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Don’t miss visiting Kenyan artist Opiyo Okach at ADAD’s Bloom Festival!

Dance Encounters, East Africa
Saturday June 6th, 2009
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Award-winning Kenyan dancer and choreographer Opiyo Okach presents an introduction into his work and dance development in East Africa . Opiyo works as a dancer, choreographer, teacher and cultural catalyst. Drawing from strong theatre practices as well as dance forms, the dance sector in East Africa developed differently from West Africa . Opiyo will chart its genesis, the role of his work and his seminal productions, and his attempts to nurture a new generation of dance creators across the region through his pioneering series of ‘Dance Encounters’. His talk will provide insight into the cultural context of his work, its international presence and challenges. There will be time for asking questions and discussion.

Venue: The Blue Room, Royal Festival Hall
Southbank Centre
Admission: £5

Dear Friends,

Please find below information on an amazing event that will take place this Summer at Rich Mix: House of the Holy Afro, a live blend of traditional and modern South-African music that has sold out overseas and will come to Rich Mix, first time ever in London.

I thought you organisation and members would be interested in: it would be great if you could circulate to your friends and contacts!
For more information or for group bookings, please get in touch with me.

Kindest regards
Claire Nouvel
Marketing Manager
Tel. 020 7613 7496

World Music / LONDON PREMIERE!

House of the Holy Afro
By Third World Bunfight
Conceived and directed by Brett Bailey


The spectacular genre-busting show makes its London first at Rich Mix!!

Wed 5 - Sat 8 August / Venue 1 / 8pm
£15, £12 concs
Early Bird offer: buy 2 tickets for £25

http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_holyafro.htm

A slick, glamorous package of live Afro-beats to electrify your eyes, ears and bodies on the dance floor!


House of the holy Afro is the temple of modern African groove – a genre-busting club show where live gospel, poetry and dance come together in an explosion of colour, rhythm and thumping exuberance; leading the audience on the dancefloor in a unforgettable trip through the rhythms of 21st century Africa.


Performed by seven singer-dancers, House of the Holy Afro provides a wildly energetic and audacious fusion of the urban and traditional, of raucously sung gospel and pulsing house beats, of slam-poetry and Afro-pop; to create an explosive night of driving rhythms, soaring harmonies and outlandishly irreverent kitsch.


“Flash, funky Afro-kitsch; this exuberant show - part clubnight, part musical - is as much fun as you can have in a church hall before midnight.” Metro

To book tickets for this and other fantastic events at Rich Mix, please call the Rich Mix Box Office on 020 7613 7498 or click here to visit purchase online through View Tickets.
Please note: Although we are actively taking steps to improve this service, our telephone lines do sometimes get very busy. Please call between 9am and 5pm if possible.For more information on our entire programme visit the Rich Mix website at www.richmix.org.uk.

Opiyo Okach’s residency in Birmingham is produced by Eckhard Thiemann in collaboration and with support from Punch Records, DanceXchange, ACE dance and music, Scholars and Warriors and Arts Council England (GftA).

Border Border Express is co-produced by Centre Choregaphique National de Montpellier Languedoc -Roussilion, La Comete – Scene Nationale, Culturesfrance – Afrique en creations, Ford Foundation ( Nairobi ), Zeli et Compagnie, Association Dunia, and with support from Theatres en Dracenie.

Eckhard Thiemann
Dance - Arts - Culture
programming - producing - presenting - commissioning
97 Bethwin Rd, London SE5 0YR
tel: +44 (0)20 77018646 mobile: +44 (0)7984 468204
email: eckhard@eckhardthiemann.com


The summer just got hotter!!
SalsaFiesta
Saturday 13th June 2009

''Expect no less than the best latin Dj's & The magic of live Music''
And
Featuring:

Tony Danger & His Suave Cuban Band
The New Sensation in Town!!
Tony Danger is a leading proponent of Cuban Son, Bolero, Cha cha cha, Salsa and Latin Jazz. He has over 26 years of professional experience as a lead singer and musician, also appearing regularly on Cuban National Television and at many internationally renowned festivals, in Cuba. His style is authentic and reminiscent of 1950s glamour which will suit the more discerning audience.

http://www.tonydanger.co.uk/


+ Guest Dj's from Colombia & Venezuela playing Merengue, Bachata & Regaetton, guaranteed to keep you dancing till you drop!

