Dear all,
I will be taking a break during Easter. I'll be back on Sunday 8th May. Have a lovely holiday and thanks for your support.
Sunday, 17 April 2011
Sunday, 10 April 2011
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Dear all,
Find below the latest cultural bulletin.
Dilanga
Cardiff workshops 30th April
Bristol workshops & gig 1st May
Hamilton House & DMAC UK
Book now to secure your place!
For bookings or more information click here
Please note that Cardiff gig at Dempseys has been cancelled.
Oru Cantado Course
15th May / 19th June 2011
2.00 - 5.30pm
Pre - booking only
£25 (£15 conc) early payment by 8th May
£30 (£20 conc) Full price.
This is a once a month course that will cover Cuban Bata rhythms and song sequences for each of the 20 Santeria Orisha. Previous drumming experience essential.
For more info or to book email us admin@bomboproductions.com
www.bomboproductions.com
Early payment deadline 27th April 2011
more details here
Camp Iroko 25th - 28th August
more info
Workshop Information
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12.15pm to 2.15pm
BodyRhythms - Release, Relax and Let go
movement dance meditation
(Class suitable for all levels)
Move with the presence of your body in this creative and fun therapeutic movement workshop that uses the grounded dynamics of African dance, engaged with the meditative principles and teachings of various therapeutic practices, to show you how to connect with the inner rhythms and micro movements of your body. Learn how to gain a more focused and balanced life of freedom and ease by understanding how to release stress and anxiety. Move your body from tension into relaxation, to live the life that you are, rather than the lifestyle that you follow.
2.30pm to 4pm
Traditional African Highlife Dance Fusion
(Class suitable for all levels)
Engage in the subtleties of Yoruba embodied fluid motion, to that of Congolese isolated pelvic scoops and hip spirals, in this fun fresh and liberating African dance awakening. Give yourself the chance to move like you have never moved before, deep from within the conscious body, to bring about a renewed vitality, vigour and punch to your organic body.
4.15pm to 5.45pm
Contemporary African dance - embodied dance technique
(Open level, but should have some dance experience)
Experience the sculpture of motion, through choreographer Francis Angol’s fluid embodied dance practice. Articulate your articulations, through the art of contemporary African dance. Allow your spine to move like the fluids of your body, and your skeletal being to resonate with the rhythm of the beat; and your breath to flow with the harmony of your soul.
This is a unique introductory workshop that introduces the individual to choreographer Francis Angol's, fresh and creative approach to working with African dance within a contemporary framework. The technique of style places focus on the embodiment of rhythm and movement to encourage the body to express itself in space and time. A synthesis that utilises African dance forms as the basis for movement development and artistic expression, influenced by Caribbean, Jazz and western Contemporary dance, to form a distinctive artistic signature that is supported by a strong underpinning musical resonance of enriched rhythms and sounds.
One of Brazil’s most talented choreographers and teachers in Afro-Brazilian Dance and Samba, Irineu was born in São Luís, in the state of Maranhão, in the north of Brazil.
A pioneer who became a solid reference within the Brazilian and African rhythms and movements scene, Irineu Nogueira is a wholehearted dancer and teacher who combines genuine passion with a contemporary vision.
For more than 15 years developing his own dance language worldwide (called Abieié, which means regeneration in the Yorùbá language), he experiments with a contemporary form, Brazilian dance styles with expressions of African rhythms.
“I knew Irineu Nogueira for more than 10 years when we used to do musicals in São Paulo. He is extremely professional, and one of the most important and brilliant dancers I’ve ever met. He is a tireless researcher in the development of contemporary dance and the valuation of the legacy of Black culture in Brazil. He appears in my first DVD “When the sky clears,” dancing on stage, with his body preparation work in the concept of scenic movement and body awareness.” Fabiana Cozza (Brazilian singer)
Choreographer for Brazilian Carnival
Turning amateur dancers and average civilians into protagonists of the greatest Carnival parade on earth in a limited period of time has been one of Irineu’s tasks in the past few years.
A follower of the motto: “Anyone can dance, express him or herself and interpret a story”, when choreographing the performance of a “Comissão de Frente”, Irineu not only delivers his unmatchable creativeness and intrepidness – responsible for his “Estandarte de Ouro” award – but also dedicates himself to transform those under his wings into better human beings.
A huge and slightly belated thank-you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of El Rumbon Cubano. What an amazing day, kicking off with RumbAché and fabulous dance performances in the afternoon, and the astonishing high energy Cuban Combination in the evening. The artists were fantastic and the atmosphere was electric. Thanks for making it so special!
The next Rumbon Cubano is on Sunday 8th May, back at our usual venue Nueva Costa Dorada. Details will be coming later this week.
In the meantime, we have another anniversary to celebrate...
Cubacheche and Timberos de Londres present
One of the hottest Cuban style Saturdays you'll find anywhere in town!
Join us on Saturday 23rd April
for Baila Londres 1st anniversary party!
With LIVE music from the fantastic Cuban Combination!
Plus DJ Javier and guests on the decks with a top selection of salsa, timba, merengue, reggaeton, bachata, and a late night house and R&B session.
Head down to this great venue - with friendly people, good vibes, and true Cuban style party atmosphere.
Dancing until 4am!
Plus dance class with Ariel Rios at 9.30-10.30pm
"Cuban Rueda with a Fusion of Cuban Popular Dances"
ALL LEVELS WELCOME
Ariel, back in the UK after an extended trip to Cuba, will be bursting with new ideas and influences straight from Havana to London. Don't miss the chance to learn some new moves from this dance master.
Doors open 9pm
£10 on the door (including dance class)
Advance bookings: £8 (including dance class) before 11pm
Simply email your full name to info@cubacheche.co.uk
At Charlie Wrights International Bar
45 Pitfield Street
London N1 6DA
5 minutes walk from Old Street Tube (Northern Line)
Exit 2 North Side, then turn right.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche
Hi gorgeous people
Please read this newsletter carefully. As some of you are not on Facebook and have required further information on some of the events we are organising I'm writing more details about the CSArts Mini-Festival, taking place this month from Monday 18-Sat 23 April. The Special Spring/Summer discount offer for Dances of the Orishas – Afro-Cuban dance course. You'll also have more information about our Summer trip to Cuba this year. Please do not hesitate to send me an email if you require further information or there is something you don't understand.
See you this weekend in the International Congress organised by Salsa Explosion.
Index- CSArts classes, courses, events, workshops, nights & offers
1- PURO SABOR CUBANO!– Mini-Festival organised by the CSArts. Taking place from Mon-18-Friday 22 April (7-9pm) & Sat 23 April from 3-9pm. Book your place and pay less
2- Dances of the Orishas – Afro-Cuban course special Spring/Summer discount offer. Due to start on Sat 30 April from 6-8pm. BOOK now!
3- SEE CUBA THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ARTIST! - CSArts Cultural holidays from 17 August -31 August 2011 (2weeks) BOOK now!
4- SalsaconWodka! In South Ealing, Kuznia Smaku every Friday from 8pm till late
5- See you at the LONDON INTERNATIONAL CUBAN CONGRESS 8-11 April 2011.
