Dear Music Lovers, Art Lovers and Caring Individuals
We wanted to send you details of a really worthwhile event we thought you might be interested in. It is not one of Cubacheche's events but if you read on you will see it features music by Cuban classical guitarist Ahmed Dickinson and includes photographic images of Cuba by James Sparshatt........
A few weeks ago gallery owner James Sparshatt of 3 Bedfordbury in Covent Garden, received a very moving email from a friend who had just returned from a mission to deliver aid to Haiti (see below). He wanted to help but had no idea how. After chatting it over with with a number of fellow gallerists and artists he decided to hold a special evening in the gallery to support long term aid in Haiti.
Many artists have generously provided work for the event, including renowned painter David Cottingham, BP shortlisted artist Beka Smith, multi award winning photographer David Zimmerman and other artists in collaboration with a number of international galleries.
For entertainment the wonderful virtuoso classical guitarist, Ahmed Dickinson from Cuba will be performing with soprano Sofie Almroth. There will also be an auction of donated works with a special guest auctioneer. You will also learn more about the work of the International Medical Corps and the special challenges in Haiti.
Please see below an invitation to attend the Gallery for what will be a really fine evening, with all proceeds from ticket sales and the auction, as well as a percentage of any artwork sold going to an extremely worthy cause.
We know the notice is short, but please do try to go along if you're free and know that you'll be contributing in some way to help alleviate the continuing challenges being faced in Haiti.
There are only a few tickets left for the event which is on Thursday 25th March, so if you are able to and would like to attend please let the organisers know as soon as possible. The tickets are £25 each. (If you would really like to come the gallery can consider donations for the tickets if the event is not sold out.) Your invitation ia attached.
TWO OF THE ART WORKS AVAILABLE ON THE EVENING
FULL DETAILS
Fundraising event in aid of the IMC (International Medical Corps) and their outstanding work in Haiti following the appalling earthquake there in January.
Location: 3 Bedfordbury Gallery, in Covent Garden on Thursday 25th March
Time: 6 - 9.30 pm
Beneficiary - Haitian earthquake relief and long term development organised by IMC (see below)
Evening will include:
¨ Musical performance by classical guitarist Ahmed Dickinson and opera singer Sofie Almroth
¨ Drinks reception
¨ Auction of donated artworks
¨ Raffle of prizes including dinner for two at the exclusive Adam Street Private Members Club, and dinner for two at Floridita
¨ Words of thanks by Peter Medway of IMC
¨ Exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs with a % of proceeds donated to the charity.
Ticket price £25 in advance - payable by credit card or cheque
For enquires and tickets please contact
ANGELA
Email: angela@capitalculture.eu
Tel: 07798 610977JAMESEmail: james@capitalculture.euTel: 020 3268 2184
This is the email that inspired James to do something...........
Dear James
I got back late on Sunday night. It was one of the more difficult trips I have done. I took a cargo plane out of Miami filled with essential medicine and equipment with the guys I work with on The Darfur Project. We distributed it throughout the mobile clinics with the help of International Medical Corps who are also our partners in Darfur. I still can't really explain how bad the vibe was... just the smell of death and suffering everywhere. There are still bodies stacked up like firewood, arms and legs hanging out of bits of rubble .... it really was the apocalypse. I went to one of the refugee camps which used to be a golf course... thirty thousand people just living under bits of sheets and sticks. But when we arrived with the medicine they all lined up really peacefully and then prayed in song before anyone was treated.... it was a sight to behold. Many miracles amongst all the pain.
Brief Summary of the IMC
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organisation dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through healthcare training and relief and development programmes.
International Medical Corps' mission is to make a long-term improvement to the health of the world's most vulnerable people.
Haiti
International Medical Corps were on the ground in Haiti within 23 hours of the earthquake, saving lives and treating survivors.
Yet even in the thick of emergency response, International Medical Corps is laying the foundation for long-term recovery and self-reliance in Haiti.
· International Medical Corps' long-term recovery effort will prioritise working in partnership with the government and people of Haiti to rebuild medical infrastructure and to fill the gaps left by the death and displacement of health care workers.
· Within days of arriving in Port-Au-Prince, International Medical Corps recruited a team of Haitian medical students who are learning to provide emergency care from our qualified staff.
· In the communities outside the capital, International Medical Corps is training nurses to conduct more advanced wound care and treatment.
· We will build the capacity of remaining health workers in critical areas such as maternal health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, and mental health and psychosocial support as well as pharmacy management, sanitation and hygiene, and emergency response.
This kind of training and programming is so much more than relief. It lays the foundation for sustainable change and saves lives for years to come, helping Haiti recover from this devastating earthquake and emerge even stronger and self-reliant than before.
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, 42-50 York Way (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge), London N1 9AB
Time: 7pm – 9pm (registration: 7pm -7.30pm; class 7.30pm – 9pm)
Contemporary African workshop with Aminata Kone, Thursday 18 March 2010, 7.30-9.00pm.
In this session, Aminata will deliver a Contemporary African dance workshop that explores and expresses traditional Malian and Senegalese dance fused with contemporary dance forms. Participants will gain an understanding of West African dance techniques and rhythms within a contemporary framework.
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 us on the email or phone number below.
To book a place on this workshop, please email Paula Allen: p_j_allen@hotmail.com or phone: 07792 236583.
FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Aminata Kone: dancing since the age of 6, freelance dance artist Aminata Kone was born in Paris , France . Trained in France at Théâtre de Movement à Lyon, l’Ecole de Musique à Lyon, and CND (Centre de National de Dance à Lyon); and in Guadelope with l'Academie de Danse à Guadelope, Aminata has performed with numerous companies throughout Europe and Africa including the Ballet Khodia (Ivory Coast), Majumbe (France), Yellen (Mali) and Sabar Horzions (France). And has worked with renowned choreographers including Germaine Acogny, Doudou N'diaye Rose Jr, and Mamadou Diallo. Currently, Aminata is specialising in delivering African dance classes and workshops to adults and children, throughout London .
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together”
Greetings!Dundunkini brings you another inspirational African dance workshop, with three exceptional artists from Adzido and Irie! Dance Theatre. Mo and Judith (dance) and Charles (drums),we will be turning our attention to East and South Africa, and teching traditional dance styles from these regions.MO is an exceptional performer with over 30 years experience in African Dance. Hailing from the Caribbean "Spice" island nation of Grenada, her experience spans continents including the Americas, Europe and Africa. A former Adzido member, she has traveled and trained throughout the African continent and has vast knowledge of dance forms from North, South, West and East Africa. Judith, a native of Jamaica, has been a teacher of African dance since 1986; also a former member of Adzido, Judith joined IRIE! As African dance lecturer and Diploma Course Co-ordinator in 2001. She has taught both nationally and internationally and continues to teach on a freelance basis.These two gifted women will be accompanied by Master Drummer Charles James of Jamaica (Irie Dance and Adzido). Expect another DundunKini fun-filled and educational event!This is a mixed ability class.PLEASE NOTE WE NEED AT LEAST TEN PAID-UP ADVANCE BOOKINGS IN ORDER TO HOLD THS EVENT.SO PLEASE SUPPORT THE CAUSE AND SEND YOUR PAYMENT BY 12TH APRIL £15 FEE. ALL PAYMENTS TO BE MADE IN ADVANCE. Email dundunkini@gmail. com to make your payment. Or pay £17 on the day.Saturday April 17th2-4.pm Address:Emerald 22 Beadon RoadHammersmithLondon W6 0DATube: Hammersmith, on the Hammersmith and City line.
Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending!
Salsa Self Assessment with Orquesta Estelar
Dear Salsa Learners, here is your opportunity to come and anylize yourself to the beats of salsa with our live Orchestra on Wednesday 31st March.
See if you really are dancing to the music rhythmically and examine whether your dance steps and body movements are in tune with the instruments for those interested in dancing to the music rather than just moving.
Salsa Classes* as usual from 7pm!
Club from 8.30pm till late £5 Only
Wednesday 31st March @ The Cuban
City Point, 1 Ropemaker Street EC2Y 9AW
*Please note the class will cost £10
Also in the City:
Salsa classes every Monday @ Firefly Bar
Classes from 6.45pm for all levels
More Info
Los Van Van
+ DJs Dr Jim, Javier La Rosa + DJ Rich@ The Roundhouse LondonThis Saturday 20th March
Doors 8.30pm
Full info & Book
www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/daretodance
IRIE! Dance theatre is delighted to present another FLOW - Family Open Learning Weekend - Saturday 27 March, 12 noon until 5:00pm and Sunday 28 March, 12 noon until 5:00pm.FLOW is all about family members coming together to learn about African and Caribbean dance, music and culture in a fun-filled and relaxed atmosphere. There will be a variety of workshops including: ~ Story-telling ~ African Dance ~ Caribbean Dance Fusion ~ Mask-making ~ Drumming and Percussion Story-telling The story-telling workshops will be taught by one of IRIE!'s master musicians - Zozo Shuaibu. These workshops will be highly interactive. Be prepared to sing and dance and play percussion instruments as Zozo shares stories from African and the Caribbean – some of which he wrote himself. African Dance The African Dance classes will be taught by Charles Maema who is a very experienced dance tutor from South Africa. In addition to teaching a regular African Dance class for IRIE! on Friday evenings, Charles also teaches on the company's Dance Foundation Degree course and for Kingston University. Mask-Making The mask-making workshops will be taught by Carlton Garcia, a highly experienced international costume designer. Carlton has worked with carnival groups in the UK, the Caribbean and designed costumes for the Atlanta Olympics. After decorating their masks children will be able to learn a short dance piece which they’ll be able to showcase to their parents wearing their own decorated masks and headdresses. Drumming and Percussion These workshops will be taught by Zozo Shuaibu and or Charles James. Charles is a versatile and dynamic drummer and percussionist who works in both traditional Caribbean and African music. Zozo plays a variety of musical instruments and as well as being a long-standing member of IRIE! dance theatre is founder of Kuzari Music Company where Kuzari means energy and enthusiasm. In this workshop you’ll learn basic African rhythms while learning to keep time so you can to play as a group. IRIEAdults Dance Project IRIEAdults is the name given to a special 10-week dance project for adults. The women who participated in this initial project will be sharing the piece they collectively created at FLOW. In fact their performance will close each day's events. Traditional Sunday Caribbean Lunch On the Sunday you also have the opportunity to join IRIE! for a traditional Caribbean Sunday lunch. There is an extra fee for this. So as you can see there's something for every family member to take part in so register now and book the workshops you’d like to take part in as places for the workshops will go quickly. If you have any questions at all simply contact IRIE!: Tel: 020 8691 6099 Email: info@iriedancetheatre.org
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