Audio Dynamite's explosive mix of punk, reggae and rock was one of the defining sounds of the 1980s. The band's unmistakable, genre-warping sound influenced artists as varied as Beastie Boys, Gorillaz and Happy Mondays.
TOMORROW'S WARRIORS
Saturday 23 July

The Tomorrow's Warriors Jazz Orchestra, led by Artistic Director Gary Crosby, premieres new arrangements of the music of former ensemble member and renowned tenor and soprano saxophonist Steve Williamson, highlighting the nuances of his beguiling, highly original work.
Book tickets / More info ►
Book tickets / More info ►

Dear ADAD,

I would like to let you know of an African themed charity night, Safari, being held in Bournemouth, raising money for the Kenyan orphanage Valley of Hope Children’s Home. I thought that you and your supporters may be interested in participating in, or coming along to enjoy the night, although I appreciate it is a little far away from London.

100% of funds raised at the event will go to charity and we don’t even deduct costs; this means we won’t be able to pay performers but hope that the experience and publicity will be rewarding enough! Organisations involved in helping us can also be thanked and linked to on our website www.charizmatic.com/hope

The Safari Party will be held on Thursday 7th July 7pm-late at The Winchester Pub on Poole Hill, Bournemouth . We are planning live bands, DJs, licensed bar and delicious African food as well as competitions and prizes. Acts confirmed so far include Roots Life, Know One, Ulterior Motive, live drumming circle, African dance and more. I have attached our current flyer (that you will be added to if you kindly decide to attend).

A little more about why we’re doing the event:

Five of us from Bournemouth have been visiting the children at Valley of Hope Children ’s Home in Kenya since 2007. The un-funded home cares for 30 children who have been orphaned due to HIV/Aids or have previously suffered abuse. It is located in a rented building in a politically unstable area. Unfortunately clashes between rival tribes have meant the area is prone to election-time violence. 1,300 people were killed in political violence since the December 2007 elections, 600,000 people have been displaced. We have secured rural land in a safer area and are trying to raise enough volunteers, skills and funds to help them relocate before the next election on 14 August 2012.

Please feel free to contact us if you are available on the 7th July. We would be delighted to hear from you!

Yours sincerely,

Emma Tilt on behalf of

Valley of Hope Children ’s Foundation

Tel: 07939471756 Email: emma.tilt@gmail.com

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149335585139233

Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_147645155297159

Web: www.charizmatic.com/hope or www.valleyoftumaini.webs.com

Registered Charity Number 000484 Kenya

Wall Project

Presented by Havana Club and Rich Mix

Rich Mix and Havana Club (the Authentic Cuban Rum) are calling on amateur or professional artists to submit designs for a specially commissioned wall art project, taking place over the next twelve months at the Shoreditch cultural hotspot, Rich Mix.

The art competition includes three commissions launched by three live events, hosted in conjunction with the start of Rich Mix’s new seasons.

Artist Remi/Rough launched the Wall Project in January 2011 with his interpretation and vision of the values that make Havana so unique. The celebrated urban artist was specially commissioned to design and paint an interior wall that runs the entire length of the Rich Mix events space.

Artists are invited to submit their entries to panel of experts, led by Remi/Rough, who will select two winning designs to feature on the Rich Mix interior wall throughout the year. The design must embody the unique and inspiring attitude that reflects the true values of the Cuban capital – humanity, spontaneity and creativity, this refreshing attitude highlighting the informality, passion and generosity of the people of Havana.

Design sketches must be submitted to Rich Mix (visualarts@richmix.org.uk) as a jpg by:

•August 5 with the winning wall design on show from September to December2011.
DOWNLOAD THE ARTIST BRIEF AND TERMS & CONDITIONS

The project celebrates Rich Mix and Havana Club’s shared ethos of inspired ingenuity for creativity while nurturing new and emerging talent.

More information

•Rich Mix www.facebook.com/richmixlondone16la
•Havana Club www.facebook.com/HavanaClubUK
Media enquiries:

•Beth O’Connor, Rich Mix, beth.oconnor@richmix.org.uk, 07 508 741 276
•Krista Booker, Havana Club, krista@theneonhub.com, 0207 729 5129

About Remi/Rough

To make the innocent and beautiful dark, to find soul in stark, geometric swashes - somewhere beneath the acrylic, emulsion and spray paint grins Remi/Rough. South London born and bred (circa 1971) Remi Morgan has been breaking boundaries and messing up heads for the past 26 years. Transcending the traditional and somewhat idealised vision of a graffiti writer, the celebrated artist is passionate and unforgiving in his creative progression.

About Rich Mix

Located in the heart of East London, Rich Mix offers live music, film, dance, theatre, spoken word, education, and a range of creative activities for people of all ages and all cultures. We are proud to be an organisation where all profits go back to support our education programme for young people, our community activities and to help us nurture new and emerging talent.

About Havana Club

Havana Club is the second largest international rum brand in Europe, and third largest worldwide. Key to Havana Club’s success is its authentic Cuban origin, and the recognised quality of its rums, all of which are aged, hence the use of the word “Añejo” – aged - on the bottles. Enjoy Havana Club responsibly.

About Pernod Ricard UK

Pernod Ricard UK is part of the Pernod Ricard Group, co-leader of the global wines and spirits industry. Globally, Pernod Ricard now represents 91 million cases of spirits and 25 million cases of wine, and owns 19 of the world’s top 100 brands. Pernod Ricard UK has identified the following key brands in the UK market: ABSOLUT, Campo Viejo, Chivas Regal, G.H. Mumm, Havana Club, Jacob’s Creek, Jameson, Malibu, Martell, Montana, Pernod, Perrier-Jouët and The Glenlivet. Pernod Ricard UK is a member of The Portman Group promoting responsible drinking

Don't miss the last Baila Londres of the summer!

We'll be turning up the heat with DJ Javier -
"la maquina de Cuba" is back at Baila Londres!

Plus Cuban Combination LIVE!

Saturday 23rd July

Head down to this great venue with friendly people, good vibes,
and true Cuban style party atmosphere where we'll be featuring
a splendid selection of salsa, timba, timbaton, and
some late night funky and Caribbean flavas to shake things up a bit.

Plus Rueda dance class with Nikola Medic
(Havana Londres dance school) - Rueda World Champion 2010
Having just moved to the UK, Nikola has started the 'Havana Londres' dance school
and is rapidly setting the London Cuban Salsa scene on fire!
On the dance floor you can't miss him! A talented dancer with exceptional musicality,
his ruedas are a fusion of everything: afro, son, rumba, reggaeton, hip hop,
crazy footwork, and above all, plenty of comedy!!! With his endless energy and infectious
personality, be prepared to laugh, sweat and take your rueda to a whole new level!

Don't miss his first class at Baila Londres!
9pm-10pm - All levels welcome

Doors open 8.30pm

�8 in advance - guest list registration online
�10 on the door
Both prices include dance class

At Charlie Wrights International Bar
45 Pitfield Street
London N1 6DA

5 minutes walk from Old Street Tube (Northern Line)
Exit 2 North Side, then turn right.

We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche

**You have 5 days to take ADVANTAGE of the SPECIAL price.

£100 for the WEEK (25 classes, £4 a class)

if booked by FRIDAY 8th JULY! **

UCHENNA DANCE SUMMER SCHOOL

Monday 1st to Friday 5th August

Time: 9:30-6pm

FIVE classes a day!

Venue: Studio 1, Bernie Grant Enterprise Building , Townhall Approach , N15 4RX .

Nearest tube Seven Sisters.

