THE AFRO-LATIN LOUNGE: May 2011

Sunday, 22 May 2011

The Afro-Latin Lounge

The countdown has started! Just under 3 weeks to go until the next
El Rumbon Cubano which sees the return of
the ever-popular Son de Cuba and the dynamic Jesus Cuti�o.

Plus - JUST CONFIRMED! - we are delighted to welcome Osbanis Tejeda
who will be joining us at the Rumbon for the first time.
Don't miss his fantastic dance class!

Join us on Sunday 12th June for LIVE MUSIC from
Jesus Cuti�o and Son de Cuba

Plus DJ Green Papi (ORIENTE STAR SOUND)
playing changui, son montuno, salsa, timba, and timbaton

Doors open 7pm, dance class 7.30-8.30pm

Don't miss another HOT HOT HOT dance class!
With Osbanis Tejeda - join this popular and charismatic teacher
for his debut at the Rumbon! For all levels

RUMBON ENTRY PRICES:
�8 in advance via Cubacheche website registration (excluding dance class)
�10 on the door (including dance class)

Nueva Costa Dorada
47-55 Hanway Street
London W1T 1UX
(nearest tube Tottenham Court Rd)
Delicious Spanish & Cuban food available till late plus great cocktails and well priced bar

Cubacheche would like to thank Cubana de Aviacion - sponsors of El Rumbon Cubano

GUEST PROMOTION - if you are looking for a night of great music
this weekend, why not head down to Union Chapel to see GRUPO LOKITO

Led by latin piano player Sara McGuinness, Grupo Lokito play an exciting mix of
Salsa and Congolese Rumba. As part of their UK tour they play this spectacular Islington venue.
Expect melodious vocals, beautiful soaring guitars, serious salsa and soukous rhythms and wild dance moves.

Doors open 7pm
Union Chapel, London N1 2XD (nearest tube Highbury & Islington)

Tickets are �12 but we have a special Cubacheche offer of two tickets for �15 - email your names to
info@grupolokito.co.uk with "Cubacheche Offer" in the title.

ADAD North is pleased to be hosting the second in our series of professional dance workshops. The workshop will take place between 2-5pm at The Contemporary Urban Centre in Liverpool on 24th May and tickets are available now, priced at £20 (or £15 for students).

The workshop will be based around Traditional African Dance and will be taught by Victoria Dzivenu.

Follow this link for more information or to purchase a ticket: http://www.adad.org.uk/metadot/index.pl?id=24421&isa=Category&op=show

Dear friends,

The wait is almost over! In just 2 days Vocab Dance Company will premier their anticipated triple bill 'Episodes of Blackness', featuring fierce Vocab dancers, Nandi Bhebhe, Naomi Deira, Vanessa Guevara, Andrea Mothersill, Letty Mitchell and Sade Alleyne.

We are also proud to collaborate and feature with vocalist/musician/performer Randolph Matthews and multi-disciplinary artist Kweku Aacht in our brand new work, Word!

Tickets are selling fast, if you don't book now it could be too late! Check out the website to book your tickets

www.stratford-circus.com or call 0844 357 2625

Remember this is your ONLY chance to watch the show in London.

See you all very soon!

Tanya Tominey

Vocab Dance Company

www.vocabdance.co.uk

Alesandra Seutin- Artistic Director/ Choreographer
www.vocabdance.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter... http://twitter.com/VOCABDANCE

Join our Facebook Group...
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?tid=291934196046#/group.php?gid=19476408744&ref=ts

Watch Alesandra Seutin's company Vocab Dance in movement...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SORqeuT1bI

Hello,

Dance Transformations seeks nine committed and vibrant dancers for a fantastic opportunity to perform works by emerging disabled and non-disabled choreographers on the programme. We are inviting Midlands based dancers aged 18+ with an interest in choreography, performance and inclusive dance.

We would be grateful for your help in circulating this opportunity. Please find attached poster and information sheets, plus a booking form.

More details can be found on our website … http://www.blueeyedsouldance.com/dance-transformations/call-for-dancers/

We would be grateful if you could circulate details of the opportunity to your networks, post on any relevant websites and include in relevant newsletters

Many thanks in advance for your support.

Best wishes,

Jenna Blair

Administrative Assistant

Blue Eyed Soul Dance Company

IRIE! dance theatre in partnership with City & Islington
College and the London Metropolitan University runs a

Dance Foundation Degree program and every year, as

part of their training, the students do a site-specific

performance.

Last year, the venue for the site-specific performance was the beautiful and historic St Paul 's Church in Deptford. This year, very fittingly, the location for the site-specific performance will be Fordham Park, i.e. where Moonshot Centre is based.