6- Dancation all Dayer 15& 16 of April. See you at The Loft Leeds, LS 2 7EE
7- We are organising a group from UK to go to De Palo pa Rumba Afro-Cuban Festival in Mallorca from 27-29 May. Let me know if you are interested!
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1-PURO SABOR CUBANO! - SPECIAL MASTER BOOT CAMP organised by the CSARts with our dance teachers & musicians associates is now back with 6 DAYS of DANCE & MUSIC master workshops. From Monday 18th April till Sat 23rd April, including egg hunting :-)- these are workshops not to be missed- BOOK NOW!
Monday 18th April Friday 22nd classes are from 7pm- 9pm
Saturday special from 3-9pm
Join us in this delightful, uplifting, nurturing, authentic, passionate, short and intense Mini-Festival of DANCE & MUSIC! Brought to you with our hearts. Featuring Leandro Charanga, Juan Carlos Pacheco, Homero Gonzales, Cesar Pacheco, Leo Henriquez, Miguel Gonzalez, Yurisan, Randy & creator Damarys Farres
All levels are welcome
Address: The Place, 17 Duke Road WC1H
Put your deposit of £30 and save money, plus book for the whole mini-festival and get most of the evening parties for FREE :-)
Further info:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142972509102815
* All classes are different and 2 or more teachers will be covering the classes so all levels are welcome ( from complete beginners to professional dance/teachers). Please check the programme. Some changes may be necessary
Programme
PROGRAMME
Mon 18- Leandro Charanga & Damarys Farres
7-8pm REGAETTON 8-9pm SALSATON
Tue 19- Juan Carlos Pacheco & Damarys Farres- EL SON NO SE VA A MORIR
7-8pm(Styling, shines, footwork) 8-9pm SON couple
Wed 20- Homero Gonzales & Damarys Farres – ARE YOU READY TO RUMBA!
7-8 RUMBA YAMBU 8-9pm RUMBA GUAGUANCO
Thu 21- Cesar Pacheco & Damarys Farres -Timba/Casino/Salsa Beyond spinning- the Cuban turns 7-8pm (Styling, shines, footwork) 8-9pm partner work
Fri 22- Leo Henriquez & Damarys Farres
7-8pm Musicality SALSA/CASINO (Percussion class) de 8-9pm RUEDA
Sat 23 - Miguel Gonzalez, Yurisan, Randy & Damarys Farres
AFRO-CUBAN Dance & Music classes & FRANCO-HAITIANO Dance classes 3-9pm
3-4pm Percussion classes with Randy
4-5pm - Palo – Miguel & Damarys
5-6pm – Orishas – Miguel & Damarys
6-7pm – Franco –Haitiano – Yurisan & Damarys
7-8pm – Arara – Miguel & Damarys
8-9pm BEMBE
*Some classes are taught with live music
Flexible Payment! - You can book per hour, day or for whole 6 days in advance and save money, plus secure your place as spaces are limited!
£ 10ph in adv
£ 15ph on door
* BOOK for whole festival for under £7 per class & free evenings parties!
£50 per 6 hours which can be taken during the Festival or on Saturday
£99 per 15 hrs (collecting £30 deposit*) before the 10 April & for students of CSArts booked in Orishas course starting on Sat 30 April
£109 per 15 hrs (collecting £30 deposit*) before the 16 April
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Saturday 30th April - New Afro-Cuban dance & drumming course starts (12 weeks) BOOK now!
Afro-Cuban dance & music course DANCES OF THE ORISHAS is taking place every Saturday during April, May, June and July from 6pm-8pm @ The Place
For further info please check this link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177805452253706
Afro-Cuban dance classes are great for boosting your stamina, self confidence, fitness, cardio, coordination, body movement, creativity, interconnection, musicality just to mention some of the benefits while learning about a very rich dance form, which will enrich your cultural and history background as well as your dance vocabulary
Spring/Summer Offer - £ 99 instead of £125 for 12hrs & £ 55 instead of £75 for 6hrs.
£160 for 24hrs instead of £210
Drop in £10 instead of £15
Dances of the Orishas – Ochun & Oggun
Who is Oshún – Ochun or Oxum is known in Cuba as the Lucumi Venus of the Yoruba mythology. She is the beautiful and benevolent Orisha/Deity of love, life, feminine beauty, marriage, sex and money, the goddess of rivers, fertility, and art. Her colour is yellow. Ochun- goddes of the fresh water and of beauty. she is very beautiful and attractive, and often pursued by the opposite sex. Smiling, happy and intelligent, she refuses nothing and gives all. Goddess of sensuality, love and honey
Who is Oggun -Ogum or Ogun - Owner of the mount (monte) , of the forge and everything that have to do with the metals. Of the work is the worker by excellence.Deity of iron, war, politics, and technology, he is agressive, impulsive and arrogant. Is a warrior and deity of iron, war, labour, politics and technology (e.g. railroads)
-Imaging how much you can improve your isolation & body movement when you applied these orishas characterisation into your dance vocabulary! :-)
Address: The Place, 17 Duke Road WC1H
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SEE CUBA THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ARTIST! - CSArts Cultural holidays from 17 August -31 August 2011 (2weeks)
Taking £200 deposit now!
Get ready for an amazing and unique CULTURAL EXPERIENCE! Immerse yourself in Cuban Culture, Dance, Music, Cuisine, Language, and explore the architecture and traditions of Cuba with Cuban Dance Artist Damarys Farres as your guide! Places are limited so reserve your place now!
Children welcome! Discounted rates apply for children (ages 2-12)
Prices based on two people sharing £1,650 with deposit before the 10 May . A single supplement available at just £300 for the entire trip.
Price includes:
- Return flights from London Gatwick to Havana
Cuba airport transfers
Welcome cocktail in Havana
Cuban tourist visa fees
13 nights accommodation with breakfast
Welcome party!- meet new Cuban friends!
15hours Cuban Cultural Experience classes
* 8 hrs compulsory & 7hrs optional) including
- Spanish language lessons
Dance lessons & Cuban body movement technique
Music lessons
Cooking classes
Entry to Rumba world
Beach trip (transfer)
Trip outside Havana (lunch & transfer & accommodation)
Local market trip
Santeria, religious experience
Church visits....plus
For further info contact us asap by email - cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
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4- See you at the LONDON INTERNATIONAL CUBAN CONGRESS 8-11 April 2011.
CAMDEN TOWN HALL BALLROOM
Camden Centre, Opposite Eurostar’s St Pancras Station
Euston Road, London
W1CH 9JE
WORLD CLASS ARTISTS CONFIRMED!
Performing on Sunday night at 11pm
RENE ALVARES & HIS 14 PIECE CUBAN ORQUESTRA
Pre - Congress Party Thursday 7th April 10pm-1am
AT THE CUBAN - CAMDEN STABLES MARKET - IN ASSOCIATION WITH ALISTAR FROM STREEAT BEAT.
