with London's Cuban community - live Cuban music, dancing, poetry, food and bar
Día de la Cultura Cubana
Saturday 23rd October 2010 - 7pm til late
*Leo Duany y su Tumbao Tivolí play son & salsa
*Cuban singer Yuri
*Classical guitarist Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas
*Classical pianist Eralys Fernandez
*Roberto Molina - AfroCuban poetry
*DJ Green Papi spinning the best tunes til late
Plus special guests
*Cuban food from 'La Bodeguita'
*Bar: 'Buena Vista - the authentic Cuban experience'
Venue: Conway Hall, Red Lion Square London WC1
(nearest tube: Holborn)
Tickets: £10/ £8 concessions
More info/Book tickets: 020 8800 0155
Buy tickets online
More details of artists
Supported by Cubartista, Cuba Solidarity Campaign, Cuban Embassy, La Bodeguita, BuenaVista Cafe & Bar.
Cuba Solidarity Campaign http://www.cuba-solidarity.org.uk/
Tel: 020 8800 0155; Email: http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=office@cuba-solidarity.org.uk Celebrate Cuban Culture with Cuba50 http://www.cuba50.org/
The Drum, in association with The Albany , Contact , UK Arts Intern ational and Afrovibes Foundation The Netherlands presents the Afrovibes Festival
Join us at The Albany, Deptford, The Drum, Birmingham and Contact, Manchester for a three week festival of cutting edge theatre, dance and visual arts from contemporary South Africa . The festival begins on 5th October at The Albany, before moving to The Drum on 12th October and then Contact on 19th.
The Afrovibes Festival will transform each venue into a South African shebeen - the setting for a lively programme of theatre and dance, late night music, workshops, post show talks, performance poetry and an authentic South African inspired menu in the Township Cafe.
The productions within the festival will also be going out solo to various venues around the country so make sure you do not miss out!
Mpumelelo Paul Grootboom's Welcome to Rocksburg
Dubbed ‘the Township Tarantino’ Grootboom’s work continues to amaze audiences the world over as he proves to be one of the most exciting writers and directors to be working in post-apartheid South Africa .
Following the success of Township Stories, Welcome to Rocksburg is a fast paced, edge of your seat, action packed rollercoaster of a play: a cat and mouse game between the criminal underworld and a corrupt police force told in the tradition of the Hollywood action movie, complete with live drumming underscoring the stylised action on stage.
"One of the most remarkable pieces of theatre to emerge from post-apartheid South-Africa" Lyn Gardner , The Guardian (on Township Stories)
Theatre Royal Winchester - 5th - 6th October - 7.30pm Box Office: 01962 840440 Harrow Arts Centre - 7th October - 8pm Box Office: 0208 416 8989 The Albany, Deptford - 8th - 9th October - 7.30pm (3pm matinee on Saturday) Box Office: 0208 692 4446 The Civic, Barnsley - 15th October - 7.30pm Box Office: 0845 180 0363 The Drum, Birmingham - 16th - 7.30pm - 17th October - 6pm Box Office: 0121 333 2444 Gala Theatre, Durham - 18th October - 7.30pm Box Office: 0191 332 4041 Contact, Manchester - 20th - 22nd October - 8pm (2pm matinee on Thursday) Box Office: 0161 274 0600 Nottingham Playhouse - 23rd October - 7.45pm Box Office: 0115 941 9419
Via Volcano in association with Breaking Cycles present Mzobane
Via Volcano is an award winning, young group of Pantsula dancers from the Kagiso township. Pantsula is a unique style of high energy township dance which combines breaking and hip hop with tap. This new piece is commissioned specially for the festival and directed by hip hop theatre icon Benji Reid
Mzobane explores the stories and celebrates the ups and downs of life in a township. With nine extraordinary dancers performing in perfect unison this performance is simply guaranteed to get you on your feet and shouting for more.
