The Afro-Latin Lounge

Ana Moura is the acclaimed new voice of Fado in her native Portugal. Her repertoire and subtle arrangements of songs of lost love, separation and longing are now reaching out to a wider audience and have led to live collaborations with Prince and The Rolling Stones.

Support is from Brazil’s Lucas Santtana, equal parts Tom Zé and Thom Yorke, he is one of the most interesting songwriter-producers from the new generation of South American musicians. His performance with his group celebrates the release of his album Sem Nostalgia on UK label Mais Um Disco

Also coming up:
Pink Martini

Their show at the Albert Hall on 17th October with the BBC Concert Orchestra has been sold out for a couple of months but we have just released a few extra gallery standing tickets available direct from the Albert Hall click here.

There are seats still available for their show at Cambridge Corn Exchange on Sunday 16th October click here

Thomas Lauderdale and Storm Large from the group appear on BBC Breakfast this Friday 8.30am (Sept 23) and on BBC Radio 2 at 8.10am on Sunday (Sept 25).

Orchestra Baobab & Baloji

Monday 30 January 2012 Barbican Book Now

Just on sale the first London show for three years for Senegal’s mighty Baobab ably supported by Congo’s Baloji.

For a full listing of all our shows see www.comono.co.uk

From our friends:
VENEZUELA VIVA

Monday 10 October 7.30pm
London Palladium
Argyle Street W1F 7TF
A special fundraiser for British Red Cross featuring twenty-five dancers and ten musicians. This production kicked up a storm at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is sure to do the same at the London Palladium. An exhilarating mix of flamenco, Middle Eastern belly dancing, African percussion, Venezuelan joropo, Caribbean calypso and modern salsa.
www.seetickets.com 0844 412 4657

DE LO CULTO A LO POPULAR

Tuesday 27 September 7pm
Floridita
100 Wardour Street W1F 0TN
An authentic Cuban Cabaret experience with live music, dance, photographic exhibition and poetry, accompanied by fine dining and exquisite cocktails! Artistic Director and performer, Tio Molina has created a contemporary Cuban Gala that includes Cuban classical music, song, dance and poetry. The show is designed to accompany and entertain you through the night as you drink, dine and dance. www.floridita.co.uk

Colombiage Salon Series
MUSIC MADE ME DO IT
Tuesday 27 September 7.30pm – 11pm
The Piano House
9 Brighton Terrace, Brixton,
London SW9 8DJ
£5
Booking: http://www.colombiage.com/programme/the-colombiage-salon-music-made-me-do-it
For more information, please visit: http://www.colombiage.com
http://www.tiborjones.com


Rumba Event
The Big Chill House
(The Drawing Room)
16th October 2011

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Rumba dance & singing workshops
Dilanga performance
Open Rumba


Dance - Dance workshops are available Singing - All levels welcome.
to anyone with some dance experience. Led by Dilanga
Led by Hannah Bates 7 - 8 pm Cost £4.00
5.30 -6.30 pm Cost £4.00

Please email us to book your place.

Performance Open Rumba session
Dilanga will perform a selection of songs The last part of this event is open so
from their repertoire. come play, sing, dance or just enjoy.
8.30-9.00 pm 9.00-10.30 pm
Entry donations

To book contact;
reservations@bomboproductions.com
for more information:
admin@bomboproductions.com
www.dilanga.com

Oru Cantado Course part V

9th October 2011
1.00 - 4.30pm

Pre - booking only
£25 (£15 conc) early payment by 3rd October
£30 (£20 conc) Full price.

These workshops can be treated as stand alone or part of a series. Participants will learn songs and rhythms played in the Oru Cantado.
The next workshop will look at Ibeyi, Agayu and possibly Chango. The course will take place in Stoke Newington, Hackney and be led by David Pattman.

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

www.bomboproductions.com

Orchestra Bombo
Cuban Carnival Project 2012

We are excited to announce a new carnival project led by JP Courtney, Ravin Jayasuria, David Pattman & Vicky Jassey inlvolving fantastic percussionist from far a wide. This project will be on your street from early spring.

OVM

Are you interested in learning Cuban percussion? Check out OVM's courses for beginners through to intermediate.
www.ovm.co.uk

AFRO-CUBAN dance courses 1, 8 & 15 of October 2011* Please let me know if you are interested in performing on the 8 of October &/or 22 October 2011
Price: £ 25 on door per day
or £55 via transfer by the 27 Septemberor 69 for all 3 days if paid on door in advance
Where? The Place, 17 Duke Road, WC1H 9PY , near King X tube station Time: 6-8pmReference for transfer: OrishaOct**Please transfer money by the 27th of September to:
Name: Cuban School of Arts
Branch: HSBC
Sort code: 40-02-17
Account: # 21570412Please share info with friends that might be interested Thank y muchos Besos Damarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts)
+ 44 (0) 7788 110421
Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
www.CubanSchool.co.uk

Calling All Streetdance Crews

Street Dance the Movie Star Rhimes LeCointe and CBBC's Alisha's Street Dance Stars Judge Kenrick 'H20' Sandy join industry specialist and Nike Street Dance Athlete Kymberlee Jay as the star studded professional judging panel at Enter The Battle in Nottingham this October.

Entries Open Now! (Entry Form Attached)

You could win cash and get advice from some of the UKs top Street Dance professionals and stars. Join Street Dance Crews from around the UK and compete in Nottingham on the 22nd October for a cash prizes and clothing packages courtesy of Magic Streetwear.

