Hi,
It's now just over 2 weeks until the Mostly Jazz Festival (3rd & 4th July in Birmingham).
The main line-up features headline performances from pioneering jazz orchestra the Sun Ra Arkestra and Courtney Pine, as well as Quantic and his Combo Barbaro, Cymande II, James Taylor Quartet, and Sebastian Rochford's Polar Bear (not to be confused with the performance poet, this is the jazz band that are a firm favourite with Jools Holland).
Since the initial line-up release we've managed to add lots more to the bill:
Craig Charles, presenter of the BBC 6 Music's Funk and Soul Show, has leant his support to the festival team and will be leading the proceedings on Saturday 3rd July as festival compere and DJing at the official after party.
We've added a 3rd stage (the Swing Meadow Stage) which will feature spoken word performances from nationally renowned Polarbear (http://www.homeofpolar.com/), previous Birmingham poet laureate Dreadlockalien (http://www.dreadlockalien.co.uk/) and award winning poet Luke Kennard amongst other rising talents. They will be performing amidst special screenings of artist films and artist Q&A sessions.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gypsy jazz legend Django Reinhardt we've programmed part of the Sunday bill in dedication to him. This will include a performance from the Gary Potter Trio. Gary is generally considered the UK's leading Gypsy jazz guitarist.
This is an open air city festival taking place in Birmingham's Moseley Park.
I have attached some further information.
Best wishes,
Charlotte Payne
The Mostly Jazz Festival
82 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5RD
+44 (0)7512 378 818
http://www.mostlyjazz.co.uk/
Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/mostly_jazz
GILLES PETERSON & ROBERTO FONSECApresent HAVANA CULTURA (LIVE): NEW CUBA SOUND
Two UK dates only!
Saturday 3 July @ The Sage GatesheadTuesday 6 July @ Barbican, London
To coincide with the latest release from globetrotting DJ Gilles Peterson – ‘Havana Cultura Remixed’, Havana Club rum will host two concerts of Cuba’s freshest musical talent - performing Latin, afro jazz and fusion to hip hop, funk, reggaeton and R&B. The Havana Cultura live tour is the latest in a series of cultural projects from Havana Cultura, a global art initiative from Havana Club rum, celebrating fresh talent across all artistic disciplines. Powered by Roberto Fonseca and his acclaimed band, the concerts will feature Cuban star Danay (described by Gilles Peterson as ‘Cuba’s Jill Scott’), as well as Ogguere, one of the hottest and most inventive hip hop acts in Cuba.
Roberto Fonseca has shared the stage with Cuban legends such as Rubén González, Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo. For The Havana Cultura Band, he is joined by an all-star group featuring old school master reedsman Javier Zalba (Irakere), the most versatile bass-player in Cuba Omar Gonzalez, drummer Ramses Rodriguez (Chucho Valdes), Joel Hierrezuelo on congas, producer/percussionist Vince Vella and Gilles Peterson, the mastermind behind Havana Cultura Remixed, live onstage.
Revelling in his role as executive producer, Gilles Peterson comments: “You never have to listen hard to hear the music in Havana – it’s in the very lifeblood of the city itself and you can literally taste the energy and vibe. The Havana Cultura initiative encourages these artists to showcase their work and achieve the credit and recognition they deserve worldwide.”
For more information about the project visit: Havana Cultura www.havana-cultura.com/EN/gilles-peterson.html#/2813http://www.havana-cultura.com/EN/gilles-peterson.html#/2813>
For further information please contact: Krista - krista@theneonhub.comhttp://krista@theneonhub.com> or Manu – hello@theneonhub.comhttp://hello@theneonhub.com> 0207 729 5129
Editors Notes:Venue Details:www.thesagegateshead.orghttp://www.thesagegateshead.org/http://www.thesagegateshead.orghttp://www.thesagegateshead.org/> > / 0191 443 4661www.barbican.org.ukhttp://www.barbican.org.uk/http://www.barbican.org.uk/> / 020 7638 8891
Forthcoming European tour datesSat 26th June // Place des Quinconces (tent), Bordeaux, France Sun 27th June // Festival Afro-Latino, Bree, Belgium Weds 30th June // Museumsquartier Jazz Fest Wien, Austria Fri 2nd July // Roskilde, DenmarkSat 3rd July // SAGE Gateshead UKTues 6th July // Barbican, London UKFri 9th July // Worldwide Festival, Sete, France
About Havana CulturaThe Havana Cultura initiative is the first of its kind to profile artists from all disciplines, including musicians, visual artists, dancers, performers and writers raising awareness of contemporary art and culture of the city of Havana. Havana Cultura provides the artists living in Havana a chance to showcase their work, energy and passion to the world and encourages people to explore the talent, vibrancy and modernity Havana has to offer. Havana Cultura’s hub is a sophisticated, interactive website: http://www.havana-cultura.comhttp://www.havana-cultura.com/http://www.havana-cultura.comhttp://www.havana-cultura.com/> > . This features mini-documentaries of over 40 artists – with two new artists profiled each month – and gives users an original and exciting way to explore Havana itself with a “My Havana” section dedicated to the city.
About Havana ClubHavana Club is the second largest international rum brand in Europe, and third largest worldwide. Key to Havana Club’s success is its authentic Cuban origin, and the recognised quality of its rums, all of which are aged, hence the use of the word “Añejo” – aged - on the bottles.
About Pernod Ricard UKPernod Ricard UK is part of the Pernod Ricard Group, co-leader of the global wines and spirits industry. Globally, Pernod Ricard now represents 91 million cases of spirits and 25 million cases of wine, and owns 19 of the world’s top 100 brands.Pernod Ricard UK has identified the following key brands in the UK market: ABSOLUT, Campo Viejo, Chivas Regal, G.H. Mumm, Havana Club, Jacob’s Creek, Jameson, Malibu, Martell, Montana, Pernod, Perrier-Jouët and The Glenlivet. Pernod Ricard UK is a member of The Portman Group promoting responsible drinking.