BOOK NOW!
http://www.londoncubancongress.com
07969 633701
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Dancation all Dayer 15 & 16 April in Leeds
There will be over 20hours of daylight workshops with some of best Cuban and La style teachers and performers on the international scene as well as locally. There will be workshops in Rumba, Son, Reggaeton, Rueda de casino, Cuban salsa partner work, La style partner work, Cuban and LA Styling classes,bachata, son,shines, kizomba, bachata, guaguanco, Afro Cuban applied to salsa and much much more.
Further information - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=191171590915266
or www.dancation.co.uk
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Remember we are Every Friday in South Ealing with our regular Salsa classes & parties. See you @ Kuznia Smaku, 175 South Ealing Road, W5 4QP from 8pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SMgrD82OUM&feature=fvst
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Besos & keep dancing
Damarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts)
+ 44 (0) 7788 110421
Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
www.CubanSchool.co.uk
Yasmin Levy + Melingo Muchachito with Santos de Veracruz
Wednesday 6 April 7.30pm Friday 8th April Doors 7pm Muchachito onstage 8.30pm
Barbican Silk Street EC2Y 8DS
020 7638 8891
£22/£18/£12 Cargo 83 Rivington Street EC2A 3AY
08444 771 000
£15 in advance
The sensational, seductively-voiced singer Yasmin Levy celebrates a very modern mix of fiery flamenco and the Jewish-Spanish tradition of Ladino. She won Best Newcomer at the BBC World Music Awards and joins 2011’s hottest Latin stars with her new album, Sentir, produced by the acclaimed Javier Limón (producer of Portuguese fado superstar Mariza among others).
He started as a rock musician, and then wrote film music for Pedro Almodovar, now Daniel Melingo is reinventing Tango for the 21st century. His vagabond edge combines with his extraordinary theatrical presence, somewhere between Paolo Conte, Tom Waits and Ian Dury and finds him adopting the persona of a street poet or tango comic.
UK Debut for Muchachito the Spanish composer and singer whose intimate but energetic mix of music and monologues has taken him from playing on the streets to filling bull rings with his band Bombo Infierno. Tonight Muchachito appears in something close to his original street material format, a one-man-band Rumboxing – at the point where rumba and swing meet hand to hand combat Oh, and he’s bringing his painter Santos de Veracruz with him to create some old school art onstage. An intimate evening of improvisation and a broad canvas.
Ojos de Brujo + Depedro Barbican Hall Silk Street EC2Y 8DS
020 7638 8891
£22/£18/£12
Friday 15 April 7.30pm
Ojos de Brujo return from Barcelona for a special show celebrating ten years since the group’s foundation. The band fuse flamenco’s driving rhythms with hip-hop, funk, punk and other stray sounds snatched from the Barcelona street as well as some strong Cuban influences.
Depedro is the nom de music of Spanish guitarist-singer-songwriter Jairo Zavala, sideman for Calexico, as well as Andrew Bird. His second album for National Geographic Nubes De Papel (Paper Clouds) is just out and was produced (as was his eponymous debut, by Calexico’s Joey Burns with other Calexico members sitting in on the sessions.
Mexican Institute of Sound, Axel Krygier, Pollito Boogaloo + DJ Russ Jones Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® featuring Omara Portuondo + Papayera
Twisted Cumbia Night
Sunday 17 April Doors 7pm Tuesday 19 April 7.30pm
Koko 1A Camden High Street NW1 7JE
0844 847 2258
£15 in advance Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore SW7 2AP
SOLD OUT
“Probably the most fun you can have without removing your poncho.” The Word on Mexican Institute of Sound
A festival within a festival as La Li nea celebrates the unstoppable beat rattling a continent’s youth, from Buenos Aires to Mexico City: the force of CUMBIA!
Mexican Institute of Sound make their UK debut “cutting the high-octane pace from dance with energetically proud Mexican flavours” (Clash). No wonder Dazed & Confused, “can’t stop listening to his frazzled mariachi remake of The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony”.
Buenos Aires’ Axel Krygier and his band pop mix some twisted digital cumbia “like a llama on speed...unashamedly, wonderfully weird stuff” Songlines.
And to start, it’s the original cumbia of Pollito Boogaloo, led by Colombia’s Rafael Berrio, and styling classic 60s cumbia, vallenato and puya. DJ Russ Jones of Arriba La Cumbia is amidships on the decks.
This one is so sold out that even if Compay Segundo’s mum and dad turned up with proof of identity we would have to turn them away.
Instead we highly recommend that you book early for AfroCubism – from the people who brought you Buena Vista Social Club – which combines Eliades Ochoa and his group with a galactic range of Malian stars. This one is at the Albert Hall on 27th June and is already selling like pan caliente.
Also check out www.comono.co.uk for forthcoming shows by Bomba Estereo, Calle 13 and the amazing Lucha Future featuring Bostich & Fussible of the Nortec Collective.
Find below the latest cultural bulletin.
Dilanga
Cardiff workshops 30th April
Bristol workshops & gig 1st May
Hamilton House & DMAC UK
Book now to secure your place!
For bookings or more information click here
Please note that Cardiff gig at Dempseys has been cancelled.
Oru Cantado Course
15th May / 19th June 2011
2.00 - 5.30pm
Pre - booking only
£25 (£15 conc) early payment by 8th May
£30 (£20 conc) Full price.
This is a once a month course that will cover Cuban Bata rhythms and song sequences for each of the 20 Santeria Orisha. Previous drumming experience essential.
For more info or to book email us admin@bomboproductions.com
www.bomboproductions.com
Early payment deadline 27th April 2011
more details here
Camp Iroko 25th - 28th August
more info
Workshop Information
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12.15pm to 2.15pm
BodyRhythms - Release, Relax and Let go
movement dance meditation
(Class suitable for all levels)
Move with the presence of your body in this creative and fun therapeutic movement workshop that uses the grounded dynamics of African dance, engaged with the meditative principles and teachings of various therapeutic practices, to show you how to connect with the inner rhythms and micro movements of your body. Learn how to gain a more focused and balanced life of freedom and ease by understanding how to release stress and anxiety. Move your body from tension into relaxation, to live the life that you are, rather than the lifestyle that you follow.
2.30pm to 4pm
Traditional African Highlife Dance Fusion
(Class suitable for all levels)
Engage in the subtleties of Yoruba embodied fluid motion, to that of Congolese isolated pelvic scoops and hip spirals, in this fun fresh and liberating African dance awakening. Give yourself the chance to move like you have never moved before, deep from within the conscious body, to bring about a renewed vitality, vigour and punch to your organic body.
4.15pm to 5.45pm
Contemporary African dance - embodied dance technique
(Open level, but should have some dance experience)
Experience the sculpture of motion, through choreographer Francis Angol’s fluid embodied dance practice. Articulate your articulations, through the art of contemporary African dance. Allow your spine to move like the fluids of your body, and your skeletal being to resonate with the rhythm of the beat; and your breath to flow with the harmony of your soul.
