Hi Everyone,
M. Pedro Lima will start to give classes in Kabula also in Chalk Farm.
Venue: The Thanet Center Time: from 12:45 to 2:30pmCost: £7 / £5 (conc.)
Pedro Lima is also teaching @ The Arcola Theatre from 8:30 to 9:45 pm
For directions and maps go to kabula.org
All levels are welcome,
Kabula Team
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Kabula
Capoeira Angola & Community Projects
London/Rio/Austin
www.kabula.org
Pedro Lima Collective Percussion Classes:
>> Tuesday Venue: The Arcola Theatre
:: Time: 8:30 to 9:45pm (just after Kabula Capoeira Angola Class - 7 to 8:30pm):: Cost: £7 / £5 concession :: Address: Arcola Theatre, 27 Arcola St, London, E8 2DJ
>> Saturdays: TBC
For more info call 07913993453 or go to www.kabula.org
* PEDRO LIMA: percussionist former of famous Carnival group É DO PANDEIRO, KABULA BRAZILIAN INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE and all stars percussion-group LASCAMÃO. Teacher at MARACATU BRAZIL (percussion school of Rio), participated at Percpan(2000) and International Workshop Festival, London(2002), alights the audience with his steady pandeiro (Brazilian kind of tambourine).
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Kabula
Capoeira Angola & Community Projects
London/Rio/Austin
www.kabula.org
8 week course starting 22/01/09 - 19/03/09
West African Dance Class
Classes in West African Dance are aimed at all levels and are accompanied with live drumming. Step-by-step tuition helps improve skills, co-ordination and experience the unity of group dance. Our teachers are enthusiastic and deliver energetic, vibrant choreographed dance routines.
Beginnners West African Dance class taught by "JOKEH". Traditional energetic dance movements with djembe drumming support.
New Djembe Dance Class January 2009
City:
Stockport
Contact:
Paul
Phone:
07932610852
Address:
Stockport Well Being Centre
When:
Costs: £5.00
Thursdays 7.00 - 8..30pm
Website:
http://www.santayal laarts.co. uk
IDENTITY and MIGRATION 2009 Continuing the successful first season at RICHMIX in the heart of East London are seeking submissions for IDENTITY and MIGRATION the spring and summer season . Season Dates: April - August 2009 What we are looking for: We would be interested in hearing from energised proactive artists, promoters, production companies, musicians and performers, who have work that is original, innovative and imaginative in its exploration of Identity and Migration that they would like to submit for consideration for this period. We are actively seeking submissions from all sectors of the artist community including; disabled, black, asian, minority ethnic and muslim artists Submission guidelines:To be considered submissions must include the following supporting information: · Name, contact details of company or artist(s) · Biographic details of artist(s) and company · Synopsis of the piece / gig · Running Time · Publicity Images· Press clippings of previous shows/events (if available) · Tour Schedule (if applicable) · Any product, CDs, books, tapes, web links etc · Any Disability or Cultural Access and support information In clude an SAE if you would like your information returned. When we want it by:All submissions/ proposals need to be received by Friday 19 December 2008Marketing Deadline: 5th January 2009 Where to send it:IDENTITYFAO: Deborah Williams Arts an d Cultural Programmer Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road London E1 6LA. T: 020 7613 7662 E: deborah.williams@ richmix.org. uk For more information about Rich Mix and the Current season go to www.richmix. org.uk =0 A Deborah Williams Arts and Cultural Programmer Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road London E1 6LA T: 020 7613 7662 F: 020 7613 7499 www.richmix. org.uk Coming Soon Rich Mix World Music Dhol Foundation DJ setSat 31 Jan - 7.30pm£12, £10 concsLed by the irrepressible Johnny Kalsi, Dhol Drummer with the Afro Celts; this show features an array of musical styles, Drum and Bass, Tabla, Hip Hop, Bhangra - all delivered with great theatre and with more than a bit of Celtic influence..www.richmix. org.uk/aandc_ dholfound. htm AswadSat 14 February - 9.00pm£15, £12 - Early Bird until Mon 26 January! (including Babylon film)Enjoy Valentines Day at Rich Mix this year with a special evening of film and music.
Rich Mix will be hosting a long-awaited performance by Aswad. Prior to the concert we are screening Babylon, the cult 80s film that follows Blue, a young toaster, as he competes for glory in a sound clash competition. A thought-provoking tale of hope and self belief set against Thatcher’s Britain.www.richmix. org.uk/aandc_ aswad.htm Olli and the Bollywood OrchestraFri 27 March - 8.30pm £10, £8 concs
With special guest Bobby Panesar Ollivier Leroy, aka Olli, fell in love with the soundtracks from the kitsch and colourful Bollywood films and created new and original musical arrangements where the bass, electric guitars and keyboards mingle with traditional Indian strings and percussion, fusing them into a whole new sound experience. www.richmix. org.uk/aandc_ olliorch. htm Box Office 020 7613 7498Online Booking http://www.viewlond on.co.uk/ clubs/rich- mix-tickets- venue-16942.
It started with Lambada, then zouk,zouklove, soulzouk, zoukrevolution, now London has it's own variation of this wonderfuldance;Lyrical Zouk. Lambada zouk danced with sensuality, poise,connectionwith your partner, allowing combinations to emerge organicallythroughout the dance; Experience this new wonderful style every weekat The Inn On The Green.Inn on the Green a unique experienceInn On The Green is the only Lambada Zouk Class of it's kind inLondon. This is not aclass where one learns a move a week, it's a class where we look atelements that make up the dance and try to work on them in order tobe a stronger dancer. A well structured warm up, using elements ofcontemporary, Jazz, footwork drills, partner work,musicality exercises, choreography work, the toughest and ultimatelythe most rewarding class around.Take Your Dance to the Next levelClass starts 7:30of class only Three pounds ( for beginners and improvers)Inn On imp rovers3_5 Thorpe CloseLadbroke GroveW10 5XL...Lyrical Zouk Every MondayComing in 2009; The Lambada Zouk The Next Phase Project
Sunday, 14 December 2008
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Black Dance In Britain
1930s – 1990s Moments
It is our pleasure to invite you to the artist talk of Black Dance in Britain 1930s – 1990s Moments on Wed 3 Dec, 7pm @ The Drum. Featuring talks by Funmi Adewole from ADAD and Gail Parmel from ACE, this insightful session is chaired by Wanijku Nyachae, Dance Officer from Arts Council England.
Black Dance in Britain depicts important movements in the history of Black Dance in Britain over the last sixty years, the exhibition featuring images of organisations and choreographers who through dance, have engaged in a rich cross-cultural dialogue, sharing styles of movement, experience and innovations. The resulting fusion of dance styles not only began to define dance by performers of African Caribbean, Asian and African descent living in Britain , but it also added a new dimension to British dance.
The exhibition includes images from photographers such as Dee Conway, Chris Nash and Terry Cryer.
Black Dance in Britain will be showing at The Drum, Mon 1 Dec – Fri 30 Jan, admission is free and all are welcome.
1930s – 1990s Moments
It is our pleasure to invite you to the artist talk of Black Dance in Britain 1930s – 1990s Moments on Wed 3 Dec, 7pm @ The Drum. Featuring talks by Funmi Adewole from ADAD and Gail Parmel from ACE, this insightful session is chaired by Wanijku Nyachae, Dance Officer from Arts Council England.
Black Dance in Britain depicts important movements in the history of Black Dance in Britain over the last sixty years, the exhibition featuring images of organisations and choreographers who through dance, have engaged in a rich cross-cultural dialogue, sharing styles of movement, experience and innovations. The resulting fusion of dance styles not only began to define dance by performers of African Caribbean, Asian and African descent living in Britain , but it also added a new dimension to British dance.
The exhibition includes images from photographers such as Dee Conway, Chris Nash and Terry Cryer.
Black Dance in Britain will be showing at The Drum, Mon 1 Dec – Fri 30 Jan, admission is free and all are welcome.
Oluwatoyin Odunsi
Arts Development Manager
The Drum 144 Potters Lane Aston Birmingham B6 4UU
Direct Email: o.odunsi@the-drum.org.uk
Direct Line: 0121 333 2418
Box Office: 0121 333 2400 / 2444
Fax: 0121 333 2440
Website: http://www.the-drum.org..uk/
Arts Development Manager
The Drum 144 Potters Lane Aston Birmingham B6 4UU
Direct Email: o.odunsi@the-drum.org.uk
Direct Line: 0121 333 2418
Box Office: 0121 333 2400 / 2444
Fax: 0121 333 2440
Website: http://www.the-drum.org..uk/
***PRESS RELEASE***
1st December 2008
Immediate
BEGINS
STEP AHEAD – THE INSIDERS GUIDE TO DANCE TEACHING FROM LUDUS DANCE
20TH – 22ND FEBRUARY 2009
Ludus Dance, Britain’s leading Dance in Education Company, are set to run their hugely popular Step Ahead course from Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2009. This three day, practical course is an insiders guide to dance teaching in schools and the wider community, and is aimed at all dance teachers.
Previous Step Ahead participants have commented that the course has an excellent mix of practical sessions and discussion, is jam packed with energy, ideas and knowledge from friendly and approachable teachers and dancers which exceeded their expectations.
The course is designed not only to provide a solid foundation to dance-in-education and community dance, but also gives the opportunity for more experienced dance teachers to extend their existing skills.
The course will enable participants to experience dance teaching across all the Key Stages, explore dance teaching in different community contexts, build dancing teaching skills, develop teaching strategies, explore inclusive teaching approaches, develop confidence and to network and share ideas.
Places for Step Ahead are limited and the course fills up very quickly, so anyone who is interested needs to book early. Places are available for one, two or the full three days. More information is available from www.ludusdance.org/stepahead, or contact Julie Murphy on 01524 35936, or by email on julie.murphy@ludusdance.org.
ENDS
Press enquiries to Sandra Wood, Ludus Dance on 01524 35936 or email: sandra.wood@ludusdance.org
Notes to editors:
Lancaster-based Ludus Dance is Britain’s longest established international Dance in Education Company, founded in 1975. Ludus presents high quality issue-based contemporary dance performances, specifically designed for young people and audiences new to dance and tours nationally and internationally. Their current show is ‘IDme’, daring dance theatre exploring identity and our place in the world.
Ludus is supported by Arts Council England; North West, Lancaster City Council, Lancashire County Council, and Business in the Arts North West.
1st December 2008
Immediate
BEGINS
STEP AHEAD – THE INSIDERS GUIDE TO DANCE TEACHING FROM LUDUS DANCE
20TH – 22ND FEBRUARY 2009
Ludus Dance, Britain’s leading Dance in Education Company, are set to run their hugely popular Step Ahead course from Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd February 2009. This three day, practical course is an insiders guide to dance teaching in schools and the wider community, and is aimed at all dance teachers.
Previous Step Ahead participants have commented that the course has an excellent mix of practical sessions and discussion, is jam packed with energy, ideas and knowledge from friendly and approachable teachers and dancers which exceeded their expectations.
The course is designed not only to provide a solid foundation to dance-in-education and community dance, but also gives the opportunity for more experienced dance teachers to extend their existing skills.
The course will enable participants to experience dance teaching across all the Key Stages, explore dance teaching in different community contexts, build dancing teaching skills, develop teaching strategies, explore inclusive teaching approaches, develop confidence and to network and share ideas.
Places for Step Ahead are limited and the course fills up very quickly, so anyone who is interested needs to book early. Places are available for one, two or the full three days. More information is available from www.ludusdance.org/stepahead, or contact Julie Murphy on 01524 35936, or by email on julie.murphy@ludusdance.org.
ENDS
Press enquiries to Sandra Wood, Ludus Dance on 01524 35936 or email: sandra.wood@ludusdance.org
Notes to editors:
Lancaster-based Ludus Dance is Britain’s longest established international Dance in Education Company, founded in 1975. Ludus presents high quality issue-based contemporary dance performances, specifically designed for young people and audiences new to dance and tours nationally and internationally. Their current show is ‘IDme’, daring dance theatre exploring identity and our place in the world.
Ludus is supported by Arts Council England; North West, Lancaster City Council, Lancashire County Council, and Business in the Arts North West.
Hi
It would be great if you could forward this information to anyone you think may want to come to the workshop.
This Sunday at the Synergy Centre, 220 Farmer’s Road, Camberwell, SE5 0TW
10 to1pm Sabar drum workshop with Modou Diouf, over for 2 weeks only from the Gambia
2 to 5pm Sabar dance workshop with Diene “Vieux” Sagna who has recently moved to the UK from Senegal and is a fantastic dancer and teacher. This is a rare opportunity to learn the Senegambian Sabar dance style with top practitioners visiting or recently arrived in the UK.
The dance workshop is £25 for the three hours and the drum workshop is the same price, if you want to pay for the drum workshop you’re welcome to come and play for the dance in the afternoon at no extra charge.
C2
If there is enough interest we will provide Senegalese food at lunchtime for a modest £6…let us know if you want a plate, vegetarians also catered for
All bookings must be made in advance through the Djembeschool website; more information about the artists and links to video clips of them working together can be seen on the website, follow the link to Drums Aloud.
We hope to see you on Sunday
Eliza xx
Eliza Dickie
www.djembeschool. co.uk
mob:07887 683856
Tel: 01932 219632
It would be great if you could forward this information to anyone you think may want to come to the workshop.
This Sunday at the Synergy Centre, 220 Farmer’s Road, Camberwell, SE5 0TW
10 to1pm Sabar drum workshop with Modou Diouf, over for 2 weeks only from the Gambia
2 to 5pm Sabar dance workshop with Diene “Vieux” Sagna who has recently moved to the UK from Senegal and is a fantastic dancer and teacher. This is a rare opportunity to learn the Senegambian Sabar dance style with top practitioners visiting or recently arrived in the UK.
The dance workshop is £25 for the three hours and the drum workshop is the same price, if you want to pay for the drum workshop you’re welcome to come and play for the dance in the afternoon at no extra charge.
C2
If there is enough interest we will provide Senegalese food at lunchtime for a modest £6…let us know if you want a plate, vegetarians also catered for
All bookings must be made in advance through the Djembeschool website; more information about the artists and links to video clips of them working together can be seen on the website, follow the link to Drums Aloud.
We hope to see you on Sunday
Eliza xx
Eliza Dickie
www.djembeschool. co.uk
mob:07887 683856
Tel: 01932 219632
Let's Dance as if the Whole World were Present!
The New York New Year's African Dance Celebration just got BIGGER!
New Year's Eve African Party (December 31st , 11pm-4am)
YES! The party is ON with a full line-up of your favorite artists in African music and dance, including international superstar, Djiby Drame who is coming all the way from Senegal for a live concert performance at the Harlem Supper Club!
But the party does not stop there...
New Year's Day African Dance Classes (Jan 1st, 12pm-8:30pm)
The party continues as we kick off the New Year with a FULL DAY of West African Dance Classes at the PMT Dance Studio! That's right! We want to get your juices flowing for 2009, so we are bringing together the livest African dance teachers on one day to spice up your new year! And of course NYC's hottest musicians will be there! The full schedule is posted on www.taziainc. com/danceschedul e.html.
New Year's Day Concert (Jan 1st, 11pm-4am)
On the same night, it's back to the Harlem Supper Club to see Djiby Drame return for a complete New Year's Day Concert! Ladies, it's your time to shine because this special night is dedicated to African women!
All of the details, ticket sales and information, video links, artist bios and directions can be found at http://www.taziainc .com/!
Tickets are on sale now online at discounted rates only until December 27, 2008. Get tickets now! www.taziainc. com/taziatickets .html
Also join our email list at www.taziainc. com/emailist. html for details about all Tazia Inc. events!
Questions? Email info@taziainc. com.
See you at the celebration!
-- TAZIAInc.http://www.taziainc .com/The Pan-African Arts Marketing Company
The New York New Year's African Dance Celebration just got BIGGER!
New Year's Eve African Party (December 31st , 11pm-4am)
YES! The party is ON with a full line-up of your favorite artists in African music and dance, including international superstar, Djiby Drame who is coming all the way from Senegal for a live concert performance at the Harlem Supper Club!
But the party does not stop there...
New Year's Day African Dance Classes (Jan 1st, 12pm-8:30pm)
The party continues as we kick off the New Year with a FULL DAY of West African Dance Classes at the PMT Dance Studio! That's right! We want to get your juices flowing for 2009, so we are bringing together the livest African dance teachers on one day to spice up your new year! And of course NYC's hottest musicians will be there! The full schedule is posted on www.taziainc. com/danceschedul e.html.
New Year's Day Concert (Jan 1st, 11pm-4am)
On the same night, it's back to the Harlem Supper Club to see Djiby Drame return for a complete New Year's Day Concert! Ladies, it's your time to shine because this special night is dedicated to African women!
All of the details, ticket sales and information, video links, artist bios and directions can be found at http://www.taziainc .com/!
Tickets are on sale now online at discounted rates only until December 27, 2008. Get tickets now! www.taziainc. com/taziatickets .html
Also join our email list at www.taziainc. com/emailist. html for details about all Tazia Inc. events!
Questions? Email info@taziainc. com.