Enjoy Havana Club responsibly www.drinkaware.co.ukhttp://www.drinkaware.co.uk/http://www.drinkaware.co.ukhttp://www.drinkaware.co.uk/> >
To All Dance Lovers
A FREE spectacular Dance event happening on Tuesday 6th July as part of TMobile Big Dance is not to be missed!
Choreographed by Keisha Grant is an innovative physical site specific performance inspired by the Architecture of Stirling Prize winning Peckham Library. Happening at
2.15pm
Performers: Lerato Lipere and Keisha Grant
Also bought to you is the UK 's leading Carribean Dance Company; Carl Campbell Dance Company who will be leading a unique record breaking Clap Dance Challenge. Inviting all members of the public to take part. Happening at
1pm
Plus other wokshops.
No booking required just turn up
Peckham Square
122 Hill Street,
Peckham,
London
SE15 5JR
Don't be late!
Best wishes and we hope that you can be there.
http://www.keneishdance.com/ / http://www.ccdc7.co.uk/
NZINGA COURSE
By Deanna Michel-de Sousa
Learn traditional dances of the Caribbean islands, explore the origins of carnival and masquerade culture on this 1 week course. For ages 14-25 years. No experience necessary, bring your energy and and enthusiasm as you will sweat! Classes accompanied by live drumming. Course hosted as part of Futureversity Tower HamletsMon-Fri 9th-13th August 2010. Course Code: MD05. Time: 1.30-4pm. Free. Venue: Central Foundation School, Harley Grove, Bow, London E3 2AT. Directions: off Bow Road. Tube: Mile End or Bow Road. DLR: Bow Church.Buses: 25, 205, 425. Book online at www.futureversity. org/towerhamlets Please quote course code.Or 'phone 020 7247 7900Info nzingadance@ aol.comwww.nzingadance. org.uk
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 Ariel Rios Robert Thurs 1st July @ London Studio Centre.
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge), London N1 9AB
Orisha Dance with Ariel Rios Robert Thursday 1st July 7.30 - 9.00pm.
PLEASE COME FOR CLASS REGISTRATION AT 7PM.
With a focus on rhythm and musicality, in this session, Ariel will teach you body movement techniques that will improve your fluidity and Orisha dance style. Please bring a wide skirt if possible.
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 phone number below.
To book a place on these workshops please email Paula allen: http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=p_j_allen@hotmail.com or phone: 07792236583.
FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Ariel Rios Robert: dancer, instructor and choreographer, Ariel was born in Havana, Cuba. A specialist in Cuban, Latin and Central American dance, Ariel trained at the National Centre of Artists, Cuban Ministry of Culture from which he graduated in 1992. Ariel began his professional dance career with the Havana University Folklore Company with whom he worked for over fifteen years and lead for, a period of time, as its Director. Internationally, he has toured as dancer-teacher to Mexico, Dubai Norway, Cyprus, Denmark, Belgrade, and Bosnia with the National Ballet of Cuba, and with Cuban national folk groups Isadanza and Yoruba Andabo. In the UK, Ariel’s recent performance collaborations include Orisha dance vocabulary choreographic assistant-dancer on The Wedding Dance which was produced in 2008 by Nitro and The Octagon Theatre in Bolton.
Currently, Ariel is Director of Afro-Fusion dance (http://www.afrofusiondance.com/) a company specialising in bringing Cuban culture to London through the medium of dance.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"
El Rumbon Cubano will be back on SUNDAY 11th July 7.30pm-late
But in the meantime, if you want to get out your dancing shoes don't miss ASERE ~ The finest Cuban 'Son' Band with a touch of Salsa, Timba, Flamenco & Afro-Latin Jazz.They will be showcasing their new amazing album "Junio Groove" @ RICH MIX, Bethnal Green, London. THIS THURSDAY 1 JULY, 7.30pmClick here for full details
Following an incredible live set from George Peguero and his 12 piece salsa band at the last Rumbon Cubano, we are delighted to bring you more live music from the multi-talented Rey Crespo & his Cuban Ensemble
Plus our competition to win an Air Europa flight to Havana, Cuba will continue... don't miss your chance to enter our prize draw.
July's Rumbon Cubano is also the nominated official after-party of Fiesta! @ the Kilburn Festival, which forms part of the Clave Latina Fest - the International Festival of Latin Music and Dance Culture. Check out the festival website to find out more information.
So what else is special about 11th July?Well, we can't ignore the fact that there'll be a rather big international game going on that night so TV screens will be available for those who'd like to watch the World Cup Final before the band perform.
But if you've had enough of the football, and would prefer to burn a few calories of your own, then we'll have our DJ scoring a few hits over on the dance floor!
You can eat, drink, and be merry, watch the football and be right there to catch the band and all that magnificent music.
DANCE CLASS:There is NO DANCE CLASS in July because of the World Cup Final, but don't worry - classes will be back in August with one of our regular teachers.
SPECIAL OFFERS AT THE BAR!! Cuban cocktails - Mojito and Cuba Libre - only �5 - save �2!!Beers - Corona �3.50 ~ San Miguel or Ambar �3!!Non-alcoholic cocktails - Virgin mojito, pi�a colada, watermelon punch, ibiza tropical - all only �4!!