This is a unique introductory workshop that introduces the individual to choreographer Francis Angol's, fresh and creative approach to working with African dance within a contemporary framework. The technique of style places focus on the embodiment of rhythm and movement to encourage the body to express itself in space and time. A synthesis that utilises African dance forms as the basis for movement development and artistic expression, influenced by Caribbean, Jazz and western Contemporary dance, to form a distinctive artistic signature that is supported by a strong underpinning musical resonance of enriched rhythms and sounds.
One of Brazil’s most talented choreographers and teachers in Afro-Brazilian Dance and Samba, Irineu was born in São Luís, in the state of Maranhão, in the north of Brazil.
A pioneer who became a solid reference within the Brazilian and African rhythms and movements scene, Irineu Nogueira is a wholehearted dancer and teacher who combines genuine passion with a contemporary vision.
For more than 15 years developing his own dance language worldwide (called Abieié, which means regeneration in the Yorùbá language), he experiments with a contemporary form, Brazilian dance styles with expressions of African rhythms.
“I knew Irineu Nogueira for more than 10 years when we used to do musicals in São Paulo. He is extremely professional, and one of the most important and brilliant dancers I’ve ever met. He is a tireless researcher in the development of contemporary dance and the valuation of the legacy of Black culture in Brazil. He appears in my first DVD “When the sky clears,” dancing on stage, with his body preparation work in the concept of scenic movement and body awareness.” Fabiana Cozza (Brazilian singer)
Choreographer for Brazilian Carnival
Turning amateur dancers and average civilians into protagonists of the greatest Carnival parade on earth in a limited period of time has been one of Irineu’s tasks in the past few years.
A follower of the motto: “Anyone can dance, express him or herself and interpret a story”, when choreographing the performance of a “Comissão de Frente”, Irineu not only delivers his unmatchable creativeness and intrepidness – responsible for his “Estandarte de Ouro” award – but also dedicates himself to transform those under his wings into better human beings.
A huge and slightly belated thank-you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of El Rumbon Cubano. What an amazing day, kicking off with RumbAché and fabulous dance performances in the afternoon, and the astonishing high energy Cuban Combination in the evening. The artists were fantastic and the atmosphere was electric. Thanks for making it so special!
The next Rumbon Cubano is on Sunday 8th May, back at our usual venue Nueva Costa Dorada. Details will be coming later this week.
In the meantime, we have another anniversary to celebrate...
Cubacheche and Timberos de Londres present
One of the hottest Cuban style Saturdays you'll find anywhere in town!
Join us on Saturday 23rd April
for Baila Londres 1st anniversary party!
With LIVE music from the fantastic Cuban Combination!
Plus DJ Javier and guests on the decks with a top selection of salsa, timba, merengue, reggaeton, bachata, and a late night house and R&B session.
Head down to this great venue - with friendly people, good vibes, and true Cuban style party atmosphere.
Dancing until 4am!
Plus dance class with Ariel Rios at 9.30-10.30pm
"Cuban Rueda with a Fusion of Cuban Popular Dances"
ALL LEVELS WELCOME
Ariel, back in the UK after an extended trip to Cuba, will be bursting with new ideas and influences straight from Havana to London. Don't miss the chance to learn some new moves from this dance master.
Doors open 9pm
£10 on the door (including dance class)
Advance bookings: £8 (including dance class) before 11pm
Simply email your full name to info@cubacheche.co.uk
At Charlie Wrights International Bar
45 Pitfield Street
London N1 6DA
5 minutes walk from Old Street Tube (Northern Line)
Exit 2 North Side, then turn right.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche
Hi gorgeous people
Please read this newsletter carefully. As some of you are not on Facebook and have required further information on some of the events we are organising I'm writing more details about the CSArts Mini-Festival, taking place this month from Monday 18-Sat 23 April. The Special Spring/Summer discount offer for Dances of the Orishas – Afro-Cuban dance course. You'll also have more information about our Summer trip to Cuba this year. Please do not hesitate to send me an email if you require further information or there is something you don't understand.
See you this weekend in the International Congress organised by Salsa Explosion.
Index- CSArts classes, courses, events, workshops, nights & offers
1- PURO SABOR CUBANO!– Mini-Festival organised by the CSArts. Taking place from Mon-18-Friday 22 April (7-9pm) & Sat 23 April from 3-9pm. Book your place and pay less
2- Dances of the Orishas – Afro-Cuban course special Spring/Summer discount offer. Due to start on Sat 30 April from 6-8pm. BOOK now!
3- SEE CUBA THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ARTIST! - CSArts Cultural holidays from 17 August -31 August 2011 (2weeks) BOOK now!
4- SalsaconWodka! In South Ealing, Kuznia Smaku every Friday from 8pm till late
5- See you at the LONDON INTERNATIONAL CUBAN CONGRESS 8-11 April 2011.
6- Dancation all Dayer 15& 16 of April. See you at The Loft Leeds, LS 2 7EE
7- We are organising a group from UK to go to De Palo pa Rumba Afro-Cuban Festival in Mallorca from 27-29 May. Let me know if you are interested!
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1-PURO SABOR CUBANO! - SPECIAL MASTER BOOT CAMP organised by the CSARts with our dance teachers & musicians associates is now back with 6 DAYS of DANCE & MUSIC master workshops. From Monday 18th April till Sat 23rd April, including egg hunting :-)- these are workshops not to be missed- BOOK NOW!
Monday 18th April Friday 22nd classes are from 7pm- 9pm
Saturday special from 3-9pm
Join us in this delightful, uplifting, nurturing, authentic, passionate, short and intense Mini-Festival of DANCE & MUSIC! Brought to you with our hearts. Featuring Leandro Charanga, Juan Carlos Pacheco, Homero Gonzales, Cesar Pacheco, Leo Henriquez, Miguel Gonzalez, Yurisan, Randy & creator Damarys Farres
All levels are welcome
Address: The Place, 17 Duke Road WC1H
Put your deposit of £30 and save money, plus book for the whole mini-festival and get most of the evening parties for FREE :-)
Further info:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142972509102815
* All classes are different and 2 or more teachers will be covering the classes so all levels are welcome ( from complete beginners to professional dance/teachers). Please check the programme. Some changes may be necessary
Programme
PROGRAMME
Mon 18- Leandro Charanga & Damarys Farres
7-8pm REGAETTON 8-9pm SALSATON
Tue 19- Juan Carlos Pacheco & Damarys Farres- EL SON NO SE VA A MORIR
7-8pm(Styling, shines, footwork) 8-9pm SON couple
Wed 20- Homero Gonzales & Damarys Farres – ARE YOU READY TO RUMBA!
7-8 RUMBA YAMBU 8-9pm RUMBA GUAGUANCO
Thu 21- Cesar Pacheco & Damarys Farres -Timba/Casino/Salsa Beyond spinning- the Cuban turns 7-8pm (Styling, shines, footwork) 8-9pm partner work
Fri 22- Leo Henriquez & Damarys Farres
7-8pm Musicality SALSA/CASINO (Percussion class) de 8-9pm RUEDA
Sat 23 - Miguel Gonzalez, Yurisan, Randy & Damarys Farres
AFRO-CUBAN Dance & Music classes & FRANCO-HAITIANO Dance classes 3-9pm
3-4pm Percussion classes with Randy
4-5pm - Palo – Miguel & Damarys
5-6pm – Orishas – Miguel & Damarys
6-7pm – Franco –Haitiano – Yurisan & Damarys
7-8pm – Arara – Miguel & Damarys
8-9pm BEMBE
*Some classes are taught with live music
Flexible Payment! - You can book per hour, day or for whole 6 days in advance and save money, plus secure your place as spaces are limited!