See you at the celebration!
-- TAZIAInc.http://www.taziainc .com/The Pan-African Arts Marketing Company
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
The Afro-Latin Lounge
It is our pleasure to invite you to the artist talk of Black Dance in Britain 1930s – 1990s Moments on Wed 3 Dec, 7pm @ The Drum. Featuring talks by Funmi Adewole from ADAD and Gail Parmel from ACE, this insightful session is chaired by Wanijku Nyachae, Dance Officer from Arts Council England.
Black Dance in Britain depicts important movements in the history of Black Dance in Britain over the last sixty years, the exhibition featuring images of organisations and choreographers who through dance, have engaged in a rich cross-cultural dialogue, sharing styles of movement, experience and innovations. The resulting fusion of dance styles not only began to define dance by performers of African Caribbean, Asian and African descent living in Britain , but it also added a new dimension to British dance.
The exhibition includes images from photographers such as Dee Conway, Chris Nash and Terry Cryer.
Black Dance in Britain will be showing at The Drum, Mon 1 Dec – Fri 30 Jan, admission is free and all are welcome.
Oluwatoyin Odunsi
Arts Development Manager
___________________________________________________________
The Drum 144 Potters Lane Aston Birmingham B6 4UU
Direct Email: o.odunsi@the-drum.org.uk
Direct Line: 0121 333 2418
Box Office: 0121 333 2400 / 2444
Fax: 0121 333 2440
Website: www.the-drum.org..uk
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.
Michaela Leslie-Rule leads an introduction to Dunham technique, primarily focusing on creating rhythm in the lower spine and articulating that rhythm throughout the body.
Katherine Dunham was an African-American dancer, musician and cultural anthropologist (1909-2006) who studied dance and ritual in the context of the African Diaspora and was the first person to perform "primitive" dance on American and European stages.Her technique is a mixture of modern and Afro-Caribbean dance forms, heavily influenced by Haitian and Cuban folkloric traditions.
Time& Date: Thursday 27th November 7-9pm
Venue: The London Studio Centre
Studio 12
42- 50 York Way
London NW6 1PH
Cost: £3 members £5 non members
To book a place on this workshop please contact Zela Gayle - Feedback33
Co-ordinator: inspiredbyluv@ yahoo.co. .uk Tel: 07946 551 537
www.myspace. com/feedback33
Biography
Michaela Leslie-Rule was born in Seattle, Washington. She attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and received a BFA in Drama in 1999. At NYU Michaela studied physical theatre, the Six Viewpoints approach to space and form, as well as self-scripting techniques that inspired her own work. She was first introduced to the Katherine Dunham technique at the Alvin Ailey School of Dance by Ms. Joan Peters and former Ailey soloist Carmen de Lavelade, and has continued studying Ms. Dunham’s technique over the past 13 years. She has performed with Ben Benaouisse, Raphael Urweider, Nia Love: Blacksmith’s Daughter Project; J. Mendel Performance; Intiman Theatre; ACORN dance; LOCATE; and MAC Movement Group. Michaela has taught workshops at Muristalden campus, Heimgarten juvenile facility and women’s prisons in the United States, Switzerland and South Africa. She has studied Afro-Haitian dance with Pat Hall, dances of the Orisha in Santiago de Cuba, and modern dance in New York, Seattle and Cape Town. Michaela continues to study Dunham technique with her mentors Othella Dallas in Switzerland and Ned Williams in New York and currently lives in Seattle where she is completing a master’s program focused on the use of storytelling in politics.
Africa's Hope
Performed by Mashikira ans Aegis Trust
Thurs 27 and Fri 28 November
7.30pm Venue 1 £12, £10 concs
A true story of survival told through music and dance.
Africa’s Hope uses the real life testimonies of survivors of the Rwandan genocide as a backbone to the show and blends them with traditional Intore dance, Kinyarwanda singing, contemporary dance and movement, and live East African drumming to bring the incredible energy and irresistible rhythms of Africa into the UK .
An emotionally charged and vibrant show telling amazing true stories of survival. While this production conveys the brutality of the conflict, it also highlights the universal lessons of individual responsibility. Looking forward, but also addressing the past, the work of Mashirika above all inspires hope.
To book tickets, you can visit the Rich Mix Box Office or call 020 7613 7498.
Book online at http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/clubs/rich-mix-tickets-venue-16942.
Yes, that's true!! For everybody missing the Forro Pe-de-Serra, we will be back
every Saturday from the 06 of December at Raizes Restaurant, 460, Hackney Road. Always with live music.I'll send more details shortly but put this date on your diary 06/12/08.Also on the 09/12/08 there will be the last Roots Brasil this year at Barrio North, 45 Essex Road.See you all soon!!Pedro Campolina07780552176www.londoncapoeira.co.uk
Dear Dance-Africa contact;
Please find attached flyer to a dance event taking place on 29 November. This will not only raise funds to sponsor the education of street-children in Zambia , but aims to creatively mark World Aids Day. There will be performances from a wide range of urban youth dance organisations from the region, as well as a film and photography exhibition of the recent Dance-Africa project.
Roni CheesmanDance-Africa Project Manager Creative Partnerships Agent Street-Fus:on mentorWinner of the Association of Dance of the African Diaspora [ADAD] 2008 Trailblazers Fellowship grant.roni@dance-africa.org.uk07811 117029Providing afro-street dance. Facilitating creativity for disadvantaged African children.
Black Dance in Britain depicts important movements in the history of Black Dance in Britain over the last sixty years, the exhibition featuring images of organisations and choreographers who through dance, have engaged in a rich cross-cultural dialogue, sharing styles of movement, experience and innovations. The resulting fusion of dance styles not only began to define dance by performers of African Caribbean, Asian and African descent living in Britain , but it also added a new dimension to British dance.
The exhibition includes images from photographers such as Dee Conway, Chris Nash and Terry Cryer.
Black Dance in Britain will be showing at The Drum, Mon 1 Dec – Fri 30 Jan, admission is free and all are welcome.
Oluwatoyin Odunsi
Arts Development Manager
___________________________________________________________
The Drum 144 Potters Lane Aston Birmingham B6 4UU
Direct Email: o.odunsi@the-drum.org.uk
Direct Line: 0121 333 2418
Box Office: 0121 333 2400 / 2444
Fax: 0121 333 2440
Website: www.the-drum.org..uk
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.
Michaela Leslie-Rule leads an introduction to Dunham technique, primarily focusing on creating rhythm in the lower spine and articulating that rhythm throughout the body.
Katherine Dunham was an African-American dancer, musician and cultural anthropologist (1909-2006) who studied dance and ritual in the context of the African Diaspora and was the first person to perform "primitive" dance on American and European stages.Her technique is a mixture of modern and Afro-Caribbean dance forms, heavily influenced by Haitian and Cuban folkloric traditions.
Time& Date: Thursday 27th November 7-9pm
Venue: The London Studio Centre
Studio 12
42- 50 York Way
London NW6 1PH
Cost: £3 members £5 non members
To book a place on this workshop please contact Zela Gayle - Feedback33
Co-ordinator: inspiredbyluv@ yahoo.co. .uk Tel: 07946 551 537
www.myspace. com/feedback33
Biography
Michaela Leslie-Rule was born in Seattle, Washington. She attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and received a BFA in Drama in 1999. At NYU Michaela studied physical theatre, the Six Viewpoints approach to space and form, as well as self-scripting techniques that inspired her own work. She was first introduced to the Katherine Dunham technique at the Alvin Ailey School of Dance by Ms. Joan Peters and former Ailey soloist Carmen de Lavelade, and has continued studying Ms. Dunham’s technique over the past 13 years. She has performed with Ben Benaouisse, Raphael Urweider, Nia Love: Blacksmith’s Daughter Project; J. Mendel Performance; Intiman Theatre; ACORN dance; LOCATE; and MAC Movement Group. Michaela has taught workshops at Muristalden campus, Heimgarten juvenile facility and women’s prisons in the United States, Switzerland and South Africa. She has studied Afro-Haitian dance with Pat Hall, dances of the Orisha in Santiago de Cuba, and modern dance in New York, Seattle and Cape Town. Michaela continues to study Dunham technique with her mentors Othella Dallas in Switzerland and Ned Williams in New York and currently lives in Seattle where she is completing a master’s program focused on the use of storytelling in politics.
Africa's Hope
Performed by Mashikira ans Aegis Trust
Thurs 27 and Fri 28 November
7.30pm Venue 1 £12, £10 concs
A true story of survival told through music and dance.
Africa’s Hope uses the real life testimonies of survivors of the Rwandan genocide as a backbone to the show and blends them with traditional Intore dance, Kinyarwanda singing, contemporary dance and movement, and live East African drumming to bring the incredible energy and irresistible rhythms of Africa into the UK .
An emotionally charged and vibrant show telling amazing true stories of survival. While this production conveys the brutality of the conflict, it also highlights the universal lessons of individual responsibility. Looking forward, but also addressing the past, the work of Mashirika above all inspires hope.
To book tickets, you can visit the Rich Mix Box Office or call 020 7613 7498.
Book online at http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/clubs/rich-mix-tickets-venue-16942.
Yes, that's true!! For everybody missing the Forro Pe-de-Serra, we will be back
every Saturday from the 06 of December at Raizes Restaurant, 460, Hackney Road. Always with live music.I'll send more details shortly but put this date on your diary 06/12/08.Also on the 09/12/08 there will be the last Roots Brasil this year at Barrio North, 45 Essex Road.See you all soon!!Pedro Campolina07780552176www.londoncapoeira.co.uk
Dear Dance-Africa contact;
Please find attached flyer to a dance event taking place on 29 November. This will not only raise funds to sponsor the education of street-children in Zambia , but aims to creatively mark World Aids Day. There will be performances from a wide range of urban youth dance organisations from the region, as well as a film and photography exhibition of the recent Dance-Africa project.
Roni CheesmanDance-Africa Project Manager Creative Partnerships Agent Street-Fus:on mentorWinner of the Association of Dance of the African Diaspora [ADAD] 2008 Trailblazers Fellowship grant.roni@dance-africa.org.uk07811 117029Providing afro-street dance. Facilitating creativity for disadvantaged African children.
Thursday, 20 November 2008
The Afro-Latin Lounge
It started with Lambada, then zouk,zouklove, soulzouk, zoukrevolution, now London has it's own variation of this wonderfuldance;Lyrical Zouk. Lambada zouk danced with sensuality, poise,connectionwith your partner, allowing combinations to emerge organicallythroughout the dance; Experience this new wonderful style every weekat The Inn On The Green.Inn on the Green a unique experienceInn On The Green is the only Lambada Zouk Class of it's kind inLondon. This is not aclass where one learns a move a week, it's a class where we look atelements that make up the dance and try to work on them in order tobe a stronger dancer. A well structured warm up, using elements ofcontemporary, Jazz, footwork drills, partner work,musicality exercises, choreography work, the toughest and ultimatelythe most rewarding class around.Take Your Dance to the Next levelClass starts 7:30of class only Three pounds ( for beginners and improvers)Inn On The Green3_5 Thorpe CloseLadbroke GroveW10 5XL...Lyrical Zouk Every Monday
1st KABULA INTERNATIONAL ENCOUNTER
CELEBRATING BLACK BEETLE (BESOURO PRETO)
.... history, culture and identity in Capoeira
:::: November, 27th to 30th
Films, Rodas, Lectures, Masterclasses, Afro-Brazilian percussion, Brazilian
party, capoeira t-shirts live stenciling-graffiti and more ...
_ For more info and pre-registration contact us: info@kabula.org / kabula.org/event_2008.php
_ Limited space - book in advance
_ All the venues, directions and maps can be accessed @ kabula.org
• November the 27th - The Arcola Theatre
Registration (please arrive a bit earlier in order to register for the Conference)
:: Opening Day - Screening + Q & A + Roda + Food
:: 6:30pm - Presentation of the Guests and Conference Program + Film
Screening - The Caretaker*, Film Documentary (Film length: 84min)
(studio 3 - basement)
:: 8pm - Q & A - Mestre Russo (we'll move to studio 4, upstairs)
:: 8:20pm to 9pm - Welcoming Roda for guests and general public (Studio 4)
:: 9pm cocktail - Studio 4 and drink from Cafe Arcola - 20% discount on drinks
from bar
• November the 28th YMCA Stockwell
Registration (please arrive a bit earlier in order to register and get ready)
:: 6:30pm - Lecture - Capoeira for Performance and Acting with M. Carlao, Greg
Hicks / RSC + others)
:: 7pm / 9pm - Roda de Capoeira
:: 9pm - Warming up the drums: Afro-Samba Batucada collective leading by
Master Percussionist Pedro Lima from Rio de Janeiro.
• November the 29th - The Thanet Center
Registration (please arrive a bit earlier in order to register and get ready)
: : 11am
Lecture + Q & A: Besouro Preto (Black Beetle) and capoeira in Bahia during the
first half of the 20th century.
: : 12pm / 13:30 - choice of:
1) M. Pedro Lima collective Afro-Brazilian Percussion class (downstairs)
2) Capoeira: simultaneous workshop with M.Braga / M. Paulo Siqueira / M.
Joaozinho
(3 classes at the same time and different levels)
- LUNCH BREAK
: : 2:30pm / 4pm – choice of:
1) M. Pedro Lima collective Afro-Brazilian Percussion class (downstairs)
2) Capoeira: simultaneous workshops with M. Russo / Prof. William / Rejane-
Rilene
: : 4pm / 5pm
- Rodas* - 2 Rodas at the same time (upstairs)
: : 5pm / 6pm
- All together for Big Roda* (upstairs)
* So, we will have plenty of time to all participants play on both Rodas
: : 6pm/7pm (upstairs)
- All together: Celebrating Afro-Brazilian Rhythms from Candomble with M.
Pedro Lima leading Monjolo-Cabula, Barra-Vento, Congo & Samba de Roda
Rhythms
(WE WILL HAVE MANY DRUMS BUT BRING YOURS IF YOU HAVE IT)
: : 9pm onwards (£2 donation)
Brazilian Party / Show with Pe de Serra* Band playing traditional Rhythms from
Brazil + DJ
* The Great new Brazilian Band in London leaded by Mestre Pacheco and Prof. Pedro Campolina
@ Caipirinha Jazz Bar
177 Archway Road,
Highgate,
London,
N6 5BL
. Nov 30th - Shepard Bush - Marazul Space (11:30am / 6pm)
Registration (please arrive a bit earlier in order to register and get ready)
11:30am / 12pm - Film screening: Delicadamente Nobre* (TBC)
*** UK PREMIER ***
(Documentary . 20 min. Color . MiniDV . 2008 . Brazil - Rio de Janeiro)
:12:pm / 1pm
Leaning Berimbau Rhythms Collective Master-Class (Berimbalada Orchestra*)
Leading by M. Braga, M. Carlao, M. Paulo Siqueira, M. Joaozinho, M Russo, Profs. Rejane &
Rilene, Prof. Willam
*All the Masters will lead and teach Capoeira rhythms.
(BRING YOUR BERIMBAU AS WE DO NOT HAVE BERIMBAUS FOR ALL
THE PARTICIPANTS)
1pm / 2:30pm - Capoeira: simultaneous workshops with M. Braga / M. Carlao /
M. Russo
: : Lunch Break
3:30 pm / 4:30pm - Celebrating Afro-Brazilian Rhythms from Samba with M. Pedro
Lima leading School of Samba Rhythms from Rio de Janeiro
4:30/ 6:00 - Final Roda
ONE SATURDAY WE WILL HAVE AN ARTIST STENCILING / GRAFFITI T-SHIRTS
WITH CAPOEIRA BLACK BEETLE MOTIFS (please order in advance)
*Films Description:
THE CARETAKER
Documentary. 84min. Color. 2007. UK - London
Shot in Brazil over a four year period, O Zelador explores the life of Mestre
Russo who lives with his family an hour's bus ride from the centre of Rio de
Janeiro. At an early age Russo discovered the value of Capoeira. The music,
physical agility, self-defence and philosophy of this Afro-Brazilian cultural
manifestation helped him endure a life fraught with poverty and danger. The film
is an intimate portrait of Russo, his wife and sons and his loyal group of
students who claim that Russo's love, knowledge and guidance have been an
inspiration to them. A remarkable and engaging individual, Russo details
Capoeira's place wider Brazilian culture and history supported by a wealth of
archive footage.
Director: Daren Bartlett
DELICADAMENTE NOBRE (UK Premier)
Documentary . 20 min . Color . MiniDV . 2008 . Brazil - Rio de Janeiro
The career of Messias dos Santos, musician, painter and thinker of rural Afro-
Brazilian culture – Master Messias as he is known.
The film follows his thoughts, his painting and his music taking the viewer on a
brief journey through the universe of this poet of Black Culture in Brazil.
