THEATRE / HIP HOP
Flhip Flhop – Everything Happens on the Break
By Rannel Theatre Company in association with Makin ProjectsFri 29 and Sat 30 Jan / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £12 / £10 concs This crazy pair of painters escape the monotony of their dull jobs by taking refuge in hip-hop, MC-ing and beatbox, mixing it up but usually ending up just mixed up! Rannel’s must-see new show combines witty dialogue and intricate choreography to create an energetic and hilarious comedy for all ages.Click to book tickets online or call our Box Office on 020 7613 7498
THEATRE 1867
By Palladini ProductionsThu 18, Fri 19 and Sat 20 Feb / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £10 / £8 concs 1867 is an exciting new play inspired by the story of the legendary Madam CJ Walker (the first African American self made female millionaire).The play celebrates the courage, growth, entrapaneuralism, philanthropy and success of both Madame CJ Walker and her business - in contrast to her adversities and hardships.Click to book tickets online or call our Box Office on 020 7613 7498
A well performed year!
2010 has just began leaving behind some intense moments of dance at the Ecole des Sables: two very important trainings, the re-creation of the Opera du Sahel, the touring of Waxtaan in Europe and many other things.
April 6 to Mai 30, 2009
CHOREOGRAPHIC TOOLS WORKSHOP
During two months, the project brought together about twenty young African choreographers. They explored the techniques of creation and choreographic language with international choreographers. Thanks to this training, the dancers-choreograph ers were able to refine their artistic approach, firmly building the dynamics to which the African choreographic creation has been committed.
July 13 to August 29, 2009
INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONNAL TRAINING « A NEW STEP »
After a first and successful experience in 2007, the Ecole des Sables chose to continue its training program for professional dancers from all over the world in traditional and contemporary African dances.
Thus, from July 13 to August 29, 2009, it welcomed 43 dancers from all over the world, among whom 16 Africans, having already received training at the Ecole des Sables, and 27 from other continents.
To be considered: three generations of African choreographers and teachers came together at this occasion and shared their knowledge with the participants: Germaine Acogny (Senegal / France), Irene Tassembedo (Burkina Faso) and Patrick Acogny (Senegal / France). Their connection dates from the Mudra Afrique time.
Ciré Bèye (Senegal), Bertrand Saki (Ivory Coast), Benjamin Lamarche (France), Nora Chipaumire (Zimbabwe/USA) and Souleymane Badolo (Burkina Faso) also contributed with their expertise.
An opportunity to discover the richness, variety, complexity and specific energy of traditional and contemporary African dances and to enable beautiful meetings, links and exchanges between dancers coming from various horizons.
THE SAHEL OPERA
It is in a new form that Bintou Wéré, “a Sahel Opera” went on a one-month African tour. In fact, the artists met up at Toubab Dialaw to restage this unique play initiated and supported by the Prince Claus Fund. The rehearsals took place first at the Ecole des Sables, then in Bamako. Due to the combined efforts of the Ministry of Culture in Mali and the Prince Claus Fund, the tour began on October 30th in the Malian capital. On-stage for this African lyrical work, about forty singers, musicians, dancers under the artistic direction of Wasis Diop, Jean Pierre direction, and Germaine Acogny and Flora Théfaine choreography.
http://www.sahelopera.com/
WAXTAAN
The Jant-Bi Company presented at several occasions the choreography “Waxtaan” in Europe. As usual, it was received by an enthusiastic public and obtained a great success in 2009. Croatia, Madrid (Spain) in July, Lisbon (Portugal) in August, Murcia (Spain) in November, La Reunion (France) at the beginning of December, and Hamburg (Germany) in the middle of December.
THE SCALES OF MEMORY
“The scales of the memory” results from a collaboration between Jawole Willa Jo Zollar (United States) and Germaine Acogny (France / Senegal) and their respective companies - 7 women of the Urban Bush Women from New York and 7 men of the Jant-Bi Company. The work addresses the themes of memory, resistance, love and show the links between African-Americans and Africans.
In 2009, it was performed in Germany and in the USA and obtained an enormous success.
In 2010, an important European tour will be organised.
TOURING DATES 2010
May 10-11, 2010
Sevilla, Spain
May 4 – 5, 2010
Brest, France
April 30, 2010
Sète, France
April 29, 2010
Martigues, France
April 27 – 28, 2010
Blagnac, France
April 22 – 23 – 24, 2010
Luxemburg
April 17, 2010
Ludwigshafen, Germany
http://www.urbanbushwomen.org/
DANCE AT SCHOOL
This project, set up since 2008, involves about 80 children of the village of Toubab Dialaw coming to the Ecole des Sables where they receive a weekly training program in dance, among which Germaine Acogny’s techniques.