£ 10ph in adv
£ 15ph on door
* BOOK for whole festival for under £7 per class & free evenings parties!
£50 per 6 hours which can be taken during the Festival or on Saturday
£99 per 15 hrs (collecting £30 deposit*) before the 10 April & for students of CSArts booked in Orishas course starting on Sat 30 April
£109 per 15 hrs (collecting £30 deposit*) before the 16 April
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Saturday 30th April - New Afro-Cuban dance & drumming course starts (12 weeks) BOOK now!
Afro-Cuban dance & music course DANCES OF THE ORISHAS is taking place every Saturday during April, May, June and July from 6pm-8pm @ The Place
For further info please check this link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177805452253706
Afro-Cuban dance classes are great for boosting your stamina, self confidence, fitness, cardio, coordination, body movement, creativity, interconnection, musicality just to mention some of the benefits while learning about a very rich dance form, which will enrich your cultural and history background as well as your dance vocabulary
Spring/Summer Offer - £ 99 instead of £125 for 12hrs & £ 55 instead of £75 for 6hrs.
£160 for 24hrs instead of £210
Drop in £10 instead of £15
Dances of the Orishas – Ochun & Oggun
Who is Oshún – Ochun or Oxum is known in Cuba as the Lucumi Venus of the Yoruba mythology. She is the beautiful and benevolent Orisha/Deity of love, life, feminine beauty, marriage, sex and money, the goddess of rivers, fertility, and art. Her colour is yellow. Ochun- goddes of the fresh water and of beauty. she is very beautiful and attractive, and often pursued by the opposite sex. Smiling, happy and intelligent, she refuses nothing and gives all. Goddess of sensuality, love and honey
Who is Oggun -Ogum or Ogun - Owner of the mount (monte) , of the forge and everything that have to do with the metals. Of the work is the worker by excellence.Deity of iron, war, politics, and technology, he is agressive, impulsive and arrogant. Is a warrior and deity of iron, war, labour, politics and technology (e.g. railroads)
-Imaging how much you can improve your isolation & body movement when you applied these orishas characterisation into your dance vocabulary! :-)
Address: The Place, 17 Duke Road WC1H
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SEE CUBA THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ARTIST! - CSArts Cultural holidays from 17 August -31 August 2011 (2weeks)
Taking £200 deposit now!
Get ready for an amazing and unique CULTURAL EXPERIENCE! Immerse yourself in Cuban Culture, Dance, Music, Cuisine, Language, and explore the architecture and traditions of Cuba with Cuban Dance Artist Damarys Farres as your guide! Places are limited so reserve your place now!
Children welcome! Discounted rates apply for children (ages 2-12)
Prices based on two people sharing £1,650 with deposit before the 10 May . A single supplement available at just £300 for the entire trip.
Price includes:
- Return flights from London Gatwick to Havana
Cuba airport transfers
Welcome cocktail in Havana
Cuban tourist visa fees
13 nights accommodation with breakfast
Welcome party!- meet new Cuban friends!
15hours Cuban Cultural Experience classes
* 8 hrs compulsory & 7hrs optional) including
- Spanish language lessons
Dance lessons & Cuban body movement technique
Music lessons
Cooking classes
Entry to Rumba world
Beach trip (transfer)
Trip outside Havana (lunch & transfer & accommodation)
Local market trip
Santeria, religious experience
Church visits....plus
For further info contact us asap by email - cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
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4- See you at the LONDON INTERNATIONAL CUBAN CONGRESS 8-11 April 2011.
CAMDEN TOWN HALL BALLROOM
Camden Centre, Opposite Eurostar’s St Pancras Station
Euston Road, London
W1CH 9JE
WORLD CLASS ARTISTS CONFIRMED!
Performing on Sunday night at 11pm
RENE ALVARES & HIS 14 PIECE CUBAN ORQUESTRA
Pre - Congress Party Thursday 7th April 10pm-1am
AT THE CUBAN - CAMDEN STABLES MARKET - IN ASSOCIATION WITH ALISTAR FROM STREEAT BEAT.
BOOK NOW!
http://www.londoncubancongress.com
07969 633701
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Dancation all Dayer 15 & 16 April in Leeds
There will be over 20hours of daylight workshops with some of best Cuban and La style teachers and performers on the international scene as well as locally. There will be workshops in Rumba, Son, Reggaeton, Rueda de casino, Cuban salsa partner work, La style partner work, Cuban and LA Styling classes,bachata, son,shines, kizomba, bachata, guaguanco, Afro Cuban applied to salsa and much much more.
Further information - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=191171590915266
or www.dancation.co.uk
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Remember we are Every Friday in South Ealing with our regular Salsa classes & parties. See you @ Kuznia Smaku, 175 South Ealing Road, W5 4QP from 8pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SMgrD82OUM&feature=fvst
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Besos & keep dancing
Damarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts)
+ 44 (0) 7788 110421
Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
www.CubanSchool.co.uk
Yasmin Levy + Melingo Muchachito with Santos de Veracruz
Wednesday 6 April 7.30pm Friday 8th April Doors 7pm Muchachito onstage 8.30pm
Barbican Silk Street EC2Y 8DS
020 7638 8891
£22/£18/£12 Cargo 83 Rivington Street EC2A 3AY
08444 771 000
£15 in advance
The sensational, seductively-voiced singer Yasmin Levy celebrates a very modern mix of fiery flamenco and the Jewish-Spanish tradition of Ladino. She won Best Newcomer at the BBC World Music Awards and joins 2011’s hottest Latin stars with her new album, Sentir, produced by the acclaimed Javier Limón (producer of Portuguese fado superstar Mariza among others).
He started as a rock musician, and then wrote film music for Pedro Almodovar, now Daniel Melingo is reinventing Tango for the 21st century. His vagabond edge combines with his extraordinary theatrical presence, somewhere between Paolo Conte, Tom Waits and Ian Dury and finds him adopting the persona of a street poet or tango comic.
UK Debut for Muchachito the Spanish composer and singer whose intimate but energetic mix of music and monologues has taken him from playing on the streets to filling bull rings with his band Bombo Infierno. Tonight Muchachito appears in something close to his original street material format, a one-man-band Rumboxing – at the point where rumba and swing meet hand to hand combat Oh, and he’s bringing his painter Santos de Veracruz with him to create some old school art onstage. An intimate evening of improvisation and a broad canvas.
Ojos de Brujo + Depedro Barbican Hall Silk Street EC2Y 8DS
020 7638 8891
£22/£18/£12
Friday 15 April 7.30pm
Ojos de Brujo return from Barcelona for a special show celebrating ten years since the group’s foundation. The band fuse flamenco’s driving rhythms with hip-hop, funk, punk and other stray sounds snatched from the Barcelona street as well as some strong Cuban influences.