Doors open at 10pm & close at 3am

Entry £6 all nightDress code: sexy and smart
Venue: Dusk Till Dawn1 Archway Close, N19 3TD (Oposite Archway tube station)

Info:
078 8696 2791
www.salsateca.co.uk

Second Light funding from First Light - posted 22.5.2009
deadline: 19 June 2009
On 14 May 2009, First Light announced the launch of ‘Second Light’, a new production based talent development funding scheme for young BME filmmakers. It will support 30 young filmmakers, from BME backgrounds, with supported opportunities to move into the film industry. With the backing of industry partners including Pinewood Studios and BAFTA, Second Light will provide these young filmmakers with bespoke training, work placements and mentor support over a sustained period of 18 months.First Light through Second Light will offer funding of up to £70,000 to 3 filmmaking organisations who can devise and support innovative, well conceived and predominantly production based training programmes for 10 young people, from BME backgrounds. Applications can be made online by visiting firstlightmovies. com and will be open from Wednesday 20 May. The closing date for applications is Friday 19 June.http://www.firstlightmovies.com/
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Alfred Fagon Award 2009 - posted 22.5.2009
deadline: 1 August 2009
This year’s Alfred Fagon Award is seeking submissions from playwrights of African or Caribbean descent who are resident in the UK. Established in 1996, the Award was set-up to commemorate the life of the late Jamaican playwright and actor, Alfred Fagon. The winning playwright will be awarded £5,000 and a staged reading of the play, which, this year, will take place at the Cottesloe, the National Theatre.In its 13-year history, the Award has supported some of Britain’s best Black playwrights. For more details on the Award and how to enter, please go to http://www.alfredfagonaward.co.uk/.The Alfred Fagon Award is supported by the Peggy Ramsay Foundation.
Caroline Miller
Director, Dance UK
http://www.danceuk.org/
Dance UK
The Urdang
Old Finsbury Town Hall
Rosebery Avenue
London
EC1R 4QT
tel: 020 7713 0730 / 07980 675137
fax: 020 7833 2363
Download the Dance Manifesto at http://www.danceuk.org/ and add your name to the list of supporters. The Dance Manifesto was presented to David Lammy MP, Minister for Culture in 2006 and marks the beginning of an industry wide campaign to raise the profile of dance in Government.
Dance UK is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, No 2931636. Registered office: as above. Registered Charity No. 801552

Dear Friend

Come and join our Krumping Masterclass on Friday 31 July and learn how to twist, spin and flip! And why not attend the screening of David LaChapelle’s documentary Rize beforehand.
Joint tickets are £5 for the screening and masterclass.

To book tickets call the Rich Mix Box Office on 020 7613 7498.
We look forward to welcoming you at Rich Mix!
Best wishes
The Rich Mix team


Planning to attend Jackie Guy's Caribbean Dance workshop on Sunday June 7th as part of ADAD's Bloom Festival? Why not come a bit early and enjoy an African Voice workshop with Monica George-Otuya?
AFRICAN VOICE WORKSHOP WITH MONICA GEORGE-OTUYA
Voicelab Welcomes ADAD
Sunday 7 June
The Clore Ballroom, 1.30pm
Admission free


Monica George-Otuya is a professional vocal performer, songwriter and certified arts development practitioner. Her passion for soulful music, gospel, jazz, afro beat and popular styles, is influenced by her early exposure to African music whilst growing up. These roots are apparent in her energetic vocal workshops across the UK and Europe . This workshop will focus on traditional African, Afro-jazz and African gospel vocal styles and is part of the Bloom Festival.

