The Afro-Latin Lounge

El Rumbon Cubano is back this autumn!
Sunday 27th September, Sunday 8th November & Sunday 6th Decemberat Tito's Latin Club, 4-6 London Bridge Street, London SE1Full details coming soon...

Also, this autumn, London's newest Cuban dance troupe
CubanaDanza
Premiere performances at El Rumbon Cubano and at our new event Cultura y Cubania


In the meantime, don't miss our weekly dance classes and club night
Cuban Salsa and Bachata lessons with Laura, Dani, and Ozy from London Salsa
and new teacher Cesar Pacheco from Havanathis Thursday 25th Juneat Tito's Latin Club 4-6 London Bridge Street, London SE1

Plus FREE entry to our new salsa and bachata club night after the classesDJ until late
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.

Plus watch out for news of our weekly rumba and folkloric dance classes - we will be starting them again soon in a great new venue!


Carlos & OlwenCubachecheinfo@cubacheche.co.uk020 8883 0781

Dundunkini presents Issa AND Mokolo Sawane
Mokolo Sawane and Issa Sawane Senegalese Drum&Dance Workshop!July 18th1-4pm Islington ArtsFactoryParkhurst Road Holloway, London,N70SFTube: Caledonian Road/Holloway Road, Buses: 4, 17, 29, 43,91,153, 253, 259, Dear All, We have just had confirmation that Mokolo will be joining his brother, Issa, at Dundunkini's Senegalese Drum&Dance workshop on 18th July. Mokolo is a Master Drummer and a true star in his own right who will electrify and ignite this 3-hour event. Don't miss this opportunity to work with him, and learn from his font of musical talent and experience.At this 3-hour workshop, Issa and Mokolo will be drawing from their wealth of knowledge of the Mandinka culture, to teach us some of the dances, rhythms and songs of Senegal. It will be an unforgettable experience of African drum & dance.Dancers: Open to all levelsDrummers: should be experienced drummers, who can assimilate new rhythms quickly, and tunefully as you will be accompanying Mokolo, and providing music for the dancers. COSTAdvanced Bookings and non-refundable deposit required ASAP.Drummers- £10 Dancers -£20E-mail:dundunkini@gmail. com to reserve your space. M:07949 761 589


Dance on Film at Rich Mix!
Rich Mix has two exciting dance on film events in July... Doc Thursdays by Tigerlily Films - Only When I Dance Thurs 9 July / 7.30pm / Screen 3 / £7, £5.50 concsThis insightful film follows a year in the life Isabela and Irlan, two black kids from poor backgrounds who are aspiring ballet dancers. Despite constant prejudice and doubt, both are determined to follow their ambitions. For them, dance is a way out, an escape rarely found in their tough day to day lives. The question is can they make it? Dance on Film - Rize (PG) Followed by Krumping Workshop Fri 31 July / 1.30pm / Screen 3 / £5 joint ticket for film and workshopRize showcases the groundbreaking dance phenomenon, "Krumping", that exploded on the streets of South Central, Los Angeles . Krumping is a new urban street dance-form that began in South Central Los Angeles and has become a major part of Hip Hop dance culture. Taking advantage of unprecedented access, this dazzling documentary highlights a revolutionary form of artistic, athletic expression born from oppression. Come along to the workshop after the film and learn how to twist, spin and flip! To book tickets for these events at Rich Mix , visit our View Tickets page - click here to go there now. Alternatively, you can visit the Rich Mix Box Office or call 020 7613 7498. Please note: Our telephone lines can get very busy but we are actively trying to improve our service. Please try to call between 9am and 5pm if possible.


New Cuban Style Salsa Classes Introduced Every Saturday @ SalsaFiesta
We Will have Antonio & Esther teaching Intermediate/Advanced Class regularly from 9pm till 10pm from Next Week!

For this Saturday 27th June we will have special guest Alain teaching Intermediate/Advanced class!!