1st Prize - £500 Cash plus £500 Clothing Package & Mentoring Session with Judges
2nd Prize - £500 Clothing Package

Rhimes LeCointe, Star of Streetdance the Movie 3D said "This event is all about nurturing the talent of the future and giving up and coming crews an insight into what it takes to be professional street dancers. Myself, Kenrick and Kym want local dance schools to show us what they have got on the floor and have some real fun while there doing it! The future of street dance is all about the passion of these young people, so lets make sure they have the advice they need to suceed!"

PLUS - Get involved with lots more urban sports all at the same event

Enter The Battle is also showcasing the best urban and extreme performers from all around the UK! Packed with exciting showcases, competitions and demonstrations in Breakdance, Tricking, Freerunning, Extreme Martial Arts, Freestyle Football, Slack line, BMX, Skating, Scootering, Street art and much more! Plus its your chance to get involved and try out these exciting new sports and activities with a huge range of workshops and try out zones across all the disciplines! Join 1000's of urban and extreme dance and sports enthusiasts at Harvey Hadden Sport Complex as they take over Nottingham this October!

TIckets On Sale Now
Your ticket also includes entry into all competitions
Get your tickets and enter online today at www.enterthebattle.co.uk
Adult £10, Child £8, Family tickets also available

Enter The Battle - The Home of Urban Games.
Saturday 22nd October 2011, Harvey Hadden Sports Complex, Nottingham.
www.enterthebattle.co.uk

The Afro-Latin Lounge

Hola mi gente

Saturday 24th September 2011 - RUMBA workshop

From traditional Rumba 2 Street Rumba - how to apply in your Salsa dance

This master workshop is highlighting significant changes in the different Rumba styles and concepts and the different aspects of how the dance is preserved in professional institutes in Cuba and challenged by everyday Rumba street dancers. This workshop is for men and women

Warm-Up with isolation and foot-work
Rumba steps
Afro steps
New Rumba concept
Rumba history
CLAVE- understanding
Improvisation technique
Partner work
Close attention to Gestures & Postures
Use of skirt and scarves for women
Use of hats and handkerchief for man
Routine to learn and tips on how to apply these steps while social dancing

Normal & door price- £25 for 2 hours
Advance & credit crunch price - £15 for 2 hours or £10 an hour ** via transfer
Limited spaces available

**Please transfer money by the 20th of September to:
Name: Cuban School of Arts
Branch: HSBC
Sort code: 40-02-17
Account: # 21570412Where? The Place, 17 Duke Road, WC1H 9PY , near King X tube station Time: 6-8pm

For those who don't know Damarys Farres. She is the sole founder and director of the Cuban School of Arts. Highly acclaimed in UK as well as woldwide for her infecs energy, knowledge and passion for the Cuban & Afro-Cuban culture and Dance forms and her femininity. She is native Cuban, qualified and graduate dancer, choreographer, instructor and researcher of the Cuban & Afro-Cuban culture, dance forms and rhythms. 'She is a unique dancer who captures the soul and spirit of Cuba in her dancing'
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Thanks for those lovely girls who attended the Ladies Styling workshop on Saturday- next Ladies Styling workshop is taking place in October. More info coming soon
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Afro- Cuban dance course = ORISHAS is due to start on Saturday 1st of October! Taking bookings now via transfer - reference Orishas-Oct11

Dates:
Sat 1, Sat 8, Sat 15 October
Price: £ 25 on door per day
or £55 via transfer by the 27 Septemberor 69 for all 3 days if paid on door in advance
Where? The Place, 17 Duke Road, WC1H 9PY , near King X tube station Time: 6-8pm
Please share info with friends that might be interestedBesos
Damarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts)
+ 44 (0) 7788 110421
Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
www.CubanSchool.co.uk

Calling all Artists/Dance Companies,

Dance Initiative Greater Manchester (DiGM) are a charity working to increase access to high quality dance activity to underrepresented communities. DiGM work throughout the ten bororughs of Greater Manchester in partnership with local authorities, communities, educators and artists. We specialise in developing dance for the outdoors and in unusual spaces, we want to break boundaries and offer new experiences both to artists and audiences.

Our exciting community projects include the biennial international festival 'Urban Moves'. Urban Moves is Manchester's outdoor performance festival. Celebrating all forms of dance in new exciting, accessible, outdoor spaces. Last years Urban Moves was a roaring success, playing host to performances from both local & international artists, and attracting audiences of over 10,000 people! This event is also linked into an international network of festivals across Europe and Latin America.

We are currently working on a brand new project 'Re-SiTE'

Re-SiTE is our new online brochure dedicated to promoting high quality sited or outdoor dance performance works ready for touring.

The brochure will be circulated online via a number of mediums, hosted on popular websites, embedded on our own official website http://www.digm.org , and distributed by ourselves via our extensive mailing lists and social networks.

This provides you with the opportunity to get your work the audience it needs! We will target promoters and venues to ensure everybody involved gets as much exposure as possible. Don't miss this opportunity to apply. This offer is open only to UK dance artists and companies.

There will be a selection process by application that is curated by a panel of industry professionals. Please note that we will not be able to include all works/companies proposed as there is limited space.

Each selected Company/Artists will be given half a page in the brochure.

TO APPLY:

Please visit our website www.digm.org and download a Re-SiTE application form, complete and return to us along with video link to your work and a high quality image (No less than 3 meg.)

Please note the deadline for return of completed applications is Friday 23rd September

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us
T: 0161 232 7179 E: info@digm.org.uk

Looking forward to hearing from you

Thanks
Regards,

Nicola

DiGM
Marketing & Social Media

T: 0161 232 7179
E: info@digm.org.uk

¡ VAMOS !
Welcome to the September newsletter from ¡ VAMOS !, London's Guide to the Latin Summer. Summer's coming to a close but there's still plenty of great Latin events happening in London with top dance productions at Sadler's Wells, Cuban and Brazilian musicians left, right and centre, and much more besides.