RUMBON ENTRY PRICES:�7 in advance via Cubacheche website registration �10 on the door
Nueva Costa Dorada 47-55 Hanway StreetLondon W1T 1UX (nearest tube Tottenham Court Rd)Delicious Spanish & Cuban food available til late plus great cocktails and well priced bar
Monday, 28 June 2010
Monday, 21 June 2010
The Afro-Latin Lounge
SOWETO KINCH Thursday 18 NovemberA MOBO award-winner and Mercury Prize nominee, Kinch premieres his latest project The New Emancipation, which draws inspiration from 19th century work songs and early blues, exploring the modern resonances of the emancipation story.Buy tickets / More info »MC SOLAAR Friday 10 SeptemberOne of the greatest names in modern French music, MC Solaar arrives with his distinctive mix of powerful lyrics and inventive rhymes that have taken him from the French underground to international acclaim.Buy tickets / More info »
RAFIKI JAZZ Saturday 11 SeptemberWorld music's hottest big band, Rafiki Jazz, features the combined talent of musicians from Zanzibar, Mauritius, Senegal, Colombia, Gambia, Zimbabwe, Brazil and the UK. They effortlessly create big, vibrant, dancing sounds of astounding power.Buy tickets / More info »
ALEMU AGA Saturday 11 SeptemberThe Ethiopian King David's Harp master Alemu Aga brings his spiritual and meditative songs to the festival.Buy tickets / More info »
THE MASTER DRUMMERS OF AFRICA Saturday 11 SeptemberThe Master Drummers of Africa draw from 5000 years of tribal rhythms to create an ecstatic and freewheeling music straight from the heart of African cultures.Buy tickets / More info »
THE LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR Sunday 12 SeptemberOne of the great choirs in the UK, the mighty London Community Gospel Choir raise the roof of Queen Elizabeth Hall.Buy tickets / More info »
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 24th June @ 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 24 June 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 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. Lati is currently working as freelance dance practitioner.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"
El Rumbon Cubano will be back on SUNDAY 11th July 7.30pm-late
Following and incredible live set from George Peguero and his 12 piece salsa band at the last Rumbon Cubano, we are delighted to bring you more live music from the multi-talented Rey Crespo & his Cuban Ensemble
Plus our competition to win an Air Europa flight to Havana, Cuba will continue... don't miss your chance to enter our prize draw.
July's Rumbon Cubano is also the nominated official after-party of Fiesta! @ the Kilburn Festival, which forms part of the Clave Latina Fest - the International Festival of Latin Music and Dance Culture. Check out the festival website to find out more information.
So what else is special about 11th July?Well, we can't ignore the fact that there'll be a rather big international game going on that night so TV screens will be available for those who'd like to watch the World Cup Final before the band perform.
But if you've had enough of the football, and would prefer to burn a few calories of your own, then we'll have our DJ scoring a few hits over on the dance floor!
You can eat, drink, and be merry, watch the football and be right there to catch the band and all that magnificent music.
DANCE CLASS:There is NO DANCE CLASS in July because of the World Cup Final, but don't worry - classes will be back in August with one of our regular teachers.
SPECIAL OFFERS AT THE BAR!! Cuban cocktails - Mojito and Cuba Libre - only �5 - save �2!!Beers - Corona �3.50 ~ San Miguel or Ambar �3!!Non-alcoholic cocktails - Virgin mojito, pi�a colada, watermelon punch, ibiza tropical - all only �4!!
RUMBON ENTRY PRICES:�7 in advance via Cubacheche website registration �10 on the door
Nueva Costa Dorada 47-55 Hanway StreetLondon W1T 1UX (nearest tube Tottenham Court Rd)Delicious Spanish & Cuban food available til late plus great cocktails and well priced bar.
Dear ADAD Network,
I'm delighted to invite you to attend a' meet and greet' reception with New York based director, choreographer, teacher and performer, Anita Gonzalez. Anita is Associate Professor of Theatre at State University of New York. She is also a founder member of the Urban Bush Women.
Anita will be in the UK this summer for the Society of Dance Historians conference at University of Surrey and would like to connect with dance and theatre artists while she's here.
Please join us for drinks, networking and a presentation by Anita about her current practice. This event will provide a unique opportunity to connect with this outstanding artist and learn more about her work.
When? Monday July 5th from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Where? Talawa Theatre Studio; 43-45 East Road , London , N1 6AH
Please RSVP to jeanette_adad@danceuk.org by July 1st, 2010.
For more detailed information about Anita's past and present projects, please see www.anitagonzalez.com
Hope to see you there!
Best,
Jeanette Bain-Burnett
Director
GILLES PETERSON & ROBERTO FONSECApresent HAVANA CULTURA (LIVE): NEW CUBA SOUND
Two UK dates only!
Saturday 3 July @ The Sage GatesheadTuesday 6 July @ Barbican, London
To coincide with the latest release from globetrotting DJ Gilles Peterson – ‘Havana Cultura Remixed’, Havana Club rum will host two concerts of Cuba’s freshest musical talent - performing Latin, afro jazz and fusion to hip hop, funk, reggaeton and R&B. The Havana Cultura live tour is the latest in a series of cultural projects from Havana Cultura, a global art initiative from Havana Club rum, celebrating fresh talent across all artistic disciplines. Powered by Roberto Fonseca and his acclaimed band, the concerts will feature Cuban star Danay (described by Gilles Peterson as ‘Cuba’s Jill Scott’), as well as Ogguere, one of the hottest and most inventive hip hop acts in Cuba.
Roberto Fonseca has shared the stage with Cuban legends such as Rubén González, Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo. For The Havana Cultura Band, he is joined by an all-star group featuring old school master reedsman Javier Zalba (Irakere), the most versatile bass-player in Cuba Omar Gonzalez, drummer Ramses Rodriguez (Chucho Valdes), Joel Hierrezuelo on congas, producer/percussionist Vince Vella and Gilles Peterson, the mastermind behind Havana Cultura Remixed, live onstage.
Revelling in his role as executive producer, Gilles Peterson comments: “You never have to listen hard to hear the music in Havana – it’s in the very lifeblood of the city itself and you can literally taste the energy and vibe. The Havana Cultura initiative encourages these artists to showcase their work and achieve the credit and recognition they deserve worldwide.”