Director : Cecília Lang
Script : Cecília Lang
--------------------------------------------------
The Kabula Team
Kabula Arts & Culture
Capoeira & Community Projects
London-Rio-Austin
www.kabula.org
WILD INDIGO WINTER NEWSLETTER 2008To everyone happy season!!!. here are some activites coming up in the nextcouple of weeks.FiRST OF ALL UPDATE OF THE CHOIR OF THE YEAR COMPETITIONSunday 9th November The London Lucumi Choir all travelled up to take placein the category finals of the BBC Radio Three Choir Competition of the Year.We performed to the best of our ability, and made a positive impression onthe judges (although one of the judges didn't get it; ie" less drums please,the voices are fine on their own" missing the point completely!) Here weresome of the judges more sensible comments. "Great robust, well blendedchording. " Great subtle changes of metro and tempo uniting to create anamazing build" Suzi Digby. "A wonderful performance and presence. A greatsense of community, spirit and purpose." "I can imagine a ritual-theatrecreation of your repertoire for performance" Paul Gladstone Reid. "A greatdemonstration of singing involving the whole body and soul not just thevocal chords. There was joyous energy and vitality to the whole performance"Howard Goodhall .Congratulations to all the members of the choir, Martha Galarraga and myselffor getting the choir there and to exposing the joyous energy of this musicto a wider audience!!www.myspace.com/londonlucumichoirSUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBERSundays at 18:30 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/thechoir/Sunday evening is the place to go for all things choral on BBC Radio 3. JoinAled Jones for performances and features exploring everything fromplainchant to barbershop, oratorio and gospel, plus profiles of today'sleading choral performers and composers.BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year 2008Highlights from the Choir of the Year Category Finals will be broadcast onBBC Radio 3 The Choir (18:30-20:30)23 November - Children’s Choir Final & Open Choir Final25th NOVEMBER 2008 9.00 pmORQUESTAR ESTELAR & LONDON LUCUMI CHOIR @ Bar Rumba.salsa, mambo, Latin big-band, Cuba, rumba, orishas. London, Bar Rumba,Barrio LatinoBARRIO LATINOBar RumbaStreet:36 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1£5.00 or £4.00 if you email me your names for paying guest list ; do thisbefore monday pleaseWEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3rd 08 LONDON LUCUMI CHOIR !!!ALTERNATIVE CAROL SERVICE, ie SINGING TO THE ORISHA INSTEAD!!!You are warmly invited to the annual Christmas carol service of HousingJustice Followed by RefreshmentsRSVP Debbie Lee Telephone: 020 7723 7273 Email: d.lee@housingjustice.org.ukAt 7pm At St John.s Church Waterloo Road LondonSE1 8TY(nearest station: Waterloo)Charity Number: 294666Website: http://www.housingjustice.org.ukThere is no guest list since it is a charity event for a very worthy cause,and it will be fantastic once again to sing these songs in a church!NEW MEMBERS OF CHOIR, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE CHOIRBEFORE THE 10th DECEMBER , SO I CAN SEND YOU A CD AND SOME LYRICS> NEW YEARSTARTS 18th JANUARY 2008WILD INDIGO GOES TO CUBA !!WE ARE OFF ON our FOURTH TRIP TO CUBA THIS CHRISTMAS; WE ARE SINGINGwww.wildindigo.co.uk for blogs of previoustrips to CUBA and photos in the gallery!
It is our pleasure to invite you to the artist talk of Black Dance in Britain 1930s – 1990s Moments on Wed 3 Dec, 7pm @ The Drum. Featuring talks by Funmi Adewole from ADAD and Gail Parmel from ACE, this insightful session is chaired by Wanijku Nyachae, Dance Officer from Arts Council England.
Black Dance in Britain depicts important movements in the history of Black Dance in Britain over the last sixty years, the exhibition featuring images of organisations and choreographers who through dance, have engaged in a rich cross-cultural dialogue, sharing styles of movement, experience and innovations. The resulting fusion of dance styles not only began to define dance by performers of African Caribbean, Asian and African descent living in Britain , but it also added a new dimension to British dance.
The exhibition includes images from photographers such as Dee Conway, Chris Nash and Terry Cryer.
Black Dance in Britain will be showing at The Drum, Mon 1 Dec – Fri 30 Jan, admission is free and all are welcome.
1st KABULA INTERNATIONAL ENCOUNTER
CELEBRATING BLACK BEETLE (BESOURO PRETO)
.... history, culture and identity in Capoeira
:::: November, 27th to 30th
Films, Rodas, Lectures, Masterclasses, Afro-Brazilian percussion, Brazilian
party, capoeira t-shirts live stenciling-graffiti and more ...
_ For more info and pre-registration contact us: info@kabula.org / kabula.org/event_2008.php
_ Limited space - book in advance
_ All the venues, directions and maps can be accessed @ kabula.org
• November the 27th - The Arcola Theatre
Registration (please arrive a bit earlier in order to register for the Conference)
:: Opening Day - Screening + Q & A + Roda + Food
:: 6:30pm - Presentation of the Guests and Conference Program + Film
Screening - The Caretaker*, Film Documentary (Film length: 84min)
(studio 3 - basement)
:: 8pm - Q & A - Mestre Russo (we'll move to studio 4, upstairs)
:: 8:20pm to 9pm - Welcoming Roda for guests and general public (Studio 4)
:: 9pm cocktail - Studio 4 and drink from Cafe Arcola - 20% discount on drinks
from bar
• November the 28th YMCA Stockwell
Registration (please arrive a bit earlier in order to register and get ready)
:: 6:30pm - Lecture - Capoeira for Performance and Acting with M. Carlao, Greg
Hicks / RSC + others)
:: 7pm / 9pm - Roda de Capoeira
:: 9pm - Warming up the drums: Afro-Samba Batucada collective leading by
Master Percussionist Pedro Lima from Rio de Janeiro.
• November the 29th - The Thanet Center
Registration (please arrive a bit earlier in order to register and get ready)
: : 11am
Lecture + Q & A: Besouro Preto (Black Beetle) and capoeira in Bahia during the
first half of the 20th century.
: : 12pm / 13:30 - choice of:
1) M. Pedro Lima collective Afro-Brazilian Percussion class (downstairs)
2) Capoeira: simultaneous workshop with M.Braga / M. Paulo Siqueira / M.
Joaozinho
(3 classes at the same time and different levels)
- LUNCH BREAK
: : 2:30pm / 4pm – choice of:
1) M. Pedro Lima collective Afro-Brazilian Percussion class (downstairs)
2) Capoeira: simultaneous workshops with M. Russo / Prof. William / Rejane-
Rilene
: : 4pm / 5pm
- Rodas* - 2 Rodas at the same time (upstairs)
: : 5pm / 6pm
- All together for Big Roda* (upstairs)
* So, we will have plenty of time to all participants play on both Rodas
: : 6pm/7pm (upstairs)
- All together: Celebrating Afro-Brazilian Rhythms from Candomble with M.
Pedro Lima leading Monjolo-Cabula, Barra-Vento, Congo & Samba de Roda
Rhythms
(WE WILL HAVE MANY DRUMS BUT BRING YOURS IF YOU HAVE IT)
: : 9pm onwards (£2 donation)
Brazilian Party / Show with Pe de Serra* Band playing traditional Rhythms from
Brazil + DJ
* The Great new Brazilian Band in London leaded by Mestre Pacheco and Prof. Pedro Campolina
@ Caipirinha Jazz Bar
177 Archway Road,
Highgate,
London,
N6 5BL
. Nov 30th - Shepard Bush - Marazul Space (11:30am / 6pm)
Registration (please arrive a bit earlier in order to register and get ready)
11:30am / 12pm - Film screening: Delicadamente Nobre* (TBC)
*** UK PREMIER ***
(Documentary . 20 min. Color . MiniDV . 2008 . Brazil - Rio de Janeiro)
:12:pm / 1pm
Leaning Berimbau Rhythms Collective Master-Class (Berimbalada Orchestra*)
Leading by M. Braga, M. Carlao, M. Paulo Siqueira, M. Joaozinho, M Russo, Profs. Rejane &
Rilene, Prof. Willam
*All the Masters will lead and teach Capoeira rhythms.
(BRING YOUR BERIMBAU AS WE DO NOT HAVE BERIMBAUS FOR ALL
THE PARTICIPANTS)
1pm / 2:30pm - Capoeira: simultaneous workshops with M. Braga / M. Carlao /
M. Russo
: : Lunch Break
3:30 pm / 4:30pm - Celebrating Afro-Brazilian Rhythms from Samba with M. Pedro
Lima leading School of Samba Rhythms from Rio de Janeiro
4:30/ 6:00 - Final Roda
ONE SATURDAY WE WILL HAVE AN ARTIST STENCILING / GRAFFITI T-SHIRTS
WITH CAPOEIRA BLACK BEETLE MOTIFS (please order in advance)
*Films Description:
THE CARETAKER
Documentary. 84min. Color. 2007. UK - London
Shot in Brazil over a four year period, O Zelador explores the life of Mestre
Russo who lives with his family an hour's bus ride from the centre of Rio de
Janeiro. At an early age Russo discovered the value of Capoeira. The music,
physical agility, self-defence and philosophy of this Afro-Brazilian cultural
manifestation helped him endure a life fraught with poverty and danger. The film
is an intimate portrait of Russo, his wife and sons and his loyal group of
students who claim that Russo's love, knowledge and guidance have been an
inspiration to them. A remarkable and engaging individual, Russo details
Capoeira's place wider Brazilian culture and history supported by a wealth of
archive footage.
Director: Daren Bartlett
DELICADAMENTE NOBRE (UK Premier)
Documentary . 20 min . Color . MiniDV . 2008 . Brazil - Rio de Janeiro
The career of Messias dos Santos, musician, painter and thinker of rural Afro-
Brazilian culture – Master Messias as he is known.
The film follows his thoughts, his painting and his music taking the viewer on a
brief journey through the universe of this poet of Black Culture in Brazil.
Director : Cecília Lang
Script : Cecília Lang
--------------------------------------------------
The Kabula Team
Kabula Arts & Culture
Capoeira & Community Projects
London-Rio-Austin
www.kabula.org
WILD INDIGO WINTER NEWSLETTER 2008To everyone happy season!!!. here are some activites coming up in the nextcouple of weeks.FiRST OF ALL UPDATE OF THE CHOIR OF THE YEAR COMPETITIONSunday 9th November The London Lucumi Choir all travelled up to take placein the category finals of the BBC Radio Three Choir Competition of the Year.We performed to the best of our ability, and made a positive impression onthe judges (although one of the judges didn't get it; ie" less drums please,the voices are fine on their own" missing the point completely!) Here weresome of the judges more sensible comments. "Great robust, well blendedchording. " Great subtle changes of metro and tempo uniting to create anamazing build" Suzi Digby. "A wonderful performance and presence. A greatsense of community, spirit and purpose." "I can imagine a ritual-theatrecreation of your repertoire for performance" Paul Gladstone Reid. "A greatdemonstration of singing involving the whole body and soul not just thevocal chords. There was joyous energy and vitality to the whole performance"Howard Goodhall .Congratulations to all the members of the choir, Martha Galarraga and myselffor getting the choir there and to exposing the joyous energy of this musicto a wider audience!!www.myspace.com/londonlucumichoirSUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBERSundays at 18:30 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/thechoir/Sunday evening is the place to go for all things choral on BBC Radio 3. JoinAled Jones for performances and features exploring everything fromplainchant to barbershop, oratorio and gospel, plus profiles of today'sleading choral performers and composers.BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year 2008Highlights from the Choir of the Year Category Finals will be broadcast onBBC Radio 3 The Choir (18:30-20:30)23 November - Children’s Choir Final & Open Choir Final25th NOVEMBER 2008 9.00 pmORQUESTAR ESTELAR & LONDON LUCUMI CHOIR @ Bar Rumba.salsa, mambo, Latin big-band, Cuba, rumba, orishas. London, Bar Rumba,Barrio LatinoBARRIO LATINOBar RumbaStreet:36 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1£5.00 or £4.00 if you email me your names for paying guest list ; do thisbefore monday pleaseWEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3rd 08 LONDON LUCUMI CHOIR !!!ALTERNATIVE CAROL SERVICE, ie SINGING TO THE ORISHA INSTEAD!!!You are warmly invited to the annual Christmas carol service of HousingJustice Followed by RefreshmentsRSVP Debbie Lee Telephone: 020 7723 7273 Email: d.lee@housingjustice.org.ukAt 7pm At St John.s Church Waterloo Road LondonSE1 8TY(nearest station: Waterloo)Charity Number: 294666Website: http://www.housingjustice.org.ukThere is no guest list since it is a charity event for a very worthy cause,and it will be fantastic once again to sing these songs in a church!NEW MEMBERS OF CHOIR, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE CHOIRBEFORE THE 10th DECEMBER , SO I CAN SEND YOU A CD AND SOME LYRICS> NEW YEARSTARTS 18th JANUARY 2008WILD INDIGO GOES TO CUBA !!WE ARE OFF ON our FOURTH TRIP TO CUBA THIS CHRISTMAS; WE ARE SINGING
It is our pleasure to invite you to the artist talk of Black Dance in Britain 1930s – 1990s Moments on Wed 3 Dec, 7pm @ The Drum. Featuring talks by Funmi Adewole from ADAD and Gail Parmel from ACE, this insightful session is chaired by Wanijku Nyachae, Dance Officer from Arts Council England.
Black Dance in Britain depicts important movements in the history of Black Dance in Britain over the last sixty years, the exhibition featuring images of organisations and choreographers who through dance, have engaged in a rich cross-cultural dialogue, sharing styles of movement, experience and innovations. The resulting fusion of dance styles not only began to define dance by performers of African Caribbean, Asian and African descent living in Britain , but it also added a new dimension to British dance.
The exhibition includes images from photographers such as Dee Conway, Chris Nash and Terry Cryer.
Black Dance in Britain will be showing at The Drum, Mon 1 Dec – Fri 30 Jan, admission is free and all are welcome.
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Hi Everyone,
The Event Celebrating Black Beetle: story, myth and identity in Capoeira is coming soon as you know and all the Masters are confirmed with only one missing .. Master Boca do Rio will be not able to come this time. Although, other special guests as M. Braga, M. Russo, M. Joaozinho, M. Paulo Siqueira, Profs. Rilene and Rejane, Prof. William will give the energy we need to make it an unforgettable Conference. Also, it's confirmed the presence of top Master Percussionist from Rio - Pedro Lima - that will be teaching the most amazing rhythms and grooves from Rio and Brazil.
Do not miss the Opening Night with Film Screening with Mestre Russo presenting and talking about O Zelador (The Caretaker), Daren Bartlett, 2007.
See complete info @ www.kabula.org and for registering go to http://kabula.org/event_2008.php or call 07913993453
(flyer attached)
-- KabulaCapoeira Angola & Community ProjectsLondon/Rio/Austinwww.kabula.org
Dear All, Long time no see, since the summer infact. I have been working 2 jobs! One in the day directing a play and the other a jazz music youth project. Both are going to plan, Muhammad Ali and Me opens this week at the Oval theatre and if you are interested in theatre and politics of the day you will be find this show to be interesting. It is written by Mojisola Adebayo and I am the Director of the show - there is some dance, lots of movement and some singing too. There are 3 actors one is Jacqui Beckfrd the BSL interpreter - she is amazing. Mojisola is a commanding performer and a very effective Producer. Some will remember she came in to do a workshop for us about 2 years go after the Moj of the Antarctic show. Here's the link if you want to come its 6 quid concessions which is not bad. Its selling very well already. Its from 11-29th November.www.ovalhouse.com/cn/event_details.php?sectionid=theatre&eventid=298&searchid=currenThe Jazz muaic youth project is going well and maybe next time around this HLF project will have a dance dimension to it. The students have been enthralled by Leon Robinsion's heritage sessions which gave them insight into the history of black british performance.They have their first performance at the London Jazz festival on Saturday 15th November - its at 3pm - and its free so come and check it our, its part of the Herbie Hancock session. www.jazzalive.co.ukI hope classes have been going well and that you have been richly rewarded by the events of this week. Quite frankly it is the most inspirational thing to have happened in our life time. Do't let anyone tell you you can't do it- this is the overriding message and also the power of community. As a collective Feedback 33 has not reached it potential beacuse its power resides in you the members and its what you want that will drive it and coming together to make things happen is what Zela has been trying to do. All suggestions as to how it can be done better are also welcome. It may be time for an overhaul!Take inspiration and keep striving. See you before the year ends I hope. Stay well and encouraged. Best, Sheron www.jazzalive.co.ukwww.sheronwray.comwww.texterritory.comwww.ovalhouse.com/cn/event_details.php?sectionid=theatre&eventid=298&searchid=currentTel: UK + 44 7973 320 747Tel: USA +1 718 395 3694
Happy November!
Celebrating Obama!!!! Woop Woop!, Linda (Of Element dance)’s birthday, and Halloween! Element Dance have been training hard, and now have two new dance pieces. We have also had a great weekend of events, and above is one photo to prove it!
