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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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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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