Classes:

Urban Contemporary (Vicki Igbokwe )

Ballet (Denzil Bailey)

House Dance (Carla Trim-Vamben)

Contemporary (Delene Gordon)

African Dance (Akosua Boakye)

Waacking (Karou Mendy)

Afro-Eclectic (Alesandra Seutin)

Vogue (D'relle Wickham)

AND you will learn COMPANY REP (Choreography) from Vicki Igbokwe .

The summer school will also form auditions for the professional company.

You will need to send a CV and photo when booking your place, if you want to audition.

You can sign up for the summer school and not audition.

PRICE

£100 if booked by Friday 8th July

£120 if booked by Sunday 24th July

£140 if booked W/C 25th July - 1st August

PLEASE FORWARD, THANK YOU.

--
Rachel Shehan

Administrator - Uchenna Dance

www.uchennadance.com

Join us on Facebook

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Follow us on Twitter

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Salsateca Dance School

This Week at The Cuban Moorgate:

Tuesday:
Cuban Style Salsa classes for all levels from 7 to 8.30pm and Club till late afterwards!

Wednesday:
Special dance show by Valentina & Claudio at 9.30pm
Classes all levels from 7pm.

Club till late with DJ Julian ''The Duke''

Saturday:
We are back at The Cuban!
Salsa lessons from 7 to 8pm & Bachata from 8 to 9pm
Club till 1am

Apologies for the change of venue from previous Saturday

www.salsateca.co.uk

078 9144 6256

admin@salsateca.co.uk

THE EARLY BIRDS ARE FLYING IN HIGH NUMBERS!

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO ALREADY BOOKED THEIR BATUKE! 2011 PASS!

TO ALLOW AS MANY OF YOU AS POSSIBLE TO ENJOY THE BEST POSSIBLE RATE

KIZOMBA UK HAS DECIDED TO EXTEND THE EARLY BIRD RATE UNTIL SUNDAY 3rd JULY

FULL PASSES FROM £80 PER PERSON

!!UNTIL 3rd JULY!!

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BATUKE! is a unique opportunity to explore the culture of the Luso-African diaspora, its origins, its influences...

BATUKE! is...

1 Unique Event right in Central London

2 Days of inspiring Workshops & Entertainment

3 Party Nights in some of London's best venues

Last year was a sold out event:
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√ Every Thursday @ Zoo Bar, Top Kizomba Classes & Club
& London's only Afro-Caribbean night on Leicester Square!
http://www.kizombauk.com/-thursdays--zoo-bar.html

√ Every Saturday @ CUCCI CLUB
London top Kizomba club until 5 am every week!!
http://www.kizombauk.com/-saturdays--cucci.html

√ 'El Grande' @ CLUB COLOSSEUM
NEXT DATES - FRIDAY 15 JULY - FRIDAY 19 AUGUST
Voted UK's top Salsa and Kizomba night since 2009!!

http://www.kizombauk.com/-fridays--colosseum.html

√ STUDIO AFRO LATINO WORKSHOP @ OLD STREET

Kizomba, Semba, Passada,what's the difference?!
http://www.studioafrolatino.com/monthly-workshops.html

√ CARDIFF GRAND AFRICAN BALL
SATURDAY 30th JULY @ THISTLE PARC HOTEL

http://www.kizombauk.com/-kizomba-uk-tour-11.html

√ BATUKE! 2011 - September 9, 10 & 11
International Afro-Latin Music & Dance Festival In The UK
http://www.kizombauk.com/-batuke-program.html

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VISIT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

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The Afro-Latin Lounge

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The Afro-Latin Lounge

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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 Shelly Maxwell Thurs 23 & 30 June 2011 @ London Studio Centre

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)

Cuban Contemporary Dance with Shelly Maxwell, Thursday 23 & 30 June 2011 7pm – 9pm (registration 7pm – 7.25pm; class 7.30pm – 9pm)

Shelley's class is a fast paced Cuban technique class merging elements of la technica Cubana with her own unique contemporary flavour. The Cuban technique is loosely rooted in the Graham technique and through additional inclusions of undulations and spinal manipulations forces the dancer to master the shifting of weight through space. The class is highly physical with challenging exercises in the centre and travelling sequences that demand a sense of attack and musical dynamism. The class culminating in a challenging movement sequence to end.

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

Founder and choreographer of the MaxwellDanceProject (http://tinyurl.com/63zesj6) Shelley Maxwell trained at La escuela Nacional de Arte in Havana, Cuba where she studied The Cuban Modern Technique (La técnica Cubana). She was a principal dancer for the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica and was a member of the Tavaziva Dance Company here in London. She has performed in the London Production of The Lion King and most recently worked with American choreographer Bill T.Jones in his award winning production of Fela! She holds a MA in Choreography from Laban. Her choreographic movement style is heavily physical with a strong relationship to music.

Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

CÉU
+ Dj set from D.Vyzor

Mon 11 July Doors 7pm
Jazz Café, Parkway, London NW1

From São Paulo, via New York - the stunning Brazilian singer-songwriter brings her smooth samba-funk, dub grooves and bossa-infused electronica to the intimacy of London’s Jazz Café. Backed by a wonderful live band (keyboards, bass, guitar, drums, accordion - and sample effects) Céu performs songs from Vagarosa (Six Degrees Records). ‘Cool, fresh and wildly original.’ The Guardian

Book Now

The UK’s 1st Salsa Open Group Championship (3rd Heat), Featuring Breathtaking Shows from the UK’s Hottest New Talents

Latin Pulse @ Floridita
100 Wardour Street, London, W1F 0TN
Sunday 19th JuneDoors open 5.00pm – dancing til midnight

Live Music through the night with Cuba’s finest, Sones De Oriente & top DJs
Free Salsa Dance classes for all from 6.00-8.00pm, with Salsa Master Elder Sanchez and Find the Rhythm’s Lee Knights plus four world class dance shows.

£10, including dance classes and all entertainment
Cocktails from £4.50
Book Your Ticket in Advance for £8: call 020 7314 4000 sohoe@danddlondon.com www.floridita.co.uk
More: www.londonsalsascene.co.uk Call: 07979 280 283

At last! The pan-Caribbean icon Juan Luis Guerra is coming to the UK with a one-off Greatest Hits show that promises to be the talk of the summer. Juan Luis Guerra - one of biggest and most enduring stars of Latin music for the past quarter of a century is finally coming to London on 22nd June. JLG, with his band 4.40, has sold 30 million albums worldwide, won two Grammy awards and 15 Latin Grammys and of all the biggest stars of Latin music he is the only one never to have appeared in the UK. This truly historic event will see the tropical music superstar cherry-pick from a vast and varied back catalogue for a solid 2 hour show where hit follows hit follows hit …

Hi There,

I am working on Britain 's biggest dance show, Sky One's GOT TO DANCE, which is back for a third series. Davina McCall will host the competition, with Ashley Banjo, Kimberley Wyatt and Adam Garcia returning as judges, as dancers battle it out to win the life-changing sum of a quarter of a million pounds and the chance to become the GOT TO DANCE CHAMPION 2012.

We are now accepting applications and anyone who thinks they have what it takes to come to our auditions- whether they are 4 or 84, whether a soloist or group, a professional or amateur. Whatever their style of dance, whatever their ability, we want to see it! Auditions are in July and August.

Please find our flyer attached; it would be great if you could distribute this to your students/ employees/ dance classes or anyone else you think may be interested in taking part!

Anyone wanting to apply should go to www.sky.com/dance

Kindest Regards, Kerry

Kerry Hunt
Casting AP
GOT TO DANCE

0207 985 1996

kerry.hunt@princesstv.com

JEAN ABREU DANCE & 65DAYSOFSTATIC
Inside
Wednesday 21 September

Fiercely evocative, highly charged dance theatre featuring choreography by Jerwood Award-winner Jean Abreu. This compelling and critically acclaimed production explores violence, incarceration and hope within prison walls.

