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Some Like it Hip Hop, written by ZooNation founder Kate Prince and Felix Harrison, is the company’s first full-length production since the award-winning West End smash hit, Into the Hoods.

With a nod to Billy Wilder’s much loved film and Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Some Like it Hip Hop is a comical tale of love, mistaken identity, cross-dressing and revolution; all played out in ZooNation’s trademark style of hip hop, comedy and physical theatre.

Directed by Kate Prince, with original music by Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, the all star cast includes Tommy Franzén (So You Think You Can Dance, Blaze, Goldberg) Lizzie Gough (So You Think You Can Dance, Blaze) and Teneisha Bonner (Into the Hoods, Insane in the Brain, StreetDance 3D, Shoes).

ZooNation Dance Company was founded in 2002 by Kate Prince. In 2006, the company premiered Into the Hoods, which went on to become the longest running dance show the West End has ever seen. In 2010 ZooNation became a Resident Company at Sadler’s Wells, and Kate Prince became an Associate Artist.

Peacock Theatre
Portugal Street, Holborn, WC220 Oct - 19 Nov 2011

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Ticket office:0844 412 4322

Brouhaha International 37 – 45 Windsor Street
Liverpool L8 1XE
27th September

Re: Youth meeting ‘Diverse Cities’ - the impact of urban youth arts work on policy 10th – 12th November 2011 in Liverpool

Dear All

Brouhaha International will be running a exciting national conference for young people from culturally diverse backgrounds who are engaged in urban arts and cultural activities. Let me take this opportunity to give you a brief introduction of Brouhaha International. A Liverpool based arts organisation established in 1991, Brouhaha International has developed arts and cultural projects with a diverse range of young people promoting international arts work throughout the UK and aboard. Young people are central to Brouhaha International’s development and part of the organisations structure and management. For further information on the organisation please visit our website www.brouhaha.uk.com

We would like to take this opportunity to invite young people who participate within your projects and programme of activities to attend this event. This meeting aims to bring together young people and policy/decision makers from across the UK from the 10 – 12th Nov 2011 in Liverpool . The conference theme will look at the impact of urban arts on culturally diverse activity on policies relating to culturally diversity, citizenship, community cohesion and social inclusion.

We are looking for young people who are engaged within your organisations as artists, participants or service users, have some experience of engaging in an arts project, be between 18 – 30 years of age. We will provide them with accommodation, catering and 70% of their travel cost.

If your organisation has young people who are interested in attending the meeting please ensure the young people complete the registration form attached and return to tickets@brouhaha.uk.com.
Should you require further information please feel free to contact me on uma@brouhaha.uk.com or call 07866683115 We look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes


Uma Ramanathan
Project Development Officer
Brouhaha International
37 – 45 Windsor Street
Liverpool L8 1XE
T.+44(0) 151 7093334 F. +44 (0) 151 7094994
Email:info@brouhaha.uk.com Website: brouhaha.uk.com
Registered Charity No. 1017409 England & Wales Brouhaha International Co. No. 2628553
Registered Office: Goodmans, 33 Rodney Street , Liverpool L1 9JF
Patron: Dame Judi Dench

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 Aminata Kone Thurs 03 Nov @ London Studio Centre Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)

Contemporary African workshop with Aminata Kone, Thursday 03 November 2011, 7.30 -9.00pm. (Registration 7pm- 7.25pm)

In this session, Aminata will deliver a Contemporary African dance workshop that explores and expresses traditional Malian and Senegalese dance fused with contemporary dance forms. Participants will gain an understanding of West African dance techniques and rhythms within a contemporary framework.

Cost per class
£5 Members / £8 Non-members

Concessions*
£3 Members / £5 Non-members
* Concessions are open to students and to unemployed professional dancers only. ID/proof of status is required. To check if you qualify for the unemployed professional dancer concession, please phone the number below.

Annual Membership fee
£10

To book a place on this workshop please email Paula Allen: feedback33forum@gmail. com or phone: 07800959664. FEEDBACK33 TEACHER’S BIOGRAPHY

Aminata Kone: dancing since the age of 6, freelance dance artist Aminata Kone was born in Paris, France. Trained in France at Théâtre de Movement à Lyon, l’Ecole de Musique à Lyon, and CND (Centre de National de Dance à Lyon); and in Guadelope with l'Academie de Danse à Guadelope, Aminata has performed with numerous companies throughout Europe and Africa including the Ballet Khodia (Ivory Coast), Majumbe (France), Yellen (Mali) and Sabar Horzions (France). She has worked with renowned choreographers including Germaine Acogny, Doudou N'diaye Rose Jr, and Mamadou Diallo.