Hi to Guillermo's friends and Students in London,Guillermo Davis 'el Iyawo' will be back in London for two of the Cuba50 events London (Sundays 21st&28thJune). He will be animating the dance with Charanga del Norte, the Leeds-based Charanga band, highly respected in Cuba, directed by flautist Sue Miller. It's time they got more recognition over here. Flute and violins featurestrongly in Charanga music along with piano, percussion, bassand voices. Expect great dance music with Cha-cha-cha, Son, Danzon and Mambo. So come along and join the dance! We don't have exact times of set.Details below and at www.eliyawo.co.uk (see classes & events) ---------------------------------------------------21 June Sun Cuba50 LONDON Victoria Park free festival---------------------------------------------------Guillermo is animating the dance with Charanga del Nortesupporting act for the beloved bands, Orquesta Aragon and Changui de Guantanamo. A truly fantastic line up of Cuban music at its best. Not to miss!Free Festival - part of Barbican Cuba50 FestivalParadise Gardens Victoria Park Londonhttp://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?ID=9299http://www.paradisegardens.org.uk/www.charangadelnorte.co.ukFree festival events from 1pm---------------------------------------------------28 June Sun Cuba50 LONDON Barbican free stage---------------------------------------------------Guillermo will animating the dance with Charanga del Norteas part of the Freestage events from 2pm: Charanga del Norte, Son Tropical, Tumbao Tivoli plus more artists tbc. And later, in the main auditorium (not free), Los Van Van and Yoruba Andabo in the evening.Barbican London FreestageThe Barbican Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS (www.barbican.org.uk)www.charangadelnorte.co.uk----------------------------------------------------See you there if you can make it!Saludos & AsheLinda & GuilleIf you want to contact us pls emailcubandanceyork@hotmail.CO.UKor txt/call 07730 679 213(Guille) or 07811 320 576(Linda)-------------------------------------------------------------Guillermo Davis 'el Iyawo'Cuban dance teacher, choreographerand carnival group leaderwww.eliyawo.co.ukCubanDanceYork@hotmail.co.uk 07730 679 213 / 07811 320 576------------------------------------------------------------- Sent by: Guillermo Davis 'el iyawo'El Iyawo Cuban Dance (Guillermo Davis) LONDON


Element Dance has been busy this month performing in Bristol (Frys Club), Leeds (Aspire, Harewood House, Media570 Launch www.leedsmet.ac.uk/businessincubator/index1_497C3B4F5BD34B5F9878150B3E11BC62.htm), London (Bar Salsa, Walthomstow PR), and Ella (Director) touring Turkey as Juliet, and teaching at the Turkey International Salsa Congress!....where the weather is hot, the people are smiling and theres loads of time to get training! Element continue grow larger with new shows (Xango- performed at Bar Salsa this week!, dancers, showreels and with Classes getting bigger and better (New Bhangraton drop in class as well as a performance course with performance date confirmed as July 15th, Bar Salsa!. (As always we love to see you at classes and at our shows (gigs over the next two months so far are listed below).

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CLASSES
LONDON REGGAETON PERFORMANCE COURSE COMMENCED 20th April 2009 (Performance 15th July @Bar Salsa)
London Drop in classes:
MONDAYS- BHANGRATON (REGGAETON N BHANGRA FUSION) (Mondays) In London @ The Place. 8-9.00pm £7.50 (Please call us if you have any uncertainties).
Weekly Class come rain or shine- Samba (Beginners)
TUESDAYS, 7.30 – 8.30pm, £0 per class! (Yes Free Class for beginners! Followed by a party!) Bar Salsa, 96 Charing Cross Rd (Closest Tube Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Rd) (Runs every week!)
Leeds NEW!! Drop in Classes;
Reggaeton and Samba Class (Started April 22nd)
WEDNESDAYS, 7-8.30pm, £5/ £6.Classes are held at: Holistica, Mabgate Mills, Macauley St, Leeds (New exciting venue for new classes right in the City Centre! THE PLAZA, Clay Pit Lane, LS2 8AR!)

