The Afro-Latin Lounge

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

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.

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/

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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.

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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.
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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!
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