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
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