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.