Let's ¡ VAMOS !

Grupo Corpo
13th-16th Sep
Grupo Corpo has been reinventing classic ballet for 30-odd years now, and these 2 pieces show exactly how they do it; Ímã, inspired by the scientific law of magnetism; and Onqotô set at a football match in Rio.

Upcoming Arts & Performances
Havana Rakatan
13th Sep - 9th Oct
Peacock Theatre

Colombiage Salon
27th Sep
The Piano House

Venezuela Viva
10th Oct
London Palladium

Chucho Valdez
30th Sep - 1st Oct
Legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdez arrives in London just shy of his 70th birthday. With his Afro-Cuban Messengers he will be playing three shows, one at Soho’s Floridita and two at Boisdale in Canary Wharf.

The Best Latin Dance Classes
Brazilian Dance
Saturdays from 24th Sept
Salsa Classes
Every Wednesday
Bar Salsa

Tango Classes
Every Friday
Negracha

Sabrina Malheiros
21st Sep

Launch night for Sabrina Malheiros' latest album Dreaming, a collection of bossa nova, MPB and samba-jazz that is already being regarded as one of her finest to date.

For full listings for the whole Latin summer visit:
www.vamos-london.com

We've missed the Rumbon over the summer,
but it's back this Sunday 18th September

Click here to listen to Rene Alvarez and his new 5-piece band Proyecto Viva Cuba
then join us at the Rumbon where you can see them playing a unique repertoire of salsa fusionada con merengue-mambo guaranteed to get you dancing!

Plus DJ Javier, la Maquina de Cuba, will be back at the Rumbon playing
an assortment of the best Cuban music including salsa, timba, and reggaeton.

Rene Alvarez, Proyecto Viva Cuba | DJ Javier, la Maquina de Cuba | David Martinez

DANCE CLASS with David Martinez who is just back from Cuba and will be
sharing the latest moves from Havana in his very popular salsaton class.
Dance class 7.30-8.30pm, for all levels

Doors 7pm

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
* Please note that until 25th November, Northern Line trains will not stop at Tottenham Court Road.
Please use nearby Goodge Street or Leicester Square stations *

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

THE 21ST LONDON LATIN A,ERICAN FILM FESTIVAL (18TH - 27TH NOVEMBER 2011)
Dearest friends,
The 21st edition of LLAFFESTIVAL is almost upon us! featuring the best cutting-edge documentaries, shorts and feature films from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and USA together with fresh, new work from British and Latin American filmmakers living in the UK plus visual arts, talks, Q&As discussions, live music, VIP parties and much more at Riverside Studios, Bolivar Hall, Casa Ecuatoriana London, Dulwich Paradiso Film Society and other venues in and around London. Since 2002 the Festival introduce an exciting new competitive element; the AUDIENCE AWARD. This is just a taste of the cinematic delight awaiting you and make the London Latin American Film Festival the unique, inimitable and unmissable event it has been for the past 20 years!
Kind regards,
Eva Tarr-Kirkhope
Founder & Director
London Latin American Film Festival
www.latinamericanfilmfestival.com

Ballet Nimba Unwrapped!


LONDON 8TH OCTOBER 2011 *** BRISTOL 9TH OCTOBER 2011

Come and dance with 3 core members of Ballet Nimba, and discover the different styles, influences,and the dynamic African Dance techniques that combined make this African Dance Theatre company stand out from the crowd.

Ballet Nimba Unwrapped will offer all dance-enthusiasts -from beginner to Professional - an exclusive opportunity to dance with the Artistic Director of Ballet Nimba, Idrissa Camara, as well as two of Nimba's most influential dancers: Awa Goudiaby and Vanessa Guevara. Live music will be provided by professional drummers.

There will be three sessions, each lasting an hour and a half, and within each class we will have the chance to see and try out the distinctive style of the teacher , as they demonstrate how their dance background has made them the acclaimed dancers that they are today.

We will dance sabar with Awa Goudiaby, contemporary -inspired Guinean dance with Vanessa Guevara, and traditonal and original Guinean choreographies with Idrissa Camara.

Particpants will also be treated to an exclusive performance of Ballet Nimba's repertoire by the three artists, and then have the opportunity to dance it themselves, as Idrisa will teach a short part of this to the students.

Biographies.
Idrissa Camara:
An outstanding dance artist and musician from Guinea Conakry. He has been principle choreographer with some of the leading dance and music companies in West Africa such as Ballets Africains in Ziguinchor and Dakar, and the Ballet Bougarabou. Since arriving in the UK he’s performed widely with West African ensembles as well as touring with the intercultural, intergenerational carnival show "Dragon" and now with a lead role in the fabulous "Magick". With the support of the Arts Council and ADAD he founded Ballet Nimba. Idrissa is a real joy to watch and an inspiration for many.As a teacher, his knowledge of Guinean dance is unrivalled, and in his classes,music and song and explanation of the dance's origin, all help to accelerate the students' learning.

Awa Goudiaby:
Awa Goudiaby is from Ziguinchor, Casamance. She grew up in Dakar and became part of Ballet Fambody, the second ballet of the Ballet National de Senegal. She was picked as a dancer for AfrikaAfrika! and came to tour around Europe for several years. She now lives in the UK and teaches and performs regularly around the country. You may have seen her spectacular performances at various events including African Beats Camp, African Drum Village, or with Ballet Nimba. Her graceful and cheeky style of dance and clear and confident teaching manner never fails to impress.