Joining the dancers on stage for one night only is the guitar/noise/glitch band 65daysofstatic.

More info »

ADAD BLOOM FESTIVAL MIXED BILL
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 September

A mixed-bill evening of moving, rhythm-driven dance of the African diaspora with work from Vocab Dance, Ballet Nimba and Maxwell Dance Project, and the London premiere of Norway-based African and Caribbean company Tabanka Crew.

More info »
Tickets go on sale for Dance Umbrella, Jean Abreu Dance and ADAD Bloom Festival Mixed Bill from today to Southbank Centre Members and Thursday 16 June to all.

For your best chance to secure tickets become a Southbank Centre Member today.

STREET DANCE XXL UK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sunday 17 July

Be the first to see some of the best street dance talent in the UK! Previous competitors include Flawless and Diversity.

Book tickets / More info »

B.SUPREME: LADIES OF BRITAIN
Friday 15 July

A showcase of exclusive performances and battles featuring the most prestigious British female dancers.

Baila Londres is back next Saturday 25th June
and we have an important dance class update...

Misael Cordero is unable to attend next week, but we are delighted
to announce that the ever popular Damarys Farres will be teaching
for the first time at Baila Londres...
Don't miss her exciting Afro-Rueda class!
9pm-10pm - All levels welcome

Dance classes at Baila Londres are always extremely popular and places can be reserved
by emailing names to info@cubacheche.co.uk or mayunbero@hotmail.com

PLUS DJ Green Papi (ORIENTE STAR SOUND)
on the decks with a top selection of salsa, timba, merengue, reggaeton,
and some late night funky and Caribbean flavas.

And special guest DJ Doctor Jim (Salsa Caribe)
Salsa Caribe's Doctor Jim is one of the UK's most respected latin dance music DJs.
Renowned for his ability to keep dance floors busy with his crowd pleasing selection of cutting-edge
Cuban salsa & timba, latin jazz, and classic Nuyorican salsa, spiced with hip hop, R&B and reggae,
Doctor Jim is a highly experienced DJ who regularly plays at many of the UK's leading salsa venues and events.

One of the hottest Cuban style Saturdays you'll find anywhere in town!
Brought to you by Cubacheche and Timberos de Londres

Doors open 8.30pm
�8 on the door (including dance class)

At Charlie Wrights International Bar
45 Pitfield Street
London N1 6DA

5 minutes walk from Old Street Tube (Northern Line)
Exit 2 North Side, then turn right.

We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche

We are pleased to announce that thanks to the support of Grassroots Grant and Stoke Newington school our Rhythm Summer School will go ahead this year, here are the details...

Watch last years showreel

“An excellent project which the children love because they learn new skills in a fun way. The end of project show is truly impressive.” Alison Kriel Head Teacher/Parent
“My daughter couldn’t get through the door quick enough, we’ll be back next year!” Parent
"A rare chance to be taught by professional musicians who are excellent teachers....." Adult participant.

Rhythm Summer School for Children
Suitable for complete beginners or intermediate musicians.
Age: 7 - 14yrs
Date: 25th-29th July
Times: 10.00am - 3.00pm
Cost:
£100 (£60 conc') Early bird payment by 4th July 2011
£120 (80 conc') Full Cost After 4th July 2011
We also have 5 scholarship places for gifted children if you would like to apply please email us at the address below.

Rhythm Summer School for Adults
This course will look at Afro-Cuban rhythms and will be taught by David Pattman. It requires participants to have some previous musical knowledge.
Date: 27th-29th July
Times: 10.00am - 3.00pm
Cost:
£100 (£60 conc') Early bird payment by 4th July 2011
£120 (80 conc') Full Cost After 4th July 2011

Where: Stoke Newington School, Clissold Road N16 9EY

Contact:
For more information;
Vicky Jassey 07538682180 or admin@bomboproductions.com

For reservations; reservations@bombopoductions.com.

This event is supported by: Grassroots Grant and Stoke Newington School

www.bomboproductions.com

TRIBE OF DORIS 2011

Many Cultures, One Race

The intercultural summer school, festival and global jamboree returns
9th–14th August - Black Down Hills, Devon

The world’s most vibrant intercultural exchange of acoustic music, dance, song and ceremony returns to its beautiful Devon site once again for its 19th year from Tuesday 9th till Sunday 14th August with a tantalising new line up of workshops and performances, featuring teachers from all pockets of the globe.

This year’s African highlights include renowned polyphonic singer Anita Deaulne of Zap Mama fame; authentic Moroccan Gnawa trance musicians and dancers, Jil Gnawa; African dance and drum legend Nii Tagoe from Baka Beyond; Senegalese drummer Seckou Keita, celebrated African dance teacher Idrissa Camara and Dr Olu Taiwo leading Animal Spirit Dance.

As ever, learning from these and many other amazing teachers will be the core activity bringing 40 + workshops a day in drumming, dance and voice, intermingled with a wealth of open mic performances, spontaneous jams, indigenous ceremonies, fireside gatherings and creative youth activities, in addition to a spectacular roster of evening showcase performances. The youth area proffers a thrilling diversity of activities, from theatre, circus skills, metal work and trampolining to hip hop, rap, poetry and digital recording.

For those that want to relax and revive there’s a wellbeing zone, yoga, tai chi, other movement classes and the ever popular sauna.

Workshop highlights from Africa include: djembe drumming, Sabar dance and drum, traditional and contemporary African dances and songs. Other highlights include Flamenco dance and song, samba reggae, Toltec shamanism, Orisha song, tribal belly dance, derbouka drumming, Egyptian stick dancing, Klezmer dance and Jewish niggum singing. Workshops cater for all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced students.

‘What’s so magical about Doris is its amazing cultural diversity,’ says Siobhan Kierans, one of the festival’s founders. ‘People say they feel at home here, no matter what their cultural roots. The act of learning and sharing through music, dance and ceremony creates a feeling of belonging that you don’t get from passively consuming ‘’other cultures’’ at most world music events.’

The festival’s climax is a spectacular showcase on the Saturday night, when the many workshop groups come together to present what they’ve learnt in a series of vibrant performances.

‘ Doris creates peace and happiness by communing through music, dance and song,’ declared veteran African drummer Adesose Wallace winding up last year’s Sunday morning closing ceremony. ‘This is the future, one tribe.’

For media enquiries please contact Will Gethin:
07795 204 833; will@willgethin.com
Notes to Editors

· Tickets: Adults £220 / Young People 18-21 £150; 11-17 £75 / Children 5-10 £60; under 5 FREE
· 10% discount for groups of six adults or more / families of two adults and four children/young people
· Small green tax of £5 for parking / £25 for campervan/live-in vehicle
· For further information contact Tribe of Doris: www.tribeofdoris.co.uk; 0845 458 0190; admin@tribeofdoris.co.uk

BAMBOCH! The Ultimate Soca Workout
Get fit for summer with Sheba Montserrat's high energy dance - fitness class then relax or party till late at this weekly event hosted by Global Nation. A Soca fusion of carnival music for those seeking the authentic sounds of the Caribbean. An alternative night for capturing the spirit of Notting Hill for clubbers who `don't do clubbing'. Doors open: 6.45 pm Class is from 7.00 -8:00 pm / Event ends: 2.00 am. Door price: £5.00 before 12.00 pm; Concession price: £3.00 with flyer between 9.00 - 10.00pm
Orleans, 259-261 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2DD
BAMBOCH! Thursday 7.00–8.00 pm

The Afro-Latin Lounge

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The Afro-Latin Lounge

2011-06-05T09:00:00.004+01:00

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.