WOMEN PROJECT
Give to women their place in the field of the contemporary dance in Senegal and in Africa by encouraging feminine creativity and the emergence of women choreographers. Several trainings of Senegalese women dancers took place in 2009 and more are planned in 2010 at the Ecole des Sables for that purpose.
GERMAINE IN NEW YORK
Invited by 651 ARTS which headquarters are located in Brooklyn, New York, Germaine Acogny performed within the framework of 'FLY, Five First Ladies of Dance', a project bringing together 4 famous African American choreographers Bebe Miller, Carmen de Lavallade, Jawole Zollar and Dianne Mc Intyre plus Germaine representing Africa.
Miscellaneous
Congratulations to Wesley Ruzibiza and his company, «Sabliste » since 2008, who was awarded with the silver medal at the 2009 Francophony Games, in the Dance category!
Again some nice projects for 2010
January/February, a Transmission Workshop of the Germaine Acogny Technique (by Germaine Acogny), April/July an important 3 months training for African and African Diaspora choreographers and dancers, residencies, "Scales of Memory" tour of the Jant-Bi Company and Urban Bush Women. Once again, a year during which the African dance will be strong and beautiful!
The article in BalletTanz
The German Dance Magazine “Balletanz” has published a very nice, sensitive, analytic article about the work of L’Ecole des Sables and its artistic director Germaine Acogny. Journalist Renate Klett
Not to miss
Jant-bi Association/ Ecole des Sables
BP 22 626 - 15 523 Dakar - Sénégal T/F: (221) 33 836 36 19 / T: (221) 33 836 23 88
http://www.jantbi.org/ / http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=jantbi@gmail.com
Jant-Bi Toulouse/SEBT du 3e Monde
24 rue léonce castelbou
31000 TOULOUSE
tel: 0561231775 / 0950715957
fax: 0955715957
http://www.jantbi.org/
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.
Feedback33 with Lati Saka Thurs 28st Jan @ London Studio Centre.
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge), London N1 9AB
Choreographic workshop with Lati Saka Thursday 28st 7.30 - 9.00pm.
PLEASE COME FOR CLASS REGISTRATION AT 7PM.
In this session, Lati will be delivering a contemporary dance workshop with an African twist.
Cost: £5 full/£3 concessions: students; unemployed-dance professionals* [ID/proof of status required]. * This concession is open only to individuals currently between contracts who dance professionally, and for whom dance is their primary source of income. If you would like to check if you qualify for this concession, please contact Paula on the email/phone number below.
To book a place on these workshops please email Paula allen: p_j_allen@hotmail. com or phone: 07792236583.
FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Lati Saka: trained in contemporary dance at Laban, Lati’s desire to explore her cultural roots through the medium of dance, led her to train in Caribbean dance firstly with Greta Mendez and then with IRIE! dance theatre. Following a workshop at IRIE! delivered by Peter Badejo, Lati went on to obtain a grounding in African dance and joined Badejo Arts in 1996. Lati worked with Badejo Arts periodically until its closure. Following a hiatus, Lati is currently working as freelance dance practitioner.
"Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"
Yo galera,
Thanks very for coming to Natema's gigs, it's been great seeing so many regular faces!
There is a special one at Cargo this Thursday and I hope you can make it!!
MOVIMIENTOS and GLOBAL LOCAL presents LATIN QUARTER @ CARGO - A festival showcase of the freshest latin sounds and quality new acts:From 7pm to 1am
- NATEMA + Chico Chagas (accordion): Electronic beats fused with Brazilian folk rhythms;- LOS CHINCHES: Amazonian cumbia, jungle shambala - LONGJON LA FLECHA: psychedelic descarga funk- LOKANDES: funky Afro-Andino grooves£8 at the doorTEXT NAMES TO 07780552176 TO JOIN OUR £5 LIST
CARGO: 83, Rivington Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 3AY - Old Street station
Join our event on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=268390724507
See you there!
Pedro Campolina
www.natema.com
www.londoncapoeira.co.uk
Monday, 25 January 2010
Monday, 18 January 2010
The Afro-Latin Lounge
El Rumbon Cubano is back on Sunday 7th February 2010 ~ 7 pm-late
Forget the cold and the snow... be transported to Cuba at our sizzling
NOCHE TROPICAL!
Spectacular dance performance plus DJ Green Papi playing the latest salsa, timba, and reggaeton from Cuba.