Fordham Park has been recently transformed by some extensive regeneration work and so, if you haven't visited the park as yet this would be a great opportunity to do so.

We've aptly named this site-specific performance:

"Dance Extravaganza in Fordham Park "

There will be two performances - one at 2:30pm and another

at 7:30pm.

So we hope you can join the performers as they create a carnival atmosphere through the park using a fusion of African, Caribbean and Contemporary dance accompanied by live drumming and percussion.

You can check out full details on IRIE!'s website:

http://www.iriedancetheatre.org/dance-extravaganza-in-fordham-park/

It's FREE to attend the performances. Simply meet outside

Moonshot a few minutes before the performance time. So grab

some friends and a picnic basket and make it an extra-special

afternoon or evening.

Best wishes

IRIE!

P.S. Here's the link again for more details:

http://www.iriedancetheatre.org/dance-extravaganza-in-fordham-park/

P.P.S. If you haven't already become a fan of IRIE! dance theatre on

Facebook please visit us at: http://www.facebook.com/IRIEdancetheatre

and click on the "Like" button.

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 Irineu Nogueira Thurs 26 May 2011 @ London Studio Centre, 7.30pm - 9pm (registration 7pm - 7.25pm)

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)

In this session Irineu will lead an ABIEIÉ Afro-Brazilian Dance workshop a fun, motivating, aerobic dance class that through the fusion of Brazilian and African rhythms and a large variety of movements created and adapted by Irineu which develops strength, coordination, muscle tone, stamina, flexibility and an understanding and sense of rhythm.

NB: There will be live drumming at this session

Cost per class

£7 Members / £10 Non-members

Concessions*

£5 Members / £7 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

Visit these links to see Irineu in action and for examples of his work:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6WZ5mmpg6o

http://www.youtube.com/user/Vondereji#p/a/u/0/zAkhvrvEobo
http://www.vimeo.com/16975852?ab
http://www.vimeo.com/15352844
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSd60KI4OX0
http://www.vimeo.com/13962885
http://www.vimeo.com/13910442

To book a place on this workshop please email Paula Allen at feedback33forum@gmail.com or phone: 07800959664.

Teacher’s Bio

Founder in 2006 of ABIEIÉ dance company and a pioneer who became a solid reference within the African and Brazilian rhythms and movements scene, Irineu Nogueira is a wholehearted dancer who combines genuine passion with contemporary vision. Trained in Brazil, Senegal, Angola and Cuba, Irineu began his professional career at 21 with Batákotô Afro Orixás and Contemporary Dance with whom he performed worldwide. Irineu has choreographed and stage directed for a number of Brazilian singers including Fabiana Cozza; has worked with many leading Brazilian directors and choreographers including José Possi Iacov Hillel and Suzana Yamauchi; and has choreographed for numerous Brazilian Carnival Samba Schools. In addition to this work, for more than 15 years he has been developing ABIEIÉ, dance technique he has created.

Later this year, Irineu will embark upon a MA in Choreography at Roehampton University.

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Join us this weekend for Baila Londres - one of the
hottest Cuban style Saturdays you'll find anywhere in town!

Saturday 28th May

With top guest DJs!
DJ Green Papi (ORIENTE STAR SOUND)
& DJ Johnny Gee
Head down to this great venue with friendly people, good vibes,
and true Cuban style party atmosphere where we'll be featuring
a splendid selection of salsa, timba, timbaton, and
some late night funky and Caribbean flavas to shake things up a bit.

Plus Afro-Rueda dance class with Ariel Rios
9pm-10pm - All levels welcome

Doors open 8.30pm

** Now only £8 on the door (including dance class) **

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!

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

The Afro-Latin Lounge

Sunday, 15 May 2011

The Afro-Latin Lounge

Ingenium at The Actors Church , Covent Garden .
Thursday 19th, Friday 20th and Saturday 21st May

Tickets £12.00 in advance / £15.00 on the door / £10.00 Concessions.
Show starts 7:30pm, Doors open 6:45pm
To book tickets:

http://www.seetickets.com/Tour/INGENIUM
Information

http://antiquedances.co.uk/news.html

AND

Waacking Course with PRINCESS LOCKEROO of the IMPERIAL HOUSE OF WAACKING NEW YORK
Saturday 28th May to Wednesday 1st June
Price: £100
For more information:
http://uchennadance.co.uk/news/10/29/Waacking-Course-with-Princess-Lockeroo-UPDATE

Join us on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=53959557452&ref=ts

Follow us on Twitter

http://twitter.com/UchennaDanceCo

Cubacheche is thrilled to be working with Aphrodisiacs - organisers of the sexiest underground parties in London.