The Albany, Deptford - 5th - 6th October - 7.45pm Box Office - 0208 92 4446 The Dukes, Lancaster - 13th October - 7.30pm Box Office: 01524 598500 The Drum, Birmingham - 14th - 15th October - 7..30pm Box Office: 0121 333 2444 New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich - 17th October - 7..45pm Box Office: 01473 295900 Contact, Manchester - 23rd October - 8pm Box Office: 0161 274 0600
Ncamisa! Kiss the Women Directed by Peter Hayes
Ncamisa! Kiss the Women is an explosive and emotional play exploring the consequences of being a lesbian in a Cape Town township.
‘A beautifully crafted piece of theatre that rather than pointing fingers, celebrates the lives, loves, ups and downs of these young women. While the subject matter is controversial and may be viewed as “difficult”, Pam and Peter have created a supremely entertaining stage work, filled with humour and pathos, light and shade.’ SA Mail and Guardian.
A gritty world of deep passions, serious relationships and casual violence woven together with soccer and song with unique interpretations from Anthony and The Johnsons and Lucinda Williams.
"This is the kind of theatre needed to change attitudes" Citizen S.A
Live Theatre, Newcastle - 5th - 6th October - 8.30pm Box Office: 0191 232 1232 The Albany, Deptford - 7th - 7.30pm & 9th - 8.30pm- 10th - 7.30pm October Box Office: 0208 692 4446 The Drum, Birmingham - 12th - 13th October - 7..30pm Box Office: 0121 333 2444 Contact, Manchester - 19th - 20th & 22nd - 23rd October - 7.30pm Box Office: 0161 274 0600 The Hat Factory, Luton - 21st October - 7.30pm Box Office: 01582 878100
A Face Like Mine Directed by Lara Foot Newton
Asanda Phewa, who won The University of Cape Town's Best Theatre Maker in 2008 joins forces with Baxter Theatre's Artistic Director Lara Foot Newton to create A Face Like Mine, a lyrical and sensual performance exploring beauty, identity and the many fragmented perceptions some black women have of themselves."Asanda Phewa seemed to peel off the layers of her skin to get to the heart of her story" Tonight S.A
The Albany, Deptford - 6th - 7.30pm & 9th - 7pm - 10th - 6pm October Box Office: 0208 692 4446 Live Theatre Newcastle - 7th - 8th October - 8..30pm Box Office: 0191 232 1232 The Drum, Birmingham - 12th - 13th October - 8..45pm Box Office: 0121 333 2444 The Key Theatre, Peterborough - 14th October - 7.30pm Box Office: 01733 207239
Black Women in Cuba: Reflections on Identity and Diversity"Sandra Alvarez will be presenting her seminar dealing with the realities faced by black women in Cuban society. NEW DATE AND VENUE:Monday 11th October, 7pm62 Marchmont StreetLondon WC1N 1ABFREE ENTRYNearest tube Russell SquareClick here for map
Alternatively....If you are unable to make the new date, you can catch Sandra speaking at the Conference and Launch Event for the International Journal of Cuban Studies at the London Metropolitan University on 12th October.
This event is organized by The Cuba Studies Trust and Pluto Journals in conjunction with the Centre for Caribbean and Latin American Research and Consultancy.
The conference also features Dr George Lambie, of De Montfort University, member of the IJCS Editorial Board and author of the forthcoming book: 'The Cuban Revolution in the 21st Century'; Dr Sonia Trigueros, of Oxford University, member of the IJCS Editorial Board: 'Nanotechnology in Cuba Today�; and Professor Fernando Rafael Funes Monzote Fernando, Associate Professor of agroecology at four Cuban Universities.
12 October 20105 pm-9 pm
Wine reception to follow
Venue: Henry Thomas Room,London Metropolitan University,220 Holloway Road (opposite Holloway Road Tube station)
Email http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=s.wilkinson@londonmet.ac.uk if you wish to attend
Full details of the event are posted on the university website here: http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/hal/research/clarc/events/launch.cfm
Hello ADAD,
BBC One's "So You Think You Can Dance" presented by Cat Deeley with Nigel Lythgoe and Arlene Phillips is back for a secons series, and is looking for dancers!