The class will be divided in two levels, Beginners/Improvers & Intermediate/Advanced from 9pm -10pm

SalsaFiesta @
Dusk Till Dawn
1 Archway Close, N19 3TD (Opposite Archway tube station)
Start your Weekend with a Great Night Out!
Enjoy one of the best Teacher's line up in London @ Latin Palace every Friday
Classes from 9pm till 8.15pm and Club till 2am!

Teachers:
Sandra (Colombia)
Ozy (France)
Alain (France)
Miguel (Portugal)

+ Dj Alex Salsateca

Latin Palace:
146 Camberwell New Road, SE5 0RR

Spacious Dance Floor and fully air conditioned!
Tube: Oval (Northern Line)
Buses: 185, 36, 436 & N36

Open Every Friday


Win Two Tickets to Alex Wilson's Reggae Reborn - Uplifting Roots
THE UK'S TOP LATIN PIANO MAN ALEX WILSON AND ASWAD'S LEGENDARY DRUMMER KENRICK ROWE JOIN FORCES on their sizzling six piece collaboration "Uplifting Roots" at Soho's Pizza Express Jazz Club, 10 Dean Street, London, W1D 3RW from Wednesday 1 - Saturday 4 July.
Expect an inspired tropical fusion of flavas, bursting with Latin fireworks, vivid, soul splitting gospel vocals and heavy duty Jamaican reggae.
This is Alex Wilson's music at its most intimate, a chance to let the music get into your bones, featuring soul divas Naomi Phillips & Aquilla Fearon on vocals and Amy Winehouse's guitarist Robin Banerjee.
TO BOOK: CLICK HERE 0845 6027 017 orwww.pizzaexpresslive.co.uk
Doors: 7pm, set time varies, £15- £20. (This is a non dancing gig, book a table to ensure your full enjoyment!). WIN 2 TICKETS TO ALEX WILSON'S UPLIFTING ROOTS!
ENTER OUR LATEST COMPETITION TO WIN ONE OF OVER £400 OF PRIZES ! SIMPLY EMAIL US on editor@londonsalsascene.co.uk with the words "June Competitions" in the subject line, including your name, address, a telephone number where you can be reached (preferably a landline) by midday Friday 26th June.


You are invited to
ISLAND ECHOES
Caribbean Traditional SUMMER Dance workshop
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, this summer, through Island Echoes
When

Thursday July 2, 10am – 12 pm, Friday July 3, 6 – 8 pm, Saturday July 4, 10 am – 12 pm
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
Over the course of the three days, you will learn the following Caribbean dance styles: Congo Bele (Trinidad), Pique ( Grenada ), Yanvalou ( Haiti ), Dinkimini, Revival, Zella, Gerreh, Jonkoonu, Ettu, Brukins and Mento ( Jamaica ), Punta (St. Vincent), Landship ( Barbados )

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 and most recently completed a Masters in Choreography at LABAN. A member of the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica since 2004, he has played roles as dancer and choreographer, and has lectured in Caribbean Traditional Dance technique and theory at The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts. 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.

Cost
£15 drop in session or £45 for three days.
Come sweat, dance and be inspired.
To register your interest and book your place,
email islandechoes@ yahoo.co. uk

IRIE! dance theatre is Britain ’s leading company working in the field of African and Caribbean dance training. This Summer IRIE! is offering a range of Master Classes including traditional African & Caribbean dance, Caribbean dance fusion, Graham Technique and Dancehall.

Making Tracks will take place from Monday 29th June – Friday 3rd July 2009.At: The Moonshot Centre, Fordham Park Angus St . New Cross London SE14 6LU.