Currently, Aminata is specialising in delivering African dance classes and workshops to adults and children, throughout London. Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

Greetings Once Again,Hope this finds you well.Thank you to those of you who attended the People Get Ready: TheProtest Years event on Friday 21 October. It was a lovely turn out, 220in fact and so many of you said you enjoyed the event and learnt a lot. Thank you too for the comments regarding the marketing of the event,which I shall take up with the appropriate personnel at the museum tosee how we can improve the circulation of event information.The following study day Postmodernist Identity: From Equality to Parodycelebrates the V&A’s major autumn exhibition Postmodernism: Style andSubversion 1970–1990. Why not join the debate on Postmodernism andconsider how it has influenced ideas of identity and the fight forracial, sexual and class equality.Postmodernist Identity:From Equality to Parody?Saturday 12 NovemberSeminar Room 112.00–16.30This half day seminar explores and critiques postmodernism’sinfluence on current ideas of identity. Cultural theorist, ProfessorMike Gonzalez, will present the arguments and lead the debate.Has a postmodernist approach towards areas such as race, sexuality andclass enhanced or set back the fight for equality? Is the blurring ofthe lines between groups, such as white and black, able-bodied anddisabled a good thing, or a convenient smokescreen behind which the samelazy stereotypes are perpetuated, ripe for irony?£10, no concessionsAdvance booking essentialBook online at www.vam.ac.uk/whatson or call the Bookings Office on 0207942 2211
If you would prefer not to receive these event emails please let knowand I shall remove you from my address book.All the best,JanetJanet BrowneProgramme ManagerBlack Heritage & CultureLearning & Interpretation DivisionVictoria & Albert MuseumSouth KensingtonLondonSW7 2RLDirect Line: 020 7942 2184Email: j.browne@vam.ac.ukNote: I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays and shall respond toemails once on each of these days. If your enquiry is urgent pleasecontact Caroline Lang, New Audiences Team Leader and Head of Projectsand Planning on 020 7942 2806 or email: CLang@vam.ac.uk

Re: Routes & Rhythm 4th, 5th & 6th Nov 2011 - Masterclasses, Workshops & Performance Diary Dates - Spread the Word!!!Please, see my new website and details of forthcoming event entitled `Routes & Rhythm'with international special guest artists - Dr Gary Hines - Musical Director of the SOUNDS OF BLACKNESShttp://www.amraproductions.co.uk/default.htmlOur performance on the 6th November at the Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe, Buckswill be a star-studded cast of artists demonstrating the prolific legacy of African musicboth classical and contemporary. UK artists include Janet Kay & Victor Romeo Evans,South African songstress - Pinese Saul, Claudio Kron do Brazil, Johnny Amobi (West End Singer) and lots more artists are coming on board. This unique event offers masterclasses with Dr Hines, Pinese Saul, Claudio Kron do Brazilon the 4th & 5th November 2011, culminating into a performance.Come and join us in celebrating our rich heritage and please, forward this to artists, enthusiastand the general public. More updates soon.Your attendance will enable further events to take place. Thanking you in advance,Angie aka Amra Founding/Director of AMRA Productionshttp://www.amraproductions.co.uk/default.html