If you think you could be Britain 's Favourite Dancer, then this is the show for you. Auditions are taking place in Manchester , Glasgow , London , Belfast & Cardiff throughout October.
This e mail contains the details about where we will be and when, and all the information you need can be found on our website. If you think you, or anyone you know could be Britain 's Favourite Dancer, then make sure you come along to one of our auditions.
Please feel free to pass this e mail on to anyone you think might be interested in the show too.
If you would rather we sent you some posters or flyers to display, then please get in touch with me at this e mail address, or on the number below and we can post or e mail them out to you.
The Auditions for So You Think You Can Dance, are open auditions, so you can just turn up on the day, all the information is on our website which is www.bbc.co.uk/soyouthinkyoucandance.co.uk please make sure you check the website before attending the auditions for our Terms & Conditions, and for more information on what to bring etc,
We are holding OPEN AUDITIONS at the following venues: 17th Oct. MANCHESTER Freemasons’ Hall, 36 Bridge Street, M3 3BT Doors Open: 8.30am 19th Oct. GLASGOW City Halls, Candleriggs, G1 1NQ Doors Open: 8.30am 21st & 22nd Oct. LONDON Interchange Studios/Hampstead Town Hall Centre, 213 Haverstock Hill, NW3 4QP (Tube: Belsize Park) Doors Open: 8.30am
If you wish to audition in either BELFAST or CARDIFF please contact us on either: Email: soyouthinkyoucandance@bbc.co.uk or Tel: 020 8225 6240* *(standard geographic charges apply and calls may be included in your telecom provider’s call package. Calls from mobiles may be higher).
INFORMATION REGARDING THE TIMINGS OF EACH AUDITION WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE SHORTLY:
www.bbc.co.uk/soyouthinkyoucandance
PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIOR TO ATTENDING AN AUDITION, IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ACCESS THE WEBSITE, PLEASE CALL US ON 020 8225 6240*.
AUDITIONEES MUST BE AGED 18 OR OVER BY APRIL 16th 2011
LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
FROM THE "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE" TEAM
James Kayler Casting Researcher
So You Think You Can Dance Entertainment TVCDrama BuildingRoom DB146 London W12 7RJE: james.kayler@bbc.co.uk T: 0208 225 7998
2 4 1 OFFER
We are calling all BEGINNERS! Do not miss this fantastic opportunity to get introduced to salsa for half the price. All you need to do is invite a friend and both of you can enjoy the benefits of this offer and have a lots of fun!This offer is valid ALL WEEK between 11th Oct till 15th Oct at ALL VENUES. All you need to bring is a copy of this email.
Fiesta Havana
490 Fulham Road, London SW6 5NH
Our newest venue opens it's doors to Latin music lovers!!! Should you love dancing or you just have appreciation for good Latin sounds call in and see for yourself. We will get you started with Bachata classes at 7.30pm. Beginner and Improver/Intermediate levels will keep you hungry for more hot bachata.Next are our Salsa classes from 8.30pm.
Beginner level (FREE), Improver, Intermediate/Advanced.
SPECIAL OFFER: Take both bachata and salsa for £6 each.
If this hasn't been enough to get you utterly exhausted, dance till you drop at the party after - ''Havana Nitez'' and DJ El Nino mixing Latin and commercial tunes till 2am.
DISCOUNTS: Free entry before 10pm £4 between 10-11pm and £6 after 11pm
Welcome Back to Firefly on Monday
18 Old Bailey EC4M 7EP
Tube strike or not we are running our classes without a miss but for those of you who were in doubt last Monday rest assured, next Monday we are ON!
It's going to be exciting to see all your friends from Monday Firefly classes after what is going to be 2 weeks and I'm sure you missed us!