News in this Email;
Where to see us this and next month,
Our drop-in classes in London, Leeds....and Birmingham new dates
Photos from our Reggaeton Performance Course
WHERE TO SEE US THIS MONTH
13th November's Juntos
29th November- Harrogate
19th December- Harrogate
LONDON CLASS
SAMBA
(Beginners and Intermediate Classes running)
Date;
MONDAYS
Time;
7.30 – 8.30pm
Price;
£7 per class (drop in classes) (You can also pay for a 6 week block to receive a discount)
Teacher;
Ella Peck
Location;
Studio 3 at: The Place, 17 Duke's Road (Entrance via Flaxman terrace in the evenings- turn onto Marbledon place, then Flaxman Terrace), London, WC1H 9PY (Closest Tube Euston)
About Ella and the Class;This years Rainha Da Bateria for London School of Samba, 3rd prize winner for the Coburg International Samba Festival and Passista in Rio Carnival 2006 , Ella is passionate about the music of Brazil and understanding Brazilian Culture. Ella teaches Samba no Pe technique using influences from her background of Contemporary Dance and Performance to create a finished technical dancer with Ginga! (Modules include; Samba Solo, Breaks, Body Technique/ Isolations, Samba Sets, Processional Steps and more)
Initiated by Sheron Wray, Feedback33 is a Dancer's Mentoring Forum. An opportunity to take part in technique classes in an array of various styles, to share time and space withteachers from around the globe.
This week Jackie Guy leads a class based on Jamaican dances such as Kumina down to dancehall moves imparting historical knowledge to enable participants to experience Caribbean dance and at the same time learn its socio-cultural dynamics.
Dates: Thursday 13th November
Time: 7-9pm
Cost : £5
Venue: The London Studio Centre42-50 York Way
Kingscross
London N1 9AB
www.myspacecom/ feedback33
To book a place on this workshop please email Zela Gayle (Feedback33 Co-ordinator) : inspiredbyluv@ yahoo.co.uk
FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY - JACKIE GUYJackie has been the recipient of many Certificates and Awards for outstanding contribution to Dance. As tutor/lecturer and choreographer, he has worked with Demontford University, Middlesex University, Birmingham University, University of Surrey, Liverpool University, University of London Goldsmith College, Birmingham Royal Ballet Education Department, BBC Philharmonic (Manchester) Education Department, Talawa Theatre, ACT Theatre Company, Royal Festival Hall, Sadler's Wells Education Department, IRIE! Dance Theatre, Adzido Dance Company and a host of Colleges and Poly-Technique Institutions throughout Britain. His work as dancer, tutor and choreographer has takenhim throughout Europe, Africa, Australia, USA, Canada,Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Saturday 22nd November
A Day of Free Events for 14 – 19 year olds
The Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington welcomes you to the Big Create does …. the Future on Saturday 22nd November. You can take part in taster workshops, find out about the latest developments in design and make things. All this takes place in the Sackler Centre.
Future Fashion Design - Short taster event, Design Studio, Drop-in, 11.00 – 16.30
Future Product Design - Quick design activity, Art Studio, Drop-in, 11.00 – 16.30
Talk by Members from Rare (a Microsoft Game Studio) on future gaming developments, Auditorium, 12.30 – 13.10
Techno Fabrics - handling display and talks, Seminar 2, Drop-in between 11.00 – 16.30
30 min talks at 11.30 & 15.00
Mass Manga Drawing Sessions - Come and draw a future manga hero, Auditorium
11.30 – 12.10 & 15.30 – 16.10
VJ Demonstration - come and find out about the latest techniques and future developments in VJing, Auditorium, 13.30 – 14.10
Gaming Demo - Members from Rare will be around to answer your questions, informally demonstrate new techniques and give an insight into the gaming industry. Seminar Room 1,
13.30 – 15.30
Open Studio - Meet New Media Artist Jo Lawrence, who will be on hand to talk about her latest animation work, and Artist-jeweller Dorothy Hogg will talk about her design and making processes. 11.00 – 13.00 & 14.00 – 17.00
Meet Manga Artists - Find out more about the professional world of manga drawing. Sackler Centre Upstairs landing, 12.30 – 15.00
Fashion Futures - Hear about future opportunities in fashion and related industries.
Auditorium, 14.30–15.10 P.T.O.
VJing demonstration – watch, listen and ask questions about VJing, Lunchroom 1,
14.30 – 15.30
Design the Future – design clothes, furniture and building for the future – prizes for best 10 designs, foyer,11.00 – 17.00
Free tickets for the Cold War Modern exhibition
See how the future was predicted in from 1945 – 1970 and see if they were right – limited free timed tickets available from the Sackler Centre information desk, 11.00 – 16.00
Visit the various stalls - find out about different arts and design courses that you can do and tell us what events you would like the V&A to run for you, and how our website should look. Sackler foyer and upstairs landing, 11.00 – 16.00
Mail me! Sign up to get sent information about young people’s events at the V&A. By signing up you get a chance to win £20 HMV tokens
Sackler foyer, 11.00 – 16.00
For more information about young people’s events at the V&A visit www.vam.ac.uk/create
F.A.Q.
Where is the V&A? : The Victoria and Albert Museum is next door to the Natural History and Science Museums in South Kensington
Address: Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2RL find us on www.streetmap.co.uk
How do I get there? : Buses C1, 14, 414, 74 and 360 or Tube – South Kensington
To find out more: ring 020-7942-221
Do I need to book? All events are free and drop-in so you can just turn up and take part on a first come first serve basis. It is up to you to how long you stay. If you are coming for at talk, please arrive10 minutes before it starts to get seated.
What is the Sackler Centre? It is a brand new facility within the V&A. It has art, design and digital studios, as well as studios for artists and designers in residence.
What about eating? There is a packed lunchroom. It is quicker and cheaper if you bring your own food to eat, but there is a restaurant in the V&A, and places to buy food nearby.
Who is the day aimed at? 14 – 19 year olds interested in art, design, digital technology and music.
The Event Celebrating Black Beetle: story, myth and identity in Capoeira is coming soon as you know and all the Masters are confirmed with only one missing .. Master Boca do Rio will be not able to come this time. Although, other special guests as M. Braga, M. Russo, M. Joaozinho, M. Paulo Siqueira, Profs. Rilene and Rejane, Prof. William will give the energy we need to make it an unforgettable Conference. Also, it's confirmed the presence of top Master Percussionist from Rio - Pedro Lima - that will be teaching the most amazing rhythms and grooves from Rio and Brazil.
Do not miss the Opening Night with Film Screening with Mestre Russo presenting and talking about O Zelador (The Caretaker), Daren Bartlett, 2007.
See complete info @ www.kabula.org and for registering go to http://kabula.org/event_2008.php or call 07913993453
(flyer attached)
-- KabulaCapoeira Angola & Community ProjectsLondon/Rio/Austinwww.kabula.org
Dear All, Long time no see, since the summer infact. I have been working 2 jobs! One in the day directing a play and the other a jazz music youth project. Both are going to plan, Muhammad Ali and Me opens this week at the Oval theatre and if you are interested in theatre and politics of the day you will be find this show to be interesting. It is written by Mojisola Adebayo and I am the Director of the show - there is some dance, lots of movement and some singing too. There are 3 actors one is Jacqui Beckfrd the BSL interpreter - she is amazing. Mojisola is a commanding performer and a very effective Producer. Some will remember she came in to do a workshop for us about 2 years go after the Moj of the Antarctic show. Here's the link if you want to come its 6 quid concessions which is not bad. Its selling very well already. Its from 11-29th November.www.ovalhouse.com/cn/event_details.php?sectionid=theatre&eventid=298&searchid=currenThe Jazz muaic youth project is going well and maybe next time around this HLF project will have a dance dimension to it. The students have been enthralled by Leon Robinsion's heritage sessions which gave them insight into the history of black british performance.They have their first performance at the London Jazz festival on Saturday 15th November - its at 3pm - and its free so come and check it our, its part of the Herbie Hancock session. www.jazzalive.co.ukI hope classes have been going well and that you have been richly rewarded by the events of this week. Quite frankly it is the most inspirational thing to have happened in our life time. Do't let anyone tell you you can't do it- this is the overriding message and also the power of community. As a collective Feedback 33 has not reached it potential beacuse its power resides in you the members and its what you want that will drive it and coming together to make things happen is what Zela has been trying to do. All suggestions as to how it can be done better are also welcome. It may be time for an overhaul!Take inspiration and keep striving. See you before the year ends I hope. Stay well and encouraged. Best, Sheron www.jazzalive.co.ukwww.sheronwray.comwww.texterritory.comwww.ovalhouse.com/cn/event_details.php?sectionid=theatre&eventid=298&searchid=currentTel: UK + 44 7973 320 747Tel: USA +1 718 395 3694
Happy November!
Celebrating Obama!!!! Woop Woop!, Linda (Of Element dance)’s birthday, and Halloween! Element Dance have been training hard, and now have two new dance pieces. We have also had a great weekend of events, and above is one photo to prove it!
News in this Email;
Where to see us this and next month,
Our drop-in classes in London, Leeds....and Birmingham new dates
Photos from our Reggaeton Performance Course
WHERE TO SEE US THIS MONTH
13th November's Juntos
29th November- Harrogate
19th December- Harrogate
LONDON CLASS
SAMBA
(Beginners and Intermediate Classes running)
Date;
MONDAYS
Time;
7.30 – 8.30pm
Price;
£7 per class (drop in classes) (You can also pay for a 6 week block to receive a discount)
Teacher;
Ella Peck
Location;
Studio 3 at: The Place, 17 Duke's Road (Entrance via Flaxman terrace in the evenings- turn onto Marbledon place, then Flaxman Terrace), London, WC1H 9PY (Closest Tube Euston)
About Ella and the Class;This years Rainha Da Bateria for London School of Samba, 3rd prize winner for the Coburg International Samba Festival and Passista in Rio Carnival 2006 , Ella is passionate about the music of Brazil and understanding Brazilian Culture. Ella teaches Samba no Pe technique using influences from her background of Contemporary Dance and Performance to create a finished technical dancer with Ginga! (Modules include; Samba Solo, Breaks, Body Technique/ Isolations, Samba Sets, Processional Steps and more)
Initiated by Sheron Wray, Feedback33 is a Dancer's Mentoring Forum. An opportunity to take part in technique classes in an array of various styles, to share time and space withteachers from around the globe.
This week Jackie Guy leads a class based on Jamaican dances such as Kumina down to dancehall moves imparting historical knowledge to enable participants to experience Caribbean dance and at the same time learn its socio-cultural dynamics.
Dates: Thursday 13th November
Time: 7-9pm
Cost : £5
Venue: The London Studio Centre42-50 York Way
Kingscross
London N1 9AB
www.myspacecom/ feedback33
To book a place on this workshop please email Zela Gayle (Feedback33 Co-ordinator) : inspiredbyluv@ yahoo.co.uk
FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY - JACKIE GUYJackie has been the recipient of many Certificates and Awards for outstanding contribution to Dance. As tutor/lecturer and choreographer, he has worked with Demontford University, Middlesex University, Birmingham University, University of Surrey, Liverpool University, University of London Goldsmith College, Birmingham Royal Ballet Education Department, BBC Philharmonic (Manchester) Education Department, Talawa Theatre, ACT Theatre Company, Royal Festival Hall, Sadler's Wells Education Department, IRIE! Dance Theatre, Adzido Dance Company and a host of Colleges and Poly-Technique Institutions throughout Britain. His work as dancer, tutor and choreographer has takenhim throughout Europe, Africa, Australia, USA, Canada,Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Saturday 22nd November
A Day of Free Events for 14 – 19 year olds
The Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington welcomes you to the Big Create does …. the Future on Saturday 22nd November. You can take part in taster workshops, find out about the latest developments in design and make things. All this takes place in the Sackler Centre.
Future Fashion Design - Short taster event, Design Studio, Drop-in, 11.00 – 16.30
Future Product Design - Quick design activity, Art Studio, Drop-in, 11.00 – 16.30
Talk by Members from Rare (a Microsoft Game Studio) on future gaming developments, Auditorium, 12.30 – 13.10
Techno Fabrics - handling display and talks, Seminar 2, Drop-in between 11.00 – 16.30
30 min talks at 11.30 & 15.00
Mass Manga Drawing Sessions - Come and draw a future manga hero, Auditorium
11.30 – 12.10 & 15.30 – 16.10
VJ Demonstration - come and find out about the latest techniques and future developments in VJing, Auditorium, 13.30 – 14.10
Gaming Demo - Members from Rare will be around to answer your questions, informally demonstrate new techniques and give an insight into the gaming industry. Seminar Room 1,
13.30 – 15.30
Open Studio - Meet New Media Artist Jo Lawrence, who will be on hand to talk about her latest animation work, and Artist-jeweller Dorothy Hogg will talk about her design and making processes. 11.00 – 13.00 & 14.00 – 17.00
Meet Manga Artists - Find out more about the professional world of manga drawing. Sackler Centre Upstairs landing, 12.30 – 15.00
Fashion Futures - Hear about future opportunities in fashion and related industries.
Auditorium, 14.30–15.10 P.T.O.
VJing demonstration – watch, listen and ask questions about VJing, Lunchroom 1,
14.30 – 15.30
Design the Future – design clothes, furniture and building for the future – prizes for best 10 designs, foyer,11.00 – 17.00
Free tickets for the Cold War Modern exhibition
See how the future was predicted in from 1945 – 1970 and see if they were right – limited free timed tickets available from the Sackler Centre information desk, 11.00 – 16.00
Visit the various stalls - find out about different arts and design courses that you can do and tell us what events you would like the V&A to run for you, and how our website should look. Sackler foyer and upstairs landing, 11.00 – 16.00
Mail me! Sign up to get sent information about young people’s events at the V&A. By signing up you get a chance to win £20 HMV tokens
Sackler foyer, 11.00 – 16.00
For more information about young people’s events at the V&A visit www.vam.ac.uk/create
F.A.Q.
Where is the V&A? : The Victoria and Albert Museum is next door to the Natural History and Science Museums in South Kensington
Address: Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2RL find us on www.streetmap.co.uk
How do I get there? : Buses C1, 14, 414, 74 and 360 or Tube – South Kensington
To find out more: ring 020-7942-221
Do I need to book? All events are free and drop-in so you can just turn up and take part on a first come first serve basis. It is up to you to how long you stay. If you are coming for at talk, please arrive10 minutes before it starts to get seated.
What is the Sackler Centre? It is a brand new facility within the V&A. It has art, design and digital studios, as well as studios for artists and designers in residence.
What about eating? There is a packed lunchroom. It is quicker and cheaper if you bring your own food to eat, but there is a restaurant in the V&A, and places to buy food nearby.
Who is the day aimed at? 14 – 19 year olds interested in art, design, digital technology and music.
Thursday, 6 November 2008
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Ola galera,If you are interested in learning Brazilian Portuguese you have a great opportunity now! From next week, 06/11/08, every Thursday, the capoeira group Aprendendo Angola will offer open classes from 7pm to 8.30pm at LSE (London School of Economics) with the teacher Deivid Vieira from Brazil.The places are limited so I advise you to sign up quickly, just reply this email with your name and phone number and I'll send you the details of the class soon.It's £10 membership fee and £20 per month.Valeu!Pedro Campolinawww.londoncapoeira.com07780552176
Don't miss rumba classes at the next El Rumbon Cubano which will be our last for 2008!
Rumba classes with Alberto Limonta Perez (Limon) on Sunday 9th November
3-4.10pm - Beginners4.20-5.30pm - Intermediate/advanced£8 per class, including entry to the rest of El Rumbon Cubano
After the classes, stay on for our (slightly early) end of year party.
From 5.30pm until midnight: Music with DJ Javier - "La Maquina de Cuba"
Plus, at 8pm - Do NOT miss the first ever performance by Cuban group AfroSon, directed by Ska Cubano's Rey CrespoEnjoy Rumba Guarapachanguera - a new and unique blend of rumba with tres and bass!Accompanied by four fantastic dancers with choreography by Homero Gonzalez!
On Sunday 9th November from 3pm until midnight.
At Tito's Latin Club, 4-6 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9SG
Entry (without dance classes) - £5 before 5.30pm, £8 after 5.30pm Free entry for children
We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and OlwenCubacheche
This month's issue of RICENPEAS.COM is now online.www.riceNpeas.comWe would like to invite those of you who have supported Rice N Peas Films over the years to the Rice N Peas Retrospective on 8th November,12-7pm @ The British Museum. A day of documentary screenings, debate and discussion on current affairs and documetary film techniques.
Dear All,
You are cordially invited to our FREE workshops exploring traditional African Drumming and Dance.
DATE: Saturday 22nd November 2008
VENUE: St. John’s Church, Stratford Broadway, London E15 1NG
TIME: 09.45 (Registration, tea and coffee)
10.00 – 15.00 (workshops)
Further details about the workshops are attached. Spaces are limited so please call or e-mail our office NOW to secure your booking. GOOD LUCK!
Regards,
Carol Edozie
Projects Co-ordinator
IROKO Theatre Company
1 Mark Street, Stratford, London E15 4GY
++44 (020) 8522 1950, info@irokotheatre. org.uk, www.irokotheatre. org.uk
Initiated by Sheron Wray, Feedback33 is a Dancer's Mentoring Forum. An opportunity to take part in technique classes in an array of various styles, to share time and space withteachers from around the globe.