Their next party - Copacubana - features the Cubacheche Room
with live music from Timbache, stunning dance performances from CubanaDanza
plus DJ Javier la Maquina de Cuba and DJ Green Papi (Oriente Star Sound)
bringing you the hottest salsa, timba, timbaton, plus changui, son montuno, and much more!

Don't miss this fantastic night - 4 rooms
with the hottest music and spectacular entertainment,
plus the courtyard with the Cuban Cigar Lounge and more!

Saturday 4th June 9pm-5am

At The Lofts, 77 Scrubs Lane, London NW10 6QW

RULES
All men must be accompanied by at least one woman to gain entrance.
Men don't want a party full of men, and neither do women.
All must adhere to the dress code - you will be refused entry if
you haven't made an effort. Be sexy. Use your wild imagination.

DRESS FOR CUBAN EXCESS
Cuban Heels & Carnival Queens, Revolutionary Guards & The Cuban
Resistance, Panama Hats & Cuban Cigars, Jewelled Showgirls & Sexy Son
Dancers, Casino Croupiers & Colonial Spaniards, 50's Gangsters & CIA
Agents, Tropical Swimwear & Fedora Hats, Sparkly Lingerie & Feathers,
Sequins & Skin, Skin, Skin

Be sexy, be revealing... please don't think this is a fancy dress party...
this is Aphrodisiacs. Email Aphrodisiacs at ringmybell@aphrodisiacslondon.com
for help on what to wear and where to get it from.

** All this for a special Cubacheche offer price of �15 (normal price �25) **
Call Clubtickets on 08455 191901 and quote the discount code "Cubacheche"

Tickets MUST be bought in advance - at the last Aphrodisiacs party over 200 people were turned away at the door.
Full price tickets are also on sale at:
Phonica, 51 Poland Street, London W1F 7LZ, tel 020 7025 6070
Honest Jons Records, 278 Portobello Road, London W10 5TE, tel 020 8969 9822
Or avoid the booking fees and buy directly from Aphrodisiacs on 07920 828373

Click here for full details or visit our Facebook event to see who else will be attending this phenomenal party!

We look forward to seeing you there,

Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche

Dear all,

Tomorrow, Aprendendo Angola Capoeira School, will start the regular Thursday training sessions in Fulham, at Vanston Place Community Centre (Fulham Broadway). Classes will run every Thursday from 19.30 to 21.30.

You are all welcome to join us for a trial lesson (if you have not practiced capoeira before) or to add Thursday to your weekly training calendar. £5 per class.

Email Treinel Turco (fpellizzetti@hotmail.com) if you need more details and feel free to pass the information to your friends, if you think they might be interested.

Cheers.

Pedro Campolina

www.londoncapoeira.co.uk

Hello all,
We hope this email finds you healthy happy and well rested....and we look forward to welcoming you back to class today!

We are due to start a week of new classes! We have so many new classes on offer!
Contemporary Latin Technique, Latin Fusion Choreography, Samba, Zumba, Axe, Reggaeton, Salsa all across London and Leeds- for every level of dancer and every day of the week! Below is class information. (form attached to enroll yourself on the full course today at the Place (Contemporary Latin Technique and Latin Fusion Choreography) to receive a discount)

EDC just returned from a tour to Cuba with Metamovements and Marazul. The 10 day dance research trip was very succesful, and has been quoted by one team member as “Simply AMAZING! I was surrounded by a richness in culture and spirit that was bursting at the seams. I had a great time and met some fantastic people while experiencing this country firsthand. Everyone should get a chance to visit this country. The people, the dances, the music - It left memories of a lifetime.....”

We have a facebook page; http://www.facebook.com/pages/Element-Dance/46913581397 where you can keep in touch with a live stream of events!

Look out for the Leeds Loves Latin Festival on May 29th, in Collaboration with Leeds City Council and Chino Latino. Millenium Square Leeds- classes, performances, live bands and MC's, all-day and after party at Chino Latino!! Ella and EDC will be performing at this massive scale event in Leeds! http://www.leedsloveslatino.com/- 100% latino sounds of salsa, timba, reggaeton, merengue, bachata! DJs Lubi (Fania/ Nascente), Fabio Bahia (Calle Ocho/Sambaloco), Silvao (Mistura Latina)

31st May- Element Dance are performing at Cuban Rhum Jungle- Showtime is 10pm and we have been offered a £3 paying guestlist to all our students and fans (Please email or text us to be added to this paying guestlist) Show piece: Candela