Vanessa Guevara:
Vanessa grew up studying Ballet, contemporary, Jazz and other forms of dance, but after being introduced to African dance decided to specialize in this exciting, colourful form of dance; a decision that would take her all over the world. After living in Africa, training with some of the most important African Dance teachers and choreographers, Vanessa went on to further her studies in New York and San Francisco. As well as dancing with Ballet Nimba she dances with Alesanrda Seutin's fantastic Vocab Dance. She is a patient and thorough teacher with a talent for focusing on the development of the individual, increasing their physical capacities and stamina, while they are learning new forms of movement .

London Timetable :
12-12.15 Registration at Studio 68

12.15 pm- 1.45pm - Guinean dance with Vanessa Guevara (If you are a Beginner/Improver, start here as this class will give you an excellent foundation for the rest of the day's workshops)

1.45-2pm BREAK

2pm-3.30pm Sabar with Awa Goudiaby

3.30pm -4.30pm Break

4.30-6pm -Guinean dance with Idrissa Camara

Book a place now!

One workshop: £13 advanced/ £15 on the door

All 3 workshops: £35 advanced / £40 on the door.

Advanced payment ends on 27th September 2011.

London
Venue:
Studio 68
68 Ewer Street
SE1 0NR
London, UK
Nearest Underground: Southwark station
www.studio68london.com

Bristol:
9th October 2011
11-4pm
DMAC
Hamilton House.
80 Stokes Croft
St Pauls.
Bristol
S1 3QY

Contact tanya@balletnimba.org.uk to book your place or call 07949 761 589

The Afro-Latin Lounge

An exciting night of Cuban music
in the heart of the West End!
Featuring the first ever performance of
London's newest Cuban band - the 14-piece

Orquesta Sabor Cubano

Plus SIX top DJs playing
your favourite Cuban music until 2am!

DJ Javier 'la Maquina de Cuba' * DJ Flecha

DJ Green Papi (ORIENTE STAR SOUND
DJ Doctor Jim * DJ Sol * DJ Johnny Gee
And special guests from Televisi髇 Cubana's Piso 6 programme
Tuesday 4th October 8pm-2am ~ Entry �10
Floridita, 100 Wardour Street, London W1F 0TN

Just confirmed as part of Cultura y Cubania 2011!

Cubacheche and Ola Latina present

Our annual week-long celebration of Cuban and Afro-Cuban culture
is back for its third year as part of Black History Month

In This Issue
Festival Opening Party at El Rumbon Cubano
Concert: An Evening With Omar Puente
Film screening: 'Habana Eva'
Festival Finale - Rumba Party Matinee and Finale Party (live music night)
Seminar and debate with Cuban tv and film actress Yuliet Cruz
Painting Exhibition: 'Retrato Cubano' by Raul Speek
Piso 6
Festival Opening Party at El Rumbon Cubano - Saturday 1st
This year the official Opening of the festival
will take place at El Rumbon Cubano -
London's most authentic Cuban night.

Live music from one of London's most popular Cuban bands Cuban Combination, plus one of the UK's top Cuban DJs, DJ Javier, 'la Maquina de Cuba'

Dance class with special guest teacher Leandro Charanga
Dance class 8.30-9.30pm (for all levels)

Doors open 8pm ~ Dancing until 4am

At Charlie Wright's International Bar 45 Pitfield Street, London N1 6DA
5 minutes from Old Street tube (Exit 2 North Side then turn right)

Entry �10 (�8 students with ID)
Concert: An Evening With Omar Puente - Wednesday 5th October

An intimate concert with the Omar Puente Quartet - featuring the internationally renowned Cuban violinist Omar Puente, plus Al MacSween on piano, Darren Taylor on bass, and Michel Castellanos on drums.


Wednesday 5th October
7.30pm (doors open 7pm)


At Bolivar Hall 54 Grafton Way
London W1T 5DL

Tickets �10 in advance via Ticketweb
�12 on the door

Film screening: 'Havana Eva'
Thursday 6th October

Film screening hosted by Eva Tarr, Director of the London Latin American Film Festival. With special guest from Cuba actress Yuliet Cruz who plays Teresa in the film.

Venezuela/Cuba, 2010, 100 mins Director: Fina Torres/Spanish with subtitles

San Antonio Texas Film Festival: Best Feature
New York Latino Film Festival: Best Film
Los Angeles Latino Film Festival: Best Film
Caribbean Film Festival: Best Film
Moscow Film Festival: Official Selection

In the Havana shaken by Fidel's retirement, Eva (Prakriti Maduro), a young seamstress stuck working in a factory and with an adorable but lazy boyfriend, dreams of becoming a fashion designer. Her life changes when she meets a dazzling and very capitalistic ex-patriot, who fans her hopes -but is on a greedy personal mission. In what serves as a sly metaphor for Cuba's future options, Eva must choose between the two men she loves -and what direction her life will take.