In this session Jackie Guy aims to pass down historical knowledge of dances such as Quadrille and Kumina to enable participants to experience Caribbean dance and at the same time learn its socio-cultural dynamics.
Dates: 6th and 13th November
Time: 7-9pm
Cost : £5
Venue: The London Studio Centre42-50 York Way
Kingscross
London N1 9AB
www.myspacecom/ feedback33
To book a place on this workshop please email Zela Gayle (Feedback33 Co-ordinator) : inspiredbyluv@ yahoo.co. uk
FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY - JACKIE GUYJackie has been the recipient of many Certificates and Awards for outstanding contribution to Dance. As tutor/lecturer and choreographer, he has worked with Demontford University, Middlesex University, Birmingham University, University of Surrey, Liverpool University, University of London Goldsmith College, Birmingham Royal Ballet Education Department, BBC Philharmonic (Manchester) Education Department, Talawa Theatre, ACT Theatre Company, Royal Festival Hall, Sadler's Wells Education Department, IRIE! Dance Theatre, Adzido Dance Company and a host of Colleges and Poly-Technique Institutions throughout Britain. His work as dancer, tutor and choreographer has takenhim throughout Europe, Africa, Australia, USA, Canada,Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Roots Brasil is a monthly party to celebrate Brazilian culture and happyness in London! If you have been there I don't need to say anything because I know you will be there again!! If you haven't been, don't miss another chance!!Tuesday, 11/11/08, from 6pm to midnight.- live Forro do Mangue: playing the best of the traditional forro Pe-de-Serra, hold your partner tight;- live Pe-de-Jurema: lots and lots of drums and percussion to make you dance the whole night with the rhythms of samba-de-roda, coco-de-roda, afoxe, maracatu, forro and ciranda.- free forro dance class from 7.30 to 8.30pm- dj playing forro, forro and forroVenue: Barrio North, 45,Essex Road, N1 2SF - Angel or Highbury and Islington StationFree b4 7pm / £3 afterCheck photos of previous parties on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=87547050633See you!Pedro Campolinawww.londoncapoeira.co.uk/forro.html07780552176
Celebrating Besouro Preto - story, myth and identity in Capoeira
Arcola Theatre Opening Night - film screening: O Zelador (with special guest Mestre Russo) + Q & A
WOrkshops, lectures, Rodas, music/percussion workshop, Brazilian party ...
and Master Class with percussionist Master from Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Lima (not to be missed!)
Please, contact info@kabula.org for more info and pre-booking.
Or call 07913993453
Kabula Team
KabulaCapoeira Angola & Community ProjectsLondon/Rio/Austinwww.kabula.org
Don't miss rumba classes at the next El Rumbon Cubano which will be our last for 2008!
Rumba classes with Alberto Limonta Perez (Limon) on Sunday 9th November
3-4.10pm - Beginners4.20-5.30pm - Intermediate/advanced£8 per class, including entry to the rest of El Rumbon Cubano
After the classes, stay on for our (slightly early) end of year party.
From 5.30pm until midnight: Music with DJ Javier - "La Maquina de Cuba"
Plus, at 8pm - Do NOT miss the first ever performance by Cuban group AfroSon, directed by Ska Cubano's Rey CrespoEnjoy Rumba Guarapachanguera - a new and unique blend of rumba with tres and bass!Accompanied by four fantastic dancers with choreography by Homero Gonzalez!
On Sunday 9th November from 3pm until midnight.
At Tito's Latin Club, 4-6 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9SG
Entry (without dance classes) - £5 before 5.30pm, £8 after 5.30pm Free entry for children
We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and OlwenCubacheche
This month's issue of RICENPEAS.COM is now online.www.riceNpeas.comWe would like to invite those of you who have supported Rice N Peas Films over the years to the Rice N Peas Retrospective on 8th November,12-7pm @ The British Museum. A day of documentary screenings, debate and discussion on current affairs and documetary film techniques.
Dear All,
You are cordially invited to our FREE workshops exploring traditional African Drumming and Dance.
DATE: Saturday 22nd November 2008
VENUE: St. John’s Church, Stratford Broadway, London E15 1NG
TIME: 09.45 (Registration, tea and coffee)
10.00 – 15.00 (workshops)
Further details about the workshops are attached. Spaces are limited so please call or e-mail our office NOW to secure your booking. GOOD LUCK!
Regards,
Carol Edozie
Projects Co-ordinator
IROKO Theatre Company
1 Mark Street, Stratford, London E15 4GY
++44 (020) 8522 1950, info@irokotheatre. org.uk, www.irokotheatre. org.uk
Initiated by Sheron Wray, Feedback33 is a Dancer's Mentoring Forum. An opportunity to take part in technique classes in an array of various styles, to share time and space withteachers from around the globe.
In this session Jackie Guy aims to pass down historical knowledge of dances such as Quadrille and Kumina to enable participants to experience Caribbean dance and at the same time learn its socio-cultural dynamics.
Dates: 6th and 13th November
Time: 7-9pm
Cost : £5
Venue: The London Studio Centre42-50 York Way
Kingscross
London N1 9AB
www.myspacecom/ feedback33
To book a place on this workshop please email Zela Gayle (Feedback33 Co-ordinator) : inspiredbyluv@ yahoo.co. uk
FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY - JACKIE GUYJackie has been the recipient of many Certificates and Awards for outstanding contribution to Dance. As tutor/lecturer and choreographer, he has worked with Demontford University, Middlesex University, Birmingham University, University of Surrey, Liverpool University, University of London Goldsmith College, Birmingham Royal Ballet Education Department, BBC Philharmonic (Manchester) Education Department, Talawa Theatre, ACT Theatre Company, Royal Festival Hall, Sadler's Wells Education Department, IRIE! Dance Theatre, Adzido Dance Company and a host of Colleges and Poly-Technique Institutions throughout Britain. His work as dancer, tutor and choreographer has takenhim throughout Europe, Africa, Australia, USA, Canada,Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Roots Brasil is a monthly party to celebrate Brazilian culture and happyness in London! If you have been there I don't need to say anything because I know you will be there again!! If you haven't been, don't miss another chance!!Tuesday, 11/11/08, from 6pm to midnight.- live Forro do Mangue: playing the best of the traditional forro Pe-de-Serra, hold your partner tight;- live Pe-de-Jurema: lots and lots of drums and percussion to make you dance the whole night with the rhythms of samba-de-roda, coco-de-roda, afoxe, maracatu, forro and ciranda.- free forro dance class from 7.30 to 8.30pm- dj playing forro, forro and forroVenue: Barrio North, 45,Essex Road, N1 2SF - Angel or Highbury and Islington StationFree b4 7pm / £3 afterCheck photos of previous parties on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=87547050633See you!Pedro Campolinawww.londoncapoeira.co.uk/forro.html07780552176
Celebrating Besouro Preto - story, myth and identity in Capoeira
Arcola Theatre Opening Night - film screening: O Zelador (with special guest Mestre Russo) + Q & A
WOrkshops, lectures, Rodas, music/percussion workshop, Brazilian party ...
and Master Class with percussionist Master from Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Lima (not to be missed!)
Please, contact info@kabula.org for more info and pre-booking.
Or call 07913993453
Kabula Team
KabulaCapoeira Angola & Community ProjectsLondon/Rio/Austinwww.kabula.org
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Hello there,Please, for the ones that are up to be part of the Show on Nov the 1st. :: Waterman :: You can see the more info from Rajesh msg bellow...The organizers will cover transport expenses and we will have 1 or 2 drinks for free (Rajesh can you confirm this please?)The idea is to play 4 Sets + 1 with Rajesh doing his thing = 5 setsStructure:1 - I will go to the stage with the pandeiro plugged and will do a short demo to invite the other musicians.2- YUNA DRUM'N'BASS :: Berimbaus playing Yuna rhythms + Pandeiro (me and Ramia) playing Drum'n'Bass3 - PANHA A LARANJA NO CHAO TICO-TICO (PLCT) :: Berimbaus playing PLCT + Pandeiros playing Hip-Hop4 - Capoeira Rhythms poutpourry :: Angola, Angola dobrada, Jogo de Dentro, Sao Bento Grande, Cavalaria ...5 - Samba Mix :: 2 Agogos (Rio Samba School rhythm & Candomble rhythm) + Berimbaus (Samba de Roda phrase) + Drums 3 Surdos playing AfroBahian rhythm + Plugged Pandeiro doing improvisation6 - Rajesh and pandeiros groving hip hop rhythms (me, Ramia, Alan and maybe others that are able to play it rhythms)**********************************************Dear FriendsI would like to invite you all to a show being organised by a friend of mine Anjan Saha. The name is 'Literature Lounge' and it is a bi-monthly event held in London and Brentford. It is an eclectic show featuring a range of poets and musicians. The next show is on at Waterman centre in Brentford on Saturday November 1st at 7:30pm. Kabula has been invited to perform a 20 minute set of music, rhythmic traditions and capoeira. The evening will be good fun in an excellent cultural venue and the more we have on stage the merrier.Please let me know if you're up for being part of the evening. The plan is to travel together after class on Nov.1st. We will get travel expenses and a couple of drinks after the show. If show is a sell out there is possibility of some payment.Link to waterman : http://www.watermans.org.uk/See you soon...xRajesh
Hello,Autumn, the season of sensory indulgence, is with us...come and celebrate next Saturday @ Watermans, a lovely riverside venue, with a preview of the new multimedia show from the creators of SeaSuite:Ultraviolet...Eisha Karol
Inner Birds & Outer Birds'I hover over the city and slip into the velvet glove of night...'a magical blend of flamenco dance, poetry, film, Indian classical vocal and feathers!featuring Eisha Karol (poetry), Carolina Esteves (flamenco dance), Nila Raja (Indian vocals), Lean Rodrigues (percussion), Sian Hender (cello) and film by Arne Sjögren.Sat 1 November, part of London Literature Lounge @ Watermans Arts Theatre, 7.45 pm, £8/£6watermans.org.uk(train to Kew Bridge from Waterloo)myspace.com/eishakarol
praise for SeaSuite:Ultraviolet:
'a hypnotic and intimate recital…full of deep, darkly burning images...this poetry suite could easily have gone on twice as long without the electric connection of concentration with the audience breaking' Grant Bartley, Philosophy Now (London Literature Lounge, 17 Nov 2007)
'the best performance of the night...all-involving, all-consuming...every one of my senses was stimulated' Suzanne Bull, Authortrek
Bring your children along to the next El Rumbon Cubano which will be our last for 2008.
Don't miss our authentic Cuban-style party for children!
On Sunday 9th November from 2pm at Tito's Latin Club4-6 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9SG - 2 minutes from London Bridge station/tubeFree entry for children! Booking essential - click here to reserve your child's place at the party.£5 entry for accompanying adults which includes entry to the rest of El Rumbon Cubano
Join us for music and dancing, games and entertainment with a Cuban host, Cuban-style reggaeton lessons and dancing competitions, presents, prizes, and much more!
Stay on for the rest of the El Rumbon Cubano activities which start at 5.30pm. Enjoy the Pachanga Rumbera performance at 8pm with your children - they are welcome to stay at Tito's until 10pm.
Special children's menu available courtesy of Tito's Latin Club - choose one of the following for only £3.50:1/4 chicken, chips and saladchicken nuggets and chipssausages and chips
The full Tito's menu is also available as well as our usual special offer Cuban plate for £7.
Spaces at the children's party are limited - click here to book your child's place at the party.
Also please let us know if your child has a birthday in the first half of November so that we can celebrate it at the party.
We look forward to seeing you and your children there!
Carlos and OlwenCubacheche
It started with Lambada, then zouk,zouklove, soulzouk, zoukrevolution, now London has it's own variation of this wonderfuldance;Lyrical Zouk. Lambada zouk danced with sensuality, poise,connectionwith your partner, allowing combinations to emerge organicallythroughout the dance; Experience this new wonderful style every weekat The Inn On The Green.Inn on the Green a unique experienceInn On The Green is the only Lambada Zouk Class of it's kind inLondon. This is not aclass where one learns a move a week, it's a class where we look atelements that make up the dance and try to work on them in order tobe a stronger dancer. A well structured warm up, using elements ofcontemporary, Jazz, footwork drills, partner work,musicality exercises, choreography work, the toughest and ultimatelythe most rewarding class around.Take Your Dance to the Next levelClass starts 7:30of class only Three pounds ( for beginners and improvers)Inn On The Green3_5 Thorpe CloseLadbroke GroveW10 5XL...Lyrical Zouk Every Monday
This is Kizomba UK's last party of the year and we are proud to present a very special night, right in central London, concert venue, wooden floor, large Bar, high quality sound system. one you simply cannot afford to miss.
Kizomba UK presents
THE GRAND AFRICAN BALL 2008
@229 Great Portland Street, W1W 5PN
Culture Vibz 20:00 to 22:00Exclusive Screening on Angolan CultureIntroduction to West African PercussionHead wrap Workshop Unique & contemporary Fashion, Jewelry, Books , Arts & Crafts
Food available all nightParty Vibz 22:00 to 03:00- KambaSemba live performance: acoustic Afro-latin music- Dance performances - Surprise guest- Party with DJ Marito and DJ Babacar from Portugal playing the best Zouk, Kizomba, Coupe- Decale, Semba Funana, Cabo-Love, Kuduro, Soukous, N'donbolo, merengue, salsa, bachata and more afro-caribbean flows!Afrocentric dresscode / Dress to ImpressLadies: Your chance to dress up in your beautiful frocks!
Just make sure you can dance!Gentlemen: Look sharp and crisp, sweet-smelling- good-enough- to-eat
and you'll have plenty of ladies to dance with all night!Price: £12 - October only / £15 in November / £18 DoorBuy online tickets at: www.irisdebrito. com/events. phpBuy tickets in person contact us kizomba.uk@. ..or Marie 0796 720 4891
(We will be in Central London as well as in North West and South East Boroughs
just call us)
More info on Facebook 'Kizomba UK' & 'Grand African Ball'
Partner: connexion.fm, connecting you to your favourite music
Rumba at Sevilla Mia
Happy days.
Were starting the Rumbas at Sevilla Mia again.
Its going to be on the 2nd and last Monday every Month.
The first one is on 10th November from 2100 - 2300
22 Hanway Street W1P 4DD
Tottenham Court Road Tube
Here are the dates for the coming months
Nov 10th 24th
Dec 8th 29th
Jan 12th 26th
Vamos a guarachar!!
Shackles The Whip and The Drum: The Creation of Caribbean DanceAn exploration into how and why Caribbean dance differs from WestAfrican DanceWhen: 1st November 2008Where: Museum of DocklandsWest India QuayHertsmere Road London E14 4AL Performance Time: 3:15pm Drumming and Dance Workshops: 1-2:30pm
BRAZILIAN HALLOWEEN
FRIDAY, 31 Oct 2008
@ Casa Nossa, 75, Park Parade, NW10 4JB - (Willesden junction station)
From 10pm to 4.30am
Live Brazilian Quartet playing the best of forro, samba, samba-rock and much more!!!
The Quartet:
Gustavo Marques: guitar and vocals
Mateus Nova: bass guitar
Pedro Campolina: Percussion
Dudu: drums
Entry b4 midnight:
Girls: £5
Boys: £7
Coming soon:
- 11/11/08: Roots Brasil @ Barrio North (45, Essex Rd)
live Forro do Mangue and Pe-de-Jurema
- 15/11/08: Capoeira Party @ Caipirinha (177, Archway Rd)
live forro, maracatu, afoxe and samba coco
See you all soon!!
Pedro Campolina
www.londoncapoeira.co.uk
07780552176
Hello,Autumn, the season of sensory indulgence, is with us...come and celebrate next Saturday @ Watermans, a lovely riverside venue, with a preview of the new multimedia show from the creators of SeaSuite:Ultraviolet...Eisha Karol
Inner Birds & Outer Birds'I hover over the city and slip into the velvet glove of night...'a magical blend of flamenco dance, poetry, film, Indian classical vocal and feathers!featuring Eisha Karol (poetry), Carolina Esteves (flamenco dance), Nila Raja (Indian vocals), Lean Rodrigues (percussion), Sian Hender (cello) and film by Arne Sjögren.Sat 1 November, part of London Literature Lounge @ Watermans Arts Theatre, 7.45 pm, £8/£6watermans.org.uk(train to Kew Bridge from Waterloo)myspace.com/eishakarol
praise for SeaSuite:Ultraviolet:
'a hypnotic and intimate recital…full of deep, darkly burning images...this poetry suite could easily have gone on twice as long without the electric connection of concentration with the audience breaking' Grant Bartley, Philosophy Now (London Literature Lounge, 17 Nov 2007)
'the best performance of the night...all-involving, all-consuming...every one of my senses was stimulated' Suzanne Bull, Authortrek
Bring your children along to the next El Rumbon Cubano which will be our last for 2008.
Don't miss our authentic Cuban-style party for children!
On Sunday 9th November from 2pm at Tito's Latin Club4-6 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9SG - 2 minutes from London Bridge station/tubeFree entry for children! Booking essential - click here to reserve your child's place at the party.£5 entry for accompanying adults which includes entry to the rest of El Rumbon Cubano
Join us for music and dancing, games and entertainment with a Cuban host, Cuban-style reggaeton lessons and dancing competitions, presents, prizes, and much more!