For more information about the project visit: Havana Cultura www.havana-cultura.com/EN/gilles-peterson.html#/2813
For further information please contact: Krista - krista@theneonhub.com or Manu – hello@theneonhub.com0207 729 5129
Editors Notes:Venue Details:www.thesagegateshead.orghttp://www.thesagegateshead.org> / 0191 443 4661www.barbican.org.ukhttp://www.barbican.org.uk/> / 020 7638 8891
Forthcoming European tour datesSat 26th June // Place des Quinconces (tent), Bordeaux, France Sun 27th June // Festival Afro-Latino, Bree, Belgium Weds 30th June // Museumsquartier Jazz Fest Wien, Austria Fri 2nd July // Roskilde, DenmarkSat 3rd July // SAGE Gateshead UKTues 6th July // Barbican, London UKFri 9th July // Worldwide Festival, Sete, France
About Havana CulturaThe Havana Cultura initiative is the first of its kind to profile artists from all disciplines, including musicians, visual artists, dancers, performers and writers raising awareness of contemporary art and culture of the city of Havana. Havana Cultura provides the artists living in Havana a chance to showcase their work, energy and passion to the world and encourages people to explore the talent, vibrancy and modernity Havana has to offer. Havana Cultura’s hub is a sophisticated, interactive website: http://www.havana-cultura.comhttp://www.havana-cultura.com> . This features mini-documentaries of over 40 artists – with two new artists profiled each month – and gives users an original and exciting way to explore Havana itself with a “My Havana” section dedicated to the city.
About Havana ClubHavana Club is the second largest international rum brand in Europe, and third largest worldwide. Key to Havana Club’s success is its authentic Cuban origin, and the recognised quality of its rums, all of which are aged, hence the use of the word “Añejo” – aged - on the bottles.
About Pernod Ricard UKPernod Ricard UK is part of the Pernod Ricard Group, co-leader of the global wines and spirits industry. Globally, Pernod Ricard now represents 91 million cases of spirits and 25 million cases of wine, and owns 19 of the world’s top 100 brands.Pernod Ricard UK has identified the following key brands in the UK market: ABSOLUT, Campo Viejo, Chivas Regal, G.H. Mumm, Havana Club, Jacob’s Creek, Jameson, Malibu, Martell, Montana, Pernod, Perrier-Jouët and The Glenlivet. Pernod Ricard UK is a member of The Portman Group promoting responsible drinking.
Enjoy Havana Club responsibly www.drinkaware.co.ukhttp://www.drinkaware.co.uk>
Monday, 14 June 2010
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Hi All,
This summer promises to be a great moment for the roost with the arrival of the festivals in London and other cities in the UK where the multiplication of wheels Capoeira in special spaces such as the South Bank complex and the British museum are giving great access and visibility to Capoeira in the UK.
We will be releasing soon the South Bank Brazil Festival Capoeira program for the day July 17 and we are happy to invite the entire community of Capoeira in London and UK to attend this day.
Best,
The Kabula Team
11 June
Marazul Roda: Come to this Traditional Roda de Capoeira promoted by Mestre Joaozinho e Suzannah - Every Friday
Don't forget that this Friday is a very especial one as it's Toca's Bday!!
12 Jun - Saturday
Mestre Carlao workshop in Amazonas Group
(see info as follows):
Praxis Community Projects
Pott Street
London E2 0EF, Nearest tube: Bethnal Green-(Central Line)
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Price: £8 amazonas members/ £10 non-members
18th, 19th & 20th June
Workshop in Manchester with M. Carlao
(see flyer in attachments for more info):
26th June - Stoke-On-Trent One-Day Workshop:
Pandeiro Popular Brasileiro & Capoeira Angola
(more info next week)
17th July
Capoeira Performance @ The South Bank Brazil Festival
(watch this space for more info)
18th July
Capoeira Performance @ Cultivate Festival in Lambeth - Brockwell Park
(watch this space for more info)
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Time to micro and macro changes! Less emission of CO2, more skype conferences and so, less unnecessary flights, more use of non-polluting ocean transportation, less cars, more bikes, less gasoline, more use of the muscle itself, less global, more local, less ignorance, more intelligence ...
-- Time to micro and macro changes! Less emission of CO2, more skype conferences and so, less unnecessary flights, more use of non-polluting ocean transportation, less cars, more bikes, less gasoline, more use of the muscle itself, less global, more local, less ignorance, more intelligence ...Carlo Alexandre
British Summer is upon us, and the festivals are off! If you want some steps for your solo, or would just like to appreciate the rythmns and movements of West African dance more, then come and learn Doundounba with Yahz Ifea Onono. You have probably come across Yahz already- this 6ft plus, dazzling,young man- dancing, as he does, in his boistorous and energetic way, has been exciting crowds and creating quite a following on the Uk African dance and music scene,recently!Yahz was born in London to a Nigerian Mother and a Senegalese and Malian father,themselves members of a family of dancers and musicians. His Grandfather and uncle were drummers, and at the tender age of two he was introduced to drumming and dancing ; they taught him all they knew.Yahz is a gifted teacher as he has a sound knowledge of Malinke, Igbo, and Sabar dance styles,both the movements, AND ALSO the cultural significance behind them. The 6-week course will focus on:Doundounba, the dance of the strong man. Doundounba is a malinke dance,danced originally before skirmishes and after Circumcision. And,time- permitting: Egwu Dimkpa. This is a dance similar to doundounba which comes from the Onitsha branch of the Igbo people of eastern Nigeria. Live Drumming by karamoko Musique!Suitable for beginners as well as more advanced dancers.£10 7pm-9pmTuesdays 22 June-27 July, Emerald 2 2 Beadon Road Hammersmith London W6 0DA(Situated in the carpark across the road from hammersmith and city tube station!)tube: Hammesmith and CityBus:266, 260Contact yahz Ifea onono or dundunkini@gmail. com for more info!
Save the Date – November 5th-6th, 2010 - RE:GENERATIONS - International Perspectives on Dance of the African Diaspora
The RE:GENERATIONS conference is an opportunity to shape the future of dance of the African Diaspora. Delegates will explore this exciting field of study through workshops, papers, discussions, performances and networking events.
Key-note address: Researching Performance – The (Black) Dancing Body as a Measure of Culture by Brenda Dixon-Gottschild , dance artist, academic and professor emeritus, Temple University , Philadelphia , U.S.A.
RE:GENERATIONS is presented by the Association of Dance of the African Diaspora (ADAD), London Metropolitan University , State of Emergency Productions and IRIE! dance theatre.