Dance class taught by salsa champion Yanet Fuentes!Yanet is currently starring in BBC1's So You Think You Can Dance - watch her next performance on the show this Saturday at 7pm (results show at 8.50pm)
Don't miss her popular dance class at El Rumbon Cubano:7.30-8.30 pm ~ Afro-Cuban & Rumba Applied to SalsaDance class £10, including entry to the rest of the Rumbon Cubano
All this in the unique setting of El Rumbon Cubano - sponsored by Air Europa & Hola Caribe
We would like thank our sponsors Air Europa and Hola Caribe for their support of El Rumbon Cubano.Visit their websites for great deals on fares to Cuba and elsewhere.
At Nueva Costa Dorada47-55 Hanway StreetLondon W1T 1UX(nearest tube Tottenham Court Rd)
Delicious Spanish and Cuban food available till late, plus great cocktails and well priced barYou can now buy your ticket in advance with Ticketweb (Booking opens late January 2010)£7 in advance (excluding dance class)£10 on the door (including dance class)
Alternatively, register online for the guest list and get the discount on admission,
Make a note of the new dates for the Rumbon in 2010 – from March the Rumbon will take place on the second Sunday of every month14th March ~ 11th April ~ 9th May ~ 13th June
11th July ~ 8th August ~ 12th September
10th October ~ 14th November ~ 12th December
We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche
International Choreographer / Company Wanted For Young Peoples CommissionPlease send to your networksDance4 are commissioning an international artist or company to work with a group of young people experienced in dance (aged 11 to 19 years) to create a piece of dance work as part of a cultural exchange programme. This project is funded by Igniting Ambition: East Midlands, putting Culture at the heart of the Olympic Games which will take place in London in 2012.You will work for a week in the UK to create an innovative piece of work for young people, aiming to challenge them artistically and question their practiceFor more info please see attached documents, or visit http://www.dance4. co.uk/whatson. php You can also email linzi@dance4. co.ukPlease note: candidates must be based outside of the UK .Deadline: Wednesday 17 February-- Linzi GibbsAssistant ProducerDance4 +44 (0) 115 941 0773 Email: linzi@dance4. co.uk Dance4, 3-9 Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FH For more in for mation on Dance4 visit our website at www.dance4.co. uk
International Choreographer / Company Wanted For Young Peoples CommissionPlease send to your networksDance4 are commissioning an international artist or company to work with a group of young people experienced in dance (aged 11 to 19 years) to create a piece of dance work as part of a cultural exchange programme. This project is funded by Igniting Ambition: East Midlands, putting Culture at the heart of the Olympic Games which will take place in London in 2012.You will work for a week in the UK to create an innovative piece of work for young people, aiming to challenge them artistically and question their practiceFor more info please see attached documents, or visit http://www.dance4. co.uk/whatson. php You can also email linzi@dance4. co.ukPlease note: candidates must be based outside of the UK .Deadline: Wednesday 17 February-- Linzi GibbsAssistant ProducerDance4 +44 (0) 115 941 0773 Email: linzi@dance4. co.uk Dance4, 3-9 Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FH For more in for mation on Dance4 visit our website at http://www.dance4.co.%20uk/
Sunday, 10 January 2010
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Dear Friends,
Please find below some information on VOICES OF FREEDOM, a week of special events to celebrate and question our notions of freedom at the start of the year of the next General Election.
Ben Okri will join the debate with a special In Conversation event on Tue 19 Jan and the week terminates on an amazing contemporary live music+VJ event: Let Freedom Ring! By Denys Baptiste, Sat 23 Jan. We thought this information would be relevant to you and your contacts, please feel free to circulate this email!
For those who would like to express their sense of freedom, check out the ‘Set Yourself Free’ competition currently running on Spinebreaker.
Kindly supporting .
Looking forward to welcoming you here,
The Rich Mix Team
BO X OFFICE 020 7613 7498
Click here to book online
http://www.richmix.org.uk/
Voices of Freedom at Rich Mix
Mon 18 January – Sat 23 January
http://www.richmix.org.uk/rm_winter10.htm
To celebrate Martin Luther King Day on Sun 18 January and the one year anniversary of Barack Obama’s inauguration on Tues 20 January, Rich Mix presents a week of special events encompassing theatre, film, spoken word and live music.
Film: Malcolm X
Mon 18 Jan/ 7pm/ £5
Spike Lee’s acclaimed biopic of the controversial and influential black activist Malcolm X starring Denzel Washington. The film takes us through his inauspicious beginnings and imprisonment, through to his conversion to the Nation of Islam and his later rejection of their divisive teachings.