Come and support us on May 15th Floridita- EDC are entering a dance competition! Latin Pulse @ Floridita 100 Wardour Street, London, W1F 0TN Doors open 5.00pm – dancing til midnight; Dress Code: Funky/Glamorous/Dedicated to Dance. The Vibe: Friendly, Stylish, Audience Participation Vital Entertainment: UK’s 1st Salsa Open Group Championship, Featuring Breathtaking Shows from the UK’s Hottest New Talents (2nd heat)Live Music through the night with Cuba’s finest Moneda Nacional and top DJs Free Salsa Dance classes for all from 6.00-8.00pm, plus world class dance shows. Entry: £10, including dance classes and all entertainment. Cocktails from £4.50

We look forward to seeing you tonight at Class (Classes listed below)
Big Kisses,
Ella and Element Dance xxx

"L'Antech Uncovered"

IRIE! dance theatre in association with Nu Century Arts

and with the support of ADAD and Talawa Theatre Company

will be presenting a special Making Tracks event titled

"L'Antech Uncovered" featuring Dr L'Antoinette Stines

from Jamaica .

This event will consist of:

I) In Conversation with Dr L'Antoinette Stines where she

will be talking about her career path, her choreography,

her unique dance style - L'Antech and more.

II) A L'Antech Master Class during which dancers will

have the opportunity to experience and practice L'Antech

first-hand.

You have the option to attend the entire event or to attend

just "In Conversation..." or the L'Antech Master Class.

For full details about this event and to book places please

visit IRIE!'s website at the URL below:

http://www.iriedancetheatre.org/education/professional-development/making-tracks/

And if you have any queries please do get in touch.

Best wishes,

IRIE!

P.S. Stay-tuned for news of other special events due to take

place over the coming weeks and months.

P.P.S. Here's the link again for Making Tracks "L'Antech Uncovered" with Dr L'Antoinette Stines

with Dr L'Antoinette Stines

http://www.iriedancetheatre.org/education/professional-development/making-tracks/

IRIE dance theatre
Moonshot Centre
Fordham Park
Angus Street
New Cross
London
SE14 6LU

Feedback33 Forum with Irienu Nogueira Thurs 19 May 2011 & Thursday 26 May 2011 7-9pm @ London Studio Centre

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 Irienu Nogueira Thurs 19 May 2011 & Thurs 26 May 2011 @ London Studio Centre

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way , London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)

In these sessions Irienu will lead an ABIEIÉ Afro-Brazilian Dance workshop a fun, motivating, aerobic dance class that through the fusion of Brazilian and African rhythms and a large variety of movements created and adapted by Irineu which develops strength, coordination, muscle tone, stamina, flexibility and an understanding and sense of rhythm.

NB: There will be live drumming at these sessions

Cost per class

£7 Members / £10 Non-members

Concessions*

£5 Members / £7 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

Visit these links to see Irienu in action and for examples of his work:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ Vondereji#p/a/u/0/zAkhvrvEobo
http://www.vimeo.com/16975852? ab
http://www.vimeo.com/15352844
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=jSd60KI4OX0
http://www.vimeo.com/13962885
http://www.vimeo.com/13910442

To book a place on these workshops please email Paula Allen at feedback33forum@gmail.com or phone: 07800959664.

Teacher’s Bio
Founder in 2006 of ABIEIÉ dance company and a pioneer who became a solid reference within the African and Brazilian rhythms and movements scene, Irineu Nogueira is a wholehearted dancer who combines genuine passion with contemporary vision. Trained in Brazil , Senegal , Angola and Cuba , Irineu began his professional career at 21 with Batákotô Afro Orixás and Contemporary Dance with whom he performed worldwide. Irineu has choreographed and stage directed for a number of Brazilian singers including Fabiana Cozza; has worked with many leading Brazilian directors and choreographers including José Possi Iacov Hillel and Suzana Yamauchi; and has choreographed for numerous Brazilian Carnival Samba Schools. In addition to this work, for more than 15 years he has been developing ABIEIÉ, dance technique he has created.
Later this year, Irienu will embark upon a MA in Choreography at Roehampton University .

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Jump For Joy! 18th and 19th June- Afro-Brazilian - Sabar - Djembe - Taneber

Bookings are well under way and due to studio restrictions we have LIMITED PLACES available...
FREE T-SHIRT if you book for the full weekend and payment received by FRIDAY 20th MAY...!

This will be a very special event as many of you know it will be in memory and celebration of Diene's mum ~ Yaye Dib Faye.

Please come, support and enjoy yourselves with 8 hours of masterclass workshops of Sabar, Djembe and Afro-Brazilian dance with these great masters Diene 'Waaw Waaw' Sagna, Landing Mane and Irineu Nogueira PLUS 2 hours TANEBER!

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th JUNE - BE THERE!!

WAAW WAAW!! Production team!!

