Dear all,Kompany Malakhi are looking for dancers and performers working in interdisciplinary forms to take part in our new show; Electric CircusAttached is a press release with more information.We would like to ask if you can please post the information below online, on your facebook pages and other communications to help us get this very urgent call out there, you help is much appreciated.I look forward to hearing from you,URGENT OPEN CALL - KOMPANY MALAKHI's ELECTRIC CIRCUSOpen call for artists and performers working in interdisciplinary forms. Kwesi Johnson, Artistic Director of Kompany Malakhi is looking for completed work to be curatedin a week long season of 16 performances, exploring the unique and unusual fusions ofdance, circus and physical theatre. The performance dates are; 13th - 18th December, at the Bernie Grant Art Centre, London.Deadline: 11/10/10For more information and to apply simply:1. Send us a short description of no more than 100 words about your piece2. Include your CV or company details 3. Your showreel via weblinks or documentation of work online, alternatively you can post DVD's and application to:Kompany Malakhi4.14 Paintworks,Bath Road, Bristol.BS4 3EH. UK.Email: http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@kompanymalakhi.comhttp://www.kompanymalakhi.com/Many thanks,Maya Alexander'Creating experiences Changing perspectives'Kompany Malakhi4.14 Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol. BS4 3EH. UK. Office: (0)117 971 3344 Mob: 07979 543 704 http://www.kompanymalakhi.com/
VOCAB DANCE COMPANY’s artistic director Alesandra Seutin is currently seeking strong, versatile and dynamic dancers to join Vocab Dance Company. The ideal candidate should be available for rehearsals (twice a week) commencing in October 2010 for initial training within the company to then begin working on performance projects from 2011.We are looking for experienced performers with Contemporary, African and Urban (Hip Hop) training with a minimum of 2 years dance performance.Please send CV and photo to: vocabdance@googlemail.com, no later than Sunday 3 October 2010.(Mention 'audition' in the subject line)Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a workshop/audition on Sunday 10th October 2010 1-6pm in London .Once in production and performance period dancers will be paid at equity minimum wage.www.vocabdance.co.ukworks by Alesandra Seutin ...http://danceumbrella.co.uk/page/3020/FRUSTED/77http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llgzvxbt08I-- Alesandra Seutin - Artistic Director/ Choreographerwww.vocabdance.co.ukFollow us on Twitter... http://twitter.com/VOCABDANCEJoin our Facebook Group...http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?tid=291934196046#/group.php?gid=19476408744&ref=tsWatch an extract of Alesandra Seutin 's work on Phoenix Dance Theatrehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llgzvxbt08I
URGENT - AUDITIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spread Expression Dance Company is looking for 1 male dancer to perform “Yes, I still exist” in San Francisco
We are looking for 1 male dancer:
- who has a strong interest in Hip-Hop Theatre
- who has a strong technique in at least one of the following genres: Krumping, Dancehall, Popping, New Style Hip-Hop OR Breakin’
- who is punctual and has a high level of integrity
Individuality and creativity are highly valued for this project.
You need to have a valid passport to travel to the US !!
This is a closed audition.
Tuesday 28th Sept, 1pm – 4pm
Location will be communicated to selected people only, please send CV to cindy.claes@gmail.com
DATES:
Travel dates to San Francisco : Thurs 18th Nov 2010 – Tue 23rd Nov 2010
Rehearsal dates in London/UK: Sat & Sun (after 5pm) during October and November
For more information call 079 4001 7054 or visit http://www.spreadexpression.com/
-- Cindy Claes+44 (0) 7940017054http://www.spreadexpression.com/http://www.cindyclaes.com/
We are looking for 1 male dancer:
- who has a strong interest in Hip-Hop Theatre
- who has a strong technique in at least one of the following genres: Krumping, Dancehall, Popping, New Style Hip-Hop OR Breakin’
- who is punctual and has a high level of integrity
Individuality and creativity are highly valued for this project.
You need to have a valid passport to travel to the US !!