More info
In Conversation with: Ben Okri
Tues 19 Jan / 7.30pm / £5
Ben Okri has published 10 novels, including ‘The Famished Road’, as well as collections of poetry, short stories and essays. Awarded an OBE as well numerous other awards, Ben Okri comes to Rich Mix for one of our popular In Conversations.
More info
Theatre: The Uninvited
Wed 20 Jan / 7.30pm / £5
The Uninvited is a performance tour de force telling the extraordinary stories of refugees and exiles, from all over the world, past and present. Performed by Elizabeth Mansfield, Olivier Award nominee for ‘Best Actress in a Musical’.Followed by a discussion panel led by Veena Torthia and Nahid Behzadi (CRISIS UK )Dan Hodges (Communications Manager, REFUGEE ACTION) and Alison Harvey (General Secretary, IMMIGRATION LAW PRACTITIONERS' ASSOCIATION).
More info
Theatre: Eclipse Theatre presents Michael X
Fri 22 Jan / 7.30pm / £12/ £10 concs
Who was Michael X ? Black power activist and political icon? Liar? Pimp? Murderer? Set at a political rally, Vanessa Walters’ new play probes at the heart of black politics in the 1960s Britain and tells the ‘true story’ of Michael X.
More info
Spoken Word: All-Star Poetry Olympics Super Jam
Fri 22 Jan / 7.30pm / Bar / £12/ £10 concs
Michael Horovitz presents a galaxy of scintillating superbards: Francesca Beard, Charlie Dark, Salena Godden, Daljit Nagra and many more.
More info
Music Denys Baptiste – Let Freedom Ring!
Sat 23 Jan / 8pm / Bar / £15 / £12
Stirring contemporary jazz with gospel, blues and Afro-Cuban music from Mercury/ MOBO award winning saxophonist Denys Baptiste, inspired by the spirit and rhythms of Dr Martin Luther King’s momentous I Have A Dream speech on its 40th anniversary.
More info
Supporting .
Click here to book tickets for any of the Voices of Freedom Week events or call our box office on 020 7613 7498
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Dear Friends,
Happy New Year!
We’re looking forward to an exciting year celebrating our 15th anniversary. Next week, look out for our latest edition of Hotfoot Online (www.adad.org.uk/hotfoot) where you’ll find highlights of 2009 and what to look out for in 2010. Until then, here are some events to look forward to this month. Hope to see you there!
*Dates for your Diary this January*
Saturday January 16, 2010
Trailblazers Sharing
Talawa Theatre Company Studio
53 - 55 East Road, London, N1 6AH
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
ADAD’s Trailblazers 2008-09 - Lola Adodo, Ronnie Cheesman, Karensa Louis and Freddie Opoku-Addaie share their journeys of creative development. The evening’s presentations will include video and photo slideshows.
Friday January 29, 2010
ADAD/Independent Dance Feedback Session
Siobhan Davies Studios
85 St George's Road, London, SE1 6ER
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Independent Dance Artists Oniel Pryce and Lisa Nkrumah share their work in progress.
Booking is required and spaces for both events are limited. To book, please email paula_adad@danceuk.org
Wishing you peace and progress in 2010!
Jeanette Bain-Burnett
ADAD Director
The Association of Dance of the African Diaspora
The Urdang
Old Finsbury Town Hall
Rosebery Avenue
London
EC1R 4QT
Tel: 020 7841 7357-8
Mobile: 07828 052863
Fax: 0207 7833 2363
www.adad.org.uk
Flhip Flhop - Everything Happens on the BreakBy Rannel Theatre Company in association with Makin ProjectsFri 29 and Sat 30 Jan / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £12 / £10 concs This crazy pair of painters escape the monotony of their dull jobs by taking refuge in hip-hop, MC-ing and beatbox, mixing it up but usually ending up just mixed up! Rannel’s must-see new show combines witty dialogue and intricate choreography to create an energetic and hilarious comedy for all ages.“They put a fresh lick of paint on Hip Hop’s image” The Metro“Wonderfully fresh and fine comic actors… superb funky moves and breaking.A comedic gem.” Scotsman
“Rannel Theatre Company throw down an hour of genuinely breathtaking physical comic theatre. This is a genuinely laugh-out-loud funny show, skilfully executed with razor sharp timing and intrinsic hip hop skills.” The List“Anyone who comes out of Flhip Flhop not having enjoyed it should perhaps not be in Edinburgh . Dazzling Entertainment.” Broadway Babyhttp://www.rannel.co.uk/Click to book tickets online or call our Box Office on 020 7613 7498
Hola corazones! - I am back now
Hope that you all had a great New Year's Eve and New Year celebration. That 2010 brings you happiness, health, love, plenty of good dancing and lots of money plus anything else you wish. Remember FIESTAS do not have to end!!! Be adventurous, open yourselves up to new things... enjoy this 2010 with D*Cuban School of Arts! - The Home of Cuban Arts, Dance, Culture, Education & Entertainment in the UK
Thank you for all your support during 2009. We hope we can still enjoy Cuban dance and culture together. And that we can bring some warmth and sunshine to these very cold winter days
Please read this email carefully as we have updates for January courses and upcoming classes and events.