GIGS
This month we are in;

26th May- Bar Salsa
28th-31st May- Turkey Salsa Congress
2nd-23rd June- Latin Classes @ Saddlers Wells
11th June- The Hilton
18th June- County Durham
25th June- East Riding
29th Jun- Hull
30th June- Bar Salsa
8th July- Swindon
July 11th- Covent Garden

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VOICES OF ANCESTORS PAN-AFRICAN CAMP
with CHARTWELL DUTIRO and DENISE ROWE
SATURDAY 23RD AND SUNDAY 24TH MAY 2009
RADFORD MILL FARM, Timsbury, near Bath, BA2 0QF
LETS GET DEEPER!
Explore the meeting ground
between movement and music
through traditional and contemporary
pan-African dance, community singing
and hands on mbira playing
£95
includes camping and ‘mbira night’ saturday evening.
concessions, meals & b&b available
MBIRA NIGHT. Saturday 23rd May, 8pm
with master mbira player Chartwell Dutiro and guests
An evening of music and dance from Zimbabwe and around the world.
'Like rain on earth, the deep magic of mbira calls directly to the heart,
resonant with ancestral voices'
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EARTH DANCES

AFRICAN DANCE and ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT workshop
with Denise Rowe from Baka Beyond

SATURDAY 13th JUNE 2009, 11am - 4pm
RADFORD MILL FARM, Timsbury, Near Bath, BA2 0QF

When we dance... the earth dances

African dance is about presence, spirit and connection to self, other and earth. This workshop explores African dance and environmental improvisations to access that place in ourselves where we stand clear in our centre, awake to our surroundings and playful in our expression.

Open to all abilities, bring lunch to share
£35/£30 concs
b&b and meals available

plus, why not stay on for 'The Creative Feast' in the evening

THE CREATIVE FEAST. Saturday 13th June, 8pm
Open floor night. Delicious morsels of music, dance, poetry, theatre and film to delight enchant and inspire.

For info or to book a place contact Denise on
077233 29414
de8fish@yahoo. co.uk
www.radfordmillfarm .co.uk

AN EXCITING REUNION OF TWO OF THE STARS OF BALLET BOUGARABOU DU SENEGAL, VIEUX WAS MUSICAL DIRECTOR OF THE TROUPE AND IDRISSA CHOREOGRAPHER AND SO THEY HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF PERFORMING TOGETHER THUS BRINGING THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN SOME OF THEIR ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE MATERIAL!10.30AM – 1.30PM DJEMBE AND DUNS WITH VIEUX - £152.00PM - 5.00PM DANCE WITH IDRISSA AND DRUMMING FOR DANCE - £15.£25 FOR BOTH, A WHOLE 6 HOURS OF DRUM AND DANCE DELIGHT.ADVANCE BOOKINGS PLEASE AND YOU CAN PAY BY CHEQUE OR PAYPAL, PLEASE E MAIL TO MAKE A BOOKING.VIEUX AND IDRISSA HAVE BOTH BEEN PERFORMING SINCE CHILDHOOD WITH VARIOUS DRUM AND DANCE TROUPES ALL OVER WEST AFRICA AND ARE EAGER TO SHARE THEIR COMBINED WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE WITH THEIR STUDENTS.PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LUNCHWEATHER PERMITTING THERE WILL BE A SMALL BBQ/ PARTY AFTER AT CHEZ CAMARA! BRING ANY INSTRUMENTS YOU HAVE FOR A JAM SESSION (NO LOUD DRUMMING THOUGH!!!!)30 May 2009Time: 10:30 - 17:00Location: RIVERSIDE WAREHOUSE ,Street: 56 MACHEN PLACE, RIVERSIDE, CARDIFF CF1 8EQTown/City: Caerdydd, United KingdomINFO07554433911Email: tantanafrica@ gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=82531916241&h=M3w9S&u=jFP9j&ref=nf

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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 MondayComing in 2009; The Lambada Zouk The Next Phase Project

Sat 23 May Venue 1 7.30pm £15, £12 concs
WALLEN is an experience that combines thrilling and charismatic music performance with elements of music theatre. The show will involve an endless stream of music, taking the audience on a journey following lives of Byron and Errollyn Wallen to Belize, to London, and to New York; crucial places in their personal and professional lives; where both had to re-define and challenge notions of belonging, distance, and boundaries.-- "step with imagination beyond edge of the cliff, with surety you will grow your wings"

Dear All, Idrissa Camara and Nansady Keita are hosting a day of Guinean drum and dance on 13th June.10:00am - 1:30pm Nansady teaching one Malinke rhythm on dunduns. 2:00pm - 5:30pm Idrissa teaching Guinean dance, with drumming for dance from Nansady and friends.£30 for the full day, or £15 for dance only.Advance bookings only, full payment to be received by 31st May.Bring water and wear comfortable clothing. Suitable for all abilities. Places limited. info@nansadykeita. com / tel:07733086238'
Dundunkini will be holding its very own dance and drum workshop with Issa Sawane on Saturday July 18th . . .More details / Booking info to follow soon!!