SuperBad Events & Kymberlee Jay Presents:SAS'12: THE BATTLESsupported by NIKEiD Studio, Londonwww.superbadevents.com
next battle takes place on:Thursday 3rd Novemberat The University Of London(ULU)
*1 vs. 1 Locking Battle (£150 CASH + NIKEiD trainers)*2 vs. 2 L.A Style/Musicality Battle (£250 CASH + NIKEiD trainers) - BRAND NEW BATTLE!
It's time to protect your rep...
After the epic Popping and New Style battles last month, it's time for another round of THE BATTLES!Featuring the elite of the UK's underground street dance circles, THE BATTLES is an event like no other. Fancy formations, over rehearsed sound effects and matching leg-warmers THIS IS NOT! Supported by NIKEiD Studio, battle competitors will face off in one of 12 dynamic dance styles where technique, style and knowedge will win them the props they deserve. THE BATTLES is a series of live events taking place on the first Thursday of every month until 1st March 2012.SAS'12: The Battle winners will not only gain the champion title and cash prize, but in an alternative twist to the traditional "trophy", will also receive a one-on-one design session at the NIKEiD Studio in central London. During this session, winners will work with a NIKEiD design consultant to custom build their perfect pair of Nike Hyperfuse Trainers and have them created exclusively for their wear only.NIKEiD design consultants will also be on hand at every battle event for everyone (dancer or otherwise!) who is feeling creative and wishing to try their hand at trainer customisation. If your design is awarded the "freshest kicks" title on the night, you too will have them created and have a pair delivered directly to your front door!This is Street dance as you have never seen it before, and your opportunity to witness the UK’s finest dancers in their element. They are prepared to show London just how serious they really are, are you ready to experience the power of the SAS battle arena?Join in the conversation on Twitter - @superbadevents #TitlesNotTrophies
Next Event: Thursday 3rd November 2011, 6:30pmLocation: University of London Union (ULU), Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HYAge: 16+ (Ages 16 & 17 MUST be accompanied by a ticket holding adult aged 18+)Tickets: From £10 available now from www.ticketweb.co.uk

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Hi Y'all

Sorry for the group email..........As you may know we have recently started a new project Orchestra Bombo. This is a project we would like to grow and grow by bringing in dancers, singers and more horn players, not to mention setting up gigs etc...., but realistically we don’t have the manpower to administrate it.

We would also like to keep the Rumbas in Kings Cross going which include very affordable workshops but this is in danger of being dropped because we are unfunded and seriously understaffed.

So.....if you have an interest in these projects continuing and have the odd spare hour and would like to help these are some of the things you could do:

· Updating of social networking, spreading the word
· Documenting events with film & photography and uploading on to website/social network
· Setting up Google calendar for group members (Orchestra Bombo)
· On site help, collecting email addresses, taking money, overall help with running of event
· Updating newsletter and emails
· Contacting promoters for gigs or Rumba events

If you would like to chat in more detail about any of the above please give me a call on 07538682180.

Thanks for your support so far!

Vicky Jassey
www.bomboproductions.com
Bombo Facebook
Bombo Youtube Channel

Creative Islington and Islington BME Forum NETWORKING EVENTThursday 27th October 2011, 7-9pm
Celebrating the creative legacy of the Keskidee CentreIslington's Black History Month Closing Event
"The Keskidee Centre was unique. There was nowhere else that you could find that kind of ambience to nurture creativity." Linton Kwesi Johnson
The Keskidee Centre was Britain 's first arts and cultural centre for the black community. It was founded in 1971 near King's Cross and Caledonian Road and made an important contribution to London 's cultural scene in the 70's and 80's.
Creative Islington and Islington's BME Forum are hosting a joint Networking Event at the Keskidee Centre for the closing of Islington's Black History Month 2011. It will be an opportunity to find out more about the rich history of this venue and enjoy some talks and performances. We have joining us:
Alan Dein from the Oral History Society - Alan recently produced an acclaimed Radio 4 documentary piecing together the remarkable history of the Keskidee
Alison Leacock - a former volunteer with the Keskidee will read a special message prepared for the event by a Keskidee resident playwright Edgar Nkosi White (now based in New York )
Akunna Nwanna-Skeete - the Manager of Islington youth group Amberleigh, who's claim to fame is originally nurturing the talents of X factor star Leona Lewis! There will also be a performance from current young members.
Mercy Nabirye - Director of ADAD, Association of Dance of the African Diaspora, a national ACE funded organisation based in Islington that supports the practice and appreciation of African dance and wants to see it valued as part of the British cultural experience.
All welcome!
There will be free refreshments, kindly provided by Waitrose
The Christ Apostolic Church Choir - the resident choir of the church of the former home of the Keskidee Centre will close the night.
Venue: The former Keskidee Centre is at Christ Apostolic Church , Gifford Street , off Caledonian Road, N1 0DF
To book: Please RSVP to info@creativeislington.com
Full Islington Black History Month Programme: www.islington.gov.uk/bhm

Join the Creative Islington network at www.creativeislington.com If you no longer wish to receive any emails from Creative Islington please reply with Remove in the title.