Index
1- Spaces Left for GET it Right!- Dance of the Orishas OYA & SHANGO starting Sat 9th January
2- Spaces Left for GET it Right!- RUMBA starting Sat 9 January
3- Spaces Left on our Ladies Styling - 110% CUBANA starting Wednesday 13 January - SPECIAL OFFER!
4- Clothing and wishes
5- SALSA CON WODKA!- Party Friday, 22nd January with CUBAN COMBINATION
6- Scotland Salsa Congress- Show debut of Cuban School of Arts with Damarys & Alcala
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The Cuban School of Arts - 2010 Dance course series from January 2010- Spaces left in all our courses!
GET IT RIGHT - 110% GENUINE CUBAN dance course series - Starting Saturday 9th January 2010 with Afro -Cuban dance of the Orishas OYA & SHANGO and Popular RUMBA Teachers from The Cuban School of Arts team- : Damarys Farres, Idalberto Alcala & Rafael del Busto GET IT RIGHT - 110% GENUINE CUBAN 'DANCE OF THE ORISHA' - OYA & SHANGO with Live drumming! Course: 1 from 9 Jan-6 Feb 2010Time: 6pm - 7pm *Most of the ORISHAS classes are taught with Live drum percussion which adds a new dimension to your learning. Please bring wide long skirts ----------------------------------------------------- GET IT RIGHT - 110% Genuine Cuban!- RUMBA- Yambu & Guaguanco- lot of VACUNAO and sensual moves guaranteed!
Course 2 from 9th Jan - 6th Feb (Back by popular demand) * Please remember to bring (guys) handkerchief & (girls) wide skirts. Time 7.05 - 8.10pm Get it Right dance course series is taking place: Venue: The Place, 17 Dukes Road, WC1H 9PY, near Kings X and Euston station
Price: £65 (5 weeks) Discount applies when booking 2 or more courses at the same time or for students in full time education- ID applies FOR FULL LISTING OF OUR 2010 COURSES PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL.----------------------------------
Starting on Wednesday 13th of January 2010
NEW LADIES STYLING – 110% CUBANA Authenticity and Sabor!!!! with Damarys Farres & female guest teachers.
As the name implies is a wonderful, exciting and unique opportunity for the ladies to learn, brush up on and improve your knowledge of different Cuban rhythms, that will improve your Cuban Salsa style and enrich your dance, improvisation and isolation-body movement techniques, as well as your timing, footwork and partner work. It is designed for you to dance more gracefully and with increased self-confidence & well being. Teachers from The Cuban School of Arts team- : Damarys Farres & guest female teachers NEW LADIES STYLING – 110% CUBANA Authenticity and Sabor!!!! COURSE 1 - Jan 13 -10th Feb (5 weeks) - £65 - SPECIAL OFFER!- Book with a friend for the whole course & get 50% off for 1 of you. Book with 2 friends for whole course and get 1 free place (3 for 2)COURSE 2- Feb 24 - 31 March (6 weeks) - £69- Limited spaces! Time 8-9pm Level-not suitable for beginners
Discount applies when booking 2 or more courses at the same time or for full time students- ID requiredVenue: The Urdang Academy, The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4RP Please contact us for course specifications.
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Clothing: Please bring high heeled shoes or any other soft sole shoe, a Rumba/ Afro-Cuban skirt will be also required during the course. If you don't have one you can order them through me if you prefer. (Skirt £35 with coloured ribbon)
You will receive full programme information of the course on the first day.Please remember to inform us of any health or medical condition that you have had or suffer from at the moment, as we are not responsible for any injuries that you may suffer during the course.
Bring plenty of water with you to the course and ensure you take breaks when you need it.
*Please make sure you arrive 5- 10 mins before the class starts
Rafael, Alcala and myself (Damarys Farres) hope that you enjoy our course and learn more about our rich dance heritage. If at any time you feel you need or require something from us, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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- Our next SALSA CON WODKA!- event is on Friday 22nd of January, 22nd January with CUBAN COMBINATION . We hope to see some more of you coming to Hammersmith.