Cuban Salsa and Bachata lessons with Laura, Dani, and Ozy from London Salsa
and new teacher Cesar Pacheco from Havanaevery Thursdayat Tito's Latin Club
Plus FREE entry to our new salsa and bachata club night after the classes

Classes for all levels:
6.30 pm BACHATA
7.45 pm CUBAN SALSA

Each class has three levels. Beginners are very welcome!
£8 for one class or £12 for two

FREE entry to the club plus SPECIAL OFFER at the bar courtesy of Tito's Latin Club: Enjoy a cold beer for £3, or buy 4 for only £10!Friendly atmosphere, fantastic new dancefloor, and delicious food available from the restaurant.

Tito's Latin Club4-6 London Bridge StreetLondonSE1 9SG
Carlos & OlwenCubachecheinfo@cubacheche.co.uk020 8883 0781



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 week, Feedback33 partners with ADAD to deliver the last of four rep workshops lead by artists performing in The Bloom Festival, a celebration of dance of the African Diaspora presented by ADAD and hosted by Southbank Centre’s Dance and Performance team. Comprising of two days of performance, film, open workshops and talks, The Bloom Festival will showcase a wealth of talent from around the UK and beyond on June 6-7, 2009.Venue:
The London Studio Centre (Studio 12)
42-50 York Way
London N1 9AB

Alesandra Seutin leds a rep workshop of her work Kwenda-Kwenda, 21st May 2009 7.30-9.15pm

PLEASE COME FOR REGISTRATION AT 7PM.

In this session, Alesandra will lead a repertoire class of her piece Kwenda-Kwenda. Set in a village, Kwenda-Kwenda is a tale about the choice between stepping in the unknown and remaining in the familiar. There is a saying is Africa “If you don’t know where you are going, look back at your roots”. Kwenda-Kwenda is an Afro Eclectic Contemporary dance theatre piece.


There will be a 15 minute Q&A session as part of this workshop. Cost £13 annual registration fee and £3 for class thereafter. Non members pay £8.

To book a place on this workshop please email
Paula Allen: http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=p_j_allen@hotmail.com or phone: 07792236583.
http://www.myspace.com/feedback33


FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Alesandra was born in Harare, raised in Brussels and developed in London. Alesandra has worked with Jamie Dryburgh, Pierre Drye, Gill Clarke, Mavin Khoo, Beverley Glean (Irie! Dance), Lincoln Allert, Camille Litalien, Kenrick Sandy (Boy Blue), Tara-Jane Herbert (Dance United), Carol Straker, Philippa Donellan and Rafael Bonachela amongst others. In 2006 she founded Vocab Dance Company with a vision of fusing contemporary dance technique with African, Hip Hop and Dance theate in order to create a unique and rich dance vocabulary.


Ashleigh Trezise Presents OUTSPOKEN DANCE 2009Hosted by Jonzi D@Hackney EmpireFriday 26th June 20097.30pmTickets £12.50/£10.50£5 Discount on advance telephone bookings: 0208 985 2424FOR INFO www.hackneyempire.co.uk

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Hi All!!!Only a few days left before the Modern Fusion Dance Workshop.Please see attached flyer for details and log onto the website andregister.Kindly forward email to your mailing listRegardsModern Fusion Workshop Team

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 week, Feedback33 partners with ADAD to deliver the third of four rep workshops lead by artists performing in The Bloom Festival, a celebration of dance of the African Diaspora presented by ADAD and hosted by Southbank Centre’s Dance and Performance team. Comprising of two days of performance, film, open workshops and talks, The Bloom Festival will showcase a wealth of talent from around the UK and beyond on June 6-7, 2009.Venue:
The London Studio Centre (Studio 12)
42-50 York Way
London N1 9AB

Mohammed Dordoh leds a rep workshop of his work Movement of our Ancestors, 14th May 2009 7.30-9.15pm

PLEASE COME FOR REGISTRATION AT 7PM.

