Kevin Haynes Grupo Elegua will be playing a number of dates in London during the month of September. Please see below for venue details:
17th September 2008 – 8.45pm Ajo se Po (Unity) Album showcase @ African Liberation Jazz Suite, Inn on the Green, 3 Thorpe Close London W10 Venue: 5XL (off Portobello Road ). Doors: 7pm – 11.30pm. Nearest tube: Ladbroke Grove
· 23rd September 2008 – 9pm @ Movimientos Live, Notting Hill Arts Club, 21 Notting Hill Gate , W11 3JQ (2 mins from Notting Hill Gate tube). Doors 6pm – 2am.
For updates on shows and album download information please go to:
http://www.myspace.com/afrolibjazz http://www.myspace.com/kevinhaynesgrupoeleguas
For press contact details please go to:
www.kevinhaynes.co.uk
Egbe Oduniyi Productions
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 at 14:00 - 16:00 @ Yaa Assantewa Community Centre, 1 Chippenham Mews, W9 2AN, Tube: Westbourne Grove, Royal Oak. 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 This Sabar workshop, which will also feature live drumming, will take place in the evening of 10th October 2008. Venue details for Feedback33 Forum and the start and finish time for this workshop, will be sent through to you all in early September. 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 further information on the structure of this Sabar workshop or on Mama Adelle, please contact Carolyn on email: cj_lilly@yahoo.com or tel: 07979 464047.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
Greetings Once Again,
Hope this email finds you well and that you managed to catch some sunshine and a well earned Summer rest.
What's Happening?
On Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September the V&A are proud to be hosting the British Caribbean Association's (BCA) 50th Anniversary (1958 - 2008) event: GENERATION to GENERATION which attempts to explore and celebrate aspects of British Caribbean History.
The weekend hosts a conference with David Lammy delivering the inaugural Lord Pitt Lecture, speakers discussing cultural and social issues affecting British Caribbean people today, an exhibition of Britain's public services within the last 50 years, a tour of African and West Indian objects within the museum's collection and the first Caribbean Film Festival UK with talks, screenings and Q&A facilitated by actor Jeff Francis currently in Ashes to Ashes, BBC1 and formally of Desmonds, Channel 4. Books and commemorative resources will be on sale.
Day tickets cost £3.00, no concessions. Advanced booking recommended.
Call 020 7942 2211 or email bookings.office@vam.ac.uk
NOT TO BE MISSED - SEE YOU THERE!
Best wishes,
Janet Browne
African Caribbean Audience Development Officer (HLF)
Learning & Interpretation DivisionVictoria & Albert Museum
South Kensington
LondonS
W7 2RL
Direct Line: 020 7942 2184
Email: j.browne@vam.ac.uk
A distinctive - yet very authentic - taste of Cuba and, for Cubans a long way from their mother country, an evocative reminder of home.
We have another fantastic performance this month - "Raises" ("Roots") performed by David and Daymee together with special guest Jose Ramon Rodriguez Garcia ("Ramoncito"), director of Vocal Baobab. Enjoy authentic and spectacular Gaga dancing from Western Cuba, amazing Columbia Simarona from Eastern Cuba, and much more.
There are no dance classes this month, but doors open at 3pm so join us early for the latest salsa music and reggaeton from Cuba with DJ Javier ("la maquina de Cuba") and other invited DJs.