The Afro-Latin Lounge

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The countdown has started! Just under 3 weeks to go until the next
El Rumbon Cubano which sees the return of
the ever-popular Son de Cuba and the dynamic Jesus Cuti�o.

Plus - JUST CONFIRMED! - we are delighted to welcome Osbanis Tejeda
who will be joining us at the Rumbon for the first time.
Don't miss his fantastic dance class!

Join us on Sunday 12th June for LIVE MUSIC from
Jesus Cuti�o and Son de Cuba

Plus DJ Green Papi (ORIENTE STAR SOUND)
playing changui, son montuno, salsa, timba, and timbaton

Doors open 7pm, dance class 7.30-8.30pm

Don't miss another HOT HOT HOT dance class!
With Osbanis Tejeda - join this popular and charismatic teacher
for his debut at the Rumbon! For all levels

RUMBON ENTRY PRICES:
�8 in advance via Cubacheche website registration (excluding dance class)
�10 on the door (including dance class)

Nueva Costa Dorada
47-55 Hanway Street
London W1T 1UX
(nearest tube Tottenham Court Rd)
Delicious Spanish & Cuban food available till late plus great cocktails and well priced bar

Cubacheche would like to thank Cubana de Aviacion - sponsors of El Rumbon Cubano

GUEST PROMOTION - if you are looking for a night of great music
this weekend, why not head down to Union Chapel to see GRUPO LOKITO

Led by latin piano player Sara McGuinness, Grupo Lokito play an exciting mix of
Salsa and Congolese Rumba. As part of their UK tour they play this spectacular Islington venue.
Expect melodious vocals, beautiful soaring guitars, serious salsa and soukous rhythms and wild dance moves.

Doors open 7pm
Union Chapel, London N1 2XD (nearest tube Highbury & Islington)

Tickets are �12 but we have a special Cubacheche offer of two tickets for �15 - email your names to
info@grupolokito.co.uk with "Cubacheche Offer" in the title.

ADAD North is pleased to be hosting the second in our series of professional dance workshops. The workshop will take place between 2-5pm at The Contemporary Urban Centre in Liverpool on 24th May and tickets are available now, priced at £20 (or £15 for students).

The workshop will be based around Traditional African Dance and will be taught by Victoria Dzivenu.

Follow this link for more information or to purchase a ticket: http://www.adad.org.uk/metadot/index.pl?id=24421&isa=Category&op=show

Dear friends,

The wait is almost over! In just 2 days Vocab Dance Company will premier their anticipated triple bill 'Episodes of Blackness', featuring fierce Vocab dancers, Nandi Bhebhe, Naomi Deira, Vanessa Guevara, Andrea Mothersill, Letty Mitchell and Sade Alleyne.

We are also proud to collaborate and feature with vocalist/musician/performer Randolph Matthews and multi-disciplinary artist Kweku Aacht in our brand new work, Word!

Tickets are selling fast, if you don't book now it could be too late! Check out the website to book your tickets

www.stratford-circus.com or call 0844 357 2625

Remember this is your ONLY chance to watch the show in London.

See you all very soon!

Tanya Tominey

Vocab Dance Company

www.vocabdance.co.uk

Alesandra Seutin- Artistic Director/ Choreographer
www.vocabdance.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter... http://twitter.com/VOCABDANCE

Join our Facebook Group...
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?tid=291934196046#/group.php?gid=19476408744&ref=ts

Watch Alesandra Seutin's company Vocab Dance in movement...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SORqeuT1bI

Hello,

Dance Transformations seeks nine committed and vibrant dancers for a fantastic opportunity to perform works by emerging disabled and non-disabled choreographers on the programme. We are inviting Midlands based dancers aged 18+ with an interest in choreography, performance and inclusive dance.

We would be grateful for your help in circulating this opportunity. Please find attached poster and information sheets, plus a booking form.

More details can be found on our website … http://www.blueeyedsouldance.com/dance-transformations/call-for-dancers/

We would be grateful if you could circulate details of the opportunity to your networks, post on any relevant websites and include in relevant newsletters

Many thanks in advance for your support.

Best wishes,

Jenna Blair

Administrative Assistant

Blue Eyed Soul Dance Company

IRIE! dance theatre in partnership with City & Islington
College and the London Metropolitan University runs a

Dance Foundation Degree program and every year, as

part of their training, the students do a site-specific

performance.

Last year, the venue for the site-specific performance was the beautiful and historic St Paul 's Church in Deptford. This year, very fittingly, the location for the site-specific performance will be Fordham Park, i.e. where Moonshot Centre is based.

Fordham Park has been recently transformed by some extensive regeneration work and so, if you haven't visited the park as yet this would be a great opportunity to do so.

We've aptly named this site-specific performance:

"Dance Extravaganza in Fordham Park "

There will be two performances - one at 2:30pm and another

at 7:30pm.

So we hope you can join the performers as they create a carnival atmosphere through the park using a fusion of African, Caribbean and Contemporary dance accompanied by live drumming and percussion.

You can check out full details on IRIE!'s website:

http://www.iriedancetheatre.org/dance-extravaganza-in-fordham-park/

It's FREE to attend the performances. Simply meet outside

Moonshot a few minutes before the performance time. So grab

some friends and a picnic basket and make it an extra-special

afternoon or evening.

Best wishes

IRIE!

P.S. Here's the link again for more details:

http://www.iriedancetheatre.org/dance-extravaganza-in-fordham-park/

P.P.S. If you haven't already become a fan of IRIE! dance theatre on

Facebook please visit us at: http://www.facebook.com/IRIEdancetheatre

and click on the "Like" button.

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 Irineu Nogueira Thurs 26 May 2011 @ London Studio Centre, 7.30pm - 9pm (registration 7pm - 7.25pm)

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)

In this session Irineu will lead an ABIEIÉ Afro-Brazilian Dance workshop 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 which develops strength, coordination, muscle tone, stamina, flexibility and an understanding and sense of rhythm.

NB: There will be live drumming at this session

Cost per class

£7 Members / £10 Non-members

Concessions*

£5 Members / £7 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

Visit these links to see Irineu in action and for examples of his work:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6WZ5mmpg6o

http://www.youtube.com/user/Vondereji#p/a/u/0/zAkhvrvEobo
http://www.vimeo.com/16975852?ab
http://www.vimeo.com/15352844
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSd60KI4OX0
http://www.vimeo.com/13962885
http://www.vimeo.com/13910442

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

Teacher’s Bio

Founder in 2006 of ABIEIÉ dance company and a pioneer who became a solid reference within the African and Brazilian rhythms and movements scene, Irineu Nogueira is a wholehearted dancer who combines genuine passion with contemporary vision. Trained in Brazil, Senegal, Angola and Cuba, Irineu began his professional career at 21 with Batákotô Afro Orixás and Contemporary Dance with whom he performed worldwide. Irineu has choreographed and stage directed for a number of Brazilian singers including Fabiana Cozza; has worked with many leading Brazilian directors and choreographers including José Possi Iacov Hillel and Suzana Yamauchi; and has choreographed for numerous Brazilian Carnival Samba Schools. In addition to this work, for more than 15 years he has been developing ABIEIÉ, dance technique he has created.

Later this year, Irineu will embark upon a MA in Choreography at Roehampton University.

Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

Join us this weekend for Baila Londres - one of the
hottest Cuban style Saturdays you'll find anywhere in town!