Stay on for the rest of the El Rumbon Cubano activities which start at 5.30pm. Enjoy the Pachanga Rumbera performance at 8pm with your children - they are welcome to stay at Tito's until 10pm.
Special children's menu available courtesy of Tito's Latin Club - choose one of the following for only £3.50:1/4 chicken, chips and saladchicken nuggets and chipssausages and chips
The full Tito's menu is also available as well as our usual special offer Cuban plate for £7.
Spaces at the children's party are limited - click here to book your child's place at the party.
Also please let us know if your child has a birthday in the first half of November so that we can celebrate it at the party.
We look forward to seeing you and your children there!
Carlos and OlwenCubacheche
It started with Lambada, then zouk,zouklove, soulzouk, zoukrevolution, now London has it's own variation of this wonderfuldance;Lyrical Zouk. Lambada zouk danced with sensuality, poise,connectionwith your partner, allowing combinations to emerge organicallythroughout the dance; Experience this new wonderful style every weekat The Inn On The Green.Inn on the Green a unique experienceInn On The Green is the only Lambada Zouk Class of it's kind inLondon. This is not aclass where one learns a move a week, it's a class where we look atelements that make up the dance and try to work on them in order tobe a stronger dancer. A well structured warm up, using elements ofcontemporary, Jazz, footwork drills, partner work,musicality exercises, choreography work, the toughest and ultimatelythe most rewarding class around.Take Your Dance to the Next levelClass starts 7:30of class only Three pounds ( for beginners and improvers)Inn On The Green3_5 Thorpe CloseLadbroke GroveW10 5XL...Lyrical Zouk Every Monday
This is Kizomba UK's last party of the year and we are proud to present a very special night, right in central London, concert venue, wooden floor, large Bar, high quality sound system. one you simply cannot afford to miss.
Kizomba UK presents
THE GRAND AFRICAN BALL 2008
@229 Great Portland Street, W1W 5PN
Culture Vibz 20:00 to 22:00Exclusive Screening on Angolan CultureIntroduction to West African PercussionHead wrap Workshop Unique & contemporary Fashion, Jewelry, Books , Arts & Crafts
Food available all nightParty Vibz 22:00 to 03:00- KambaSemba live performance: acoustic Afro-latin music- Dance performances - Surprise guest- Party with DJ Marito and DJ Babacar from Portugal playing the best Zouk, Kizomba, Coupe- Decale, Semba Funana, Cabo-Love, Kuduro, Soukous, N'donbolo, merengue, salsa, bachata and more afro-caribbean flows!Afrocentric dresscode / Dress to ImpressLadies: Your chance to dress up in your beautiful frocks!
Just make sure you can dance!Gentlemen: Look sharp and crisp, sweet-smelling- good-enough- to-eat
and you'll have plenty of ladies to dance with all night!Price: £12 - October only / £15 in November / £18 DoorBuy online tickets at: www.irisdebrito. com/events. phpBuy tickets in person contact us kizomba.uk@. ..or Marie 0796 720 4891
(We will be in Central London as well as in North West and South East Boroughs
just call us)
More info on Facebook 'Kizomba UK' & 'Grand African Ball'
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Rumba at Sevilla Mia
Happy days.
Were starting the Rumbas at Sevilla Mia again.
Its going to be on the 2nd and last Monday every Month.
The first one is on 10th November from 2100 - 2300
22 Hanway Street W1P 4DD
Tottenham Court Road Tube
Here are the dates for the coming months
Nov 10th 24th
Dec 8th 29th
Jan 12th 26th
Vamos a guarachar!!
Shackles The Whip and The Drum: The Creation of Caribbean DanceAn exploration into how and why Caribbean dance differs from WestAfrican DanceWhen: 1st November 2008Where: Museum of DocklandsWest India QuayHertsmere Road London E14 4AL Performance Time: 3:15pm Drumming and Dance Workshops: 1-2:30pm
BRAZILIAN HALLOWEEN
FRIDAY, 31 Oct 2008
@ Casa Nossa, 75, Park Parade, NW10 4JB - (Willesden junction station)
From 10pm to 4.30am
Live Brazilian Quartet playing the best of forro, samba, samba-rock and much more!!!
The Quartet:
Gustavo Marques: guitar and vocals
Mateus Nova: bass guitar
Pedro Campolina: Percussion
Dudu: drums
Entry b4 midnight:
Girls: £5
Boys: £7
Coming soon:
- 11/11/08: Roots Brasil @ Barrio North (45, Essex Rd)
live Forro do Mangue and Pe-de-Jurema
- 15/11/08: Capoeira Party @ Caipirinha (177, Archway Rd)
live forro, maracatu, afoxe and samba coco
See you all soon!!
Pedro Campolina
www.londoncapoeira.co.uk
07780552176
Monday, 20 October 2008
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Dear All,
Thanks so much for your continued support of our community and family programme. We are moving North West of the borough and if any of you missed our last event at Carpenters and Docklands TMO, this is the opportunity to catch up. Our next event is at:
FOREST GATE YOUTH CENTRE,
1 Woodford Road
London E7 0DH
DATE: Saturday 25th October 2008
TIME: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Please see the attached poster for full details)
Many thanks and we look forward to seeing you on the day
Carol Edozie
Projects Co-ordinator
IROKO Theatre Company
1 Mark Street, Stratford, London E15 4GY
++44 (020) 8522 1950, info@irokotheatre. org.uk, www.irokotheatre. org.uk
African Dance Workshop with Nairobi-based artist James Mweu
Wed 29th October 2.30pm - 5.30pm
PATS Dance Studio - University of Surrey
James Mweu is director of Nairobi-based Kunja Dance Theatre. Trained originally as a sculptor, James Mweu became one of the young generation of new Kenyan choreographers and dancers, working with Kenya’s influential dance artist Opiyo Okach and his company Gàara projects. In 2004 he started his own company Kunja Dance Theatre, building up a repertoire of his own works. Kunja Dance Theatre also leads pioneering outreach and education activities with different communities in Nairobi.
During the workshop at the University of Surrey James will teach a technique class based on his practice in Nairobi, develop creative and choreographic tasks based on the repertoire of Kunja Dance Theatre, and talk about his practice in East Africa.
Tickets: £7.50, £3 students.
Box Office: 01483 686876
Enquires and group bookings: Jamie Harber on 01483 686517
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/Dance/events/workshops.html
PATS Dance Studio,
Stag Hill Campus,
University of Surrey,
Guildford,
GU2 7XH.
Hi all,this Saturday the 25 October, for Black History Month, Ale' Douvan isorganizing their African Festival at Kingsley Hall (Bow Church)This is the programme:4.30-5.30 drumming workshop5.30-6 refreshments6-7.30 performances (dance and drumming)There will be a small entrance fee of around £3.Hope to see you there!Francesca
WHO NEEDS BALLET WHEN WE’VE GOT STREET DANCE?
21 October, 7pm-9pm at Vibe Live, 91 – 95 Brick Lane , London E1 6QL
By all accounts, we are now a nation of non-stop groovers. The Dance Manifesto, launched in 2006, tells us that dance is the fastest growing art form, with millions of people both attending performances and taking part. ‘Community dance’ is the grassroots phenomenon du jour, radically changing the idea that dance as an art form is only about men-in-tights and women-in-tutus. And the most cutting-edge community dance is Street Dance – from hip-hop to krumping – which has been identified by the Department of Children, Schools and Families as an exciting new art form in need of more recognition and public funding. It seems ballet is losing its privileged status, but should is it a case of out with the old and in with the new, or is there something to be said for the elitism of ballet?
In 1968, following the assassination of Martin Luther King, the legendary dancer and choreographer Arthur Mitchell returned to New York to set up the Dance Theatre of Harlem to ‘disprove the myth that Negroes can’t do classical ballet’ – a striking contrast to the attitude shown by those now championing community dance. Can something like Street Dance compete with the choreographic traditions and disciplines that have allowed classical ballet choreographers from Balanchine to Wheeldon to continue to astound audiences with their work? Is the opposition between ballet and new dance forms a false one, now that choreographers like Russell Maliphant are incorporating capoeira into classical ballet technique? What role does ballet have in the modern world of dance?
THIS DEBATE WILL FEATURE A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY IAN ARCHER-WATTERS OF THE SWAN TO CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS LA CYGNE
Speakers:
Ian Archer-Watters, ballet dancer, Les Ballets Grandiva and Fort Worth Ballet
Hugh Durrant, designer of many dance shows from the Royal Ballet and La Scala Milan to Cher 's Vegas show including West End Musicals.
Veronica Lewis MBE, Director, London Contemporary Dance School
Alan Miller, co-director, NY Salon; director and producer, TV and documentaries; cultural commentator; co-founder of London 's Truman Brewery and Vibe Bar.
Hakeem Onibudo, artistic director and founder, Impact Dance, a Hip-Hop theatre company, street dance organisation and educational facilitator; Free-Lance Dance Artist.
Jeffery Taylor, former dancer; critic, Sunday Express; co-founder, National Dance Awards
Lyndsey Winship, dance editor, Time Out; freelance journalist writing on dance, music and education
Chair: Dr Shirley Dent, communications director, Institute of Ideas ; producer Battle Satellites programme, 2008; development editor, Culture Wars; columnist at Guardian Unlimited Arts; co-author Radical Blake
Tickets are available here:
http://www.institut eofideas. com/tickets/ battlesatellites 2008.html
Thanks so much for your continued support of our community and family programme. We are moving North West of the borough and if any of you missed our last event at Carpenters and Docklands TMO, this is the opportunity to catch up. Our next event is at:
FOREST GATE YOUTH CENTRE,
1 Woodford Road
London E7 0DH
DATE: Saturday 25th October 2008
TIME: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Please see the attached poster for full details)
Many thanks and we look forward to seeing you on the day
Carol Edozie
Projects Co-ordinator
IROKO Theatre Company
1 Mark Street, Stratford, London E15 4GY
++44 (020) 8522 1950, info@irokotheatre. org.uk, www.irokotheatre. org.uk
African Dance Workshop with Nairobi-based artist James Mweu
Wed 29th October 2.30pm - 5.30pm
PATS Dance Studio - University of Surrey
James Mweu is director of Nairobi-based Kunja Dance Theatre. Trained originally as a sculptor, James Mweu became one of the young generation of new Kenyan choreographers and dancers, working with Kenya’s influential dance artist Opiyo Okach and his company Gàara projects. In 2004 he started his own company Kunja Dance Theatre, building up a repertoire of his own works. Kunja Dance Theatre also leads pioneering outreach and education activities with different communities in Nairobi.
During the workshop at the University of Surrey James will teach a technique class based on his practice in Nairobi, develop creative and choreographic tasks based on the repertoire of Kunja Dance Theatre, and talk about his practice in East Africa.
Tickets: £7.50, £3 students.
Box Office: 01483 686876
Enquires and group bookings: Jamie Harber on 01483 686517
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/Dance/events/workshops.html
PATS Dance Studio,
Stag Hill Campus,
University of Surrey,
Guildford,
GU2 7XH.
Hi all,this Saturday the 25 October, for Black History Month, Ale' Douvan isorganizing their African Festival at Kingsley Hall (Bow Church)This is the programme:4.30-5.30 drumming workshop5.30-6 refreshments6-7.30 performances (dance and drumming)There will be a small entrance fee of around £3.Hope to see you there!Francesca
WHO NEEDS BALLET WHEN WE’VE GOT STREET DANCE?
21 October, 7pm-9pm at Vibe Live, 91 – 95 Brick Lane , London E1 6QL
By all accounts, we are now a nation of non-stop groovers. The Dance Manifesto, launched in 2006, tells us that dance is the fastest growing art form, with millions of people both attending performances and taking part. ‘Community dance’ is the grassroots phenomenon du jour, radically changing the idea that dance as an art form is only about men-in-tights and women-in-tutus. And the most cutting-edge community dance is Street Dance – from hip-hop to krumping – which has been identified by the Department of Children, Schools and Families as an exciting new art form in need of more recognition and public funding. It seems ballet is losing its privileged status, but should is it a case of out with the old and in with the new, or is there something to be said for the elitism of ballet?
In 1968, following the assassination of Martin Luther King, the legendary dancer and choreographer Arthur Mitchell returned to New York to set up the Dance Theatre of Harlem to ‘disprove the myth that Negroes can’t do classical ballet’ – a striking contrast to the attitude shown by those now championing community dance. Can something like Street Dance compete with the choreographic traditions and disciplines that have allowed classical ballet choreographers from Balanchine to Wheeldon to continue to astound audiences with their work? Is the opposition between ballet and new dance forms a false one, now that choreographers like Russell Maliphant are incorporating capoeira into classical ballet technique? What role does ballet have in the modern world of dance?
THIS DEBATE WILL FEATURE A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY IAN ARCHER-WATTERS OF THE SWAN TO CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS LA CYGNE
Speakers:
Ian Archer-Watters, ballet dancer, Les Ballets Grandiva and Fort Worth Ballet
Hugh Durrant, designer of many dance shows from the Royal Ballet and La Scala Milan to Cher 's Vegas show including West End Musicals.
Veronica Lewis MBE, Director, London Contemporary Dance School
Alan Miller, co-director, NY Salon; director and producer, TV and documentaries; cultural commentator; co-founder of London 's Truman Brewery and Vibe Bar.
Hakeem Onibudo, artistic director and founder, Impact Dance, a Hip-Hop theatre company, street dance organisation and educational facilitator; Free-Lance Dance Artist.
Jeffery Taylor, former dancer; critic, Sunday Express; co-founder, National Dance Awards
Lyndsey Winship, dance editor, Time Out; freelance journalist writing on dance, music and education
Chair: Dr Shirley Dent, communications director, Institute of Ideas ; producer Battle Satellites programme, 2008; development editor, Culture Wars; columnist at Guardian Unlimited Arts; co-author Radical Blake
Tickets are available here:
http://www.institut eofideas. com/tickets/ battlesatellites 2008.html
Sunday, 19 October 2008
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Autograph ABP
Disposable People: Contemporary Global Slavery
27 September - 9 November 2008, Royal Festival Hall, The Clore Ballroom, London
Image: Alex Webb/ Magnum Photos, Dominican Republic, 2007.
A Hayward Touring exhibition in collaboration with
Autograph ABPand Magnum Photos .
'Slavery in the contemporary world is what it has been since the beginning of human history - the complete control of one person by another. Violence is at the heart of that control, and the aim is profit.'
Kevin Bales, President of Free the Slaves
Today, over 200 years after the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, an estimated 27 million people worldwide are still locked into slavery and servitude across the globe. This major new photography exhibition, organised by Hayward Touring in collaboration with the photographic agencies Autograph ABP and Magnum Photos will take an in-depth look at the prevalence of slavery and injustice in the 21st century through the lenses of eight internationally acclaimed documentary photographers. The exhibition begins at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centreand will be toured to venues across the UK. For more information please visit www.autograph- abp.co.uk.
Other events,
exhibitions and
news items
30 Aug - 18 Oct 2008
Exhibition
Bangladesh 1971
Side Gallery, Newcastle
Exhibition is free
6 Sept - 19 Oct 2008
Exhibition
Pieter Hugo: Portraits
Ffotogallery, Cardiff
Autograph Touring
15 Nov 2008 - 22 Feb 2009
A solo exhibition by Dinu Li
Press the * then say Hello
Manchester Art Gallery
Autograph ABP commission
14 Jan - 28 February 2009
A retrospective exhibition
Santu Mofokeng: Invoice
Rivington Place, London
Partnership with Iziko SA National Gallery and Gallery Momo, South Africa
Rivington PlaceAutograph ABP
Rivington Place
London EC2A 3BA
T +44 (0)20 7729 9200
F +44 (0)20 7739 8748
Afterlives of PostcolonialismAn international conference on Postcolonial theory, weekend of October 25-26Location: Small Cinema, Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, New CrossHow to get there: http://www.goldsmit hs.ac.uk/ find-us/Cost: free Registration: please register by emailing Ms Webb at e.webb@gold. ac.uk indicating you wish to attendFurther information: http://www.goldsmit hs.ac.uk/ postcolonial- studies/ In recent times some scholars have proclaimed that postcolonial theory has exhausted its critical energies- at the very time that it has been taken up by scholars and activists not located in English or Literature departments, the area where postcolonial theory made its early impact and sometimes found an institutional home. The Centre for Postcolonial Studies at Goldsmiths is organising a conference on the “Afterlives of Postcolonialism”- the ‘after’ referring both to its life/lives after the proclamation of its death, and also to its life after/outside the study of literature. In what ways can/has postcolonial theory been taken up by artists.....