Thursday 6th October, 7pm (doors open 6.30pm)
At Canning House, 2 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PJ
Hyde Park Corner tube

Entry: �4 Canning House members / �6 non-members
Booking essential - via the Canning House website

Festival Finale - 12 hours of non-stop Cuban music and dance!
Saturday 8th October 2pm-2am

Rumba Party Matinee 2pm-7pm

* Rumba dance class with Ariel Rios, 2-3 pm, all levels welcome *

* Live rumba from London's most authentic Cuban rumba group RumbAch� featuring Gerardo from the Grammy-winning group Yoruba Andabo *
*Stunning Rumba and Afro-Cuban
folkloric dance performances from CubanaDanza *

* Music from DJ Green Papi
(ORIENTE STAR SOUND) *

Finale Party (live music night) 7pm-2am

* Rueda dance class with 2010 Rueda World Champion, Nikola Medic (Havana Londres) *

* Music from DJ Flecha *

* Jesus Cuti駉 and Son de Cuba LIVE *

Cuban food and bar with Cuban cocktails

Entry prices:
Rumba Party Matinee only - �10
Finale Party (live music night) only - �10
Both - �15

Saturday 8th October 2pm-2am

At Praxis, Pott Street, London E2 0EF
(2 minutes from Bethnal Green tube)

Visit the Cultura y Cubania website

Cubacheche and Ola Latina would like to thank the Cultura y Cubania Sponsors and Supporters, including:

We look forward to seeing you there.

Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche

Oru Cantado Course part IV

11th September
2.00 - 5.30pm

Pre - booking only
£25 (£15 conc) early payment by Monday 5th September
£30 (£20 conc) Full price.
The next workshop will re-cap on the first three sessions looking at playing through material covered so far, it is therefore only suitable for those who have attended one or more of the previous classes or are familiar with the Oru Cantado. The course will take place in Stoke Newington, Hackney and be led by David Pattman.

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

www.bomboproductions.com

******Rumba @ The Big Chill House on 25th September is sadly cancelled but we will have a new date soon! ******

All
It is the 1st of September and Afro Dance Xplosion is the 17th and 18th September!. Why not take advantage of the advanced price which must be payed by the 10th September 2011. Email feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com for details. Get a taste of David Blake's class with the following link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYCQvCklK9k
Keep on dancin...
Carolyn
Go to this link for details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135697596519416
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Afro Dance Xplosion
Afro Dance Xplosion (London) brings together some of the hottest African diaspora dance practitioners to deliver a dynamite weekend of dance classes and workshops on the 17th and 18th September 2011.
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The Weekend time table:
Saturday 17th September 2011:
...• 10:30am – 11:00am Registration
• 11:00am – 12:30pm Contemporary Cuban Dance with Dwayne Barnaby
• 12:45pm – 2:15pm Samba with Irineu Nogueira
• 2:30pm – 3:30pm ChuItal Pilates with Michael Burgess
• 3:30pm – 4:15pm Lunch Break
• 4:15pm – 6:15pm Djemba Traditional Senegalese Dance Masterclass with Aida Diop (Lingdienne)

Sunday 18th September 2011:
• 10:30am – 11:00am Registration
• 11:00am – 12:30pm HortonTechnique with David Blake from The Lion King
• 12:45pm - 2:15pm Afrobeat with Shelley Maxwell from the MaxwellDanceProject
• 2:30pm – 4:00pm Afro Eclectic Dance with Alesandra Seutin from Vocab Dance
• 4:00pm – 4:45pm Lunch Break
• 4:45pm – 6:45pm Sabar Masterclass with Aida Diop
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COST:
FULL
Cost for both days - £75 advanced; £85 on the door
Saturday - £40 advanced; £50 on the door
Sunday - £40 advanced; £50 on the door
One regular class - £10 advanced; £13 on the door
Master - £12 advanced; £15 on the door
Mix and match (one class on Sat, one class on Sun + masterclass on either day): £30 adv / £38 door

CONCESSION (Under 25/students/unemployed - ID required)
Cost for both days - £60 advanced; £70 on the door
Saturday - £35 advanced; £40 on the door
Sunday - £35 advanced; £40 on the door
One regular class - £8 advance; £10 on the door
Masterclass - £10 advance; £13 on the door
Mix and match (one class on Sat, one class on Sun + masterclass on either day): £25 adv / £30 door
NB: Places are limited. Advanced booking is advised.
Advanced booking must be received by 10 September 2011.
Cash only at the door.

VENUE:
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Studio 68
68 Emer Street
London SE1 0NR
Between Union St and Great Suffolk St under the Railway arches
Next to the boxing ring
www.studio68london.com
Nearest tubes: Southwark Station/Waterloo Station

For further information, including details on how to book in advance, visit facebook.com/ Feel the Rhythm Productions,
email: feeltherhythmprod@googlemail.com;
or call: Carolyn (m:) 07979 464047, or Paula (m) 07800 959664

Welcome to ADAD’s July 2011 newsletter. We send updates every other month, as well as occasional information about events.

NEWS
August 2011

Hotfoot Online, our web-based magazine is out now. Featuring a mix of feature articles, interviews, reviews and more, Hotfoot Online provides a window into the world of African and African diaspora dance practice throughout the UK and beyond.

RAW(Rhythm and Words)
On Monday 26 September, 2011 Contact theatre presents RAW(Rhythm and Words), an open mic night of spoken word, Hip Hop and poetry. For more info click here

BATUKE! 2011 - International Afro-Latin Music & Dance Festival
Now in its second year BATUKE! a weekend long celebration of Afro-Latin culture and its origins returns to the heart of the most cosmopolitan capital city in Europe, London! Visit www.kizombauk.com to find out more

Intensives
Bloom Festival 2011 Update

The grand finale of Bloom Festival 2011 hits the Southbank Centre, London, on 24th and 25th September 2011. Featuring performances, workshops, symposium and film this is an event not to be missed! Visit www.adad.org.uk/bloom for more information.