Saturday 28th May

With top guest DJs!
DJ Green Papi (ORIENTE STAR SOUND)
& DJ Johnny Gee
Head down to this great venue with friendly people, good vibes,
and true Cuban style party atmosphere where we'll be featuring
a splendid selection of salsa, timba, timbaton, and
some late night funky and Caribbean flavas to shake things up a bit.

Plus Afro-Rueda dance class with Ariel Rios
9pm-10pm - All levels welcome

Doors open 8.30pm

** Now only £8 on the door (including dance class) **

At Charlie Wrights International Bar
45 Pitfield Street
London N1 6DA

5 minutes walk from Old Street Tube (Northern Line)
Exit 2 North Side, then turn right.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Afro-Latin Lounge

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The Afro-Latin Lounge

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Ingenium at The Actors Church , Covent Garden .
Thursday 19th, Friday 20th and Saturday 21st May

Tickets £12.00 in advance / £15.00 on the door / £10.00 Concessions.
Show starts 7:30pm, Doors open 6:45pm
To book tickets:

http://www.seetickets.com/Tour/INGENIUM
Information

http://antiquedances.co.uk/news.html

AND

Waacking Course with PRINCESS LOCKEROO of the IMPERIAL HOUSE OF WAACKING NEW YORK
Saturday 28th May to Wednesday 1st June
Price: £100
For more information:
http://uchennadance.co.uk/news/10/29/Waacking-Course-with-Princess-Lockeroo-UPDATE

Join us on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=53959557452&ref=ts

Follow us on Twitter

http://twitter.com/UchennaDanceCo

Cubacheche is thrilled to be working with Aphrodisiacs - organisers of the sexiest underground parties in London.

Their next party - Copacubana - features the Cubacheche Room
with live music from Timbache, stunning dance performances from CubanaDanza
plus DJ Javier la Maquina de Cuba and DJ Green Papi (Oriente Star Sound)
bringing you the hottest salsa, timba, timbaton, plus changui, son montuno, and much more!

Don't miss this fantastic night - 4 rooms
with the hottest music and spectacular entertainment,
plus the courtyard with the Cuban Cigar Lounge and more!

Saturday 4th June 9pm-5am

At The Lofts, 77 Scrubs Lane, London NW10 6QW

RULES
All men must be accompanied by at least one woman to gain entrance.
Men don't want a party full of men, and neither do women.
All must adhere to the dress code - you will be refused entry if
you haven't made an effort. Be sexy. Use your wild imagination.

DRESS FOR CUBAN EXCESS
Cuban Heels & Carnival Queens, Revolutionary Guards & The Cuban
Resistance, Panama Hats & Cuban Cigars, Jewelled Showgirls & Sexy Son
Dancers, Casino Croupiers & Colonial Spaniards, 50's Gangsters & CIA
Agents, Tropical Swimwear & Fedora Hats, Sparkly Lingerie & Feathers,
Sequins & Skin, Skin, Skin

Be sexy, be revealing... please don't think this is a fancy dress party...
this is Aphrodisiacs. Email Aphrodisiacs at ringmybell@aphrodisiacslondon.com
for help on what to wear and where to get it from.

** All this for a special Cubacheche offer price of �15 (normal price �25) **
Call Clubtickets on 08455 191901 and quote the discount code "Cubacheche"

Tickets MUST be bought in advance - at the last Aphrodisiacs party over 200 people were turned away at the door.
Full price tickets are also on sale at:
Phonica, 51 Poland Street, London W1F 7LZ, tel 020 7025 6070
Honest Jons Records, 278 Portobello Road, London W10 5TE, tel 020 8969 9822
Or avoid the booking fees and buy directly from Aphrodisiacs on 07920 828373

Click here for full details or visit our Facebook event to see who else will be attending this phenomenal party!

We look forward to seeing you there,

Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche

Dear all,

Tomorrow, Aprendendo Angola Capoeira School, will start the regular Thursday training sessions in Fulham, at Vanston Place Community Centre (Fulham Broadway). Classes will run every Thursday from 19.30 to 21.30.

You are all welcome to join us for a trial lesson (if you have not practiced capoeira before) or to add Thursday to your weekly training calendar. £5 per class.

Email Treinel Turco (fpellizzetti@hotmail.com) if you need more details and feel free to pass the information to your friends, if you think they might be interested.

Cheers.

Pedro Campolina

www.londoncapoeira.co.uk

Hello all,
We hope this email finds you healthy happy and well rested....and we look forward to welcoming you back to class today!

We are due to start a week of new classes! We have so many new classes on offer!
Contemporary Latin Technique, Latin Fusion Choreography, Samba, Zumba, Axe, Reggaeton, Salsa all across London and Leeds- for every level of dancer and every day of the week! Below is class information. (form attached to enroll yourself on the full course today at the Place (Contemporary Latin Technique and Latin Fusion Choreography) to receive a discount)

EDC just returned from a tour to Cuba with Metamovements and Marazul. The 10 day dance research trip was very succesful, and has been quoted by one team member as “Simply AMAZING! I was surrounded by a richness in culture and spirit that was bursting at the seams. I had a great time and met some fantastic people while experiencing this country firsthand. Everyone should get a chance to visit this country. The people, the dances, the music - It left memories of a lifetime.....”

We have a facebook page; http://www.facebook.com/pages/Element-Dance/46913581397 where you can keep in touch with a live stream of events!

Look out for the Leeds Loves Latin Festival on May 29th, in Collaboration with Leeds City Council and Chino Latino. Millenium Square Leeds- classes, performances, live bands and MC's, all-day and after party at Chino Latino!! Ella and EDC will be performing at this massive scale event in Leeds! http://www.leedsloveslatino.com/- 100% latino sounds of salsa, timba, reggaeton, merengue, bachata! DJs Lubi (Fania/ Nascente), Fabio Bahia (Calle Ocho/Sambaloco), Silvao (Mistura Latina)

31st May- Element Dance are performing at Cuban Rhum Jungle- Showtime is 10pm and we have been offered a £3 paying guestlist to all our students and fans (Please email or text us to be added to this paying guestlist) Show piece: Candela

Come and support us on May 15th Floridita- EDC are entering a dance competition! Latin Pulse @ Floridita 100 Wardour Street, London, W1F 0TN Doors open 5.00pm – dancing til midnight; Dress Code: Funky/Glamorous/Dedicated to Dance. The Vibe: Friendly, Stylish, Audience Participation Vital Entertainment: UK’s 1st Salsa Open Group Championship, Featuring Breathtaking Shows from the UK’s Hottest New Talents (2nd heat)Live Music through the night with Cuba’s finest Moneda Nacional and top DJs Free Salsa Dance classes for all from 6.00-8.00pm, plus world class dance shows. Entry: £10, including dance classes and all entertainment. Cocktails from £4.50

We look forward to seeing you tonight at Class (Classes listed below)
Big Kisses,
Ella and Element Dance xxx

"L'Antech Uncovered"

IRIE! dance theatre in association with Nu Century Arts

and with the support of ADAD and Talawa Theatre Company

will be presenting a special Making Tracks event titled

"L'Antech Uncovered" featuring Dr L'Antoinette Stines

from Jamaica .

This event will consist of:

I) In Conversation with Dr L'Antoinette Stines where she

will be talking about her career path, her choreography,

her unique dance style - L'Antech and more.

II) A L'Antech Master Class during which dancers will

have the opportunity to experience and practice L'Antech

first-hand.

You have the option to attend the entire event or to attend

just "In Conversation..." or the L'Antech Master Class.

For full details about this event and to book places please

visit IRIE!'s website at the URL below:

http://www.iriedancetheatre.org/education/professional-development/making-tracks/

And if you have any queries please do get in touch.