This month's issue of RICENPEAS.COM is now online.www.riceNpeas.comIMPORTANT NOTICE - BOOK TICKETS EARLYRICE N PEAS RETROSPECTIVE - 12-7pm, 8th November 2008A series of documentary screenings and talks by Ishmahil Blagrove Jr. about the works and activities of Rice N Peas Films.BP Lecture Theatre, The British Museum, T: 020 8531 9199 W: www.bfmmedia.comAs part of the 10th bfm International Film Festival 7 - 17th NovemberKwame Mante - I'm an AfricanIshmahil Blagrove, Jr. interviews Kwame Mante about his latest film, I'm An African. A brave and seminal documentary that highlights the pride many African-British youth are showing in reclaiming their African identity.Rehabilitation, Retribution or RevengeFriday 26th September, 2008 – Craig Stephen Marshall stabbed to death! He was just 19 years old. The story didn’t even make front-page news. London’s 27th teenage victim had lost his life to street violence and the nation seemed to have grown bored with this theme.Race or Gender?The Democratic primary elections this year were, without a doubt, the hottest and most closely followed primaries in the history of US politics. As the race raged on, the question of Race vs. Gender reached a fever pitch.Reflections on GandhiSaints should always be judged guilty until they are proved innocent, but the tests that have to be applied to them are not, of course, the same in all cases.The Liberation’s BetrayalThe political rupture in South Africa is being presented in the outside world as the personal tragedy and humiliation of one man, Thabo Mbeki. It is reminiscent of the beatification of Nelson Mandela at the death of apartheid.
It started with Lambada, then zouk,zouklove, soulzouk, zoukrevolution, now London has it's own variation of this wonderfuldance;Lyrical Zouk. Lambada zouk danced with sensuality, poise,connectionwith your partner, allowing combinations to emerge organicallythroughout the dance; Experience this new wonderful style every weekat The Inn On The Green.Inn on the Green a unique experienceInn On The Green is the only Lambada Zouk Class of it's kind inLondon. This is not aclass where one learns a move a week, it's a class where we look atelements that make up the dance and try to work on them in order tobe a stronger dancer. A well structured warm up, using elements ofcontemporary, Jazz, footwork drills, partner work,musicality exercises, choreography work, the toughest and ultimatelythe most rewarding class around.Take Your Dance to the Next levelClass starts 7:30of class only Three pounds ( for beginners and improvers)Inn On The Green3_5 Thorpe CloseLadbroke GroveW10 5XL...Lyrical Zouk Every Monday
Bring a friend or two.....
Caribbean Contemporary Dance ClassGet ready for a dance class that will get your pulse racing, your hips shaking, introduce you to smooth Caribbean grooves and work every muscle in your body.Caribbean Contemporary Dance with Oniel Pryce, principal dancer with the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica.Reggae, Caribbean traditional folk forms and contemporary techniques all fused in one.Classes will be intense but fun!!Every Wednesday starting 10 Sept at Moonshot Centre, Angus Street, London SE14 6LU. Class kicks off at 7pm and runs till 8.30 pm.
Oniel's dance credo, 2003 When i dance all my fears become nothing but a mirage, new hope is reaffirmed. I satisfy my body's insatiable appetite, through responding to the rhythmic "echos in my bone".
I WILL DANCE FOREVER.
'love is the emblem of eternity, it confounds all notion of time' Anna Louise
Disposable People: Contemporary Global Slavery
27 September - 9 November 2008, Royal Festival Hall, The Clore Ballroom, London
Image: Alex Webb/ Magnum Photos, Dominican Republic, 2007.
A Hayward Touring exhibition in collaboration with
Autograph ABP
'Slavery in the contemporary world is what it has been since the beginning of human history - the complete control of one person by another. Violence is at the heart of that control, and the aim is profit.'
Kevin Bales, President of Free the Slaves
Today, over 200 years after the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, an estimated 27 million people worldwide are still locked into slavery and servitude across the globe. This major new photography exhibition, organised by Hayward Touring in collaboration with the photographic agencies Autograph ABP and Magnum Photos will take an in-depth look at the prevalence of slavery and injustice in the 21st century through the lenses of eight internationally acclaimed documentary photographers. The exhibition begins at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre
exhibitions and
news items
30 Aug - 18 Oct 2008
Exhibition
Bangladesh 1971
Side Gallery, Newcastle
Exhibition is free
6 Sept - 19 Oct 2008
Exhibition
Pieter Hugo: Portraits
Ffotogallery, Cardiff
Autograph Touring
15 Nov 2008 - 22 Feb 2009
A solo exhibition by Dinu Li
Press the * then say Hello
Manchester Art Gallery
Autograph ABP commission
14 Jan - 28 February 2009
A retrospective exhibition
Santu Mofokeng: Invoice
Rivington Place, London
Partnership with Iziko SA National Gallery and Gallery Momo, South Africa
Rivington Place
Rivington Place
London EC2A 3BA
T +44 (0)20 7729 9200
F +44 (0)20 7739 8748
Caribbean Contemporary Dance ClassGet ready for a dance class that will get your pulse racing, your hips shaking, introduce you to smooth Caribbean grooves and work every muscle in your body.Caribbean Contemporary Dance with Oniel Pryce, principal dancer with the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica.Reggae, Caribbean traditional folk forms and contemporary techniques all fused in one.Classes will be intense but fun!!Every Wednesday starting 10 Sept at Moonshot Centre, Angus Street, London SE14 6LU. Class kicks off at 7pm and runs till 8.30 pm.
Oniel's dance credo, 2003 When i dance all my fears become nothing but a mirage, new hope is reaffirmed. I satisfy my body's insatiable appetite, through responding to the rhythmic "echos in my bone".
I WILL DANCE FOREVER.
'love is the emblem of eternity, it confounds all notion of time' Anna Louise
Element Dance specialize in Samba (Brazil- Rio de Janeiro), Reggaeton (P’Rico/Cuba), Salsa.
Please go to the website to find information about what we offer, our ethos, classes and services, as well as photos and information about the dance styles we love.
News included in this Email;
· New Reggaeton Piece
· Continuous drop-in classes in London, Leeds
· Where to see us this month
· About our Reggaeton Performance Course
· Events worth going to in London, Leeds and Birmingham.
· Samba Jeans discount
We have a New Reggaeton Piece which premiered this month and is ready for bookings....so promoters, bring us to your event for classes and shows in reggaeton and samba! (We have dancers based in the South and North of England).
LONDON CLASS>
Samba (Beginners and Intermediate Classes running)
Date; MONDAYS Time; 7.30 – 8.30pm
Price; £7 per class (drop in classes) (You can also pay for a 6 week block to receive a discount)
RESIDENT TEACHER: Ella Peck
About Ella and the Class; This years Rainha Da Bateria for London School of Samba, 3rd prize winner for the Coburg International Samba Festival and Passista in Rio Carnival 2006 , Ella is passionate about the music of Brazil and understanding Brazilian Culture. Ella teaches Samba no Pe technique using influences from her background of Contemporary Dance and Performance to create a finished technical dancer with Ginga! (Modules include; Samba Solo, Breaks, Body Technique/ Isolations, Samba Sets, Processional Steps and more)
Location; Classes held in Studio 3 at: The Place, 17 Duke's Road (Entrance via Flaxman terrace in the evenings- turn onto Marbledon place, then Flaxman Terrace), London, WC1H 9PY (Closest Tube Euston)
It is Brazilian season in London, and so, the Barbican are holding a season of films celebrating the nation’s foremost Afro-Brazilian actors, directors, intellectuals and musicians. In particular we recommend;
Cartola - The Samba Legend (Música para os olhos) (12A*) + Q&A with film producer Rosane Svartman20:45 / A homage to the iconic city of Rio, and what it means to be a Carioca12 Oct 08 / 20:45 / Cinema 2
Linha de Passe (15) + Q&A with actors João Baldasseirine and Vinicius de Oliveira20:00 / The new hit from filmmaker Walter Salles, director of The Motorcycle Diaries15 Oct 08 / 20:00 / Cinema 2
EVENTS- October 2008Copacabana Night- Saturday 18th October Ramon's leaving party!".Classes with Damarys FT and Ramoncito.Start Time: Saturday, October 18 at 8:30pmEnd Time: Sunday, October 19 at 2:00amWhere: Ralli Hall------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CUBA DAY - Sunday 19th October- Please, please OPEN document attached---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hope to see you at one of these events or both as they are both featuring Cuban music, dance workshops and partyPlease forward info to your friendsBesotes and keep smilingDamarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts & UK's Cuban Salsa Champion)+ 44 (0) 7788 110421 Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com www.CubanSchool.co.uk
Further to information disseminated back in June & July, as part of the event programme for the exhibition THE STORY OF THE SUPREMES FROM THE MARY WILSON COLLECTION, I am sending this final reminder to see one of Britain's finest choirs and for FREE, YES FREE -
The London Community Gospel Choir will be performing at the V&A this Friday evening, 17 October at 6.30pm, followed by the Morley College Gospel Choir! NO TICKETS REQUIRED JUST DROP-IN TO THE V&A FROM 6.30PM AND ENJOY!
http://www.vam.ac.uk/activ_events/events/black_heritage_2008/index.html
Refreshments available.
READ MORE.........
From Gospel to Soul
Many Motown singers ‘cut their teeth’ in the church, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Martha Reeves to name but a few. Motown artists embraced the spiritual harmonies learnt through Gospel music and embedded these into the Motown Sound.
The London Community Gospel Choir
Friday 17 October
Raphael, Room 47a
18.30 – 20.00
Hear the inspiring and uplifting voices of The London Community Gospel Choir at this special performance. Formed in 1982, the choir has performed or recorded with Diana Ross, Razorlight, Will Young, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Blur, Gorrillaz, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Westlife and Madonna.
Morley College Gospel Choir
Friday 17 October
Raphael, Room 47a
20.30 – 21.30
Bring your voices! This college choir of adult students from different walks of life will close the evening with an audience participative collection of Gospel songs.
ALSO........
Why not use this as an opportunity to visit the Supremes exhibition which after a 5 month run ends on Sunday 19 October. For further information about the exhibition visit
http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/fashion/exhibition_supremes/index.html
Look forward to seeing you,
best wishes always,
Janet BrowneAudience Development Officer (African Caribbean)Learning & Interpretation Division (HCW)Victoria & Albert Museum
Cromwell Road, South KensingtonLondon, SW7 2RLDirect Line: 020 7942 2184Email: j.browne@vam.ac.uk
Website: www.vam.ac.ukNearest Tube: South Kensington
Buses: C1, 14, 414 and 74 stop outside Cromwell Road entrance
We have invited M. Roberval from Filhos de Angola Group in Salvador to do a Master Class in Kabula @ The Arcola theatre. The class will happen in October the 28th from 7 to 9:30pm and all are very welcome to go there.
Roberval is one of the really talented Mestre from Salvador I had meet and he teaches in a very special way. So, I really hope that you can be there with us.
Cost: £10 / £8 Kabula associates and concession
Please, do not hesitate in contact us to ask for more info.
M. Carlao (Alex)
07913993453
-- KabulaCapoeira Angola & Community ProjectsLondon/Rio/Austinwww.kabula.org
A distinctive - yet very authentic - taste of Cuba and, for Cubans a long way from their mother country, an evocative reminder of home.
On Sunday 9th November from 3pm until midnight.
At Tito's Latin Club, 4-6 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9SG
Entry £5 before 5.30pm, £8 after 5.30pm (children free)
Join us for our end of year celebration!
Including a special Cuban-style party for childrenWith music, games, and much more! Full details coming soon...Plus a special children's menu available, courtesy of Tito's Latin ClubChildren enter for free and are welcome to stay at Tito's until 10pm £5 entry for accompanying adults, includes entry to the rest of El Rumbon CubanoClick here to receive full details and to book your child's place at the party.
Rumba dance classes - details to be confirmed soon From 5.30pm until midnight - Music with DJ Javier - "la maquina de Cuba"
Plus, at 8pm - Do NOT miss the first ever performance by Cuban group AfroSon, directed by Ska Cubano's Rey CrespoEnjoy Rumba Guarapachanguera - a new and unique blend of rumba with tres and bass!Accompanied by four fantastic dancers with choreography by Homero Gonzalez!
2009 dates for El Rumbon Cubano Sunday 11th January Then the first Sunday of every month: 1st February, 1st March, 5th April, 3rd May, 7th June, 5th July, 2nd August, 6th September, 4th October, 1st November, 7th December
Not been to El Rumbon Cubano yet? Find out what you've been missing by checking out our photo albums on the Facebook Cubacheche page!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and OlwenCubacheche
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.
This dance class will be led by Bawren Tavaziva. A high energy class which combines his contemporary, ballet and African influences. The class will incorporate a warm-up followed by travelling and movement phrases which draw from his unique choreographic style. His teaching will challenge the dancer to push their usual boundaries both physically and mentally.
Date: 23rd October 7pm – 9pm
Venue: The London Studio Centre
42-50 York Way
London N1 9AB
Cost:£5 (£3 for members)
To book a place please email me: inspiredbyluv@ yahoo.co. uk
Many thanksZela Gaylewww.myspace. com/feedback33
Biography
Originally from Zimbabwe, Bawren Tavaziva trained and performed with Tumbuka Dance Company.While with Tumbuka, Bawren toured extensively in Africa and Europe. In 1998 Bawren moved to the UK where he worked with Sakoba Dance Theatre, JazzXchange, Phoenix Dance and Union Dance Company.After undertaking various choreographic commissions, Bawren established his own company Tavaziva Dance in 2004. In the same year he was a finalist for The Place Prize. Bawren regularly composes his own music to accompany his choreography and has also had compositions commissioned for both Phoenix Dance and Union Dance Companies.Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger .yahoo.com
Black Heritage Week @ The Bernie Grant Centre
Three or four days of creative programming that make maximum use of the Bernie Grant Centre - several artforms animate the various disconnected spaces that make up the Bernie Grant Centre and see the centre working as one cohesive whole.
The Centre comprises an auditorium with seating for over 200 people, a cafe and exhibition spaces, a large reception area, upper floor conference rooms and a dance studio with sprung floor. The Black Heritage theme has an obvious resonance with the work and aspirations of Bernie Grant - one of the first Black MP's in the UK and a lifelong activist for a fairer Britain.
Planned programme - still fluid and evolving - looks like this:
Friday 24th October - Black Heritage Childrens Day - Students from the Broad Water Farm Estate primary school will work with a performance arts group for a week beforehand to stage a performance at the BGAC.. A puppet show, Creative Art workshops, carnival costumes, graffiti workshop and street dancing and a two act musical gospel play - The Journey.
Saturday 25th October - Black Heritage Family Day - Craft and Artisan stalls, Retail selling exhibitions of visual arts, books, music, food, emerging designers etc. Performances of Agamemnon - the Greek Classical drama - in an African setting and Call Mr Robeson - a life in songs about Paul Robeson -award winning one act play . [This is the first day of the mid term holidays and will enjoy an enthusiastic turn out]
Sunday 26th - Gospel Brunch in partnership with a Tottenham pentecostal church.
Monday - 27th - Summit Plenary session - Towards a Pan African Media strategy. Keynote speakers from A 24 Media, Kenya, National Black Programming Consortium USA, Henry Bonsu - Colourful Radio etc - [ To be confirmed]
Break out sessions and workshops on Theatre, Education, Music, the Creative Economy, each with intelligent and informed facilitators, each of whom is responsible for putting together their portion of the programme together.
- Dinner / Concert in the main auditorium -an eclectic evening of AfroClassical music from a gifted selection of musicians.The event is free but several different co-hosts are being invited to invite guests and make up tables, to ensure a diverse and interesting mix of guests.
Partnerships for the various segments will include, Colourful Radio, New Nation,The Voice, BBC London, CNN Inside Africa, The Guardian, etc. We welcome partnerships, suggestions, sponsorships and a collective aspiration to create an event where the whole, is more than the sum of its parts. One which we believe that with our collective involvement will be the definitive event for Black History month and a sustainable yearly event.