For more information contact info@adad.org.uk
Venue: London Metropolitan University , Holloway Road
Cost: £100 (£70 concessions)
Registration opens on June 28th, 2010
Early bird rate of £70 (£45) until September 15th, 2010
The Association of Dance of the African Diaspora Old Finsbury Town Hall Rosebery Avenue London EC1R 4QT www.adad.org.uk
Sunday, 6 June 2010
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Rumba@Troy
22, Hanway Street, W17th June 9.30 -11.30 Free
Rumba @ Troy is a free event which happens every two weeks.
Dilanga will kick off the evening and then anyone who knows about Rumba is welcome to join in and those who are new to it can sing along to the choruses or dance.If you would like updates as to when the Rumbas are on please join our mailing list.
We look forward to seeing you down there!
Learn to play Rumba......
Bombo hosts a Rhythm Summer School where you can learn Rumba & Bata. David Pattman will be running a three day workshop 28th - 30th July, 10.00 - 3.00 pm Stoke Newington School. N16.
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22, Hanway Street, W17th June 9.30 -11.30 Free
Rumba @ Troy is a free event which happens every two weeks.
Dilanga will kick off the evening and then anyone who knows about Rumba is welcome to join in and those who are new to it can sing along to the choruses or dance.If you would like updates as to when the Rumbas are on please join our mailing list.
We look forward to seeing you down there!
Learn to play Rumba......
Bombo hosts a Rhythm Summer School where you can learn Rumba & Bata. David Pattman will be running a three day workshop 28th - 30th July, 10.00 - 3.00 pm Stoke Newington School. N16.
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Bombo is a collective of musicians, dancers, storytellers and educators brought together by their knowledge and passion for Afro-Cuban traditions.http://www.bomboproductions.com/
Hi beautiesA quick email to remind you that we still have spaces available in all of our dance courses starting on the 9th, 12th & 20th of June. Please read email below.For those who contacted me earlier and have no made payment yet, please email me and confirm if you still planning to book for the course/s* Book for two courses and get the chance to WIN A FREE PRIVATE class with a member of the CSArtsWe are also still taking bookings for our Cultural holiday to Cuba in August- prices coming up on the 12th of June.....so hurry
CUBAN SCHOOL OF ARTS Courses UPDATES & Bookings
We are now taking bookings for Our LS course - 110% CUBANA- Authenticity & Sabor!!! starting on the 9th of June- it is going to be full of Afro-Cuban and Rumba isolation movements & technique & tips on how to combine them with our Salsa steps and routine. Always looking sexy and elegant
We have a special offer of £65 if you would like to attend course ( 6 weeks) or drop in. But HURRY as this offer ends of the 7th of June.
Normal price: £69
*You'll have the opportunity to participate in a Demo performance at our SALSA CON WODKA! on the 18th of June but only if you feel comfortable and would like to have this experience!
Teachers for this course are- Damarys Farres & guest
Venue: The Urdang Academy , The Old Finsbury Town Hall , Rosebery Avenue , London EC1R 4RP
Time: 8-9pm
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Taking bookings also for Saturday courses starting on the 12th of June- GET it RIGHT! at The Place. On 12th of June, we return with a 6 weeks course - great classes in Afro-Cuban and Timba (The New Cuban Salsa). Don't wait to the end as spaces are limited and students have started booking- & also we have an offer of £65 if you book before the 7th of June
- Afro-Cuban will be taught by Miguel Gonzales & Damarys , Mario Lopez will be teaching the 1st class
- Timba with - Rafael del Busto & Damarys Farres & surprise guest teachers
Please contact us asap if you are interested
Time: Afro-Cuban - 6-7.05pm - Intro to Arara
TIMBA- 7.10-8.10pm
Venue: The Place, 17 Duke Road, London WC1H 9PY
Prices - £65 until the 30th of May & £69 thereafter
We hope you can join us!- Te esperamos
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NEW – Taking BOOKINGS for- SALSA beginners & improvers courses starting on Sunday, 20th of June 2010
Duration: 5 weeks on Sundays
Price: £40 or £75 for couples who book at the same time
Time: 7pm-8pm
Venue: Woolborough House, 39 Lonsdale Road , Barnes, London , SW13 9JP
Tube station: Hammersmith
Parking spaces
Let us know if you require further information
* Book for two courses and get the chance to WIN A FREE PRIVATE class with a member of the CSArts---------------------------------------BOOKING CONTINUES for - CUBAN CULTURAL HOLIDAY in AUGUST - CUBA SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ARTIST - Live the experience- BREATHE CUBA! from 4th -17th of AUGUST.
We are welcoming bookings for your dream holiday to Cuba - paradise on earth! so we hope you can join us on this unique Cuban experience with a Cuban native and passionate organiser, well known internationally for her high standards and passion for her home culture and dance background.
Please note that our holidays are UNIQUE- CULTURAL holidays, as our amazing Island has lots to offer. You would have a flexible programme where Dancing, Music, Spanish and other classes are included. Looking forward to hearing from you and get prepared for an AMAZING &... summer a LO Cubano with The Cuban School of Arts!!!
You can live your dream for only £1,499 but hurry as prices are going up on the 12th of June. DEPOSIT only £125
Creator – Damarys Farres - Cuban School of Arts
Travel Agency– Hola Caribe part of Gazelle Travel
ATOL 4067 protected
· Price is per person, based on two people sharing (a single room supplement is available at just £300 for the entire trip) and includes all accommodation, flights, tourist card, booking fee, breakfast, transfers from and to airport, trips outside Havana, Cuban native & internationally known artist- organiser, Bilingual Cuban guide (English & Spanish), small group, 15 hours of a mixture of class such as: Spanish, Dance with detailed body movement, Music & more
Summer holidays – 4th August to 17th August (2 weeks – 13nights)
Prices
- £1,499- available until 12 of June
- £1, 599 - from 12th of June
- £125 - Deposit (non refundable)
- £300 – Single supplement
* All prices are in pounds sterling.