Remember, all 3 levels are ON as usual and our finest of DJs will be there too.
Can't wait!
Corks Bar Open This Saturday 9th
and 2 more Saturdays 16th and 23rd Oct
We are all unhappy about the recent news that Corks bar will be closing down. But don't hurry to scratch it off your diary just yet. The best is still to come!!!We will be open for 3 more Saturdays!
The last dates will be
9th (OPEN)
16th (OPEN)
23rd (OPEN)
And here is the interesting part. On Saturday 23rd Oct, at Corks bar we will have our
Farewell Special Party
till 3AM
(dress code: 70's style optional)
Sat 23rd Oct
Corks Bar
28 Binney Street, off Oxford Street
Hello again Dance/Music lovers,
As I got another confirmation in short notice, so please let me spread out the words.
Ayaka would present BODY PERCUSSION for all levels in North(Camden) and East(Hackney) London. Body percussion is the new musical/dance/musical form creating different rhythms, by the combination of clapping, stomping, slapping and voice.
You can check Ayaka’s funky body percussion at www.youtube.com/aykolour.
You would learn musical coordination, keeping fit besides feeling good groove. You can practice at home individually without anything, once you get it!
North (Camden) Version
Place: The Rhythm Cafe
Arch 65, Camden Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AH
Fee: 6pounds/*5pounds (dancers&concession)
Time: 10th and 17th October(Sundays) 12-1pm
(November workshop would be confirmed very soon- would be two hours slot, consisted of two different levels)
Please wear hard-sole boots or trainers to enjoy the sounds!
East (Hackney) Version
Place: SPACe (Next to Hackney Community College)
31 Falkirk Street, N1 6HF
Buses: 26, 35, 47, 48, 55,78 towards Shoreditch Church. 67, 149, 242, 243
to Kingsland Road. 394 to Falkirk Street
Tube and train: Old Street- Exit 2, 10 mins walk or 243 bus towards Shoreditch.
Liverpool Street: 15 mins walk or 149 or 242 bus towards Shoreditch
Fee: 6pounds/*5pounds (dancers&concession)
Time: 14th October (Thursday) 8:30-9:30pm
*Please spread out to your friends!!! and it would be used for the further workshops in Bristol*
If you have any questions, please feel free to email at aykolour_dance@hotmail.com
* Give me an email confirmation beforehand then you can only pay 5pounds on the day
Looking forward to sharing with you!!!
Ayaka xxx
Ayaka is a dance artist who specialised in different types of dance such as
street dance(house,rocking,hip hop),rhythm tap, house dance, Lindy Hop, contemporary dance and so on.
Finally her main style is established through body percussion,
that firstly she learned at Tapmotif (Rhythm Summit- International Summer Tap Dance Camp in Greece) from Max Pollak.
Last year she organised the first body percussion group in the UK called ‘Aykolour Dance.’
(Please check at
She has performed different types of dance at T-mobile Big Dance 2010,
Southbank Centre, Royal Albert Hall, Stratford Circus, Greenwich Dance Agency and Southwark Playhouse.
Currently Ayaka is working as a dance teacher for children,
choreographer and performer all over in London and other UK area.
This summer Ayaka has delivered the energetic body percussion workshop
at Tribe of Doris workshop and Brisfest in Bristol, which was successful and attracted lots of participants.
This time it would be brought to London, which would be a great experience not to be missed!
So far workshops are announced only October- but it would be back in November weekends. Please check this out! Ayaka Takai Dancer/Choreographer/TeachingAyaka's Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/aykolour Ayaka's official Blog: http://addincolour2009.blogspot.com/
www.ayaka-aykolourdance.com
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 Cécile Bushidi Thurs 14th and 21st October @ London Studio Centre.
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge), London N1 9AB
Horton technique with Cécile Bushidi Thursday 14th and 21st October 7.30 - 9.00pm.
PLEASE COME FOR CLASS REGISTRATION AT 7PM.