Best wishes,

IRIE!

P.S. Stay-tuned for news of other special events due to take

place over the coming weeks and months.

P.P.S. Here's the link again for Making Tracks "L'Antech Uncovered" with Dr L'Antoinette Stines

with Dr L'Antoinette Stines

http://www.iriedancetheatre.org/education/professional-development/making-tracks/

IRIE dance theatre
Moonshot Centre
Fordham Park
Angus Street
New Cross
London
SE14 6LU

Feedback33 Forum with Irienu Nogueira Thurs 19 May 2011 & Thursday 26 May 2011 7-9pm @ London Studio Centre

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 Irienu Nogueira Thurs 19 May 2011 & Thurs 26 May 2011 @ London Studio Centre

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way , London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)

In these sessions Irienu will lead an ABIEIÉ Afro-Brazilian Dance workshop 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 which develops strength, coordination, muscle tone, stamina, flexibility and an understanding and sense of rhythm.

NB: There will be live drumming at these sessions

Cost per class

£7 Members / £10 Non-members

Concessions*

£5 Members / £7 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

Visit these links to see Irienu in action and for examples of his work:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ Vondereji#p/a/u/0/zAkhvrvEobo
http://www.vimeo.com/16975852? ab
http://www.vimeo.com/15352844
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=jSd60KI4OX0
http://www.vimeo.com/13962885
http://www.vimeo.com/13910442

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

Teacher’s Bio
Founder in 2006 of ABIEIÉ dance company and a pioneer who became a solid reference within the African and Brazilian rhythms and movements scene, Irineu Nogueira is a wholehearted dancer who combines genuine passion with contemporary vision. Trained in Brazil , Senegal , Angola and Cuba , Irineu began his professional career at 21 with Batákotô Afro Orixás and Contemporary Dance with whom he performed worldwide. Irineu has choreographed and stage directed for a number of Brazilian singers including Fabiana Cozza; has worked with many leading Brazilian directors and choreographers including José Possi Iacov Hillel and Suzana Yamauchi; and has choreographed for numerous Brazilian Carnival Samba Schools. In addition to this work, for more than 15 years he has been developing ABIEIÉ, dance technique he has created.
Later this year, Irienu will embark upon a MA in Choreography at Roehampton University .

Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

Jump For Joy! 18th and 19th June- Afro-Brazilian - Sabar - Djembe - Taneber

Bookings are well under way and due to studio restrictions we have LIMITED PLACES available...
FREE T-SHIRT if you book for the full weekend and payment received by FRIDAY 20th MAY...!

This will be a very special event as many of you know it will be in memory and celebration of Diene's mum ~ Yaye Dib Faye.

Please come, support and enjoy yourselves with 8 hours of masterclass workshops of Sabar, Djembe and Afro-Brazilian dance with these great masters Diene 'Waaw Waaw' Sagna, Landing Mane and Irineu Nogueira PLUS 2 hours TANEBER!

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th JUNE - BE THERE!!

WAAW WAAW!! Production team!!

The Afro-Latin Lounge

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All;
After much popular demand, Papson Sylla will be returning to London to
teach an African Dance workshop, Sunday, 22nd May 2011!. His last
workshop in London in January was a great success!. Don't miss this
one and register earlier to avoid disappointment!!.

See the facebook link:
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events&ap=1#!/event.php?eid=185853091461228

Enjoy this video from his latest song Clip Djakarta de Papson Sylla at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNxHgysl3BE

Where: LA Fitness, Piccadilly
Rex House,
4-12 Regent Street
London, SW1Y 4PE
Underground: Piccadilly Circus
When: Sunday, 22 May 2011 for three hours
Time: 14:00 - 17:00 / 2pm to 5pm
Price: £25 in advance/ £28 at the door

Papson recently performed in the West End performance of FELA!!!!!
.
Top class dancer and choreographer, Papson is an endless source of
creativity and energy. His style is a mix of traditional African dance
with modern elements.
The new generation of African dance grown in urban spaces finds itself
today on concert and theatre stages.

Famous African artists ask him regularly to create choreographies for
their video clips and shows: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Oumou Sangaré, Césaria
Evora, Khaled, Shaft, Norma Claire, Aïcha Koni, Tissénifo, Savane
Allah, Samba Oussou, Amadou e Mariam and Rokia Troare.

As a child, he was called the father of the sound as he was always
running and looking for the sounds of the Djembedrum. Papson
participated on his first dance contest at the age of 5 years. Later
his parents didn’t want him to become a dancer, so he left his family
to follow his dream.
His journey took him through several African countries and national
ballets to Paris. Before he settled down in Paris he became the
choreographer of the Ivory Dance company and latter the assistant
choreographer of George Momboye (AfriKa Afrika).

Since 2003 he works as a freelance choreographer and dancer. In 2009
he created his first Afro contemporary Dance Theatre “ Mon Histoire “.

To pay in advance please contact Carolyn at cj_lilly@yahoo.com or
07979464047. Advanced payments must be received by 13th May 2011.

Please contact Carolyn if you have any questions @
mobile: 07979464047 or
email: cj_lilly@yahoo.com

See Papson in action in his class in Paris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By2hoyP-Hw

See Papson in action solo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KjdV3YbY24&NR=1

See a snippet of Mon Histoire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFyHXtZHi4&feature=player_embedded

See the facebook link:
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events&ap=1#!/event.php?eid=185853091461228

Please pass the information on to anyone you think may interested.
Keep on dancin...
Carolyn

Dear students, friends and community,

Please, find below details of my forthcoming workshop at Feedback33 next week, the Professional Dancers' Mentoring Forum set up by Sheron Wray.

The dance on Thursday 12th May will be Palo (intermediate and advanced level), which is probably the most energetic and physically challenging of all Afro-Cuban dances. Its name derives from the sticks or poles with which it's usually performed. Palo was brought to Cuba by African slaves from mainly the Zaire region, although some also came from what is nowadays known as Angola and the Congo. Interestingly, the collective name these captives received in Cuba was congos, regardless of their provenance. The dance is characterised by rhythmic, syncopated and non-stopping shoulders' movement. The upper body is usually kept as close to the floor as possible whilst the legs are bent.

The class on Thursday 12th May will be conducted on bare feet. The session will be divided into three sections: Warm-up where we will concentrate on rhythm, stretching, toning and strengthening of muscles. This will be followed by a routine where isolated steps will be taught first, followed by a short sequence. And lastly, we'll have a warm-down where we will focus on stretching, relaxation and breathing. Some of these exercises have yogic influences..

Live music will be provided by the outstanding percussionist Hamish Orr on congas.

The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge), London N1 9AB.

The workshop will begin 7:30pm and will finish at 9pm. Registration will take place at 7pm.

I would like to thank Feedback33's coordinator Paula Allen for inviting me again. I've long been a supporter of Feedback33 and its vision. It's an honour for me to come back.

I look forward to seeing you all there next Thursday 12th May.

Mario López-Goicoechea

El Rumbon Cubano is back on Sunday 8th May

Following our fantastic 3rd anniversary party, we're kicking off our fourth year of the Rumbon back at our usual venue Nueva Costa Dorada

Join us for LIVE MUSIC
from the sizzling 6-piece timbaton group
Los Ministros de la Havana

Plus DJ Javier "la Maquina de Cuba"

Doors open 7pm, dance class 7.30-8.30pm

We are delighted to welcome Leandro Charanga back to the Rumbon
Don't miss his HOT HOT HOT salsaton class!
Exciting new steps, salsa suelta, and much more!
For all levels.