Dear Salsa Lover,Behind all the steps, all the spins, turns, embraces, touches, smiles and looks - there is only one thing. The thing that connects it all. You are guessing right? Love. And we don't mean it in that cheesy, Hollywood-movie-from-the-50s way. We are thinking about that true feeling of being connected with your partner, enjoying his embrace, loving the dance and loving that moment when somehow it all fits.That is why it is with great pleasure we invite you to experience the 1st Valentine's Zagreb Salsa Festival. Not just a weekend filled with the magic of outstanding instructors, stunning performances and glamorous salsa parties - but a unique experience where our mutual passion is dancedand loved.Open your heart and join us on the weekend of February 17th - 19th in Zagreb to share the magical moments of Salsa...To find out more, click here
Zagreb Salsa Festival Promo
For discounted ticket prices, simply enter the Promo Code: SALSATECAUK when registering
Join us to celebrate Christmas with us on Wednesday 7th October at the Cuban (Moorgate).
It will be an exciting night with music from the legend that is Dj Julian 'the Duke'.The popular Orquesta Estelar will also be playing live salsa music before you are treated by a dazzling live dance show!

Olá galera,

I'm please to announce that on the first of November I'm leaving to Brazil on tour with Natema.

But as I will miss London a lot, I hope to see you all at least once before I go for a "see you soon"!!

For the capoeiristas, I will be at my classes tonight 8pm, Wed 8pm, Fri 12noon and Sat 1pm at LSE (Houghton Street, Holborn). Come for a last vadiação with me!!

For everybody who loves party, here we go:

Tue, 25/10: Roots Brasil
From 7pm to 1am
So far, my favourite gig in London! It's impossible to go there and do not have fun!
This Tuesday I'll play live with Otto Nascarella (Saravah Soul and Pé-de-Jurema)
On the decks: DJ Alquimix
£ree entry
Venue: Barrio Central, 6, Poland Street, Soho.

Wed, 26/10: Natema at Favela
From 9pm till late
Natema has always had great gigs there and this last one won't be different.
£5 after 9pm
Venue: Favela Chic, 91-93, Great Eastern Street - Old Street stn

See you soon!

Pedro Campolina
www.londoncapoeira.co.uk
www.natema.com

Dear All,

Ziloka & Kilti Ka are very pleased to invite you to this special get together. Indeed, in addition to our usual musical and danse sharing, we have the honour to have in our midst Mr. Felix Cotellon, founder of the annual “Gwoka Festival” in Guadeloupe and cultural activist. He is curently agitating to register Gwoka (traditional music/dance of Guadeloupe ) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for the year 2012.
Come and join us at the Royal Star, 220 City Road, EC1 2PN , for our usual ” yonn a lot” food sharing luncheon from 12 pm. The conference/Debate will take place between 2 and 5 pm. More details can be found on Zil'OKa's blog: http://ziloka.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/ziloka-cultural-afternoon-conference-debate-with-felix-cotellon/

We look forward to seeing you on the 29th October. But if you miss it, please be aware of our programme this Winter:
:http://ziloka.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/ziloka-programme-for-the-end-of-the-year/

Have a good week,

Best regards,

Yamide

Yamide Dagnet
Manager of Zil'OKa and Kilti Ka activities
07957 159160

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Welcome to the Cuba50 newsletter - for Cuban cultural events in the UK . For many more see http://www.cuba50.org/ or contact office@cuba50.org

Join Cuba50 on Facebook

DIA DE LA CULTURA CUBANA fiesta
- Saturday 22 October, London 7.30pm
celebrate Cuba's National Day of Culture with a big band salsa sound of OMAR PUENTE and RAICES CUBANAS - plus more Cuban artists performing including fabulous bolero singer Yuri Moreno, dance champion Damarys Farres & Juan Carlos Pacheco of the Cuban School of Arts, Roberto Molina's spoken word plus DJ Doctor Jim. Authentic and delicious Cuban food and bar by Buena Vista Cafe & Cocktail Bar - meals + side dishes + cocktails for 2 only £20! Don't miss it!