Depedro is the nom de music of Spanish guitarist-singer-songwriter Jairo Zavala, sideman for Calexico, as well as Andrew Bird. His second album for National Geographic Nubes De Papel (Paper Clouds) is just out and was produced (as was his eponymous debut, by Calexico’s Joey Burns with other Calexico members sitting in on the sessions.
Mexican Institute of Sound, Axel Krygier, Pollito Boogaloo + DJ Russ Jones Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® featuring Omara Portuondo + Papayera
Twisted Cumbia Night
Sunday 17 April Doors 7pm Tuesday 19 April 7.30pm
Koko 1A Camden High Street NW1 7JE
0844 847 2258
£15 in advance Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore SW7 2AP
SOLD OUT
“Probably the most fun you can have without removing your poncho.” The Word on Mexican Institute of Sound
A festival within a festival as La Li nea celebrates the unstoppable beat rattling a continent’s youth, from Buenos Aires to Mexico City: the force of CUMBIA!
Mexican Institute of Sound make their UK debut “cutting the high-octane pace from dance with energetically proud Mexican flavours” (Clash). No wonder Dazed & Confused, “can’t stop listening to his frazzled mariachi remake of The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony”.
Buenos Aires’ Axel Krygier and his band pop mix some twisted digital cumbia “like a llama on speed...unashamedly, wonderfully weird stuff” Songlines.
And to start, it’s the original cumbia of Pollito Boogaloo, led by Colombia’s Rafael Berrio, and styling classic 60s cumbia, vallenato and puya. DJ Russ Jones of Arriba La Cumbia is amidships on the decks.
This one is so sold out that even if Compay Segundo’s mum and dad turned up with proof of identity we would have to turn them away.
Instead we highly recommend that you book early for AfroCubism – from the people who brought you Buena Vista Social Club – which combines Eliades Ochoa and his group with a galactic range of Malian stars. This one is at the Albert Hall on 27th June and is already selling like pan caliente.
Also check out www.comono.co.uk for forthcoming shows by Bomba Estereo, Calle 13 and the amazing Lucha Future featuring Bostich & Fussible of the Nortec Collective.
Sunday, 3 April 2011
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Dear students, friends and community,
Find below the latest news from the Afro-Latin, African and Latin quarters. Thanks.
Hi
connectingvibes* will be launching Treading the Baseline this Thursday and Friday at City & Islington College.
Treading the Baseline is a mixture of revised repertory pieces plus new works created by a mix of both new and well-established and new choreographers.
You can read full details about this new program at the link below:
http://connectingvibes.com/treadingthebaseline.pdf
Performances take place on 7 and 8 April at 7:30pm. There's also a matinee at 2:00pm on the 7 April.
Tickets are just £5.00 or £2.50 for concesssions and can be booked by calling - 020 7700 8610.
Click the link below for more information about the new Treading the Baseline program.
http://connectingvibes.com/treadingthebaseline.pdf
PLUS...
There will be a dance masterclass on Saturday, 09 April with Thomas "Talawa" Presto - the Artistic Director of Tabanka - a Norway-based company. You can find out more and also book online at the link below:
http://www.iriedancetheatre.org/education/professional-development/making-tracks/
Hope you can join us for one of the performances or the master class.
Best wishes
IRIE!
IRIE dance theatre
Moonshot Centre
Fordham Park
Angus Street
New Cross
London
SE14 6LU
ADAD Director (Maternity Cover)
Part- time (3 days per week)
9 month contract starting June 2011 (with possible extension)
Salary: £30,000 pro rata
Job-share arrangements will be considered
The Association of the Dance of the African Diaspora (ADAD) seeks a dynamic, creative and experienced arts manager to provide maternity cover for the role of Director in June 2011.
Based in London, the interim Director will be responsible for overall strategic oversight of the organisation in consultation with the Board of Trustees, as well as organisational, financial and administrative management. This is a key moment in ADAD’s development, having recently been added to Arts Council England’s new national portfolio (2012-2015), following a successful 9-year strategic alliance with Dance UK , the national voice for dance.
The role will promote the organisation and dance of the African Diaspora to a wider audience through delivering existing programmes and developing new partnerships and initiatives. The Director will also line manage the Programme Manager, North Programme Coordinator, Finance Officer and any freelance staff.
ADAD is committed to making dance of the African Diaspora (DAD) visible and valued at the centre of dance practice and appreciation - enhancing its contribution to the social, cultural and educational development of Britain.
Application pack attached. For more information, email Jeanette Bain -Burnett at jeanette_adad@danceuk.org or call 0207 841 7357-8
For further information about ADAD see: www.adad.org.uk
Deadline for applications: 26 April 2011.
Interviews will take place on 12 May, 2011.
ADAD is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.
Hello,
Oval House's forthcoming London via Lagos season is going to be a great showcase of British-Nigerian theatre. It starts (on 3 May) with Ade Solanke's poignant comedy Pandora's Box which was a big hit as a performance reading at Tiata Delights 08 (Almeida Theatre). The full production will be a must-see. Read on for more info and an offer to get nearly 30% off full price tickets.
We're also keen to let you know about Fallen by Upswing Theatre Company - at the Albany Theatre for two precious nights in April.
Best wishes,
Tiata Fahodzi
www.tiatafahodzi.com
London via Lagos
Tuesday 3 May - Sunday 10 July, 2011
Oval House Theatre, Kennington, London SE11 5SW
A daring festival of new plays by British-Nigerian playwrights offering three radically different visions of the relationship between Nigeria and the UK.
Over ten weeks, London via Lagos brings to the London stage three innovative and contemporary plays; each with its own perspective spanning the political, the personal, and the domestic.
All three dramas investigate today's Britain and all reflect the vigour and passion of Nigeria.
Fans of Tiata Fahodzi can claim £10 tickets (usual price £14) on each of the shows if booked by April 18th. Quote "FANS" when booking online or by telephone.
Booking: Web / 020 7582 7680
Fallen
Thursday 14 and Friday 15 April, 8pm
Albany Theatre, Deptford, London SE8 4AG
Alone in a foreign land, caught up in a place of transition, a woman struggles to let go of her past and reconcile herself with all she has lost in her flight.
Weaving theatre, dance and aerial circus with African spirituality and a modern story, Upswing's Fallen creates a dynamic and poetic portrait of eternal love, overwhelming loss and the resilience of the human spirit.
Clara Rodriguez and Eralys Fernandez in An evening in Havana, piano recital
When Thursday May 12, 2011 at 19:30
Where Bolivar Hall, Venezuelan Embassy, London
Tickets£10.00, children £ 5.00
Phone for tickets:
020 9789 1610 Monday to Sunday 9.00 am to 9.00 pm
•
•Clara Rodriguez (piano)
•Eralys Fernandez (piano)
•Susan Woldridge (actress)
1. Suite Andalucia - Ernesto Lecuona
2. Retrato de Alfredo Gobbi - Astor Piazzolla
3. Danza de fin de siglo - Jose Maria Vitier
4. El diablo suelto - Heraclio Fernandez
5. Joropo - Moises Moleiro
Two of South America most renowned pianists, Eralys Fernandez from Cuba and Clara Rodriguez from Venezuela together in a special evening performing much loved repertoire from Cuba , Argentina and Venezuela .