*Children prices from 2-12 are much cheaper - Please Ask
For full programme contact us
WE CAN HELP YOU TO FIND SOMEONE TO SHARE!
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DAMARYS' BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION at our SALSA CON WODKA! this 18th of JUNE.....RUMBA...BEMBE....CAKES...DANCING...LIVE BAND & MORE....ON FRIDAY 18TH OF JUNE.....1 free shot of Cuban Rum for all the people who are celebrating their birthday on June- proof required jajajjjaSALSA CON WODKA! - LA RUMBA EMPIEZA AQUI! WITH TUMBAO TIVOLI live band in a way that you have not heard them performing before CELEBRATING DAMARYS'S BIRTHDAY & LOT OF SURPRISES.....at JAZZCAFE POSK in Hammersmith - Hope you can join us.....on the best Friday Cuban Salsa night in towm on Friday 18th of June
*Cuban products available for raffles and other very exciting tickets, courses and classes
includes
- Havana Club rum bottles
- Cuban Coffee
- 5 Tickets x 1 Night Party at The Dublin Sensual Dance Festival on October 29th - 31st 2010- Cortesy everydoby salsa
- 1 free Salsa beginner course from the CSArts on 20th of June
- 1 free entry to Salsa con Wodka! - monthly Cuban celebration with Live band on Friday 16th of July
- Cds from George Peguero & more............
**We still have an amazing picture from a Cuban landscape courtesy Alejandro Gortazar, a Cuban photographer now based in the UK . You might like to know that pictures from this collection have been sold for over £800 and you also will have a certificate of authenticity from the artist himself…So you can get a bargain and a little bit of Cuban soil…
Haiti still NEEDS YOU!
Please help us to spread the word! and please, please....support us....
Price- £8 (whole night)
Venue: JazzCafe POSK, 238-246 King St , London W6 0R
Tubes: Hammersmith or Ravenscourt Park
Free parking close to the venue
Te esperamos!!!------------------------------------------------------------
Transfer details and courses specifications
Transfer detail
Name: Cuban School of ArtsBranch - HSBCSort code 40-02-17 Account # 21570412
LS June 10- Ladies Styling
Afro June10
Timba June10
Salsa June10
For combos - just write the initial letter plus June10 e.g- LS&TJune10
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Thank you very, very much for all your support from the Cuban School of Arts team y muchossssssBesosDamarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts) + 44 (0) 7788 110421 Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com www.CubanSchool.co.uk
CUBAN SCHOOL OF ARTS Courses UPDATES & Bookings
We are now taking bookings for Our LS course - 110% CUBANA- Authenticity & Sabor!!! starting on the 9th of June- it is going to be full of Afro-Cuban and Rumba isolation movements & technique & tips on how to combine them with our Salsa steps and routine. Always looking sexy and elegant
We have a special offer of £65 if you would like to attend course ( 6 weeks) or drop in. But HURRY as this offer ends of the 7th of June.
Normal price: £69
*You'll have the opportunity to participate in a Demo performance at our SALSA CON WODKA! on the 18th of June but only if you feel comfortable and would like to have this experience!
Teachers for this course are- Damarys Farres & guest
Venue: The Urdang Academy , The Old Finsbury Town Hall , Rosebery Avenue , London EC1R 4RP
Time: 8-9pm
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Taking bookings also for Saturday courses starting on the 12th of June- GET it RIGHT! at The Place. On 12th of June, we return with a 6 weeks course - great classes in Afro-Cuban and Timba (The New Cuban Salsa). Don't wait to the end as spaces are limited and students have started booking- & also we have an offer of £65 if you book before the 7th of June
- Afro-Cuban will be taught by Miguel Gonzales & Damarys , Mario Lopez will be teaching the 1st class
- Timba with - Rafael del Busto & Damarys Farres & surprise guest teachers
Please contact us asap if you are interested
Time: Afro-Cuban - 6-7.05pm - Intro to Arara
TIMBA- 7.10-8.10pm
Venue: The Place, 17 Duke Road, London WC1H 9PY
Prices - £65 until the 30th of May & £69 thereafter
We hope you can join us!- Te esperamos
------------------------------------------
NEW – Taking BOOKINGS for- SALSA beginners & improvers courses starting on Sunday, 20th of June 2010
Duration: 5 weeks on Sundays
Price: £40 or £75 for couples who book at the same time
Time: 7pm-8pm
Venue: Woolborough House, 39 Lonsdale Road , Barnes, London , SW13 9JP
Tube station: Hammersmith
Parking spaces
Let us know if you require further information
* Book for two courses and get the chance to WIN A FREE PRIVATE class with a member of the CSArts---------------------------------------BOOKING CONTINUES for - CUBAN CULTURAL HOLIDAY in AUGUST - CUBA SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ARTIST - Live the experience- BREATHE CUBA! from 4th -17th of AUGUST.
We are welcoming bookings for your dream holiday to Cuba - paradise on earth! so we hope you can join us on this unique Cuban experience with a Cuban native and passionate organiser, well known internationally for her high standards and passion for her home culture and dance background.
Please note that our holidays are UNIQUE- CULTURAL holidays, as our amazing Island has lots to offer. You would have a flexible programme where Dancing, Music, Spanish and other classes are included. Looking forward to hearing from you and get prepared for an AMAZING &... summer a LO Cubano with The Cuban School of Arts!!!
You can live your dream for only £1,499 but hurry as prices are going up on the 12th of June. DEPOSIT only £125
Creator – Damarys Farres - Cuban School of Arts
Travel Agency– Hola Caribe part of Gazelle Travel
ATOL 4067 protected
· Price is per person, based on two people sharing (a single room supplement is available at just £300 for the entire trip) and includes all accommodation, flights, tourist card, booking fee, breakfast, transfers from and to airport, trips outside Havana, Cuban native & internationally known artist- organiser, Bilingual Cuban guide (English & Spanish), small group, 15 hours of a mixture of class such as: Spanish, Dance with detailed body movement, Music & more
Summer holidays – 4th August to 17th August (2 weeks – 13nights)
Prices
- £1,499- available until 12 of June
- £1, 599 - from 12th of June
- £125 - Deposit (non refundable)
- £300 – Single supplement
* All prices are in pounds sterling.