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 Aminata Kone Thurs 20 Nov @ London Studio Centre
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge) Contemporary African workshop with Aminata Kone, Thursday 20 November 2010, 7.30 -9.00pm. (Registration 7pm- 7.25pm)In this session, Aminata will deliver a Contemporary African dance workshop that explores and expresses traditional Malian and Senegalese dance fused with contemporary dance forms. Participants will gain an understanding of West African dance techniques and rhythms within a contemporary framework.
Cost per class
£5 Members / £8 Non-members

Concessions*
£3 Members / £5 Non-members
* Concessions are open to students and to unemployed professional dancers only. ID/proof of status is required. To check if you qualify for the unemployed professional dancer concession, please phone number below.

Annual Membership fee
£10

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

FEEDBACK33 TEACHER’S BIOGRAPHYAminata Kone: dancing since the age of 6, freelance dance artist Aminata Kone was born in Paris, France. Trained in France at Théâtre de Movement à Lyon, l’Ecole de Musique à Lyon, and CND (Centre de National de Dance à Lyon); and in Guadelope with l'Academie de Danse à Guadelope, Aminata has performed with numerous companies throughout Europe and Africa including the Ballet Khodia (Ivory Coast), Majumbe (France), Yellen (Mali) and Sabar Horzions (France). She has worked with renowned choreographers including Germaine Acogny, Doudou N'diaye Rose Jr, and Mamadou Diallo.

Currently, Aminata is specialising in delivering African dance classes and workshops to adults and children, throughout London. Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

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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

www.bomboproductions.com
Orchestra Bombo
Cuban Carnival Project 2012

Thanks to everyone who came
we had a ball!
The next rehearsal is on 12th November at Stoke Newington School
(Not City University)


Oru Cantado
20th November

Pre - booking only
£25 (£15 conc) early payment 14th Nov
£30 (£20 conc) Full price.

The next class will look and the rhythms and songs for
Chango and Obatala.
More info



Dear ADAD

On Wednesday 26th October 2011, Enigma Dance Company will be staging an exciting new piece of hip-hop theatre, Far from the NORM; an exploration into individuality and conformity. The production is choreographed by myself, Botis Seva and includes three pieces of work each exploring a different theme; Confinement, No Escape and Freedom. As a young aspiring choreographer I would really value your attendance at this event and any feedback or advice you can offer.

NORM, Wednesday 26th October, 7:30pm,
The Broadway Theatre, Barking, IG11 7LS
Follow the link below to book your tickets:

https://thebroadwaybarking.purchase-tickets-online.co.uk/public/

Enigma Dance Company was established in 2009 by myself and my co-director Sharlene Carter. We had the vision of bringing high-quality and low cost dance opportunities to our home borough of Barking and Dagenham. We aim to produce innovative and exciting work which explores issues such as selfhood and social conformity. I want to take audiences on a journey through abstract, contemporary and hip hop dance that causes them to question and challenge both their own and society’s norms. I aspire to push the boundaries of the art form and be recognized for innovation and expressivity.

Botis seva

Dear
Cultura y Cubania got off to a flying start at the Rumbon Cubano on Saturday and continues this evening and tomorrow with a seminar and debate with Cuban film actress Yuliet Cruz. Other events include the launch of the Orquesta Sabor Cubano - London's newest and hottest Cuban band - at the Floridita tomorrow night, plus an intimate concert by Omar Puente on Wednesday.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche

Coming up...
The launch of the Orquesta Sabor Cubano featuring 14 of the UK's most talented Cuban musicians, plus SIX of your favourite DJs playing the best Cuban music, and special guests from Televisión Cubana's Piso 6 programme who join us from Havana to film this special event. At the Floridita, Tuesday 4th October 8pm-2am. Entry £10.

An Evening with Omar Puente - an intimate concert with the Omar Puente Quartet featuring internationally renowned Cuban violinist Omar Puente, plus Al MacSween on piano, Darren Taylor on bass, and Michel Castellanos on drums. At Bolivar Hall, Wednesday 5th October 7.30pm . £10 in advance / £12 on the door.