On Sunday 14th September 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
Future dates for El Rumbon CubanoSunday 12th October and Sunday 9th November - both with live rumba drumming and dance performances. Don't miss it!2009 dates to be announced soon
We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and OlwenCubacheche
STUDIO AFRO-LATINO "Where dance mirrors life"@ The Space/ 31 Falkirk St/ London N1 6HQ/ Tube: Old St/ Shoreditch areaStudio based classes in a fun and structured atmosphere, led by Iris De Brito and with great guest teachers, invites you to bookfor the following courses:MONDAYS8 Week Beginners Salsa Dance courseWith Iris De Brito 7:00-8:15pm-Learn all basic steps and basic partnering technique-Salsa rhythm & styles-Worldly recognized vocabularyONLY £52!When you book B4 15th September8 Week Afro-Cuban Dance Course Improv/InterWith Iris De Brito & Zela Gayle 8:30-9:45pm- Learn the basics of Rumba, Gaga, Palo & Orisha Yemaya- Understand the differences in rhythm- Informal sharing at end of the courseONLY £59!When you book B4 15th SeptemberALL COURSES START 22ND SEPTEMBERTUESDAYSKizomba- Drop in classWith Iris De Brito & Guests including Kwenda Lima & Ney Corte realBeg/Improv 7:30-8:30pmImrov/Inter 8:30-9:30pm- Learn this dance originally from Angola and spreading around the globe!- A beautifull mix of Tango influenced moves with Zouk and Afro rhythms- learn Semba(not Samba) Funana, Rebita traditional dances from Lusophone countries£7drop in £10 for 2hrs £25 for a 4 class card
7TH CREOLE DAY 2008Sunday 5th October from 12-9pm@ Connway Hall 25 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4RLThe UK Creole communities are coming together to bring you a unique Creole experience with:-Creole Language workshop-Afro-Gwoka Dance Workshops-The History of Rum and Creole gastronomy-Conferences on "What is creole/being creole/Creole literature and movement in the Caribbean"-Live Debate-Live Music with over 10 artists ranging from St Lucia, Martinique & Cabo Verde-Dance shows by Zil'O'Ka/ Quadrille Show/ Zouk London-Kids Room with Storytelling, craft, games and more.-Market Stalls with Food/ Fashion/ Beauty/ Arts & CraftsPRE-PARTY With Kizomba UK on Saturday 4th October Please check Facegroup Kizomba UK or email kizomba.uk@googlemail.com for Glist or further info.CONTACT: www.mbmb-charity.com EMAIL: info@mbmb-charity.com PHONE: 07904 606867ADMISSION: £2 for mbmb members or £4
Iris De Brito
www.irisdebrito.comDancer/ Singer/ Choreographer
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 Thursday Eckhard Thiemann leads an informal presentation on the :
Dance Dialogues – a 3-year programme of residencies with artists from Africa and the Middle East.
His recent attendance at the Danse L’Afrique Danse held in Tunisia.
DVD examples of recent dance creations in Africa and his interest in the work created.
His current work at the Woking Dance festival
Your chance to ask questions about his career as an international arts manager.
DATE: Thursday 11th September 7-8.45pm
VENUE:WAC Performing Arts & Media College
Common Room Hampstead Town Hall Centre 213 Haverstock Hill London NW3 Nearest station Belsize Park Tube (Northern Line) Map: http://www.wac. co.uk/content/ ?q=node/9
Cost: £5 non members and £3 for members
www.myspace. com/feedback33
To book a place on this talk, please email Zela inspiredbyluv@ yahoo.co. uk
Eckhard Thiemann has over 15 years experience as a successful international arts manager, working mainly but not exclusively in dance. His expertise ranges from developing ambitious international artistic programmes to organisational development, business planning and fundraising. He works closely with partners and artists to identify local needs and audiences and develop innovative strategies and projects to connect artistic creativity with local people and contexts.
Over the past 8 years worked extensively at an international level and managed collaborative projects with a wide network of partners in Europe, Africa and India.
Some of the organisations he has worked for includes; Performing Arts Officer for London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, Co-ordinator for South East Arts, The Hampshire Dance Trust: Dance Development Officer and Dance Management for Kompany Malakhi.