This is a closed audition.
Tuesday 28th Sept, 1pm – 4pm
Location will be communicated to selected people only, please send CV to cindy.claes@gmail.com
DATES:
Travel dates to San Francisco : Thurs 18th Nov 2010 – Tue 23rd Nov 2010
Rehearsal dates in London/UK: Sat & Sun (after 5pm) during October and November
For more information call 079 4001 7054 or visit http://www.spreadexpression.com/
-- Cindy Claes+44 (0) 7940017054http://www.spreadexpression.com/http://www.cindyclaes.com/
4th-10th October 2010Celebrating Cuban culture, as part of Black History Month and the London Latin American Bicentenary Celebrations
Seminar and debate with guest speaker from Havana, CubaMonday 4th October 7pm - FREE ENTRY"Black Women in Cuba: Reflections on Identity and Diversity"Seminar and debate led by guest speaker from Cuba, journalist and leading feminist Sandra Alvarez RamirezSandra Alvarez will be joining us from Havana, Cuba to host this seminar dealing with the realities faced by black women in Cuban society.At London Metropolitan University, Henry Thomas Room, Tower Building (opposite Holloway Road tube station), N7 8DBSpecial thanks to our main sponsors Cubana de Aviacion for supporting this event.
Film screening: REVOLUTIONWednesday 6th October 7pm (doors open 6.30pm)
Film screening and debate hosted by Eva Tarr, Director of the London Latin American Film FestivalScreening of Revolution, directed by Mayckell Pedrero.
This rarely seen documentary focusing on the world of Los Aldeanos - a controversial underground hip-hop group that leads the vanguard of their genre in Cuba - raises their points of view and criteria of the social, political and economical situation of tdoay's Cuba. At Canning House, 2 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PJ (nearest tube Hyde Park Corner)
�4 Canning House members / �6 non-members** Booking is recommended as spaces are limited - click here to book online**
Party night - Cuba: Musica TropicalSaturday 9th October 8pm-2am
Special live music evening with two of the best Cuban bands based in the the UK: Rey Crespo & his Cuban Ensemble and Jesus Cuti�o & Son de Cuba. Dance the night away to fantastic live music, plus the UK's no. 1 Cuban DJ Javier 'La Maquina de Cuba' will be on the decks until 2am! Cuban cocktails and much more!At Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL (nearest tube Holborn) Entry �10Special thanks to our sponsors Cubana Bar-Restaurant for supporting this event.
El Rumbon CubanoSunday 10th October 7pm-late
End the festival with a bang and enjoy a dance and music extravaganza at El Rumbon Cubano - London's most authentic Cuban night.For the first time at the Rumbon, we have the dynamic Jose Hernandez Lynn. Don't miss his energetic rumba dance class (7.30-8.30pm) or his compelling performance of the Afro-Cuban palomonte dance (baile congo).
CubanaDanza, London's most authentic Cuban dance company, will be back at the Rumbon with their new Tropicana-style Cuban cabaret show. Hot dance moves plus sizzling costumes... don't miss it!And if all that is not enough, dance the night away to music from DJ Green Papi (Oriente Star Sound). Savour the flavour of eastern Cuba as Guantanamo-born DJ Green treats us to his original selection of salsa, timba, reggaeton, son, and changui.Plus another chance to win a flight to Havana, Cuba courtesy of Air Europa - sponsors of El Rumbon Cubano. On Sunday 10th OctoberDoors open 7pm, dance class 7.30-8.30pm, DJ and dancing til lateAt Nueva Costa Dorada, 47-55 Hanway Street, London W1T 1UX(nearest tube Tottenham Court Road)Entry �7 with advance online registration (excluding dance class)�10 on the door (or including dance class)
Seminar and debate with guest speaker from Havana, CubaMonday 4th October 7pm - FREE ENTRY"Black Women in Cuba: Reflections on Identity and Diversity"Seminar and debate led by guest speaker from Cuba, journalist and leading feminist Sandra Alvarez RamirezSandra Alvarez will be joining us from Havana, Cuba to host this seminar dealing with the realities faced by black women in Cuban society.At London Metropolitan University, Henry Thomas Room, Tower Building (opposite Holloway Road tube station), N7 8DBSpecial thanks to our main sponsors Cubana de Aviacion for supporting this event.