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 Aida Diop Thurs 13 October @ London Studio Centre
African Dance with Aida Diop, Thursday 13 October 2011, 7.30 -9.00pm. (Class registration 7pm - 7.25pm.)
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)
In this session Aida will be delivering a Balanta workshop. From Senegal, Balanta is a dance traditionally performed by warriors.
Visit this link to see Aida in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tms9MqF8wPA
NB: There will be live drumming at this session
Cost per class
£7Members / £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

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

FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Aissatou ‘Aida’ Diop: Senegalese-born dancer, choreographer and vocalist Aissatou ‘Aida’ began dancing Sabar at young age in ceremonies and festivals. At the age of 12 she joined Bakalama de Thion-Essyl dance company where she broaden her dance skills training in djemba and jola dances. In 1991 she joined Les Ballets Africain de Sanghomar before moving on to perform with Daradji drum and dance ensemble in 2006. An extremely energetic and patient teacher, Aida has taught throughout the US and Europe for many years and possesses a wealth of knowledge of Senegalese dance forms.

Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

Greetings,

Welcome to the first of the V&A's Black Heritage Autumn programme for
2011. As always, it promises to be inspiring and entertaining, and
always with an educational thread running through it!

Please FORWARD to your colleagues, friends and family and don't forget
to book well in advance to avoid disappointment - enjoy and see you
there!

EVENT 1

People Get Ready: The Protest Years 1970 - 2000
(Part of the Postmodernism Exhibition Season)
Friday 21 October
18.30 – 22.00
V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum), Sackler Centre
Free and drop in, apart from a single entry fee of £5 for talks and
workshops, which are available on a first come first served basis. Book
workshops online at www.vam.ac.uk/whatson or call 020 7942 2211

Explore subversion and style through the work of black British
creatives. Discover visual art and experience lively talks about
protest in music, fashion and carnival.

Find out about the work of Black British creatives including Don Letts
(filmmaker, musician and DJ), David McAlmont (British vocalist and
songwriter), Mykaell Riley (Steel Pulse & Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra)
and Shango Baku (actor and artistic director of CETTIE).
>
Discover paintings by Denzil Forrester who during the 80s documented
shubeens, stop 'n' search and the funeral of Winston Rose.
Experience a lively discussion about various forms of subversion and
protest in music and fashion hosted by music journalist Jacqueline
Springer.
>
Join actor Shango Baku as he asks 'have the roots of protest gone out
of Carnival'.
>
Journey through Postmodernism and black popular culture with Avril
Horsford, Head of Academic Diversity at London College of Fashion,
University of the Arts.
>
Hear more about Brixton Calling! and the Brixton Artists Collective
Archive who used visual arts to champion local, national and
international political campaigns with artist Francoise Dupre.
>
Explore Staying Power the Heritage Lottery funded partnership between
the Black Cultural Archives and the V&A, that is acquiring photographs
that reflect the Black British Experience from the 1950s-1990s with Dr
Kimberley Keith, trustee at the Black Cultural Archives.
>
Create your own protest poster echoing those made for Rock Against
Racism with artists Anne-Marie Foster.
>
Watch documentary screenings about activism and resistance by
filmmakers Menelik Shabazz and Lloyd Gardner.
>
Immerse yourself as guest DJs Femi Fem (Young Disciples / Colourful
Radio), Don Letts (The Roxy) and Mistah Brown (Tighten Up club nights)
play anthems from this period of progress towards equal rights.

Free and drop in, apart from a single entry fee of £5 for all talks and
workshops, which are available on a first come first served basis. Book
workshops online at www.vam.ac.uk/whatson or call 020 7942 2211


EVENT 2

The Colored Museum is a thought-provoking, satirical show that has
delighted and discomforted audiences since it was written by George C.
Wolfe in America in 1986.

Taking place in a cultural museum, the 11 living 'exhibits' explore
African-American identity in an exhibition of stereotypes.

Through characters like the pert and ever-smiling Miss Pat, airline
hostess for Celebrity Slaveship, and The Man, a successful businessman
who only wants to be Black at the weekend, Wolfe confronts history and
clichés with gutsy humour. By retiring these 11 stereotypical characters
and attitudes to a museum, he makes room for the future; for new stories
and ideas.

Provocative and seriously funny, The Colored Museum will stir your
emotions and leave you in stitches.