In this session, Mohammed will lead a repertoire class of his piece Movement of our Ancestors, which uses a variety of traditional African dances to explore the importance of the earth for survival.

There will be a 15 minute Q&A session as part of this workshop. Cost £13 annual registration fee and £3 for class thereafter. Non members pay £8.

To book a place on this workshop please email
Paula Allen: paula_adad@danceuk. org or phone: 07792236583.
www.myspace. com/feedback33


FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY

Mohammed is Artistic Director of Semekor Performing Arts. He trained at the Academy of African Music & Arts in Ghana, and has been performing and teaching for approximately 20 years. In 2005, Mohammed toured in the Collective Artistes Theatre Company critically acclaimed production of The Lion and The Jewel by Nobel Literature Laureate Wole Soyinka, performing at the Barbican Pit Theatre, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, West Yorkshire Playhouse, amongst other regional venues. During this production, Mohammed worked with renowned director Chuck Mike, and international choreographer and dance artiste Koffi Koko. Previously, Mohammed was lead dancer in Strictly African Dancing on BBC1. He was also a principle performer and choreographic consultant for the musical Sundance, at the Hackney Empire. Between 1998 and 2005 Mohammed was principle dancer and rehearsal director with Adzido Pan African Dance Ensemble. With Adzido, Mohammed toured the UK, Europe and Africa in productions of Footsteps, Silk, Sankofa, Chesa Chesa, Secrets of Makaleng, Yaa Asentewa, and Spirit of Oking. Mohammed has choreographed for Aklowa Dance Ensemble, Nzinga dance, Adanta, BEN TV and OBE.

Cuban Salsa and Bachata lessons with Laura, Dani, and Ozy from London Salsa
and new teacher Cesar Pacheco from Havanathis Thursday 14th Mayat Tito's Latin Club
Plus FREE entry to our new salsa and bachata club night after the classes

Classes for all levels:
6.30 pm BACHATA
7.45 pm CUBAN SALSA

Each class has three levels. Beginners are very welcome!
£8 for one class or £12 for two

FREE entry to the club plus SPECIAL OFFER at the bar courtesy of Tito's Latin Club: Enjoy a cold beer for £3, or buy 4 for only £10!Friendly atmosphere, fantastic new dancefloor, and delicious food available from the restaurant.

Tito's Latin Club4-6 London Bridge StreetLondonSE1 9SG
Carlos & OlwenCubachechehttp://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@cubacheche.co.uk020 8883 0781

1/2 Price Tickets to Havana Rakatan!
Experience the vitality of the Cuban spirit without leaving the contry as Havana Rakatan's NEW Show with New music explodes at the Peacock theatre, Portugal street, Holborn, London WC2 from Tuesday 5 - Saturday 23 May 2009.

We got1/2 price tickets (normally £40 & £35, a saving of £20) for the first two weeks of the show for you! To book, call 0844 4124300 and quote "London Salsa Scene Offer" or visit www.sadlerswells.com andenter promo code pcdlondonsalsa when prompted.
Performances: Tue - Sat at7.30pm, Sat matinee at 2.30pm, Sun at 4pm.
Tickets: £15 - £40