Photo: Vocab Dance by Irven Lewis. Design Ochee.com

THE BONNIE BIRD NEW CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD
Applications are now open for The Bonnie Bird New Choreography Award. Awarded annually from 2011 onwards to a single outstanding choreographer with at least five years’ professional experience, the award-winner will receive a £10,000 bursary; access to the experience and expertise of the BBCF Board of Trustees and Advisors; and regular support from an experienced Creative Producer. Closing date for applications is Monday 5 September.

News & Events

Big Dance 2012 Micro Grants
Do you live or work in London? Do you have a great idea for Big Dance 2012? Then you could be eligible to apply for a Big Dance Micro Grant! Click here to find out more.

INSIDE
Jean Abreu Dance & 65daysofstatic present INSIDE on Wednesday 21 September, 2011 at the Southbank Centre, London. INSIDE is fiercely evocative, highly-charged dance theatre featuring five outstanding male dancers and choreography by Brazilian Jerwood Award-winner Jean Abreu.

Battle of Algiers
Showing at Nottingham Contemporary on Thursday 1 September, 2011 one of the great works of political cinema, The Battle of Algiers won multiple awards on its release but was censored for five years in France. The film has the urgency of newsreel and was reputedly used as a training film by the Black Panthers, the IRA and The Pentagon.

RAW(Rhythm and Words)
On Monday 26 September, 2011 Contact theatre presents RAW(Rhythm and Words), an open mic night of spoken word, Hip Hop and poetry.

BATUKE! 2011 - International Afro-Latin Music & Dance Festival
Now in its second year BATUKE! a weekend long celebration of Afro-Latin culture and its origins returns to the heart of the most cosmopolitan capital city in Europe, London! Visit www.kizombauk.com to find out more

Intensives

Foot to Earth
Friday 9th to Sunday 11th September, 2011
Totnes, Devon

A traditional and contemporary pan-African dance, movement and yoga camp in a beautiful rural setting.

Afro Dance Xplosion (London) 2011
Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th September, 2011
Southwark, London

Afro Dance Xplosion (London) brings together some of the hottest African diaspora dance practitioners to deliver a dynamite weekend of dance classes and workshops.

Auditions and classes

Vocab Dance Company will soon be advertising an audition date to recruit dancers for Vocab II, a company for dancers in training or freshly graduated. Interested in auditioning? Then send your CV to info@vocabdance.co.uk.
News & Events
Photo: Jean Abreu Dance

Big Dance 2012 Micro Grants
Do you live or work in London? Do you have a great idea for Big Dance 2012? Then you could be eligible to apply for a Big Dance Micro Grant! Click here to find out more.

INSIDE
Jean Abreu Dance & 65daysofstatic present INSIDE on Wednesday 21 September, 2011 at the Southbank Centre, London. INSIDE is fiercely evocative, highly-charged dance theatre featuring five outstanding male dancers and choreography by Brazilian Jerwood Award-winner Jean Abreu. For more info and booking click here

Battle of Algiers
Showing at Nottingham Contemporary on Thursday 1 September, 2011 one of the great works of political cinema, The Battle of Algiers won multiple awards on its release but was censored for five years in France. The film has the urgency of newsreel and was reputedly used as a training film by the Black Panthers, the IRA and The Pentagon. Click here for more info here

Are you a House, Technical, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Commercial, Locking or Breaking choreographer? STUDIO 68 are looking for choreographers to teach @ STUDIO 68 London. Taking place on Saturday 10 September 2011 at Studio 68, 68 Ewer Street, London SE1 0NR from 1pm – 4pm, this audition is open to experienced choreographers with strong training and bags of personality. Applicants will be required to show 2 pieces of choreography they have created (you may bring dancers to show your pieces on the day of the audition so the studio can see the pieces on other dancers) and must present a current public liability insurance certificate to be considered for this opportunity. Teaching spots on offer are as follows: limited late slots during the week; Sunday afternoon new slots, early afternoons (4pm – 5.30pm); and late slots (9pm – 10.30pm). Auditions are offered on a first come, first served basis; applicants are advised to arrive early. Email tkspin@hotmail.com for further information.

Think you could perform in front of an audience of one billion people around the world? The search is on for 10,000 volunteers for performance roles in the Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Making Tracks masterclass and in conversation with Jackie Guy, Saturday 1 October 2011, IRIE! dance theatre, Moonshot Centre, Fordham Park, Angus Street, New Cross, London SE14 6LU.

If you have any up coming events and would like them to be added to either our our website or a future newsletter then please e-mail: info@adad.org.uk,

Next newsletter: End of September 2011

Southbank Centre

JEAN ABREU DANCE & 65DAYSOFSTATIC
INSIDE
Wednesday 21 September

Highly charged dance theatre featuring choreography by Jerwood Award-winner Jean Abreu. This compelling and critically acclaimed production explores violence, incarceration and hope within prison walls.

Joining the dancers on stage for one night only is the guitar/noise/glitch band 65daysofstatic

ADAD BLOOM FESTIVAL
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 September

Join us for a weekend celebrating dance from the African diaspora through performance, workshops and discussion.

Highlights include:
ADAD BLOOM FESTIVAL MIXED BILL
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 September

An evening of moving, rhythm-driven dance of the African diaspora.

Ballet Nimba Unwrapped!


LONDON 8TH OCTOBER 2011 *** BRISTOL 9TH OCTOBER 2011

Come and dance with 3 core members of Ballet Nimba, and discover the different styles, influences,and the dynamic African Dance techniques that combined make this African Dance Theatre company stand out from the crowd.

Ballet Nimba Unwrapped will offer all dance-enthusiasts -from beginner to Professional - an exclusive opportunity to dance with the Artistic Director of Ballet Nimba, Idrissa Camara, as well as two of Nimba's most influential dancers: Awa Goudiaby and Vanessa Guevara. Live music will be provided by professional drummers.