RUMBON ENTRY PRICES:
£8 in advance via Cubacheche website registration (excluding dance class)
£10 on the door (including dance class)

Nueva Costa Dorada
47-55 Hanway Street
London W1T 1UX
(nearest tube Tottenham Court Rd)
Delicious Spanish & Cuban food available till late plus great cocktails and well priced bar

Cubacheche would like to thank Cubana de Aviacion - sponsors of El Rumbon Cubano

We look forward to seeing you there!

Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche

LET ME INFORM YOU OF A ONE OFF ORISHA DANCE CLASS SESSION THAT IS
TAKING PLACE@
Expressions
Highgate Road NW5 nearest tube Kentish Town
London, United Kingdom
8th May 1:45pm - 4:45pm

This is a unique one off workshop with Alicia Bueno Atie, ( Raices
Profundos) to learn some of the dancers of the Orisha and some basic
Rumba Steps.
1.45 is the class for beginners and 3.15 is for Intermediate-
Advanced. Booking essential, please email workshops@wildindigo.co.uk
for booking £10 for one class £15 for two classes in advance; if you
wish to turn up on the day there will be an extra charge of £5.00 per
class; ie £15 for one class £20 for two.
About your teacher:
Alicia has had 25 years of Experience as a Folkloric Dancer with
Raices Profundo under the Direction of Juan De Dios.
To understand dancing for the Orisha you need to study not only the
steps and character of the Orisha but the songs, and the toques, This
Tradition is not something a dancer can teach or perform at a whim,
and without a doubt Alicia is a fountain of knowledge and a beautiful
dancer and performer
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197667646938448

Cuban guitarist Ahmed Dickinson, will release his latest album - The Havana Suite, with a live performance on 17th May at London ’s Soho restaurant/bar/club -Floridita. The album is the culmination of his collaboration and work with Trio Mestizo, and is a homage to Havana and its famous decaying beauty.

This compilation of beautiful works by Cuban composer Eduardo Martin, features the combined talents of Ahmed’s sublime guitar playing, together with the percussion and musical co-production of Hammadi Rencurrel, and Emma Blanco on violin.

An innovative production, the album exploits the interaction between contemporary Cuban guitar sonorities and well-known Cuban musical genres such as Rumba, Danzon, Cha-cha-cha, Changui, Bolero, and Timba, amongst others.

The performance will take place at 7.30 pm and guests can stay to enjoy a typically Cuban atmosphere, dancing to Floridita’s live Cuban band Moneda Nacional direct from Havana, and/or enjoy cocktails or dinner in the bar and restaurant.

Details

Floridita, London 's glamorous nightspot dedicated to all things Cuban.

Tuesday 17th May 2011

7:30 pm

100 Wardour St, London , W1F 0TN
T: 020 7314 4000
F: 020 7314 4041

Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas
Guitarist

PGDip RCM, MMUs GSMD

+ 44 (0) 7877850170

cubafilin@yahoo.com

http://www.ahmeddickinson.com

http://www.myspace.com/ahmeddickinson

http://www.concordiafoundation.com

16 Glenhurst Avenue,
Dartmouth Park
London

NW5 1PS

Oru Cantado Course

Early bird deadline finishes tomorrow 8th May!

15th May / 19th June 2011
2.00 - 5.30pm

Pre - booking only
£25 (£15 conc) early payment by 8th May
£30 (£20 conc) Full price.
This is a once a month course that will cover 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

www.bomboproductions.com

ROOTS BRASIL
TUE 10th of May from 6:30pm
Roda de Capoeira with APRENDENDO ANGOLA at 19:30pm (everybody is welcome to join us!!)
Live PÉ-DE-JUREMA (traditional Brazilian rhythms)
Live RENEGADO (Brazilian MC)
DJ Otto Nascarella

FREE ENTRY
Barrio Central: 6, Poland Street - Soho - London

See you there,

Pedro Campolina
Percussion / Capoeira Angola

Please book your place now!

Saturday May 14th, 13.00 – 15.00 and 15.00 – 17.30

FINALLY - we have a chance to enjoy Landing's wealth of knowledge and engaging teaching style in London. He has not been giving lessons or workshops in London for a while and others, outside our capitol have had the privilege of his teaching. No more!

As you may know, Landing is one of the most beloved African dance teachers in the UK. He has studied traditional West African dance since he was 4 years old. He is a versatile musician and dancer with innate talent for performing and teaching, whose energy inspires joy of dancing in all, from beginners to more advanced students.

FINALLY - we have a female Sabar dancer in London! Aida Diop is a dancer and choreographer from Dakar, Senegal. She started dancing Sabar at a young age in ceremonies and festivals. She has worked with many companies as a performer and teacher, including Les Ballets Africain de Sanghomar, Daraa Ji and Bakalama de Thionck-Essyl. Aida is a very energetic and patient teacher. She loves to share her knowledge and gets everyone having a great time. And she loves Sabar!

Workshops
13.00 – 15.00 Sabar with Aida
15.00 – 17.30 Djembe with Landing
Both workshops are with live music and suitable for all levels of dance experience.

Venue
Islington Arts Factory,
2 Parkhurst Road, London N7 0SF
Islington Arts Factory is a converted church building, opposite the entrance to Holloway Prison and on the Parkhurst Road / Camden Road one-way system.
Tube: Holloway Road, Caledonian Road or Camden Town and catch a buss or walk (appr. 15 min)
Buses: 4, 17, 29, 43, 91, 153, 253, 259, 271, 279, 359

Price
One workshop £20 (£17 advance payment)
Both workshops £40 (£34 advance payment)

Book your place with
Tina-Maria
tmknuuttila@yahoo.co.uk or 077 6262 9818

Hi guys

Thank you very much of your support during the last months plus during the Mini-Festival PURO SABOR CUBANO in April.

Please check events this May

DANCES OF THE ORISHAS! - Special workshops on
Saturday 7th May with Gerardo de Armas, Alicia Bueno & Damarys Farres
Saturday 14th May with Gerardo de Armas & Mario Goicochea?
Saturday 21st May - How to apply Afro to Salsa & Rumba with Damarys Farres

With the new structure for the Summer you'll be able to drop in as well as to book for 3 weeks course plus learn new steps and dance concepts progressively.

- Drumming at 6-7pm is now with Gerardo a great musician from Cuba recently based in the UK

- Dance from 7-8pm we will continue with the study of Dance of the Orishas but this term we are planning to teach 3 Orishas rather than 1

- On Saturday 7th May - Special Afro-Cuban workshop and demo demonstration not to be missed with Alicia del Bueno (from Raices Profundas) & Damarys Farres CSArts director. WHEN YEMAYA & OCHUN MEET UP - BOOK NOW! Suitable for men also, who want to have a better understanding of the AFRO-CUBAN DANCE forms

- On Saturday 14th May- Special Afro-Cuban with Mario not to be missed, special treat for lovers of Oggun. Suitable for women as well as men

- On Saturday 21st May - We also have special workshop with Damarys Farres, - Afro & Afro-Salsa-Rumba. Aiming to transfer what we have learnt in traditional form to popular form eg- how to make use of and apply your Afro-movements to Salsa and Rumba. Suitable for women as well as men. Don't miss this fun yet very educational master dance workshop with tips on timing, foot work, body isolation, and how to incorporate the Afro-Cuban steps and moves to your Salsa dance. Looking forward to unlocking the Afro-Cuban goddess/orishas into your Salsa journey...Are you ready?