*Children prices from 2-12 are much cheaper - Please Ask
For full programme contact us
WE CAN HELP YOU TO FIND SOMEONE TO SHARE!
-------------------------------------------------------------------
DAMARYS' BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION at our SALSA CON WODKA! this 18th of JUNE.....RUMBA...BEMBE....CAKES...DANCING...LIVE BAND & MORE....ON FRIDAY 18TH OF JUNE.....1 free shot of Cuban Rum for all the people who are celebrating their birthday on June- proof required jajajjjaSALSA CON WODKA! - LA RUMBA EMPIEZA AQUI! WITH TUMBAO TIVOLI live band in a way that you have not heard them performing before CELEBRATING DAMARYS'S BIRTHDAY & LOT OF SURPRISES.....at JAZZCAFE POSK in Hammersmith - Hope you can join us.....on the best Friday Cuban Salsa night in towm on Friday 18th of June
*Cuban products available for raffles and other very exciting tickets, courses and classes
includes
- Havana Club rum bottles
- Cuban Coffee
- 5 Tickets x 1 Night Party at The Dublin Sensual Dance Festival on October 29th - 31st 2010- Cortesy everydoby salsa
- 1 free Salsa beginner course from the CSArts on 20th of June
- 1 free entry to Salsa con Wodka! - monthly Cuban celebration with Live band on Friday 16th of July
- Cds from George Peguero & more............
**We still have an amazing picture from a Cuban landscape courtesy Alejandro Gortazar, a Cuban photographer now based in the UK . You might like to know that pictures from this collection have been sold for over £800 and you also will have a certificate of authenticity from the artist himself…So you can get a bargain and a little bit of Cuban soil…
Haiti still NEEDS YOU!
Please help us to spread the word! and please, please....support us....
Price- £8 (whole night)
Venue: JazzCafe POSK, 238-246 King St , London W6 0R
Tubes: Hammersmith or Ravenscourt Park
Free parking close to the venue
Te esperamos!!!------------------------------------------------------------
Transfer details and courses specifications
Transfer detail
Name: Cuban School of ArtsBranch - HSBCSort code 40-02-17 Account # 21570412
LS June 10- Ladies Styling
Afro June10
Timba June10
Salsa June10
For combos - just write the initial letter plus June10 e.g- LS&TJune10
----------------------------------------
Thank you very, very much for all your support from the Cuban School of Arts team y muchossssssBesosDamarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts) + 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 organically...throughout 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 levelBeginner's Class starts 7:30 followed by improvers/intermediates at 8:30pmclasses are Three pounds each and for those that want to do both 5 poundsInn On The Green3_5 Thorpe CloseLadbroke GroveW10 5XL..Lyrical Zouk Every Monday
BOOKING NOW!!
Do you enjoy West African dance? Then come and try sabar dance, the high stepping and high energy dance from Senegal. Sabar dancing incorporates feelings of feminine sensuality and flirtatiousness, as it was originally danced only by women. Nowadays, it's danced by both women and men, and it provides the entertainment at special occasions, such as festivals, parties, and weddings.
Come and try this sensual and joyous sabar dance with Batch Gueye, international performer and artist.Batch dances sabar with crisp, sharp and yet sensual movements. His classes are fun and invigorating, and he helps all participants to find the sabar within them! Check out his routines by clicking on these links: http://www.facebook .com/home. php?#!/video/ video.php? v=1392766983263&oid=100785428926http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=x-QD9dcAGDk&playnext_from= TL&videos=BkR9u4CqXThttp://www.youtube. com/watch? v=UfH60MnlMV0
Don't miss this event!
Come and join us on Saturday 19th June 2010.
All levels welcome.
Islington Arts Factory2 Parkhurt Road3.30pm -5.30pm
Islington Arts Factory is a converted church building, opposite the entrance to Holloway Prison and on the Parkhurst Road / Camden Road one-way system.Tube: Holloway Road or Caledonian Road, CamdenTrain: camden RoadBuses: 4, 17, 29, 43, 91, 153, 253, 259, 271, 279, 359
£15 in advance£17 on the dayN.B. Places in the dance studio are limited. Please reserve yours with a small deposit asap.Contact dundunkini@gmail. com or call 07949 761 589 for more details.
Do you enjoy West African dance? Then come and try sabar dance, the high stepping and high energy dance from Senegal. Sabar dancing incorporates feelings of feminine sensuality and flirtatiousness, as it was originally danced only by women. Nowadays, it's danced by both women and men, and it provides the entertainment at special occasions, such as festivals, parties, and weddings.
Come and try this sensual and joyous sabar dance with Batch Gueye, international performer and artist.Batch dances sabar with crisp, sharp and yet sensual movements. His classes are fun and invigorating, and he helps all participants to find the sabar within them! Check out his routines by clicking on these links: http://www.facebook .com/home. php?#!/video/ video.php? v=1392766983263&oid=100785428926http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=x-QD9dcAGDk&playnext_from= TL&videos=BkR9u4CqXThttp://www.youtube. com/watch? v=UfH60MnlMV0
Don't miss this event!
Come and join us on Saturday 19th June 2010.
All levels welcome.
Islington Arts Factory2 Parkhurt Road3.30pm -5.30pm
Islington Arts Factory is a converted church building, opposite the entrance to Holloway Prison and on the Parkhurst Road / Camden Road one-way system.Tube: Holloway Road or Caledonian Road, CamdenTrain: camden RoadBuses: 4, 17, 29, 43, 91, 153, 253, 259, 271, 279, 359
£15 in advance£17 on the dayN.B. Places in the dance studio are limited. Please reserve yours with a small deposit asap.Contact dundunkini@gmail. com or call 07949 761 589 for more details.