There will be three sessions, each lasting an hour and a half, and within each class we will have the chance to see and try out the distinctive style of the teacher , as they demonstrate how their dance background has made them the acclaimed dancers that they are today.

We will dance sabar with Awa Goudiaby, contemporary -inspired Guinean dance with Vanessa Guevara, and traditonal and original Guinean choreographies with Idrissa Camara.

Particpants will also be treated to an exclusive performance of Ballet Nimba's repertoire by the three artists, and then have the opportunity to dance it themselves, as Idrisa will teach a short part of this to the students.

Biographies.
Idrissa Camara:
An outstanding dance artist and musician from Guinea Conakry. He has been principle choreographer with some of the leading dance and music companies in West Africa such as Ballets Africains in Ziguinchor and Dakar, and the Ballet Bougarabou. Since arriving in the UK he’s performed widely with West African ensembles as well as touring with the intercultural, intergenerational carnival show "Dragon" and now with a lead role in the fabulous "Magick". With the support of the Arts Council and ADAD he founded Ballet Nimba. Idrissa is a real joy to watch and an inspiration for many.As a teacher, his knowledge of Guinean dance is unrivalled, and in his classes,music and song and explanation of the dance's origin, all help to accelerate the students' learning.

Awa Goudiaby:
Awa Goudiaby is from Ziguinchor, Casamance. She grew up in Dakar and became part of Ballet Fambody, the second ballet of the Ballet National de Senegal. She was picked as a dancer for AfrikaAfrika! and came to tour around Europe for several years. She now lives in the UK and teaches and performs regularly around the country. You may have seen her spectacular performances at various events including African Beats Camp, African Drum Village, or with Ballet Nimba. Her graceful and cheeky style of dance and clear and confident teaching manner never fails to impress.

Vanessa Guevara:
Vanessa grew up studying Ballet, contemporary, Jazz and other forms of dance, but after being introduced to African dance decided to specialize in this exciting, colourful form of dance; a decision that would take her all over the world. After living in Africa, training with some of the most important African Dance teachers and choreographers, Vanessa went on to further her studies in New York and San Francisco. As well as dancing with Ballet Nimba she dances with Alesanrda Seutin's fantastic Vocab Dance. She is a patient and thorough teacher with a talent for focusing on the development of the individual, increasing their physical capacities and stamina, while they are learning new forms of movement .

London Timetable :
12-12.15 Registration at Studio 68
12.15 pm- 1.45pm - Guinean dance with Vanessa Guevara (If you are a Beginner/Improver, start here as this class will give you an excellent foundation for the rest of the day's workshops)

1.45-2pm BREAK

2pm-3.30pm Sabar with Awa Goudiaby

3.30pm -4.30pm Break

4.30-6pm -Guinean dance with Idrissa Camara


Book a place now!

One workshop: £13 advanced/ £15 on the door

All 3 workshops: £35 advanced / £40 on the door.

Advanced payment ends on 27th September 2011.

London
Venue:
Studio 68
68 Ewer Street
SE1 0NR
London, UK
Nearest Underground: Southwark station
www.studio68london.com

Bristol:
9th October 2011
11-4pm
DMAC
Hamilton House.
80 Stokes Croft
St Pauls.
Bristol
S1 3QY

Contact tanya@balletnimba.org.uk to book your place or call 07949 761 589

El Rumbon Cubano is back on Sunday 18th September

With live music from Rene Alvarez and his new 5-piece band Proyecto Viva Cuba
playing a unique repertoire of salsa fusionada con merengue-mambo
guaranteed to get you dancing!

Plus DJ Javier, la Maquina de Cuba, will be back at the Rumbon playing
an assortment of the best Cuban music including salsa, timba, and reggaeton

DANCE CLASS with David Martinez who is just back from Cuba and will be
sharing the latest moves from Havana in his very popular salsaton class.
Dance class 7.30-8.30pm, for all levels

Doors 7pm

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
* Please note that until 25th November, Northern Line trains will not stop at Tottenham Court Road.
Please use nearby Goodge Street or Leicester Square stations *

Delicious Spanish & Cuban food available till late plus great cocktails and well priced bar

The party continues at Baila Londres
which is back on Saturday 24th September
With DJ Javier "la maquina de Cuba"

And Rueda dance class with Nikola Medic
(Havana Londres dance school) - Rueda World Champion 2010
Nikola's class at the Baila Londres Summer Party was sensational - high
energy and lots of fun! So much so, that we have invited him back to teach
again in September. Don't miss it!

Having just moved to the UK, Nikola has started the 'Havana Londres' dance school
and is rapidly setting the London Cuban Salsa scene on fire!
On the dance floor you can't miss him! A talented dancer with exceptional musicality,
his ruedas are a fusion of everything: afro, son, rumba, reggaeton, hip hop,
crazy footwork, and above all, plenty of comedy!!! With his endless energy and infectious
personality, be prepared to laugh, sweat and take your rueda to a whole new level!

Don't miss his next class at Baila Londres!
9pm-10pm - All levels welcome

Head down to this great venue with friendly people, good vibes,
and true Cuban style party atmosphere.
Enjoy blistering Cuban salsa, plus a late night Latin sounds party with
reggaeton, bachata, and merengue, plus late night funky house and more!

Doors open 8.30pm

�8 on the door (including dance class)
To guarantee your place in the dance class please register using the online guest list registration

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.

All
Afro Dance Xplosion is fast approaching. If you would like to take advantage of the 'early bird price' please make you payments by the 10th September 2011. Email feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com for account details.