Who is Oshún – Ochun or Oxum is known in Cuba as the Lucumi Venus of the Yoruba mythology. She is the beautiful and benevolent Orisha/Deity of love, life, feminine beauty, marriage, sex and money, the goddess of rivers, fertility, and art. Her colour is yellow. Ochun- goddes of the fresh water and of beauty. she is very beautiful and attractive, and often pursued by the opposite sex. Smiling, happy and intelligent, she refuses nothing and gives all. Goddess of sensuality, love and honey

Who is Oggun - Oggun is a warrior and deity of iron, war, labour, and technology (e.g. railroads) Owner of the forest , of the forge and everything that has to do with metals. The labour of the worker produces excellence.

Who is Yemayá - Yemaya or Yemanja is the divine mother goddess, divine goddess of the sea and Mother of mankind. Yemaya- is the universal maternity (es la maternidad Universal) because life grows/ is brought in the sea and she is the owner of it. Costume colours are blue (normally dark) and white or silver. She is imposing, majestic, possessive and very jealous

We also have a special offer for you to benefit from this summer with our Dance of the Orishas courses.
Drop in £10 instead of normal £15 ph
6 sessions for £55 instead of the normal £75
For whole courses price, please contact me - cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com

Workshops take place at The Place after the drumming class with Gerardo de Armas ( great musician from Cuba)
Drumming – 6-7pm
Dance – 7-8pm
Address: The Place, 17 Duke Road WC1H

Closest tube station: King X and Euston
Free parking spaces outside the venue
Shower facilities
SPECIAL SON workshops with Juan Carlos Pacheco & Damarys Farres - Saturday 14th May - Cambridge

Once more it is an immense honour for Cambridge Cuban Salsa to welcome:

DAMARYS FARRES
Director of the Cuban School of Arts
Cuba / London

- and -

JUAN CARLOS PACHECO
Professional dancer, Superior Art Institute of Cuba
Cuba / Peterborough

for a 4 hour SON / CUBAN SALSA ON2 WORKSHOP at:
Saturday May 14th - 14:30-18:30
StPaul's Centre, Hills Road Cambridge CB2 1JP

Online booking can be done through:
http://www.CambridgeCubanSalsa.co.uk

The rest of the info is on:
http://www.CambridgeCubanSalsa.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=222229084458873
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Saturday 28 May- Special SON, RUMBA & SALSA workshops plus fiesta in Peterborough

CUBAFIESTA-Saturday 28th May 2011- SON workshop & show with Juan Carlos & Damarys Farres ( Director CSArts in UK)
Venue: At "The Posh Venue",London Road Peterborough, PE2 8AL

Cuban Salsa Party is here! Featuring dancing, dancing and more dancing with 3 hour workshop in the day on "SON" "RUMBA"and "SALSA CASINO" from 12:30 to 3:30 with Damarys Farres and Juan Carlos from Cuba.
BigSalsa Party in the night starting from 7pm until 1am. Raffle (get a raffle ticket at the door ), 3DJs and the showtime with Damarys Farres and Juan Carlos Pacheco. "SON DE LA LOMA"

ALL DANCE STYLE ARE WELCOME

Damarys - Director of The Cuban School of Arts in London, UK Cuban Salsa Champion, UKA qualified licentiate dance teacher & BA (Hon) Dance Studies. Damarys is a leading dancer/choreographer & teacher in the Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Rumba, Regeatton scene. She has been nominated as one of the best female Cuban dancers and teachers in the UK and has been crowned as the Queen of Rumba & Afro-Cuban dances

WORKSHOP TIME TABLE
Start Activity Finish
12:30 Son Class. All Lavels 1:20
1:20 Break. 01:30
1:30 Rumba. All Lavels 02:20
2:20 Break 2:30
2:30 Salsa Casino. All levels 3:30
PARTY NIGHT TIME TABLE

Time Activity

7.00 Door Open
8.00 Specialist classes for all, Salsa Casino con Rumba y Guapea, and Havana salsa street with Juan Carlos - Advance/Intermediate, Miriela-Improvers, Julie- Beguinners
8.40 DJ JCon Stage, Salsa, Timba, Bachata, Kizomba, Merengue and more
9.50 Raffle with Rosy & JC and DJ (Eggar) on stage
11.am Show time. Damarys & Juan Carlos
11:10 Dance with DJ JC(La Timba de Cuba) and DJ Eggar (LatinSalsa) until 1am, Hot hot hot music, Oh yes Real Cuban Timba, Cuban Reggeaton, Cuban Cha Cha Cha, Kizomba, Bachata, and Merengue. The last last last Cuban Salsa tunes.
1am Time to go home

Price: £25 Workshop and Party night
£13 just the Party

*No experience required. The workshop is carefully target for all levels, being absolute beginners right up to the more advanced dancers. All styles are most welcome.

NOTE:If you join the Workshop, the evening party night entrance will be absolutely free to you. Just keep your entrance pass safe and bring it with you and hand it in at the doors on the night.
Price: The workshop has a fixed price of £25 that includes a 3 hour Class (on the day) and free Party night entrance (from 7pm).

To book for the workshop and info

Please call : 07956274244 -07783245116- 07738065777
or send email to info@salsa-son-cuba.com

Music until 1am in a true, hot Cuban atmosphere. Don't miss it.
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SEE CUBA THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ARTIST! - CSArts Cultural holidays from 17th August -31st August 2011 (2weeks)

Taking £200 deposit now!

*Our holidays to Cuba are cultural. Meaning you'll have a deeper understanding of our country, people, language, dance, music and culture in general.

Get ready for an amazing and unique CULTURAL EXPERIENCE! Immerse yourself in Cuban Culture, Dance, Music, Cuisine, Language, and explore the architecture and traditions of Cuba with Cuban Dance Artist Damarys Farres as your guide! Places are limited so reserve your place now!

Children welcome! Discounted rates apply for children (ages 2-12)

Prices based on two people sharing £1,650 with deposit before the 12 June . A single supplement available at just £300 for the entire trip.

Prices are going up after the 12 thof June, so benefit from this bargain deal

Price includes:

- Return flights from London Gatwick to Havana

Cuba airport transfers

Welcome cocktail in Havana

Cuban tourist visa fees

13 nights accommodation with breakfast in 5*, 4*& budget hotels as well as private houses

Welcome party!- meet new Cuban friends!

15hours Cuban Cultural Experience classes

* 8 hrs compulsory & 7hrs optional) including

- Spanish language lessons

Dance lessons & Cuban body movement technique

Music lessons

Cooking classes

Entry to Rumba world

Beach trip (transfer)

Trip outside Havana (lunch & transfer & accommodation)

Local market trip

Santeria, religious experience

Church visits....plus

And of course the Sun and plenty of friendly and nice Cubans:-)

*Some of our instructors are renowned international and professional teachers such as Yanek Revilla - Rueda de Casino champion in Cuba & Enrique Farres ( principal dancer in Tropicana Cabaret)

Taking booking now - Contact us asap for further info

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

Dear Friend,

Next in the Making Tracks series is ³L¹Antech Uncovered² with the highly acclaimed Artistic Director and Choreographer, Dr L¹Antoinette Osun Ide
Stines. This event is scheduled for Tuesday 17 May 2011 and it will be an extra special event for several reasons. First of all IRIE! is partnering
with Nu Century Arts and is being supported by ADAD and Talawa Theatre company to present L¹Antech Uncovered.
Plus, in addition to the Making Tracks Master Class there will also be 'In Conversation with Dr L¹Antoinette Stines'.

Click on the link below for further details:

http://www.iriedancetheatre.org/MTStines.php

See you there!!

IRIE!

The Afro-Latin Lounge

2011-04-17T09:00:00.004+01:00

Dear all,

I will be taking a break during Easter. I'll be back on Sunday 8th May. Have a lovely holiday and thanks for your support.