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 partners with Feel the Rhythm Productions to present two Congolese dance workshops lead by Lolita Babindamana. Focusing on the correct placement of feet; body undulation and direction; and upon the comprehension of drum language and calls, participants will gain from these workshops, an understanding of Congolese dance techniques. To see Congolese dance in action please click on the following link:http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=xH7DKfIFgpI&feature=channel. For those of who wish to gain greater knowledge of the origins of wining and the roots of many Caribbean dance forms, these are workshops not to be missed!
Venue:
Thurs 13 May 2010 @ The London Studio Centre, 42-50 York Way (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge), London N1 9AB
Time: 7pm – 9.15pm (registration: 7pm -7.10pm; class 7.15pm – 9.15pm)
Cost: £15 advanced / £18 on the door. NB: Booking in advance is advised as places at this workshop are limited.
Sat 15 May 2010 @ Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road London N7 0SF
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm.
Cost: £15 advanced / £18 on the door. NB: Booking in advance is advised as places at this workshop are limited.
To book a place on these workshops please email Paula Allen on: p_j_allen@hotmail. com or phone 07792236583.
FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Lolita Babindamana: born in Congo-Brazzaville, Lolita is an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and musician who has been teaching worldwide for over 30 years. A former dancer-choreographe r with the National Ballet of Congo-Brazzaville, Lolita began dancing at the age of 4. An example of a true artist, Lolita’s virtuosity in singing, dance, drumming and mbira playing extended his performance experience outside the theatrical world in to the fields of television and radio throughout Europe, the USA , and the Caribbean . Lolita became internationally know with the release of L´Afrique d´aujourd´ hui - avec Andre Babindamana die Lolita in 1979. He has since gone on to collaborate with a number of African music legends including Soukouss Machine, 4 Etoiles (Les Quatre Etoiles) and Kanda Bongo Man.
In 1996 Lolita founded Ballet Theatre Lokolé dance company which has toured throughout France and Africa. Currently Lolita teaches music and dance classes in Paris , France ; in addition he holds regular workshops throughout the rest of France as well as in Switzerland , Italy , Germany and the USA .
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