New Year - New approach to our monthly parties - New for 2010!- Line ups & shows and LIVE Salsa band. It is worth to joining us!
We are very excited about our January SALSA CON WODKA! monthly celebration party. From Friday 22nd January we are launching our monthly parties with Live Salsa Bands. On Friday 22nd January - we are dancing the night away with Cuban Combination, Salsa class for beginners and line ups
Price- £8 (whole night) Discount applies for advance booking as well as for group booking
Venue: JazzCafe POSK, 238-246 King St, London W6 0R
Los esperamos!
For more info, please email me or call me (Damarys)
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6 - The Cuban School of Arts NEW CHOREOGRAPHY to be shown in the Scottish Salsa Congress from the 15th to 17th of January. We are very happy that Sagi invited us to participate in this great and fun Salsa Congress, an experience to remember. For more information please, contact SalsaSuave.
We hope you can join us.
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We have some gift vouchers for San Valentin - please contact us for more details
Feliz New Year . Love and a very danceable New year!
BesosDamarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts & UK Cuban Salsa Champion)
BA Hons Dance Studies, UKA qualified teacher & ADAD & UK-Dance member+ 44 (0) 7788 110421 Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com www.CubanSchool.co.uk
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
Sun 24 Jan 7.30pm
Featuring Machito Jr, Jimmy Bosch, Tito Rodriguez Jr, Larry Harlow + La ExcelenciaNYC’s finest Latin big band in a one-off show playing the classic music of the legendary band leaders Machito, Tito Puente and Tito Rodriguez. An unmissable event for Latin lovers and connoisseurs of Mambo, Cha Cha Cha and Salsa. Pre-concert music comes from NYC’s hottest young salsa export La Excelencia. Tickets from £15www.barbican.org.uk
Produced by the Barbican in association with BBC4
Also on at the Barbican...
Discover Mexico's current filmmaking talent with the ¡Mira! Mexico film season - 21-27 Jan. For more details see www.barbican.org.uk/film
Please find below some information on VOICES OF FREEDOM, a week of special events to celebrate and question our notions of freedom at the start of the year of the next General Election.
Ben Okri will join the debate with a special In Conversation event on Tue 19 Jan and the week terminates on an amazing contemporary live music+VJ event: Let Freedom Ring! By Denys Baptiste, Sat 23 Jan. We thought this information would be relevant to you and your contacts, please feel free to circulate this email!
For those who would like to express their sense of freedom, check out the ‘Set Yourself Free’ competition currently running on Spinebreaker.
Kindly supporting .
Looking forward to welcoming you here,
The Rich Mix Team
BO X OFFICE 020 7613 7498
Click here to book online
http://www.richmix.org.uk/
Voices of Freedom at Rich Mix
Mon 18 January – Sat 23 January
http://www.richmix.org.uk/rm_winter10.htm
To celebrate Martin Luther King Day on Sun 18 January and the one year anniversary of Barack Obama’s inauguration on Tues 20 January, Rich Mix presents a week of special events encompassing theatre, film, spoken word and live music.
Film: Malcolm X
Mon 18 Jan/ 7pm/ £5
Spike Lee’s acclaimed biopic of the controversial and influential black activist Malcolm X starring Denzel Washington. The film takes us through his inauspicious beginnings and imprisonment, through to his conversion to the Nation of Islam and his later rejection of their divisive teachings.
More info
In Conversation with: Ben Okri
Tues 19 Jan / 7.30pm / £5
Ben Okri has published 10 novels, including ‘The Famished Road’, as well as collections of poetry, short stories and essays. Awarded an OBE as well numerous other awards, Ben Okri comes to Rich Mix for one of our popular In Conversations.
More info
Theatre: The Uninvited
Wed 20 Jan / 7.30pm / £5
The Uninvited is a performance tour de force telling the extraordinary stories of refugees and exiles, from all over the world, past and present. Performed by Elizabeth Mansfield, Olivier Award nominee for ‘Best Actress in a Musical’.Followed by a discussion panel led by Veena Torthia and Nahid Behzadi (CRISIS UK )Dan Hodges (Communications Manager, REFUGEE ACTION) and Alison Harvey (General Secretary, IMMIGRATION LAW PRACTITIONERS' ASSOCIATION).
More info
Theatre: Eclipse Theatre presents Michael X
Fri 22 Jan / 7.30pm / £12/ £10 concs
Who was Michael X ? Black power activist and political icon? Liar? Pimp? Murderer? Set at a political rally, Vanessa Walters’ new play probes at the heart of black politics in the 1960s Britain and tells the ‘true story’ of Michael X.