Film screening: REVOLUTIONWednesday 6th October 7pm (doors open 6.30pm)
Film screening and debate hosted by Eva Tarr, Director of the London Latin American Film FestivalScreening of Revolution, directed by Mayckell Pedrero.
This rarely seen documentary focusing on the world of Los Aldeanos - a controversial underground hip-hop group that leads the vanguard of their genre in Cuba - raises their points of view and criteria of the social, political and economical situation of tdoay's Cuba. At Canning House, 2 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PJ (nearest tube Hyde Park Corner)
�4 Canning House members / �6 non-members** Booking is recommended as spaces are limited - click here to book online**
Party night - Cuba: Musica TropicalSaturday 9th October 8pm-2am
Special live music evening with two of the best Cuban bands based in the the UK: Rey Crespo & his Cuban Ensemble and Jesus Cuti�o & Son de Cuba. Dance the night away to fantastic live music, plus the UK's no. 1 Cuban DJ Javier 'La Maquina de Cuba' will be on the decks until 2am! Cuban cocktails and much more!At Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL (nearest tube Holborn) Entry �10Special thanks to our sponsors Cubana Bar-Restaurant for supporting this event.
El Rumbon CubanoSunday 10th October 7pm-late
End the festival with a bang and enjoy a dance and music extravaganza at El Rumbon Cubano - London's most authentic Cuban night.For the first time at the Rumbon, we have the dynamic Jose Hernandez Lynn. Don't miss his energetic rumba dance class (7.30-8.30pm) or his compelling performance of the Afro-Cuban palomonte dance (baile congo).
CubanaDanza, London's most authentic Cuban dance company, will be back at the Rumbon with their new Tropicana-style Cuban cabaret show. Hot dance moves plus sizzling costumes... don't miss it!And if all that is not enough, dance the night away to music from DJ Green Papi (Oriente Star Sound). Savour the flavour of eastern Cuba as Guantanamo-born DJ Green treats us to his original selection of salsa, timba, reggaeton, son, and changui.Plus another chance to win a flight to Havana, Cuba courtesy of Air Europa - sponsors of El Rumbon Cubano. On Sunday 10th OctoberDoors open 7pm, dance class 7.30-8.30pm, DJ and dancing til lateAt Nueva Costa Dorada, 47-55 Hanway Street, London W1T 1UX(nearest tube Tottenham Court Road)Entry �7 with advance online registration (excluding dance class)�10 on the door (or including dance class)
2 4 1 OFFER
Special Offer2 4 1 All Week for Beginners at All Venues(27th Sept - 2nd Oct)It's September again and we would like to extend our welcome to all our new students this year by giving them the opportunity to attend more classes and speed up their progress. For this reason all week at Salsateca venues 2 beginners enter for the price of 1. Don't waste more time, invite a friend and have an exciting and fun night out dancing hot salsa!!!
New Bachata Class
Fiesta Havana, Fulham Opens New Improver/ Intermediate Bachata ClassNew Level Bachata
We know that you love your dancing and we have noticed how quickly you have improved your Bachata as well. At Salsateca we try to keep up with our quick learning students and this is why we have introduced an Improver/Intermediate Bachata Class at Fiesta Havana from this Friday 1st Oct, 490 Fulham Road, London SW6 5NH.
It's exciting, we know, so why not make that jump and join the next level from this week.
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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 Zela Gayle Thurs 30th Sept @ London Studio Centre.
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge), London N1 9AB
Afro-Cuban Fusion with Zela Gayle Thursday 30th September 7.30 - 9.00pm.
PLEASE COME FOR CLASS REGISTRATION AT 7PM.