The Colored Museum
Written by George C. Wolfe
Directed by Don Warrington
15 - 23 October
Victoria and Albert Museum, Lecture Theatre
020 7942 2211
http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/1369/the-colored-museum-performance-2467/


Black Myth Versus History
Dr. Robert Beckford leads a panel that includes Bonnie Greer to
discuss, 'How do you decide which aspect of your experience and identity
to retain and which to discard?'
15 October
Victoria and Albert Museum, Lecture Theatre
020 7942 2211
http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/search/?q=Black+Myth+Versus+History&event_type=&start_date=&end_date=&submit=Go

Html (e-flier) and video links for The Colored Museum:
http://www.talawa.com/emailers/thecoloredmuseum/eshot_afridiziak.html

http://vimeo.com/29951813

Radio interview with Talawa's artistic director Pat Cumper talking
about 25 years of Talawa Theatre Company and black theatre:
http://www.theatrevoice.com/7090/talawa-celebrates-25-years-of-black-theatre/



Kind regards,

Janet

Apologies if cross-posting. Should you not wish to receive these
emails please let me know and I shall delete your details from my
address book.


Janet Browne
Programme Manager
Black Heritage & Culture
Learning & Interpretation Division
Victoria & Albert Museum
South Kensington
London
SW7 2RL
Direct Line: 020 7942 2184
Email: j.browne@vam.ac.uk

Note: I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays and shall respond to
emails once on each of these days. If your enquiry is urgent please
contact Caroline Lang, New Audiences Team Leader and Head of Projects
and Planning on 020 7942 2806 or email: CLang@vam.ac.uk
Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990
24 September 2011 – 15 January 2012 at V&A South Kensington
Supported by the Friends of the V&A
Book now on www.vam.ac.uk/postmodernism
See the exhibition for free if you join as a V&A Member www.vam.ac.uk/members

Magic Worlds
8 October 2011 – 4 March 2012 at V&A Museum of Childhood
Admission free

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Join us at THE CUBAN on Wednesday 12th October 2011 as we witness a live performance of the great Orquesta Estelar. You will be dazzled as they play us an array of Cuban songs and bring their energy to the Cuban. If that's not enough for you, we have Dj Julian ''The Duke'' on decks keeping the party going until midnight!

Event Information:
7 - 8.30pm: Salsa class for Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate & Advanced
8.30 - 9.15pm: Dj Julian ''The Duke'' on decks
Band will play two sets with 45 mins in between
£10 Class & Club, £5 Club only
Party till midnight
THE CUBAN
Address: 1 Ropemaker Street, Citypoint, Moorgate EC2Y 9AW.

The Afro-Latin Lounge

'The Story of Lovers Rock' screenings the new film by Menelik Shebazz is out this week and needs our support. Please see datails of screenings and you can google the film for details. For those who loved going to Blues in the 70s and 80s, it will be a trip down memory lane.

Guidance - 'H'

SCREENINGS DATES AND TIMES
VUE SHEPERDS BUSH SUN 02/10 14:30TUES 04/10 22:00 VUE STAR CITY BIRMINGHAM SUN 02/10 15:30TUES 04/10 20:25 ODEON STREATHAM FRI 30/09 – THURS 06/10 MAIN EVE EACH DAY PECKHAMPLEX PECKHAM
FRI 30/09 20:00SAT 01/10 – THURS 06/10 18:40 RIO DALSTON FRI 30/09 23:30 RITZY BIRXTON FRI 30/09 18:45 PICTUREVILLE BRADFORD SUN 02/10 20:20MON 03/10 18:00TUES 04/10 15:55

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African continuities in Jamaican culture

‘H’ Patten, ADAD Trailblazer 2009/10, talks on African retentions in Jamaican culture at the British Museum, London, on Wednesday 19 October, 2011. Find out more here. For more information on the Trailblazers Fellowship scheme visit www.adad.org.uk/trailblazers

Autumn Residency with Jean Abreu (ADAD Trailblazer 2003/04)
Monday 3rd – Friday 7th October, 2011
Movingeast, St Matthias Church Hall, Wordsworth Road, Stoke Newington, London N16 8DD
10am – 2pm

This intensive residency for dance professionals and recent graduates will include a daily technique class as well as workshops exploring Jean’s choreographic techniques and movement vocabulary which combines contemporary western dance styles with elements of
capoeira and Latin ballroom dance. The workshops will also include repertory from his critically-acclaimed 5-star production, INSIDE currently on tour throughout the UK

Cost: £95
For more information and to book email Eleanor@jeanabreu.com or call 07714 761 402
News & Events
Photo: Ballet Black by Antonia Franceschi

Black History Live
A dazzling family day out celebrating black heritage, history and culture at Wembley Stadium, London.
October 1st – 2nd, 2011
Visit www.blackhistorylive.com to find out more.