More info
Spoken Word: All-Star Poetry Olympics Super Jam
Fri 22 Jan / 7.30pm / Bar / £12/ £10 concs
Michael Horovitz presents a galaxy of scintillating superbards: Francesca Beard, Charlie Dark, Salena Godden, Daljit Nagra and many more.
More info
Music Denys Baptiste – Let Freedom Ring!
Sat 23 Jan / 8pm / Bar / £15 / £12
Stirring contemporary jazz with gospel, blues and Afro-Cuban music from Mercury/ MOBO award winning saxophonist Denys Baptiste, inspired by the spirit and rhythms of Dr Martin Luther King’s momentous I Have A Dream speech on its 40th anniversary.
More info
Supporting .
Click here to book tickets for any of the Voices of Freedom Week events or call our box office on 020 7613 7498
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Dear Friends,
Happy New Year!
We’re looking forward to an exciting year celebrating our 15th anniversary. Next week, look out for our latest edition of Hotfoot Online (www.adad.org.uk/hotfoot) where you’ll find highlights of 2009 and what to look out for in 2010. Until then, here are some events to look forward to this month. Hope to see you there!
*Dates for your Diary this January*
Saturday January 16, 2010
Trailblazers Sharing
Talawa Theatre Company Studio
53 - 55 East Road, London, N1 6AH
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
ADAD’s Trailblazers 2008-09 - Lola Adodo, Ronnie Cheesman, Karensa Louis and Freddie Opoku-Addaie share their journeys of creative development. The evening’s presentations will include video and photo slideshows.
Friday January 29, 2010
ADAD/Independent Dance Feedback Session
Siobhan Davies Studios
85 St George's Road, London, SE1 6ER
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Independent Dance Artists Oniel Pryce and Lisa Nkrumah share their work in progress.
Booking is required and spaces for both events are limited. To book, please email paula_adad@danceuk.org
Wishing you peace and progress in 2010!
Jeanette Bain-Burnett
ADAD Director
The Association of Dance of the African Diaspora
The Urdang
Old Finsbury Town Hall
Rosebery Avenue
London
EC1R 4QT
Tel: 020 7841 7357-8
Mobile: 07828 052863
Fax: 0207 7833 2363
www.adad.org.uk
Flhip Flhop - Everything Happens on the BreakBy Rannel Theatre Company in association with Makin ProjectsFri 29 and Sat 30 Jan / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £12 / £10 concs This crazy pair of painters escape the monotony of their dull jobs by taking refuge in hip-hop, MC-ing and beatbox, mixing it up but usually ending up just mixed up! Rannel’s must-see new show combines witty dialogue and intricate choreography to create an energetic and hilarious comedy for all ages.“They put a fresh lick of paint on Hip Hop’s image” The Metro“Wonderfully fresh and fine comic actors… superb funky moves and breaking.A comedic gem.” Scotsman
“Rannel Theatre Company throw down an hour of genuinely breathtaking physical comic theatre. This is a genuinely laugh-out-loud funny show, skilfully executed with razor sharp timing and intrinsic hip hop skills.” The List“Anyone who comes out of Flhip Flhop not having enjoyed it should perhaps not be in Edinburgh . Dazzling Entertainment.” Broadway Babyhttp://www.rannel.co.uk/Click to book tickets online or call our Box Office on 020 7613 7498
Hola corazones! - I am back now
Hope that you all had a great New Year's Eve and New Year celebration. That 2010 brings you happiness, health, love, plenty of good dancing and lots of money plus anything else you wish. Remember FIESTAS do not have to end!!! Be adventurous, open yourselves up to new things... enjoy this 2010 with D*Cuban School of Arts! - The Home of Cuban Arts, Dance, Culture, Education & Entertainment in the UK
Thank you for all your support during 2009. We hope we can still enjoy Cuban dance and culture together. And that we can bring some warmth and sunshine to these very cold winter days
Please read this email carefully as we have updates for January courses and upcoming classes and events.
Index
1- Spaces Left for GET it Right!- Dance of the Orishas OYA & SHANGO starting Sat 9th January
2- Spaces Left for GET it Right!- RUMBA starting Sat 9 January
3- Spaces Left on our Ladies Styling - 110% CUBANA starting Wednesday 13 January - SPECIAL OFFER!
4- Clothing and wishes
5- SALSA CON WODKA!- Party Friday, 22nd January with CUBAN COMBINATION
6- Scotland Salsa Congress- Show debut of Cuban School of Arts with Damarys & Alcala
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The Cuban School of Arts - 2010 Dance course series from January 2010- Spaces left in all our courses!