Sunday, 8 May 2011

The Afro-Latin Lounge

All;
After much popular demand, Papson Sylla will be returning to London to
teach an African Dance workshop, Sunday, 22nd May 2011!. His last
workshop in London in January was a great success!. Don't miss this
one and register earlier to avoid disappointment!!.

See the facebook link:
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events&ap=1#!/event.php?eid=185853091461228

Enjoy this video from his latest song Clip Djakarta de Papson Sylla at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNxHgysl3BE

Where: LA Fitness, Piccadilly
Rex House,
4-12 Regent Street
London, SW1Y 4PE
Underground: Piccadilly Circus
When: Sunday, 22 May 2011 for three hours
Time: 14:00 - 17:00 / 2pm to 5pm
Price: £25 in advance/ £28 at the door

Papson recently performed in the West End performance of FELA!!!!!
.
Top class dancer and choreographer, Papson is an endless source of
creativity and energy. His style is a mix of traditional African dance
with modern elements.
The new generation of African dance grown in urban spaces finds itself
today on concert and theatre stages.

Famous African artists ask him regularly to create choreographies for
their video clips and shows: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Oumou Sangaré, Césaria
Evora, Khaled, Shaft, Norma Claire, Aïcha Koni, Tissénifo, Savane
Allah, Samba Oussou, Amadou e Mariam and Rokia Troare.

As a child, he was called the father of the sound as he was always
running and looking for the sounds of the Djembedrum. Papson
participated on his first dance contest at the age of 5 years. Later
his parents didn’t want him to become a dancer, so he left his family
to follow his dream.
His journey took him through several African countries and national
ballets to Paris. Before he settled down in Paris he became the
choreographer of the Ivory Dance company and latter the assistant
choreographer of George Momboye (AfriKa Afrika).

Since 2003 he works as a freelance choreographer and dancer. In 2009
he created his first Afro contemporary Dance Theatre “ Mon Histoire “.

To pay in advance please contact Carolyn at cj_lilly@yahoo.com or
07979464047. Advanced payments must be received by 13th May 2011.

Please contact Carolyn if you have any questions @
mobile: 07979464047 or
email: cj_lilly@yahoo.com

See Papson in action in his class in Paris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By2hoyP-Hw

See Papson in action solo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KjdV3YbY24&NR=1

See a snippet of Mon Histoire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFyHXtZHi4&feature=player_embedded

See the facebook link:
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events&ap=1#!/event.php?eid=185853091461228

Please pass the information on to anyone you think may interested.
Keep on dancin...
Carolyn

Dear students, friends and community,

Please, find below details of my forthcoming workshop at Feedback33 next week, the Professional Dancers' Mentoring Forum set up by Sheron Wray.

The dance on Thursday 12th May will be Palo (intermediate and advanced level), which is probably the most energetic and physically challenging of all Afro-Cuban dances. Its name derives from the sticks or poles with which it's usually performed. Palo was brought to Cuba by African slaves from mainly the Zaire region, although some also came from what is nowadays known as Angola and the Congo. Interestingly, the collective name these captives received in Cuba was congos, regardless of their provenance. The dance is characterised by rhythmic, syncopated and non-stopping shoulders' movement. The upper body is usually kept as close to the floor as possible whilst the legs are bent.

The class on Thursday 12th May will be conducted on bare feet. The session will be divided into three sections: Warm-up where we will concentrate on rhythm, stretching, toning and strengthening of muscles. This will be followed by a routine where isolated steps will be taught first, followed by a short sequence. And lastly, we'll have a warm-down where we will focus on stretching, relaxation and breathing. Some of these exercises have yogic influences..

Live music will be provided by the outstanding percussionist Hamish Orr on congas.

The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge), London N1 9AB.

The workshop will begin 7:30pm and will finish at 9pm. Registration will take place at 7pm.

I would like to thank Feedback33's coordinator Paula Allen for inviting me again. I've long been a supporter of Feedback33 and its vision. It's an honour for me to come back.

I look forward to seeing you all there next Thursday 12th May.

Mario López-Goicoechea

El Rumbon Cubano is back on Sunday 8th May

Following our fantastic 3rd anniversary party, we're kicking off our fourth year of the Rumbon back at our usual venue Nueva Costa Dorada

Join us for LIVE MUSIC
from the sizzling 6-piece timbaton group
Los Ministros de la Havana

Plus DJ Javier "la Maquina de Cuba"

Doors open 7pm, dance class 7.30-8.30pm

We are delighted to welcome Leandro Charanga back to the Rumbon
Don't miss his HOT HOT HOT salsaton class!
Exciting new steps, salsa suelta, and much more!
For all levels.