Lively rhythms from the Caribbean alongside nostalgic melodies from Buenos Aires will be weaved between readings of texts by Luis Carbonell, delivered by the Bafta winning actress Susan Wooldridge.
"Clara Rodriguez makes the most of her innate feel for the exuberant and languorous, dispatching the toe-tapping cross-rhythms with panache and a light touch. This is a treasure chest from which to cherry-pick." Gramophone magazine on the " Venezuela " CD
"This is a delightful CD of Cuban piano music played and produced at the Guildhall Music School in London by the exceptionally
gifted young Cuban pianist Eralys Fernández." Dave Willets
VenueBolivar Hall, Venezuelan Embassy
54 Grafton Way
London
London
W1T 5DJ
England
WeblinksPromoter’s webpage for this concert
Clara Rodriguez http://www.clararodriguez.com
Eralys Fernandez http://eralyspiano.webeden.co.uk
The official message for
World Dance Day
29 April 2011
For the greater part of the history of mankind, dance took place outdoors. People would gather in forest glades, village squares, churchyards, or on threshing floors, to enjoy dancing for hours on end. Nowadays, dance mostly takes place in ballrooms, clubs, theatres, school halls, studios and discotheques.
This year we propose making a step back towards nature by celebrating World Dance Day in open spaces: streets, squares, parks, stadiums, beaches, parking lots, clearings - anywhere under the sky.
The urge to dance is a natural impulse; dancers worship nature in their way, connecting with the universe and feeling its juices flow into them.
All through the year we teach dance, we rehearse, we perform within four walls. On this special day dedicated to dance, let us mark the difference by practising, teaching or performing for everyone to see. It might be cold and rainy, the floor is certainly not good enough, and the wind takes the music away, but the beauty in those movements and the joy on those faces will brighten the hearts of the spontaneous audience of passers-by.
Prof. Alkis Raftis
President of the International Dance Council CID
UNESCO, Paris
1. The official Dance Day message is mailed to over 150,000 dance professionals in 200 countries. It is translated to dozens of languages. Please ask for a translation, or translate the message to the language of your country; send it to dance organizations and the media. You can find guidelines and previous messages at www.unesco.org/ngo/cid
2. World Dance Day, every year on 29 April, established and promoted by CID, aims at attracting attention to the art of dance. It is celebrated by millions of dancers around the globe. On that day, dance companies, dance schools, organizations and individuals, professionals as well as amateurs, organize an activity addressing an audience different from their usual one.
3. The International Dance Council (Conseil International de la Danse - CID) is the official umbrella organization for all forms of dance in all countries of the world.
- CID is recognized by UNESCO, national and local governments, international organizations and institutions.
- Its members are the most prominent federations, associations, schools, companies and individuals in more than 150 countries.
- It brings together international, national and local organizations, dance schools and companies, as well as prominent individuals active in dance.
- It was founded in 1973 within the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, where it is based.
- UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
International Dance Council - CID - Conseil International de la Danse
UNESCO, 1 rue Miollis, FR-75732 Paris, France
www.cid-portal.org ExecSec@CID-portal.org
Dear Dance Lover
Do you want to experience a night of creativity?
Do you want to be transported from the clubs to the stage?
Do you believe variety is the spice of life?
THEN WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Have you booked your tickets yet?
Cultural Explosion promises to give you all this and more.
Cultural Explosion
Uchenna Dance presents Cultural Explosion; a night that celebrates the creativity of dance both in the threatre and from the clubs! The evening promises to be a high energy, thought provoking artistic arena, where the audience get an exclusive look into urban underground dance styles that form the rich vocabulary of, Urban Contemporary, Created by Vicki Igbokwe of Uchenna Dance Company.
The night will feature performances from:
Joseph Yvan Toonga of Just Us Theatre (Blueprint Bursary winner 2011) I The Imperial House of Waacking I Vocab Dance Company I The House of Khan I Ricardo DaSilva and Botis Seva (Juste Debout UK 2011 House Dance Finalists) I Chirague Amarchande I Karou Mendy I Uchenna Dance
Information you need to know.
Venue
Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA
Dates
Friday 15th and Saturday 16th April
Time
19.30pm
Tickets
£10.00 / £8.00 Concessions
Box Office
020 7613 7498 / boxoffice@richmix.org.uk
To book your tickets now go to
http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_culturalexplosion.htm
Spread the word and share the dance!
Find below the latest news from the Afro-Latin, African and Latin quarters. Thanks.
Hi
connectingvibes* will be launching Treading the Baseline this Thursday and Friday at City & Islington College.
Treading the Baseline is a mixture of revised repertory pieces plus new works created by a mix of both new and well-established and new choreographers.
You can read full details about this new program at the link below:
http://connectingvibes.com/treadingthebaseline.pdf
Performances take place on 7 and 8 April at 7:30pm. There's also a matinee at 2:00pm on the 7 April.
Tickets are just £5.00 or £2.50 for concesssions and can be booked by calling - 020 7700 8610.
Click the link below for more information about the new Treading the Baseline program.
http://connectingvibes.com/treadingthebaseline.pdf
PLUS...
There will be a dance masterclass on Saturday, 09 April with Thomas "Talawa" Presto - the Artistic Director of Tabanka - a Norway-based company. You can find out more and also book online at the link below:
http://www.iriedancetheatre.org/education/professional-development/making-tracks/
Hope you can join us for one of the performances or the master class.
Best wishes
IRIE!
IRIE dance theatre
Moonshot Centre
Fordham Park
Angus Street
New Cross
London
SE14 6LU
ADAD Director (Maternity Cover)
Part- time (3 days per week)
9 month contract starting June 2011 (with possible extension)
Salary: £30,000 pro rata
Job-share arrangements will be considered
The Association of the Dance of the African Diaspora (ADAD) seeks a dynamic, creative and experienced arts manager to provide maternity cover for the role of Director in June 2011.
Based in London, the interim Director will be responsible for overall strategic oversight of the organisation in consultation with the Board of Trustees, as well as organisational, financial and administrative management. This is a key moment in ADAD’s development, having recently been added to Arts Council England’s new national portfolio (2012-2015), following a successful 9-year strategic alliance with Dance UK , the national voice for dance.
The role will promote the organisation and dance of the African Diaspora to a wider audience through delivering existing programmes and developing new partnerships and initiatives. The Director will also line manage the Programme Manager, North Programme Coordinator, Finance Officer and any freelance staff.
ADAD is committed to making dance of the African Diaspora (DAD) visible and valued at the centre of dance practice and appreciation - enhancing its contribution to the social, cultural and educational development of Britain.
Application pack attached. For more information, email Jeanette Bain -Burnett at jeanette_adad@danceuk.org or call 0207 841 7357-8
For further information about ADAD see: www.adad.org.uk
Deadline for applications: 26 April 2011.