Time Out London Critics’ choice:Mémoire by Sammy Baloji at Dilston Grove 2 June – 4 July 2010Film and photographic installationCGP London, in partnership with Autograph ABP, is pleased to announce the first solo exhibition in the UK of Congolese photographer and filmmaker Sammy Baloji in the newly renovated Dilston Grove. Mémoire is an artist film addressing colonial violence, shattered dreams of independence and the postcolonial political fallout that exists within the current Democratic Republic of Congo. Mémoire is a beautifully crafted and abstracted artists video shot in collaboration with the fellow Congolese performance artist Faustin Linyekula. Alongside Mémoire, Autograph ABP have commissioned Baloji to make a new large-scale photographic work that will document the exact site of Patrice Lumumba’s assassination in January 1961.Sammy Baloji’s work shines a powerful spotlight on contemporary Congolese reality. It interrogates the abuse of power and its legacy, revealing the devastating impact that exploitative cultures have on both society and the environment. It calls for greater awareness of the local consequences of ‘development’ and highlights the rights of local people. Baloji creates videos that investigate the body, and, despite restrictions on photographing public sites, he produces images of the Congo ’s urban architecture. His work raises social consciousness and stimulates artistic development in the Katanga region, a locus for colonial and post-colonial exploitation of its wealth of minerals essential for Western technologies.This exhibition was part commissioned by Autograph ABP and is accompanied by an artist’s book available during the exhibition. The staging of Mémoire is supported by the Goethe Institute in Nairobi , Kenya .Venue: Dilston Grove, Southwest corner of Southwark Park , London SE16 2DD Travel: Jubilee Line and buses to Canada Water Exhibition: 2 June – 4 July 2010 Open: Wed – Sun from 12 – 6pm www.cafegalleryproj ects.com‘After two years closure and a £870,000 renovation project, Dilston Grove reopens with a mesmerising installation.’ Telegraph, 01 June 2010Emma BoydAutograph ABP CoordinatorRivington Place London EC2A 3BA Mob: 07734682239T +44 (0)20 7749 1266 F +44 (0)20 7739 8748 E emma@autograph- abp.co.uk W www.autograph- abp.co.uk/Follow Autograph on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/AutographABPEVENTS2 June – 4 July 2010 – Sammy Baloji – Memoiré – Dilston Grove Gallery, Southwark Park , London8 June 2010 – Zanele Muholi In Conversation talk 7:00pm at Rivington Place , London 17 September – 21 November - Ever Young: Retrospective Exhibition of Photographs by James Barnor6 October – 21 November 2010 - Du Bois, Thomas J Calloway and the Paris Albums 1900Rivington Place - the new home for Autograph ABP http://www.rivingtonplace.org/ Autograph ABP is a charity that works internationally to educate the public in photography, with a particular emphasis on issues of cultural identity and human rights. We achieve this through formal and informal education programmes, exhibitions, publishing and the creation of an archive of culturally diverse photography that is accessible to the public for research.
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 workshop with Akosua Boakye, Thursday 10 June 10 2010, 7.30-9.00pm.
Akosua’s Contemporary dance draws from diverse movement styles, culture, every day behavior and influences of music. Her classes introduce and support participants to develop some of the technical and aesthetic values that shape western dance forms with traces of African dance. The dancer develops the basic physical and interpretative skills required for contemporary dance. An emphasis is placed on the precise relationship between body parts and the energy of performance. The class begins with a warm up. It continues with centre exercises and travelling phases before building physical and interpretative skills through a dance combination in which the dancer displays both freedom and control.
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
Akosua Boakye holds a degree in Dance Studies from Roehampton Institute, and a PGCE from Christ Church Canterbury University . Since 1997 she has worked as a freelance dance artist choreographing and delivering Creative, African dance and Contemporary dance forms in primary, secondary schools and community settings. She has managed and delivered a range of African dance workshops for various organisations in and around the UK . In 2003 she began work as a dance lecture in at Kensington and Chelsea College (KCC) where she is now Senior Course Leader for Performing Arts. In the last 3 years Akosua has transformed the dance education curriculum at KCC to include the delivery and study of African dance alongside Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Contact Improv.
Akosua has worked extensively over the years in developing her style of Pan-African dance. Her approach fuses movement from a variety of African dance forms with modern choreographic structures.
‘Everyday I am excited and inspired by the architecture of dance and the possibilities it presents, and it is because of this that I continue to create and transform movement.’ – Akosua Boayke.
For more information on Akosua and her work visit www.akomaasa. com or contact akosua@akomaasa. com.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together”
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 workshop with Akosua Boakye, Thursday 10 June 10 2010, 7.30-9.00pm.
Akosua’s Contemporary dance draws from diverse movement styles, culture, every day behavior and influences of music. Her classes introduce and support participants to develop some of the technical and aesthetic values that shape western dance forms with traces of African dance. The dancer develops the basic physical and interpretative skills required for contemporary dance. An emphasis is placed on the precise relationship between body parts and the energy of performance. The class begins with a warm up. It continues with centre exercises and travelling phases before building physical and interpretative skills through a dance combination in which the dancer displays both freedom and control.
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
Akosua Boakye holds a degree in Dance Studies from Roehampton Institute, and a PGCE from Christ Church Canterbury University . Since 1997 she has worked as a freelance dance artist choreographing and delivering Creative, African dance and Contemporary dance forms in primary, secondary schools and community settings. She has managed and delivered a range of African dance workshops for various organisations in and around the UK . In 2003 she began work as a dance lecture in at Kensington and Chelsea College (KCC) where she is now Senior Course Leader for Performing Arts. In the last 3 years Akosua has transformed the dance education curriculum at KCC to include the delivery and study of African dance alongside Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Contact Improv.
Akosua has worked extensively over the years in developing her style of Pan-African dance. Her approach fuses movement from a variety of African dance forms with modern choreographic structures.
‘Everyday I am excited and inspired by the architecture of dance and the possibilities it presents, and it is because of this that I continue to create and transform movement.’ – Akosua Boayke.
For more information on Akosua and her work visit www.akomaasa. com or contact akosua@akomaasa. com.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together”
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