RUMBON ENTRY PRICES:
£8 in advance via Cubacheche website registration (excluding dance class)
£10 on the door (including dance class)

Nueva Costa Dorada
47-55 Hanway Street
London W1T 1UX
(nearest tube Tottenham Court Rd)
Delicious Spanish & Cuban food available till late plus great cocktails and well priced bar

Cubacheche would like to thank Cubana de Aviacion - sponsors of El Rumbon Cubano

We look forward to seeing you there!

Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche

LET ME INFORM YOU OF A ONE OFF ORISHA DANCE CLASS SESSION THAT IS
TAKING PLACE@
Expressions
Highgate Road NW5 nearest tube Kentish Town
London, United Kingdom
8th May 1:45pm - 4:45pm

This is a unique one off workshop with Alicia Bueno Atie, ( Raices
Profundos) to learn some of the dancers of the Orisha and some basic
Rumba Steps.
1.45 is the class for beginners and 3.15 is for Intermediate-
Advanced. Booking essential, please email workshops@wildindigo.co.uk
for booking £10 for one class £15 for two classes in advance; if you
wish to turn up on the day there will be an extra charge of £5.00 per
class; ie £15 for one class £20 for two.
About your teacher:
Alicia has had 25 years of Experience as a Folkloric Dancer with
Raices Profundo under the Direction of Juan De Dios.
To understand dancing for the Orisha you need to study not only the
steps and character of the Orisha but the songs, and the toques, This
Tradition is not something a dancer can teach or perform at a whim,
and without a doubt Alicia is a fountain of knowledge and a beautiful
dancer and performer
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197667646938448

Cuban guitarist Ahmed Dickinson, will release his latest album - The Havana Suite, with a live performance on 17th May at London ’s Soho restaurant/bar/club -Floridita. The album is the culmination of his collaboration and work with Trio Mestizo, and is a homage to Havana and its famous decaying beauty.

This compilation of beautiful works by Cuban composer Eduardo Martin, features the combined talents of Ahmed’s sublime guitar playing, together with the percussion and musical co-production of Hammadi Rencurrel, and Emma Blanco on violin.

An innovative production, the album exploits the interaction between contemporary Cuban guitar sonorities and well-known Cuban musical genres such as Rumba, Danzon, Cha-cha-cha, Changui, Bolero, and Timba, amongst others.

The performance will take place at 7.30 pm and guests can stay to enjoy a typically Cuban atmosphere, dancing to Floridita’s live Cuban band Moneda Nacional direct from Havana, and/or enjoy cocktails or dinner in the bar and restaurant.

Details

Floridita, London 's glamorous nightspot dedicated to all things Cuban.

Tuesday 17th May 2011

7:30 pm

100 Wardour St, London , W1F 0TN
T: 020 7314 4000
F: 020 7314 4041

Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas
Guitarist

PGDip RCM, MMUs GSMD

+ 44 (0) 7877850170

cubafilin@yahoo.com

http://www.ahmeddickinson.com

http://www.myspace.com/ahmeddickinson

http://www.concordiafoundation.com

16 Glenhurst Avenue,
Dartmouth Park
London

NW5 1PS

Oru Cantado Course

Early bird deadline finishes tomorrow 8th May!

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. The course will take place in Stoke Newington, Hackney and be lead by David Pattman. David Pattman became passionate about Afro-Cuban drumming by playing on the street corners of the Bronx during trips to New York City in the 1980s.
Since then he has got deeper into the music, playing religious ceremonies in Miami and Cuba, leading him to become a sworn ritual drummer in the religion of Santeria.

Previous drumming experience essential.
For more info email us admin@bomboproductions.com
For bookings email reservations@bomboproductions.com

www.bomboproductions.com

ROOTS BRASIL
TUE 10th of May from 6:30pm
Roda de Capoeira with APRENDENDO ANGOLA at 19:30pm (everybody is welcome to join us!!)
Live PÉ-DE-JUREMA (traditional Brazilian rhythms)
Live RENEGADO (Brazilian MC)
DJ Otto Nascarella

FREE ENTRY
Barrio Central: 6, Poland Street - Soho - London

See you there,

Pedro Campolina
Percussion / Capoeira Angola

Please book your place now!

Saturday May 14th, 13.00 – 15.00 and 15.00 – 17.30

FINALLY - we have a chance to enjoy Landing's wealth of knowledge and engaging teaching style in London. He has not been giving lessons or workshops in London for a while and others, outside our capitol have had the privilege of his teaching. No more!

As you may know, Landing is one of the most beloved African dance teachers in the UK. He has studied traditional West African dance since he was 4 years old. He is a versatile musician and dancer with innate talent for performing and teaching, whose energy inspires joy of dancing in all, from beginners to more advanced students.