Interviews will take place on 12 May, 2011.
ADAD is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.
Hello,
Oval House's forthcoming London via Lagos season is going to be a great showcase of British-Nigerian theatre. It starts (on 3 May) with Ade Solanke's poignant comedy Pandora's Box which was a big hit as a performance reading at Tiata Delights 08 (Almeida Theatre). The full production will be a must-see. Read on for more info and an offer to get nearly 30% off full price tickets.
We're also keen to let you know about Fallen by Upswing Theatre Company - at the Albany Theatre for two precious nights in April.
Best wishes,
Tiata Fahodzi
www.tiatafahodzi.com
London via Lagos
Tuesday 3 May - Sunday 10 July, 2011
Oval House Theatre, Kennington, London SE11 5SW
A daring festival of new plays by British-Nigerian playwrights offering three radically different visions of the relationship between Nigeria and the UK.
Over ten weeks, London via Lagos brings to the London stage three innovative and contemporary plays; each with its own perspective spanning the political, the personal, and the domestic.
All three dramas investigate today's Britain and all reflect the vigour and passion of Nigeria.
Fans of Tiata Fahodzi can claim £10 tickets (usual price £14) on each of the shows if booked by April 18th. Quote "FANS" when booking online or by telephone.
Booking: Web / 020 7582 7680
Fallen
Thursday 14 and Friday 15 April, 8pm
Albany Theatre, Deptford, London SE8 4AG
Alone in a foreign land, caught up in a place of transition, a woman struggles to let go of her past and reconcile herself with all she has lost in her flight.
Weaving theatre, dance and aerial circus with African spirituality and a modern story, Upswing's Fallen creates a dynamic and poetic portrait of eternal love, overwhelming loss and the resilience of the human spirit.
Clara Rodriguez and Eralys Fernandez in An evening in Havana, piano recital
When Thursday May 12, 2011 at 19:30
Where Bolivar Hall, Venezuelan Embassy, London
Tickets£10.00, children £ 5.00
Phone for tickets:
020 9789 1610 Monday to Sunday 9.00 am to 9.00 pm
•
•Clara Rodriguez (piano)
•Eralys Fernandez (piano)
•Susan Woldridge (actress)
1. Suite Andalucia - Ernesto Lecuona
2. Retrato de Alfredo Gobbi - Astor Piazzolla
3. Danza de fin de siglo - Jose Maria Vitier
4. El diablo suelto - Heraclio Fernandez
5. Joropo - Moises Moleiro
Two of South America most renowned pianists, Eralys Fernandez from Cuba and Clara Rodriguez from Venezuela together in a special evening performing much loved repertoire from Cuba , Argentina and Venezuela .
Lively rhythms from the Caribbean alongside nostalgic melodies from Buenos Aires will be weaved between readings of texts by Luis Carbonell, delivered by the Bafta winning actress Susan Wooldridge.
"Clara Rodriguez makes the most of her innate feel for the exuberant and languorous, dispatching the toe-tapping cross-rhythms with panache and a light touch. This is a treasure chest from which to cherry-pick." Gramophone magazine on the " Venezuela " CD
"This is a delightful CD of Cuban piano music played and produced at the Guildhall Music School in London by the exceptionally
gifted young Cuban pianist Eralys Fernández." Dave Willets
VenueBolivar Hall, Venezuelan Embassy
54 Grafton Way
London
London
W1T 5DJ
England
WeblinksPromoter’s webpage for this concert
Clara Rodriguez http://www.clararodriguez.com
Eralys Fernandez http://eralyspiano.webeden.co.uk
The official message for
World Dance Day
29 April 2011
For the greater part of the history of mankind, dance took place outdoors. People would gather in forest glades, village squares, churchyards, or on threshing floors, to enjoy dancing for hours on end. Nowadays, dance mostly takes place in ballrooms, clubs, theatres, school halls, studios and discotheques.
This year we propose making a step back towards nature by celebrating World Dance Day in open spaces: streets, squares, parks, stadiums, beaches, parking lots, clearings - anywhere under the sky.
The urge to dance is a natural impulse; dancers worship nature in their way, connecting with the universe and feeling its juices flow into them.
All through the year we teach dance, we rehearse, we perform within four walls. On this special day dedicated to dance, let us mark the difference by practising, teaching or performing for everyone to see. It might be cold and rainy, the floor is certainly not good enough, and the wind takes the music away, but the beauty in those movements and the joy on those faces will brighten the hearts of the spontaneous audience of passers-by.
Prof. Alkis Raftis
President of the International Dance Council CID
UNESCO, Paris
1. The official Dance Day message is mailed to over 150,000 dance professionals in 200 countries. It is translated to dozens of languages. Please ask for a translation, or translate the message to the language of your country; send it to dance organizations and the media. You can find guidelines and previous messages at www.unesco.org/ngo/cid
2. World Dance Day, every year on 29 April, established and promoted by CID, aims at attracting attention to the art of dance. It is celebrated by millions of dancers around the globe. On that day, dance companies, dance schools, organizations and individuals, professionals as well as amateurs, organize an activity addressing an audience different from their usual one.
3. The International Dance Council (Conseil International de la Danse - CID) is the official umbrella organization for all forms of dance in all countries of the world.
- CID is recognized by UNESCO, national and local governments, international organizations and institutions.
- Its members are the most prominent federations, associations, schools, companies and individuals in more than 150 countries.
- It brings together international, national and local organizations, dance schools and companies, as well as prominent individuals active in dance.
- It was founded in 1973 within the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, where it is based.
- UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
International Dance Council - CID - Conseil International de la Danse
UNESCO, 1 rue Miollis, FR-75732 Paris, France
www.cid-portal.org ExecSec@CID-portal.org
Dear Dance Lover
Do you want to experience a night of creativity?
Do you want to be transported from the clubs to the stage?
Do you believe variety is the spice of life?
THEN WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Have you booked your tickets yet?
Cultural Explosion promises to give you all this and more.
Cultural Explosion
Uchenna Dance presents Cultural Explosion; a night that celebrates the creativity of dance both in the threatre and from the clubs! The evening promises to be a high energy, thought provoking artistic arena, where the audience get an exclusive look into urban underground dance styles that form the rich vocabulary of, Urban Contemporary, Created by Vicki Igbokwe of Uchenna Dance Company.
The night will feature performances from:
Joseph Yvan Toonga of Just Us Theatre (Blueprint Bursary winner 2011) I The Imperial House of Waacking I Vocab Dance Company I The House of Khan I Ricardo DaSilva and Botis Seva (Juste Debout UK 2011 House Dance Finalists) I Chirague Amarchande I Karou Mendy I Uchenna Dance
Information you need to know.
Venue
Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA
Dates
Friday 15th and Saturday 16th April
Time
19.30pm
Tickets
£10.00 / £8.00 Concessions
Box Office
020 7613 7498 / boxoffice@richmix.org.uk
To book your tickets now go to
http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_culturalexplosion.htm
Spread the word and share the dance!
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