MASTER CLASSES WITH: MOHAMMED DORDOH - Monday 29th June CHARLES MAEMA - Tuesday 30th June H PATTEN - Wednesday 1st July THEA NERISSA BARNES - Thursday 2nd July PARADIGMZ - Friday 3rd July

2:00pm- 5:00pm daily £25 per 3-hour workshop

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

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

Chelsea Space - The Harlem Renaissance
Date: 1st July – 1st August 2009.
In the 1920’s many African-American artists and intellectuals distanced themselves
from the styles of Europeans and white Americans and asserted their freedom to
express themselves celebrating a black dignity and creativity that had emerged out
of slavery and their cultural ties to Africa . The Harlem Renaissance also influenced
many French-speaking black writers from African and Caribbean colonies who lived
in Paris, and British speaking West Indians and Africans based in the UK . In the
1980’s, many of the original protagonists resurfaced in London ; tap dancers were
courted as part of a Jazz revival; Elizabeth Welch recorded ‘Stormy Weather’ for
Derek Jarman’s film ‘The Tempest’ and the American born British Jazz singer
Adelaide Hall (1901-1993) still holds the world record for ‘most enduring recording
artist’. The Riverside Studios in London hosted much of this ‘80’s revival and this
exhibition originates in the archive of the then artistic director there, David Gothard.
www.chelseaspace.org


RobertHylton
And Greenwich Dance Agency (gDA)
present
Skills n Drills 2009
A one-week intensive workshop programme in professional hip hop dance training

@ Greenwich Dance Agency – Monday August 24th – Friday 28th 10.00 am - 5.30pm
For dancers with experience to embrace the art of discipline

Workshop Leaders: Fred – Locking, Robert Hylton – Popping, Purvez – Bboying,
Mouse – Bboying, Clara – House, Sayaka – Wacking, Bly – Hip hop

Target Participants: those with prior hip hop dance experience, Age range: 16 years +
Availability: 25 places, there are also a limited number of day places available
Cost: £150.00

For further information and an application pack please contact: skillsndrills@ urbanclassicism. com


Deadline for application Friday 24th July


PLEASE NOTE

Skills n Drills North
@ Hype Dance – Monday August 3rd – Friday August 7th 10am – 6pm
6 Leadmill Road, Sheffield, S1 4SE

Workshop Leaders: Fred - Locking, Robert Hylton - Popping, Mouse - Bboying,
Clara - House Dance, Lucie Talbott – Hip hop

For further information and an application pack please contact: skillsndrills@ urbanclassicism. com


Deadline for application is Friday 10th July

Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum"Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --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.

Venue:
The London Studio Centre (Studio 12)
42-50 York Way
London N1 9AB

Mamela Nyamza leds a workshop this Thursday, 2nd July 2009 7.30-9.15pm

PLEASE COME FOR CLASS REGISTRATION AT 7PM.

Come and experience African Soul Movement an Afrofusion dance class taught by award winning South African dancer/choreographe r, Mamela Nyamza.

NB: Feedback33 breaks for the summer after this session. Classes will resume in the autumn.


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: p_j_allen@hotmail. com or phone: 07792236583.
FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Mamela Nyamza – a native of South Africa , Mamela is an international dancer, teacher and choreographer with over 12 years of experience. Trained in ballet and contemporary at the Pretoria Tchnikon, Pact Dance Company and the Alvin Ailey School , Mamela’s career began in 1997 in South Africa where she danced with both the Pact Dance Company and with the State Theatre Dance Company. As per for mer, Mamela has toured extensively worldwide in various productions including The Lion King ( Netherlands ) and We Will Rock You ( South Africa ). She has taught and choreographed for schools, dance companies and commercial clients including: the Zama Dance School , Jazzart Dance Theatre, and “So You Think You Can Dance” ( South Africa ). In 2008, Mamela was invited as South Africa ’s representative to present her Afrofusion technique at the “Superstars of Dance” in the USA . Presently, Mamela is project coordinator for the University of Stellenbosch ’s Project Move 1524. Project Move 1524 uses a dynamic interpersonal approach to address and educate on, via dance movement therapy, social issues ranging from HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, through to drugs etc.