Jadeas Trust
5 Palliser Court,
Palliser Road,
London W14 9ED
0207 385 7759
Saturday, 4 October 2008
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Dear friends Please circulate details of this unique Cuban event in London to celebrate Cuba's National Day of Culture to all your contacts and put on your website and in email newsletters if possible. We also have paper flyers (see attached pdf) for circulation - just call 020 8800 0155. See details in English then Spanish below. Many thanks Trish Meehan Administrator Cuba50 office@cuba50. org www.cuba50.org Tel 020 8800 0155 Cuban Fiesta ‘Día de la Cultura Cubana’ Sun 19 October 2008 3 – 8 pm Cecil Sharp House London NW1 Tickets: £10/£3 020 8800 0155 Come and celebrate Cuba’s National Day of Culture with the UK’s Cuban community in a big family fiesta •Unique live multimedia spectacular by Cuban musicians & artists• Special guests• Reggaeton, classical, rumba, son, descarga, DJs• Dance workshops• Cuban films • Displays• Children’s games, piñata• Cuban food & drink• Bar Venue: Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, London NW1 Tube: Camden Town Entry: £10 /children £3 /includes food & 2 drinks. (Advance book to guarantee food) Info/Tickets:office@cuba50. org Tel:020 8800 0155 www.cuba50.org Supported by: CUBARTISTA • Embassy of Cuba in the UK ● Marti-Maceo Cultural Association • Cuba50 • Cuba Solidarity Campaign Fiesta Cubana ‘Día de la Cultura Cubana’ Domingo 19 Oct 2008 3 – 8 pm Cecil Sharp House London NW1 Tickets: £10/£3 020 8800 0155 Ven a celebrar el Dia de la Cultura Cubana con toda la comunidad Cubana en UK, en una Gran Fiesta familiar. Espectaculo multimedia unico con todos los artistas cubanos basados en UK● Musica clasica, folklorica, popular,reggaeton● bailes● videos musicales● documentales● pinatas● juegos infantiles,●rumba,sones,●dj●descarga●,talleres de bailes cubanos● comidas y bebidas en el Ranchon Cubano● Lugar: Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, London NW1 Tube: Camden Town Entrada: £10/menores£3 incluye comida y 2 bebidas (reservar con antelacion para garantizar su comida) Info/Tickets:office@cuba50. org Tel:020 8800 0155 www.cuba50.org Apoyados por: CUBARTISTA • Embajada Cubana en el UK● Asociacion Marti-Maceo •Cuba50•Cuba Solidarity Campaign
AFRO-CUBAN 8 Week Dance Course
organisation name
STUDIO AFRO- LATINO
address
The Space Performing Arts 31 Falkirk St London N1 6HQ
email
inspiredbyluv@ yahoo.co. uk
website
http://www.irisdebr ito.com/classes. php
telephone
07946 551537/ 07956345120
statement
This course aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of Afro- Cuban rhythms, their influence in Salsa as well as the roots and influence of African dance in Cuban rhythms. This course will be taught by Iris De Brito & Zela Gayle. The combined knowledge and experience of these two teachers will provide for a class full of energy, history, and detailed explanation. An informal sharing at end of the course will be performed in front of other students, friends and invited guests. Course content: - Rumba guaguanco - Gaga - Palo congo - Orisha Yemaya
course date
22nd September - 17th November
course times
7.30 - 8.45pm
course cost
Register your place in the course £64 or £10 drop in session
BiographiesIris De Brito teaches in the UK and internationally. She is originally from Angola, a country in the south west of Africa. Trained at "The London Studio Centre" and with the late William Louther (one of the original members of the Alvin Ailey company. Iris has also worked with "Badejo Arts" and "Kokuma Dance Company". Iris is trained in Jazz/Contemporary/ Street Dance & Salsa Dance. Zela Gayle began dancing at the age of 5 in Jamaica, learning Afro-Caribbean dance as well as classical ballet. She continued her training in Contemporary and Jazz dance at WAC Performing Arts and Media college. Furthering her higher education in dance, she achieved a BA Hons in Dance Studies at Winchester University. Establishing herself as an international artist, her experience includes choreography for Crystal Lights Dance Academy in St Lucia, teaching Afro-Cuban dance at the Edna Manley School of Jamaica and lecturer in dance at the University of Winchester in the UK. Zela's professional development has included working with Bonnie Oddie,(U.K) Patsy Ricketts,(J. A) Sheron Wray,(UK) Jackie Guy,(UK) Alfredo Valasquez,(CU) Lola Adodo (UK) and Maya Yoshida(JPN) . Currently improving her skills in networking Zela has established herself as co-ordinator of Feedback33 Mentoring Forum
All; Mama Adelle from Senegal will deliver two, 2 hour Sabar workshops, on Friday 10 October 2008 with Feedback 33 Forum and Sunday 12 October 2008. Please let me know if you are coming Sunday. We need 10 people to make it possible.
Date&Time: Friday, 10 October 2008, 7pm -9pm
Place: London Studio Centre, 42-50 York Way, London N1 9AB
Underground: Kings Cross
Price: £15 with a £5 deposit
------Date&Time: Sunday, 12 October 2008, 2pm – 4pm
Place: Yaa Assantewa Community Centre, 1 Chippenham Mews, London W9 2AN
Underground: Westbourne Park, Royal Oak
Price: £15 conc, £18 with a £5 deposit.
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Enjoy both workshops for £30.
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Deposits can be send to Carolyn Lilly @ 21A Melville Villas Road, High Street, Acton, London W3 6NG. Please include your name and which workshop you will be attending. The remaining amount of the charge, is payable upon registration at the workshop on October 10th/October 12th 2008. This will secure your place. ------------A former dancer with the Ballet National de Senegal and with Ballet Bougarabou, Mama Adelle has taught African dance in Europe, the USA and Scandinavia for over 27 years. In 1991, Mama Adelle established Companie Niaba, and earlier this year organised the first Tanaber (a Senegalese dance event) in Paris, which was a great success. As well as being renowned for the teaching of Sabar, the national social dance of Senegal, Mama Adelle is an expert teacher in numerous dance forms from Senegal, Guinea and Mali. Mama Adelle is well known in the dance community for her passion and wealth of knowledge, and we are very lucky to have secured someone with such a wealth of knowledge in African dance and culture to teach this workshop. Please click on this link to see Mama Adelle in action at Tanaber 2008: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgn5G2wZTbM&feature=related The cost of the workshop will be £15 Friday and £16/ £18 Sunday. You can enjoy both classes for £30. To secure a place for each workshop, a non-refundable cash/check deposit of £5 is required by Friday 12 September 2008. Deposits can be send to Carolyn Lilly @ 21A Melville Villas Road, High Street, Acton, London W3 6NG. The remaining amount of the charge, is payable upon registration at the workshop on October 10th/October 12th 2008.For information about Feedback 33 Forum please contact Paula at 07792236583 or email her at p_j_allen@hotmail.com. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who you feel would be interested in attending this workshop.Keep Dancin..Carolyn Lilly07979464047
Press Release
For immediate release
October 1, 2008
The Association of Dance of the African Diaspora (ADAD)
Historic ‘Black Dance’ Photographic Exhibition returns to London
4 August 2008 – 28 November 2008
Stratford Circus
Theatre Square, Stratford, London EC15 1BX
Free Entrance
Doors Open: Monday to Sunday 10.00 - 18.00
After a successful launch at the Theatre Museum, Covent Garden and a tour to the midlands, the Association of Dance of the African Diaspora (ADAD) has transferred its photographic exhibition to Stratford Circus in East London. The exhibition ‘Black Dance’ in Britain, 1930's to 1990's – Moments… highlights the enormous contribution made to theatrical dance by Black practitioners in Britain. Photographs featured have been sourced from leading photographers including Roger Wood, Dee Conway and Chris Nash as well as the archives of the National Resource Centre for Dance and the New York Public Library.
The exhibition explores issues of identity, racial representation and notions of diversity and ‘the mainstream’. Talented artists featured include: Namron, Cathy Lewis, Greta Mendez, Carol Straker, Sheron Wray and Kenneth Tharpe who performed with ‘mainstream’ companies such as Rambert Dance Company, London Contemporary Dance Theatre and English National Ballet. The exhibition also offers polemical debate with political material from Arts Council reports, and detail on the formation of organisations such as Minorities Arts Advisory Service (MAAS). It features images of MAAS Movers, Ekome, Adzido Pan African Dance ensemble and Kokuma Dance Theatre.
Other key dance companies featured that have shaped Black British Dance history include Phoenix Dance Theatre, ACE Dance and Music, the Jiving Lindy Hoppers, Carl Campbell Dance Company 7, JazzXchange, Bullies Ballerinas, Badejo Arts, RJC Dance Company, and Union Dance Company.
ADAD Director, Jeanette Bain says: “These photographs are national treasures and a great educational resource. They are a glimpse into some of the many untold stories of how much Black dance artists have contributed to British culture in spite of the difficulties they have faced.”
The exhibition was created with the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England. The tour is supported by East London Dance, Portrait of a Nation, London Borough of Newham, Stratford Circus, and The Drum.
In December 2008, the exhibition will be moving on to The Drum arts centre in Birmingham where it will remain until the end of January 2009.
Ends
For further information, please contact Jeanette Bain jeanette_adad@danceuk.org on 020 7841 7357.
THE OFFICIAL CREOLE DAY 2008 PARTY Sat 4th Oct @ The Rocket166- 220 Holloway Road (Holloway), N7 8DB Kizomba UK brings you this unmissable partyFrom 10 pm: FREE dance classes Kizomba by Iris de Brito & Caribbean Rhythms by Yamide DagnetFrom 11pm till 4.30am :YES, an extra 1h30 of KIzomba UK Vibes!!!DJs from Martinique, Angola, and beyond will be spinning Kizomba UK upbeat mix of Afro & Caribbean tunes: the best Kizomba, Zouk, Cabo-love, Funana, Kuduro, Soukous, M'donbolo, Coupe Decale, Dance hall, Soca and more vibz to keep you dancing & partying till the early morning.EXCLUSITVITY: DJ Klyne and Tony Blanck are joining us straight from Martinique for their 1st time in the UK!!! And of course our usual live percussion, great & up-for-it crowd, joined this time by numerous visitors from France and the West Indies…Guestlist £8 before 11pm / £10 after / £12 on the doorFor guest list and info email md@mdents.comor text 0796 720 4891 See you there, Marie
Come to dance Brazilian Forro with us this Wednesday at:Pe-de-Serra ForAllSee you there!Pedro Campolinawww.londoncapoeira.co.uk/forro.html07780552176
AFRO-CUBAN 8 Week Dance Course
organisation name
STUDIO AFRO- LATINO
address
The Space Performing Arts 31 Falkirk St London N1 6HQ
inspiredbyluv@ yahoo.co. uk
website
http://www.irisdebr ito.com/classes. php
telephone
07946 551537/ 07956345120
statement
This course aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of Afro- Cuban rhythms, their influence in Salsa as well as the roots and influence of African dance in Cuban rhythms. This course will be taught by Iris De Brito & Zela Gayle. The combined knowledge and experience of these two teachers will provide for a class full of energy, history, and detailed explanation. An informal sharing at end of the course will be performed in front of other students, friends and invited guests. Course content: - Rumba guaguanco - Gaga - Palo congo - Orisha Yemaya
course date
22nd September - 17th November
course times
7.30 - 8.45pm
course cost
Register your place in the course £64 or £10 drop in session
BiographiesIris De Brito teaches in the UK and internationally. She is originally from Angola, a country in the south west of Africa. Trained at "The London Studio Centre" and with the late William Louther (one of the original members of the Alvin Ailey company. Iris has also worked with "Badejo Arts" and "Kokuma Dance Company". Iris is trained in Jazz/Contemporary/ Street Dance & Salsa Dance. Zela Gayle began dancing at the age of 5 in Jamaica, learning Afro-Caribbean dance as well as classical ballet. She continued her training in Contemporary and Jazz dance at WAC Performing Arts and Media college. Furthering her higher education in dance, she achieved a BA Hons in Dance Studies at Winchester University. Establishing herself as an international artist, her experience includes choreography for Crystal Lights Dance Academy in St Lucia, teaching Afro-Cuban dance at the Edna Manley School of Jamaica and lecturer in dance at the University of Winchester in the UK. Zela's professional development has included working with Bonnie Oddie,(U.K) Patsy Ricketts,(J. A) Sheron Wray,(UK) Jackie Guy,(UK) Alfredo Valasquez,(CU) Lola Adodo (UK) and Maya Yoshida(JPN) . Currently improving her skills in networking Zela has established herself as co-ordinator of Feedback33 Mentoring Forum
All; Mama Adelle from Senegal will deliver two, 2 hour Sabar workshops, on Friday 10 October 2008 with Feedback 33 Forum and Sunday 12 October 2008. Please let me know if you are coming Sunday. We need 10 people to make it possible.
Date&Time: Friday, 10 October 2008, 7pm -9pm
Place: London Studio Centre, 42-50 York Way, London N1 9AB
Underground: Kings Cross
Price: £15 with a £5 deposit
------Date&Time: Sunday, 12 October 2008, 2pm – 4pm
Place: Yaa Assantewa Community Centre, 1 Chippenham Mews, London W9 2AN
Underground: Westbourne Park, Royal Oak
Price: £15 conc, £18 with a £5 deposit.
----------
Enjoy both workshops for £30.
------------
Deposits can be send to Carolyn Lilly @ 21A Melville Villas Road, High Street, Acton, London W3 6NG. Please include your name and which workshop you will be attending. The remaining amount of the charge, is payable upon registration at the workshop on October 10th/October 12th 2008. This will secure your place. ------------A former dancer with the Ballet National de Senegal and with Ballet Bougarabou, Mama Adelle has taught African dance in Europe, the USA and Scandinavia for over 27 years. In 1991, Mama Adelle established Companie Niaba, and earlier this year organised the first Tanaber (a Senegalese dance event) in Paris, which was a great success. As well as being renowned for the teaching of Sabar, the national social dance of Senegal, Mama Adelle is an expert teacher in numerous dance forms from Senegal, Guinea and Mali. Mama Adelle is well known in the dance community for her passion and wealth of knowledge, and we are very lucky to have secured someone with such a wealth of knowledge in African dance and culture to teach this workshop. Please click on this link to see Mama Adelle in action at Tanaber 2008: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgn5G2wZTbM&feature=related The cost of the workshop will be £15 Friday and £16/ £18 Sunday. You can enjoy both classes for £30. To secure a place for each workshop, a non-refundable cash/check deposit of £5 is required by Friday 12 September 2008. Deposits can be send to Carolyn Lilly @ 21A Melville Villas Road, High Street, Acton, London W3 6NG. The remaining amount of the charge, is payable upon registration at the workshop on October 10th/October 12th 2008.For information about Feedback 33 Forum please contact Paula at 07792236583 or email her at p_j_allen@hotmail.com. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who you feel would be interested in attending this workshop.Keep Dancin..Carolyn Lilly07979464047
Press Release
For immediate release
October 1, 2008
The Association of Dance of the African Diaspora (ADAD)
Historic ‘Black Dance’ Photographic Exhibition returns to London
4 August 2008 – 28 November 2008
Stratford Circus
Theatre Square, Stratford, London EC15 1BX
Free Entrance
Doors Open: Monday to Sunday 10.00 - 18.00
After a successful launch at the Theatre Museum, Covent Garden and a tour to the midlands, the Association of Dance of the African Diaspora (ADAD) has transferred its photographic exhibition to Stratford Circus in East London. The exhibition ‘Black Dance’ in Britain, 1930's to 1990's – Moments… highlights the enormous contribution made to theatrical dance by Black practitioners in Britain. Photographs featured have been sourced from leading photographers including Roger Wood, Dee Conway and Chris Nash as well as the archives of the National Resource Centre for Dance and the New York Public Library.
The exhibition explores issues of identity, racial representation and notions of diversity and ‘the mainstream’. Talented artists featured include: Namron, Cathy Lewis, Greta Mendez, Carol Straker, Sheron Wray and Kenneth Tharpe who performed with ‘mainstream’ companies such as Rambert Dance Company, London Contemporary Dance Theatre and English National Ballet. The exhibition also offers polemical debate with political material from Arts Council reports, and detail on the formation of organisations such as Minorities Arts Advisory Service (MAAS). It features images of MAAS Movers, Ekome, Adzido Pan African Dance ensemble and Kokuma Dance Theatre.
Other key dance companies featured that have shaped Black British Dance history include Phoenix Dance Theatre, ACE Dance and Music, the Jiving Lindy Hoppers, Carl Campbell Dance Company 7, JazzXchange, Bullies Ballerinas, Badejo Arts, RJC Dance Company, and Union Dance Company.
ADAD Director, Jeanette Bain says: “These photographs are national treasures and a great educational resource. They are a glimpse into some of the many untold stories of how much Black dance artists have contributed to British culture in spite of the difficulties they have faced.”
The exhibition was created with the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England. The tour is supported by East London Dance, Portrait of a Nation, London Borough of Newham, Stratford Circus, and The Drum.
In December 2008, the exhibition will be moving on to The Drum arts centre in Birmingham where it will remain until the end of January 2009.
Ends
For further information, please contact Jeanette Bain jeanette_adad@danceuk.org on 020 7841 7357.
THE OFFICIAL CREOLE DAY 2008 PARTY Sat 4th Oct @ The Rocket166- 220 Holloway Road (Holloway), N7 8DB Kizomba UK brings you this unmissable partyFrom 10 pm: FREE dance classes Kizomba by Iris de Brito & Caribbean Rhythms by Yamide DagnetFrom 11pm till 4.30am :YES, an extra 1h30 of KIzomba UK Vibes!!!DJs from Martinique, Angola, and beyond will be spinning Kizomba UK upbeat mix of Afro & Caribbean tunes: the best Kizomba, Zouk, Cabo-love, Funana, Kuduro, Soukous, M'donbolo, Coupe Decale, Dance hall, Soca and more vibz to keep you dancing & partying till the early morning.EXCLUSITVITY: DJ Klyne and Tony Blanck are joining us straight from Martinique for their 1st time in the UK!!! And of course our usual live percussion, great & up-for-it crowd, joined this time by numerous visitors from France and the West Indies…Guestlist £8 before 11pm / £10 after / £12 on the doorFor guest list and info email md@mdents.comor text 0796 720 4891 See you there, Marie
Come to dance Brazilian Forro with us this Wednesday at:Pe-de-Serra ForAllSee you there!Pedro Campolinawww.londoncapoeira.co.uk/forro.html07780552176
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