Cécile’s classes will be built around the foundation of Horton technique: promoting a strong and subtle awareness of centre, playing with dynamics, and creating fluid and aerial movements by maintaining a profound sense of groundedness. In addition, musicality, physicality, and soul will also be the focus of this session. All levels and abilities are welcomed.
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 these workshops please email Paula allen: p_j_allen@hotmail.com or phone: 07792236583.
FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Cécile F. Bushidi: dancer, choreographer and teacher Cécile F. Bushidi trained at the Rick Odums Performing Arts School in Paris and The Ailey School in New York . Cécile has appeared in the musical Kirikou & Karaba, has worked with Charleroi Danses/Plan K under the direction of Frédéric Flamand, Pál Frenák’s Lakoma, and with Wayne McGregor/Random Dance. She has also collaborated with Freddie Opuke-Adaie and RODA, under the direction of Douglas Thorpe and Tiia Ourila.
Cécile’s first solo piece X1 was presented in January 2007 at The Place. In October 2008 her solo, The Unknown, premiered at Dance Umbrella dance festival and went on to be presented at Rich Mix and the Arcola Theatre. In 2009 Cécile’s piece A Place at the Table premiered at Camden People’s Theatre, London.
A tutor at WAC Performing Arts and Media College, Cécile teaches dance extensively throughout the UK and France. She has delivered classes for a number of leading dance companies including Phoenix Dance Theatre. A qualified Pilates Foundation Mat teacher, Cécile also teaches private and group Pilates sessions across London.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"
The ILUVLYRICS group have been working hard this month on their spoken word performances ready to support Decypher Collective at the Peepul Centre.
Decypher Collective’s new show 8SIXTEEN32 is a story of commercial companies taking an interest in an underground scene and milking it for profit, the idea to shift units of a new phone to grime fans through a corporate sponsored battle, which will ultimately end up with rivalry within their friendships.
Watch this youtube video for a taste of what’s to come: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDSemZcVfkU
Tickets £9.50 / £7.50
Call the Peepul Centre ticket hotline 0116 261 6000
**SPECIAL TICKET OFFER** **SPECIAL TICKET OFFER**
If you phone the box office and quote “2Funky” you will get your ticket for only £5!! This includes a workshop with the cast of 8Sixteen32 in the afternoon!
An opportunity not to be missed, times to be confirmed. Contact the Peepul Centre for more details on 0116 261 6000 or visit http://www.peepulcentre.com/
**SPECIAL TICKET OFFER** **SPECIAL TICKET OFFER**
For more info on ILUVLYRICS get in touch with Lauren on 0116 222 0639 or email Lauren@2funkyarts.co.uk
Thanks,
2Funky Arts Team
http://www.2funkyarts.co.uk/
0116 222 0639
www.Twitter.com/2funkyempire
Adesola Akinleye is looking for 7 to 8 dancers to be apart of an initial Research and Development project to do with site-specific work. Dancers are required for four days in November and December (November 30th, December 6th, 9th and 14th). Part of the four days will be spent working with children to choreograph dances in sites in their school. This should be a fun and interesting project. It is part of the final year of her PhD
Due to funding there is only travel paid for this initial stage. Dancers interested are asked to send CV and a short letter about why they are interested to Adesola at adesola@dancingstrong.com
To find out more about Adesola please visit www.dancingstrong.com
Thank you
Adesola
Adesola Akinleye, FRSA
www.dancingstrong.com
ROOTS BRASILVarious sides of Brazilian music!After a great night o forro with Menino Josue las week, Roots presents this Tuesday:- Live NATEMA: fusion of electronic beats and Brazilian flavours;- DJ D-Vyzor: rare grooves.- Samba and Forro dance class with Gladys Cavalcante from 6.30 to 8pm (£6)FREE ENTRYBook your birthday with us and we will have a few gifts for you: FREE DANCE CLASS + BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE + CAKE.Join the event on facebook.
Valeu!
Pedro Campolina
Black Beans Arts
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