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ISLAND ECHOES Caribbean Traditional Dance workshop The Caribbean is home to a rich array of dance forms and rhythms, which gives it that extraordinary, unique flavour that we love so much. The rhythmic body movement and musical interpretation that is typical of Caribbean dances leaves us so inspired that we want to learn how to move like that. Now you can, through Island Echoes When: Saturday 16 May 2009 10am – 12pm Where: Island Echoes will be hosted in a beautiful dance studio at Moonshot Centre, an amazing cultural space located in the middle of Fordham Park in New Cross. What you will learn In this exciting 2 hour workshop, you will travel on the rhythm to 4 Caribbean islands and be introduced to 6 different traditional dance styles: Congo Bele (Trinidad), Pique (Grenada), Yanvalou (Haiti), Dinkimini, Revival and Mento (Jamaica). Ooh la la! About the teacher – Oniel Pryce A native of Jamaica, Oniel graduated from The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts School of Dance in 2001. He went on to graduate from The State University of New York (College of Brockport, 2003), and most recently completed a Masters in Choreography at LABAN (2008). A member of the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica since 2004, he has played roles as dancer and choreographer, contributing to such pieces as Restored (2004), Total Exaltation (2005), Certain Todays/Unborn Tomorrows (2005), Barre Talk (2006) and Blurred Memories (2007). Oniel has also lectured in Caribbean Traditional Dance technique and theory at The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, and has worked as a freelance choreographer with Jamaican companies including Dance Theatre Xaymaca, The Company Dance Theatre, and L’ACADCO. His extensive knowledge of Caribbean traditional dance makes him the perfect ‘pilot’ to take you on this journey. Suitability: Class is suitable for everyone with an interest in Caribbean traditional dance. From beginner to advanced. Just come with the willingness to have fun and be challenged. Entry Fee: £10 (This includes cost of the workshop and a Caribbean inspired sandwich buffet after class) Getting to the dance studio Island Echoes will be held in a beautiful dance studio at Moonshot Centre, an amazing cultural space located in Fordham Park, Angus Street, New Cross London SE14 6LU
Buses: 21, 36, 136, 436, 171, 172, 321, and 225Trains: New Cross, Deptford DLR: Deptford Bridge Please note: · On Saturday 16 May trains to New Cross depart from o Canon Street at 8:54, 9:24 and 9:54am (2 stops) o London Bridge at 858, 9:28, 9:58 (1 stop) o From the New Cross train station the studio is a 5 minute walk. · On Saturday 16 May trains to Deptford depart from o Cannon Street at 9:00, 9:10, 9:30, 9:40 (2 stops) o London Bridge at 9:04, 9:14, 9:34, 9:44 (1 stop) o From Deptford train station the studio is an 8 minute walk · From Deptford DLR station it is a short 10 minute stroll. · Oyster cards are not accepted on the trains as yet so a train ticket will cost you £3.50 return. · Oysters are accepted on the DLR. · There will be signs from New Cross, Deptford train and DLR station leading you to the venue. More information For two hours, escape with Island Echoes and dance to the rhythm of the Caribbean. Come sweat, dance and be inspired To register your interest and book your place, email islandechoes@yahoo.co.uk or call 075 2786 9690.

Audition: Foundation Degree in Dance Wednesday 27 May 2009 10-3pmStart Date for Course September 2009.Venue: The Moonshot CentreFordham ParkAngus StreetNew CrossLondonSE14 6LUDirectionsBuses: 21, 36, 136, 436, 171, 172, 321, 225Trains: New Cross, New Cross Gate, DeptfordDLR: Deptford BridgeDescriptionThe Foundation Degree in Dance works as a partnership between City andIslington College, IRIE! dance theatre and London MetropolitanUniversity.The degree is unique in that it presents African, Ballet, Caribbean andContemporary Dance as equal partners. The Course is two years in lengthandcombines academic study with practical and professional practice. It isbased for one day at City and Islington College and for two days at theMoonshot Centre in New Cross, home to IRIE! dance theatre, thusproviding arange of opportunities in the industry. We are currently in the finalstagesof auditioning for the September 2009. More Information on the coursecanalso be found in the ADAD online publication Hotfoot Issue 11 Winter2009-Looking to the future with IRIE! dance theatre.Contact: Rosie Lehan for further details and to register for theaudition.rosie.lehan@ candi.ac. uk0207 700 861007740520108Websites: www.candi.ac. uk( under Foundation Degrees) www.iriedancetheatr e.org ( Education)


UK PREMIERE OF AWARD-WINNING CHOREOGRAPHER OPENS BASS FESTIVAL 2009

Award-winning Kenyan artist Opiyo Okach will open this year’s BASS Festival with a thought-provoking dance piece, premiering for the first time in the UK .