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
BTWSC PRESS RELEASESept 3 2008BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2008 - THE AFRICAN BRITISH EXPERIENCE EXPRESSED THROUGH SONGS POPULARISED BY THE LIKES OF LORD KITCHENER TO BASHYFrom the naively optimistic 'London Is The Place For Me', composed by calypsonian Lord Kitchener just before he arrived in England aboard the Empire Windrush in 1948, to current grime star Bashy's 'Black Boys', an uplifting ode to African British youths 60 years later, are some of the songs used to mark Black History Month 2008 by Roots To Branches' production of the family-friendly, edu-tainment entitled The Songs Of Life, Survival & Empowerment Concert.Organised by voluntary organisation BTWSC in association with the Black Music Congress (BMC), the free event supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council England, will tell the story of the African British experience of struggle, joy, socio-political issues, love, and empowerment through a linking sketch, and songs covering R&B, soul,reggae, lovers rock, gospel, African, drum & bass, hip-hop and grime.The sketch will be led by the BMC founder in his DJ Kwaku BBM persona and two 'young studio guests', whilst a band led by singer-songwriter Noel McKoy and singer/multi-instrumentalist Niles Hailstones, and guest artists including rapper Kof, will bring the music to life."Last year, we had a great response to an edu-tainment concert we organised to mark the bicentennial of the Abolition Of The Slave Trade Act," says BTWSC co-ordinator Ms Serwah. "This year, the Roots To Branches concert marked British Black Music Month in June, and we expect our programme marking Black History Month on November 7 to be even bigger!"The concert at Bridge Park Complex in Stonebridge, north-west London, is aimed at all members of the community, especially families with youths. For more information or to book: 020 8450 5987, info@btwsc.com ENDSMs Serwah BTWSC co-ordinatorinfo@btwsc.com www.btwsc.com What: The Songs Of Life, Survival & EmpowermentWhere: Bridge Park Complex, Brentfield (Harrow Road), Stonebridge, London NW10 0RG (by Harrow Road/North Circular Road intersection). Buses 18, 112, Stonebridge Bakerloo/Overground train station)When: November 7 2008, 7-10pmCost: Free. Must pre-book via info@btwsc.com or 020 8450 5987Theme: A family-friendly edu-tainment concert marking Black History Month through live music with special guest singers and inter-linkig sketch which tells the story of recent African British life, struggle and uplifting moments.
Hi my beauties
D*Cuban School's team hope that you all enjoyed your holidays. CUBA!!!! was full of surprises as always. Please read below:-D*CS of Arts SON dance course (6 weeks) NEW!!! -D*CS of Arts INTENSIVE Ladies Styling dance course (6 weeks) NEW!!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------D*Cuban School - NEW!!! September dance courses-D*CS of Arts SON dance course (6 weeks) from Sunday the 14th of September 08Yes, finally a course which will suit your appetite for this elegant & traditional Cuban rhythm, which is without doubt the FATHER & MOTHER of SalsaLimited spacesDates: Sundays from 14th of September and thereafter every Sunday until Sunday 19th of October 08Venue: The Basement, (400 York Way, York House, Basement Units, London N7 9LR. Tubes: Caledonian Rd, Camden Town, Kentish Town. Buses: 253, 29, 10) Times: 3pm-4pmTeachers: Damarys & Top Cuban Guests dance/teachersPrice: £90 per course *£25 cancellation charged*Payment in full* Full programme available after paymentCheques to: Damarys Farres, 82 The Triangle, Compton St, London EC1V 0AG. Please specify the name of the course on the back of the cheque. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------D*CS of Arts INTENSIVE Ladies Styling dance course (6 weeks)Isolation and body movements as well as interpretation and understanding of music. Hard work- Painful FUN!!! Beauty achieved!Limited spacesDates: Sundays from 14th of September and thereafter every Sunday until Sunday 19th of October 08Venue: The Basement, (400 York Way, York House, Basement Units, London N7 9LR. Tubes: Caledonian Rd, Camden Town, Kentish Town. Buses: 253, 29, 10) Times: 4.15pm-5.15pmTeachers: Damarys & Top Female Guests dance/teachersPrice: £90 per course *£25 cancellation charged*Payment in full* Full programme available after paymentCheques to: Damarys Farres, 82 The Triangle, Compton St, London EC1V 0AG. Please specify the name of the course on the back of the cheque. ***Both courses subject to cancellation if minimum registration is not achieved.
Looking fowards to seeing you soon.
For further information, please email me or contact me by phone asap.Damarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts & UK's Cuban Salsa Champion)+ 44 (0) 7788 110421 Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com www.CubanSchool.co.uk
Hotfoot Online, ADAD's quarterly web-based magazine is all about dance of the African Diaspora! Get up to date with news, reviews and commentary with this quarter's issue Transcendence and Transcultural Stories as we explore how our artists are rising above the challenges they face and making their mark. Read Hotfoot on the ADAD website or download and print a pdf for your train journey! The website also has an archive of back issues full of interesting and thought provoking articles.What are you waiting for? Click here to go directly to the current issue.
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