This class explores a technique practised widely in Cuba with a vocabulary reflecting the study of African based dances of Cuba, merged with a fusion of ballet and contemporary dance. In this class Zela focuses on the exploration of how these forms speak to each other as one. Zela will lead a class of movements deriving from Yoruba dance traditions whilst at the same time giving the participant grounding in “La Tecnica Cubana”. La Tecnica Cubana is a form of dance known as a highly evolved hybrid of dance forms put together. Class not suitable for beginners.
Cost per class
£5 Members / £8 Non-members
Concessions*
£3 Members / £5 Non-members
* Concessions are open to students and to unemployed professional dancers only. ID/proof of status is required. To check if you qualify for the unemployed professional dancer concession, please phone number below.
Annual Membership fee
£10
To book a place on this workshop please email Paula allen: p_j_allen@hotmail.com or phone: 07792236583.
FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Zela Gayle: began dancing at the age of 5 in Jamaica, learning Afro-Caribbean dance as well as classical ballet. At the age of seven Zela moved to London and trained as a competitive gymnast. She began her training in Contemporary and Jazz dance at WAC Performing Arts and Media College before gaining a BA Honors degree in Dance Studies at Winchester University. In 2004 after working with several youth groups in the UK; Zela joined Danza Libre Company in Cuba to launch her professional dance career focusing on Afro-Cuban dance forms.
Establishing herself as an international artist, her experience includes choreography for Crystal Lights Dance Academy in St. Lucia, Edna Manley School in Jamaica, Cuban-Modern Dance at Addis Ababa University and workshops in choreography at the University of Arts and University of Winchester in the UK. Zela’s professional development has included working with Bonnie Oddie (UK), Patsy Ricketts (J.A), Sheron Wray (USA), Jackie Guy (UK), Alfredo Velasquez (CU) and Maya Yoshida (JPN).
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.
Feedback33 with Zela Gayle Thurs 30th Sept @ London Studio Centre.
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge), London N1 9AB
Afro-Cuban Fusion with Zela Gayle Thursday 30th September 7.30 - 9.00pm.
PLEASE COME FOR CLASS REGISTRATION AT 7PM.
This class explores a technique practised widely in Cuba with a vocabulary reflecting the study of African based dances of Cuba, merged with a fusion of ballet and contemporary dance. In this class Zela focuses on the exploration of how these forms speak to each other as one. Zela will lead a class of movements deriving from Yoruba dance traditions whilst at the same time giving the participant grounding in “La Tecnica Cubana”. La Tecnica Cubana is a form of dance known as a highly evolved hybrid of dance forms put together. Class not suitable for beginners.
Cost per class
£5 Members / £8 Non-members
Concessions*
£3 Members / £5 Non-members
* Concessions are open to students and to unemployed professional dancers only. ID/proof of status is required. To check if you qualify for the unemployed professional dancer concession, please phone number below.
Annual Membership fee
£10
To book a place on this workshop please email Paula allen: p_j_allen@hotmail.com or phone: 07792236583.
FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Zela Gayle: began dancing at the age of 5 in Jamaica, learning Afro-Caribbean dance as well as classical ballet. At the age of seven Zela moved to London and trained as a competitive gymnast. She began her training in Contemporary and Jazz dance at WAC Performing Arts and Media College before gaining a BA Honors degree in Dance Studies at Winchester University. In 2004 after working with several youth groups in the UK; Zela joined Danza Libre Company in Cuba to launch her professional dance career focusing on Afro-Cuban dance forms.
Establishing herself as an international artist, her experience includes choreography for Crystal Lights Dance Academy in St. Lucia, Edna Manley School in Jamaica, Cuban-Modern Dance at Addis Ababa University and workshops in choreography at the University of Arts and University of Winchester in the UK. Zela’s professional development has included working with Bonnie Oddie (UK), Patsy Ricketts (J.A), Sheron Wray (USA), Jackie Guy (UK), Alfredo Velasquez (CU) and Maya Yoshida (JPN).
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"