FINALLY - we have a female Sabar dancer in London! Aida Diop is a dancer and choreographer from Dakar, Senegal. She started dancing Sabar at a young age in ceremonies and festivals. She has worked with many companies as a performer and teacher, including Les Ballets Africain de Sanghomar, Daraa Ji and Bakalama de Thionck-Essyl. Aida is a very energetic and patient teacher. She loves to share her knowledge and gets everyone having a great time. And she loves Sabar!

Workshops
13.00 – 15.00 Sabar with Aida
15.00 – 17.30 Djembe with Landing
Both workshops are with live music and suitable for all levels of dance experience.

Venue
Islington Arts Factory,
2 Parkhurst Road, London N7 0SF
Islington Arts Factory is a converted church building, opposite the entrance to Holloway Prison and on the Parkhurst Road / Camden Road one-way system.
Tube: Holloway Road, Caledonian Road or Camden Town and catch a buss or walk (appr. 15 min)
Buses: 4, 17, 29, 43, 91, 153, 253, 259, 271, 279, 359

Price
One workshop £20 (£17 advance payment)
Both workshops £40 (£34 advance payment)

Book your place with
Tina-Maria
tmknuuttila@yahoo.co.uk or 077 6262 9818

Hi guys

Thank you very much of your support during the last months plus during the Mini-Festival PURO SABOR CUBANO in April.

Please check events this May

DANCES OF THE ORISHAS! - Special workshops on
Saturday 7th May with Gerardo de Armas, Alicia Bueno & Damarys Farres
Saturday 14th May with Gerardo de Armas & Mario Goicochea?
Saturday 21st May - How to apply Afro to Salsa & Rumba with Damarys Farres

With the new structure for the Summer you'll be able to drop in as well as to book for 3 weeks course plus learn new steps and dance concepts progressively.

- Drumming at 6-7pm is now with Gerardo a great musician from Cuba recently based in the UK

- Dance from 7-8pm we will continue with the study of Dance of the Orishas but this term we are planning to teach 3 Orishas rather than 1

- On Saturday 7th May - Special Afro-Cuban workshop and demo demonstration not to be missed with Alicia del Bueno (from Raices Profundas) & Damarys Farres CSArts director. WHEN YEMAYA & OCHUN MEET UP - BOOK NOW! Suitable for men also, who want to have a better understanding of the AFRO-CUBAN DANCE forms

- On Saturday 14th May- Special Afro-Cuban with Mario not to be missed, special treat for lovers of Oggun. Suitable for women as well as men

- On Saturday 21st May - We also have special workshop with Damarys Farres, - Afro & Afro-Salsa-Rumba. Aiming to transfer what we have learnt in traditional form to popular form eg- how to make use of and apply your Afro-movements to Salsa and Rumba. Suitable for women as well as men. Don't miss this fun yet very educational master dance workshop with tips on timing, foot work, body isolation, and how to incorporate the Afro-Cuban steps and moves to your Salsa dance. Looking forward to unlocking the Afro-Cuban goddess/orishas into your Salsa journey...Are you ready?

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 - Oggun is a warrior and deity of iron, war, labour, and technology (e.g. railroads) Owner of the forest , of the forge and everything that has to do with metals. The labour of the worker produces excellence.

Who is Yemayá - Yemaya or Yemanja is the divine mother goddess, divine goddess of the sea and Mother of mankind. Yemaya- is the universal maternity (es la maternidad Universal) because life grows/ is brought in the sea and she is the owner of it. Costume colours are blue (normally dark) and white or silver. She is imposing, majestic, possessive and very jealous

We also have a special offer for you to benefit from this summer with our Dance of the Orishas courses.
Drop in £10 instead of normal £15 ph
6 sessions for £55 instead of the normal £75
For whole courses price, please contact me - cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com

Workshops take place at The Place after the drumming class with Gerardo de Armas ( great musician from Cuba)
Drumming – 6-7pm
Dance – 7-8pm
Address: The Place, 17 Duke Road WC1H

Closest tube station: King X and Euston
Free parking spaces outside the venue
Shower facilities
SPECIAL SON workshops with Juan Carlos Pacheco & Damarys Farres - Saturday 14th May - Cambridge

Once more it is an immense honour for Cambridge Cuban Salsa to welcome:

DAMARYS FARRES
Director of the Cuban School of Arts
Cuba / London

- and -

JUAN CARLOS PACHECO
Professional dancer, Superior Art Institute of Cuba
Cuba / Peterborough

for a 4 hour SON / CUBAN SALSA ON2 WORKSHOP at:
Saturday May 14th - 14:30-18:30
StPaul's Centre, Hills Road Cambridge CB2 1JP