GET IT RIGHT - 110% GENUINE CUBAN dance course series - Starting Saturday 9th January 2010 with Afro -Cuban dance of the Orishas OYA & SHANGO and Popular RUMBA Teachers from The Cuban School of Arts team- : Damarys Farres, Idalberto Alcala & Rafael del Busto GET IT RIGHT - 110% GENUINE CUBAN 'DANCE OF THE ORISHA' - OYA & SHANGO with Live drumming! Course: 1 from 9 Jan-6 Feb 2010Time: 6pm - 7pm *Most of the ORISHAS classes are taught with Live drum percussion which adds a new dimension to your learning. Please bring wide long skirts ----------------------------------------------------- GET IT RIGHT - 110% Genuine Cuban!- RUMBA- Yambu & Guaguanco- lot of VACUNAO and sensual moves guaranteed!
Course 2 from 9th Jan - 6th Feb (Back by popular demand) * Please remember to bring (guys) handkerchief & (girls) wide skirts. Time 7.05 - 8.10pm Get it Right dance course series is taking place: Venue: The Place, 17 Dukes Road, WC1H 9PY, near Kings X and Euston station
Price: £65 (5 weeks) Discount applies when booking 2 or more courses at the same time or for students in full time education- ID applies FOR FULL LISTING OF OUR 2010 COURSES PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL.----------------------------------
Starting on Wednesday 13th of January 2010
NEW LADIES STYLING – 110% CUBANA Authenticity and Sabor!!!! with Damarys Farres & female guest teachers.
As the name implies is a wonderful, exciting and unique opportunity for the ladies to learn, brush up on and improve your knowledge of different Cuban rhythms, that will improve your Cuban Salsa style and enrich your dance, improvisation and isolation-body movement techniques, as well as your timing, footwork and partner work. It is designed for you to dance more gracefully and with increased self-confidence & well being. Teachers from The Cuban School of Arts team- : Damarys Farres & guest female teachers NEW LADIES STYLING – 110% CUBANA Authenticity and Sabor!!!! COURSE 1 - Jan 13 -10th Feb (5 weeks) - £65 - SPECIAL OFFER!- Book with a friend for the whole course & get 50% off for 1 of you. Book with 2 friends for whole course and get 1 free place (3 for 2)COURSE 2- Feb 24 - 31 March (6 weeks) - £69- Limited spaces! Time 8-9pm Level-not suitable for beginners
Discount applies when booking 2 or more courses at the same time or for full time students- ID requiredVenue: The Urdang Academy, The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4RP Please contact us for course specifications.
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Clothing: Please bring high heeled shoes or any other soft sole shoe, a Rumba/ Afro-Cuban skirt will be also required during the course. If you don't have one you can order them through me if you prefer. (Skirt £35 with coloured ribbon)
You will receive full programme information of the course on the first day.Please remember to inform us of any health or medical condition that you have had or suffer from at the moment, as we are not responsible for any injuries that you may suffer during the course.
Bring plenty of water with you to the course and ensure you take breaks when you need it.
*Please make sure you arrive 5- 10 mins before the class starts
Rafael, Alcala and myself (Damarys Farres) hope that you enjoy our course and learn more about our rich dance heritage. If at any time you feel you need or require something from us, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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- Our next SALSA CON WODKA!- event is on Friday 22nd of January, 22nd January with CUBAN COMBINATION . We hope to see some more of you coming to Hammersmith.
New Year - New approach to our monthly parties - New for 2010!- Line ups & shows and LIVE Salsa band. It is worth to joining us!
We are very excited about our January SALSA CON WODKA! monthly celebration party. From Friday 22nd January we are launching our monthly parties with Live Salsa Bands. On Friday 22nd January - we are dancing the night away with Cuban Combination, Salsa class for beginners and line ups
Price- £8 (whole night) Discount applies for advance booking as well as for group booking
Venue: JazzCafe POSK, 238-246 King St, London W6 0R
Los esperamos!
For more info, please email me or call me (Damarys)
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6 - The Cuban School of Arts NEW CHOREOGRAPHY to be shown in the Scottish Salsa Congress from the 15th to 17th of January. We are very happy that Sagi invited us to participate in this great and fun Salsa Congress, an experience to remember. For more information please, contact SalsaSuave.
We hope you can join us.
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We have some gift vouchers for San Valentin - please contact us for more details
Feliz New Year . Love and a very danceable New year!
BesosDamarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts & UK Cuban Salsa Champion)
BA Hons Dance Studies, UKA qualified teacher & ADAD & UK-Dance member+ 44 (0) 7788 110421 Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com www.CubanSchool.co.uk
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