On 4 June, Opiyo brings his internationally successful ‘No Man’s Gone Now’ and new work ‘Border Border Express’ to The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome.

This is the only chance to catch this emotionally felt double bill of dance in the UK this year. Exploring ideas of real and fictional borders, the performance is the opening event of the 2009 festival. Running for its fourth consecutive year, this year’s BASS (British Arts and Street Sounds) is ‘Inspired by Africa and Africans’, making Opiyo’s appearance all the more relevant.

Ammo Talwar, director of festival organisers Punch Records, said: “It’s a real coup to have Opiyo on board this year because his work says so much about Africa and the African experience.”

Through his emotionally charged compositions, Opiyo charts the fluid states of existence in contemporary Africa . Featuring live music by electric guitar virtuoso Alejandro Olarte (‘Border Border Express’), the dance performance will explore political and personal issues, while cementing Opiyo’s reputation as being at the forefront of the international contemporary dance scene.

From Monday 1 to Wednesday 3 June, Opiyo Okach will also be leading workshops at DanceXchange and ACE dance & music for local dancers, colleges and young people.

Originally trained as an actor and mime artist, Opiyo Okach’s works – including ‘No Man’s Gone Now’ – have toured globally. He is the director of the East African Dance Encounters in Nairobi, won the ‘Prix du Nouveau Talent Chorégraphiques SACD 2003’ and was awarded a ‘Prince Claus Award for Culture and Development 2005’.

BASS Festival is the UK ’s only month long celebration of urban music and art. The festival bill includes other dance events, such as ‘Session’, also at the Patrick Centre, and a scheduled appearance by breakdancing group Trinity Warriors.

The Opiyo Okach residency is produced by Eckhard Thiemann and Scholars and Warriors in partnership with BASS Festival, DanceXchange and ACE dance & music.

Tickets cost £10 (£8 concessions) and are available to purchase at www.dancexchange. org.uk or from Birmingham Hippodrome Box Office on 0844 338 5000.
For more info on BASS Festival 2009, including full line-up details, visit www.bassfestival. co.uk.


IRIE! dance theatre presents:

‘MAKING TRACKS’
– Professional Summer School in African Peoples Dance

IRIE! dance theatre is Britain ’s leading company working in the field of African and Caribbean dance training. This years’ Summer School will focus primarily on intensive training in African and Caribbean dance with additional Master classes.

The programme is designed for participants who are:
– Proficient in learning and performing dance routines

5 classes per day will focus on context, technique and presentation, A certificate of participation will be awarded at the end of the course.


Master Classes by: Intensive classes in African and Caribbean dance
Thea Nerissa Barnes by: Julius Sackey and Oniel Pryce.
Mohammed Dordoh
Jackie Guy
Charles Maema
Paradigmz

Costs:
The full Making Tracks programme is available for £200 with a deposit of £50; Master Classes are available at £25 per 3-hour workshop and intensive classes at £15 per 1.5 hour session.

Making Tracks will take place from Monday 29th June – Saturday 4th July 2009.
At: The Moonshot Centre, Fordham Park Angus St . New Cross London SE14 6LU.


To register for a place please contact IRIE! dance theatre on: 020 8691 6099, email: info@iriedancetheat re.org

Cuban Salsa and Bachata lessons with Laura, Dani, and Ozy from London Salsathis Thursday 7th Mayat Tito's Latin Club
Plus FREE entry to our new salsa and bachata club night after the classes

Classes for all levels:
6.30 pm BACHATA
7.45 pm CUBAN SALSA

Each class has three levels. Beginners are very welcome!
£8 for one class or £12 for two

FREE entry to the club plus SPECIAL OFFER at the bar courtesy of Tito's Latin Club: Enjoy a cold beer for £3, or buy 4 for only £10!Friendly atmosphere, fantastic new dancefloor, and delicious food available from the restaurant.

Tito's Latin Club4-6 London Bridge StreetLondonSE1 9SG
Carlos & OlwenCubachecheinfo@cubacheche.co.uk020 8883 0781