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
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See you there!
Pedro Campolina
www.natema.com
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