Go to this link for details including class descriptions, teacher biographies and prices.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135697596519416

Go to this link to get a sampling of what Afro Dance Xplosion is all about. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhDK4djoWNM&feature=youtu.be

Go to the Feel the Rhythm productions page and 'like' it to stay tuned with that latest in African and African Inspired dance in London and beyond.

Keep on dancin...
Carolyn


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Afro Dance Xplosion
Afro Dance Xplosion (London) brings together some of the hottest African diaspora dance practitioners to deliver a dynamite weekend of dance classes and workshops on the 17th and 18th September 2011.
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The Weekend time table:
Saturday 17th September 2011:
... • 10:30am – 11:00am Registration
• 11:00am – 12:30pm Contemporary Cuban Dance with Dwayne Barnaby
• 12:45pm – 2:15pm Samba with Irineu Nogueira
• 2:30pm – 3:30pm ChuItal Pilates with Michael Burgess
• 3:30pm – 4:15pm Lunch Break
• 4:15pm – 6:15pm Djemba Traditional Senegalese Dance Masterclass with Aida Diop (Lingdienne)

Sunday 18th September 2011:
• 10:30am – 11:00am Registration
• 11:00am – 12:30pm HortonTechnique with David Blake from The Lion King
• 12:45pm - 2:15pm Afrobeat with Shelley Maxwell from the MaxwellDanceProject
• 2:30pm – 4:00pm Afro Eclectic Dance with Alesandra Seutin from Vocab Dance
• 4:00pm – 4:45pm Lunch Break
• 4:45pm – 6:45pm Sabar Masterclass with Aida Diop
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COST:
FULL
Cost for both days - £75 advanced;£85 on the door
Saturday - £40 advanced; £50 on the door
Sunday - £40 advanced; £50 on the door
One regular class - £10 advanced; £13 on the door
Master - £12 advanced; £15 on the door
Mix and match (one class on Sat, one class on Sun + masterclass on either day): £30 adv / £38 door

CONCESSION (Under 25/students/unemployed - ID required)
Cost for both days - £60 advanced; £70 on the door
Saturday - £35 advanced; £40 on the door
Sunday - £35 advanced; £40 on the door
One regular class - £8 advance; £10 on the door
Masterclass - £10 advance; £13 on the door
Mix and match (one class on Sat, one class on Sun + masterclass on either day): £25 adv / £30 door

NB: Places are limited. Advanced booking is advised.
Advanced booking must be received by 10 September 2011.
Cash only at the door.

VENUE:
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Studio 68
68 Emer Street
London SE1 0NR
Between Union St and Great Suffolk St under the Railway arches
Next to the boxing ring
www.studio68london.com
Nearest tubes: Southwark Station/Waterloo Station

For further information, including details on how to book in advance, visit facebook.com/ Feel the Rhythm Productions,
email: feeltherhythmprod@googlemail.com;
or call: Carolyn (m:) 07979 464047, or Paula (m) 07800 959664

Greetings!

Latin Pulse @ Floridita
Venue: Floridita, 100 Wardour Street, London, W1F 0TN
Date: Tuesday 20th September
Time: Doors open 6.00pm-2.00am
Free Cuban salsa dance classes 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Entry: £10

I would just like to let you all know that the epic Latin Pulse party is now back on the 20th September '11! The party will be headlined by the one and only Havana Rakatan. Hotfoot from Cuba, the crew of Havana Rakatan are back celebrating the opening of their new show at Sadler's Wells' Peacock Theatre, with an exclusive taste of the show, just for us! Lee Knights and the energetic Alvaro will be teaching dance for all levels from 7pm and music will be provided by the band; Conjunto Sabroso and Dj Julian 'The Duke'. So dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to dance with us until 2am!
UK Salsa Group Open Championship
Pre-qualifying round is now open for entries

Staged for the first time at Latin Pulse, Floridita in June this year, the championship was won by the Salsa Fire Dance Company, along with a trophy and £500 cash prize. The first pre-qualifying heat for the 2012 Championship is being held at the Cuban Salsa Congress in Newport, South Wales on 7th - 9th October.
Enquiries: 07533473429; tropicalentura@yahoo.co.uk Book:www.tropicalentura.co.uk
Rum & Sugar


Do you live or work around The Docklands? If so, we now have a new night on from 12 September especially for you!

The West Quay's Monday nights will be filled with the sounds of Latin beats as Salsateca Dance School brings Salsa back to The Docklands.

The lessons will be divided into two levels, one for beginners and one for improvers, running from 6.45 until 8 p.m. Lessons will be followed by an Salsa music where guests can practice their moves.

Entry to the venue is free, and guests can start the evening with a refreshing 'happy hour' Mojito, Rum & Sugar's signature drink, available in a variety of mixes, The bar also offers an endless list of eclectic cocktails all half price during the night.

No partner is required, and guests are welcome either to join in with the classes or just watch while enjoying a drink or some dinner! There will also be regular Latin dance show performances for guests to enjoy.

When the dancing is over and you've worked up an appetite, refuel at the bar lounge with a selection of the very best of British produce in a seasonal menu bursting with flavoursome dishes all presented with a contemporary twist.

Salsa Mondays at Rum & Sugar start from 12 September 2011 and cost £8.00 per session. Registration at the door, no need to book in advance.

INFO: 079 1020 2026

ADDRESS:

RUM & SUGAR BAR AND RESTAURANT,

No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, Canary Wharf, E14 4AL

For table reservation please contact the venue on 020 7538 2702

Salsateca Dance School