Online booking can be done through:
http://www.CambridgeCubanSalsa.co.uk

The rest of the info is on:
http://www.CambridgeCubanSalsa.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=222229084458873
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Saturday 28 May- Special SON, RUMBA & SALSA workshops plus fiesta in Peterborough

CUBAFIESTA-Saturday 28th May 2011- SON workshop & show with Juan Carlos & Damarys Farres ( Director CSArts in UK)
Venue: At "The Posh Venue",London Road Peterborough, PE2 8AL

Cuban Salsa Party is here! Featuring dancing, dancing and more dancing with 3 hour workshop in the day on "SON" "RUMBA"and "SALSA CASINO" from 12:30 to 3:30 with Damarys Farres and Juan Carlos from Cuba.
BigSalsa Party in the night starting from 7pm until 1am. Raffle (get a raffle ticket at the door ), 3DJs and the showtime with Damarys Farres and Juan Carlos Pacheco. "SON DE LA LOMA"

ALL DANCE STYLE ARE WELCOME

Damarys - Director of The Cuban School of Arts in London, UK Cuban Salsa Champion, UKA qualified licentiate dance teacher & BA (Hon) Dance Studies. Damarys is a leading dancer/choreographer & teacher in the Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Rumba, Regeatton scene. She has been nominated as one of the best female Cuban dancers and teachers in the UK and has been crowned as the Queen of Rumba & Afro-Cuban dances

WORKSHOP TIME TABLE
Start Activity Finish
12:30 Son Class. All Lavels 1:20
1:20 Break. 01:30
1:30 Rumba. All Lavels 02:20
2:20 Break 2:30
2:30 Salsa Casino. All levels 3:30
PARTY NIGHT TIME TABLE

Time Activity

7.00 Door Open
8.00 Specialist classes for all, Salsa Casino con Rumba y Guapea, and Havana salsa street with Juan Carlos - Advance/Intermediate, Miriela-Improvers, Julie- Beguinners
8.40 DJ JCon Stage, Salsa, Timba, Bachata, Kizomba, Merengue and more
9.50 Raffle with Rosy & JC and DJ (Eggar) on stage
11.am Show time. Damarys & Juan Carlos
11:10 Dance with DJ JC(La Timba de Cuba) and DJ Eggar (LatinSalsa) until 1am, Hot hot hot music, Oh yes Real Cuban Timba, Cuban Reggeaton, Cuban Cha Cha Cha, Kizomba, Bachata, and Merengue. The last last last Cuban Salsa tunes.
1am Time to go home

Price: £25 Workshop and Party night
£13 just the Party

*No experience required. The workshop is carefully target for all levels, being absolute beginners right up to the more advanced dancers. All styles are most welcome.

NOTE:If you join the Workshop, the evening party night entrance will be absolutely free to you. Just keep your entrance pass safe and bring it with you and hand it in at the doors on the night.
Price: The workshop has a fixed price of £25 that includes a 3 hour Class (on the day) and free Party night entrance (from 7pm).

To book for the workshop and info

Please call : 07956274244 -07783245116- 07738065777
or send email to info@salsa-son-cuba.com

Music until 1am in a true, hot Cuban atmosphere. Don't miss it.
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SEE CUBA THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ARTIST! - CSArts Cultural holidays from 17th August -31st August 2011 (2weeks)

Taking £200 deposit now!

*Our holidays to Cuba are cultural. Meaning you'll have a deeper understanding of our country, people, language, dance, music and culture in general.

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 12 June . A single supplement available at just £300 for the entire trip.

Prices are going up after the 12 thof June, so benefit from this bargain deal

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 in 5*, 4*& budget hotels as well as private houses

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

And of course the Sun and plenty of friendly and nice Cubans:-)

*Some of our instructors are renowned international and professional teachers such as Yanek Revilla - Rueda de Casino champion in Cuba & Enrique Farres ( principal dancer in Tropicana Cabaret)

Taking booking now - Contact us asap for further info

Damarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts)
+ 44 (0) 7788 110421
Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
www.CubanSchool.co.uk

Dear Friend,

Next in the Making Tracks series is ³L¹Antech Uncovered² with the highly acclaimed Artistic Director and Choreographer, Dr L¹Antoinette Osun Ide
Stines. This event is scheduled for Tuesday 17 May 2011 and it will be an extra special event for several reasons. First of all IRIE! is partnering
with Nu Century Arts and is being supported by ADAD and Talawa Theatre company to present L¹Antech Uncovered.
Plus, in addition to the Making Tracks Master Class there will also be 'In Conversation with Dr L¹Antoinette Stines'.

Click on the link below for further details:

http://www.iriedancetheatre.org/MTStines.php

See you there!!

IRIE!