Enter the Battle
Calling all streetdance crews…entries are now open for the Enter the Battle streetdance competition taking place on Sunday 22 October, 2011 in Nottingham.
For more information, click here.

African Masks
Learn about the design of West African masks and make your own colourful mask in this creative workshop at the International Slavery Museum, Liverpool throughout the month of October.
Find out more here.

Fleeing Our Homeland: Stories of the Somali Diaspora
Come along to the launch of this important new dual-language book at Trinity House Chapel, De Montfort University, Leicester. Fleeing Our Homeland: Stories of the Somali Diaspora traces the incredible journeys of members of Leicester’s Somali community. Stories of resilience, danger and, above all, courage as they were forced to trek across continents from Africa to the Middle East, Europe and Scandinavia before settling in the UK.
October 16, 2011; 4.30pm
Click here for more info

Ballet Black at Celebration of Life 2011
Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London
Friday 14th October, 7:30pm
For bookiing and more info click here

The Story Of Lovers Rock + Director's Q&A
Sunday 23rd October, 2011; 3.30pm
Watershed, Bristol
Menelik Shabazz, director of the award-winning 1981 film Burning An Illusion and a true pioneer of black British cinema, makes a welcome return to film with this joyous documentary. Dubbed 'romantic reggae', this uniquely black British sound came out of the late 70s and 80s against riots, racial tension and sound systems. Combining live performance, comedy, dance, interviews (Maxi Priest, UB40, Gregory Isaacs, Janet Kay, Tippa Irie and others) and archive footage, this evocative film sheds light on the music and a forgotten period of British social and political history.

Origins of black history month in the UK
An evening talk on the history of black history month and Ansel Wong, one of the founders of black history month in the UK at the Cumming Museum, south London. There will also be a chance to hear more about the Black Cultural Archives and the National Black Heritage Centre, which is due to open in Brixton in summer 2012.
Tuesday 25 October, 2011
6.30pm to 8pm, FREE

Auditions and classes

Youth Dance England are looking for up to up to 30 dancersfrom across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales who are passionate about dance and committed to working with each other and the company's artistic director Hofesh Shechter to create a new dance piece. Closing date for applications is 30 September, 2011. Click here for more info.

Competent dancers/performers are invited to have an experience of hip-hop theatre/lyrically motivated choreographic sessions with Jane Sekonya-John (ADAD Trailblazer 2003/04), & OneNess, co-creators along with Mamela Nyamza, of KEUSE (CHOICE) a new piece of work which will premiere at Dance Umbrella South Africa in March 2012. Taking place at the Albany, Deptford on Tuesday 4th, Thursday 6th and Saturday 8th October, 2011 from 12pm – 3pm, participants will explore the themes and dance/performance styles involved in the making of KEUSE (CHOICE) and have an opportunity to take part in a short extract of KEUSE being performed at the Albany on 24 October 2011. You must be available for rehearsals on 22 - 23 October and the performance on the 24th. To book or for more information contact Michaela Waldram-Jones on 07989 323020 or email Michaela at michaela.waldram.jones@gmail.com.

Creating celebration and excitement about African Caribbean culture in Birmingham, ACE Dance and Music present Revival a series of dance and music workshops for adults . Find out more here.

Ballet Nimba Unwrapped! offering 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. Saturday 8th October, 2011 at Studio 68, 68 Ewer Street, London SE1 0NR, 3pm – 9pm; & Sunday 9th October at DMAC Studios, Hamilton House, Stokes Croft, St Pauls, Bristol BS1 3QY. For more information and to book contact tanya.balletnimba@gmail.com.

Afro-fuse dance workshop Saturday 15th October, 11am -3pm at the Albany, Douglas Way, London SE8 4AG. Places are limited. To book contact Michaela Waldram-Jones tel: 07989 323020; email: michaela.waldram.jones@gmail.com.

EARTH DANCES traditional & Contemporary pan-African Dance & Improvised movement workshop with Denise Rowe. Sunday 9th October, 2-5pm, Limpley Stoke Village Hall, near Bath. For more info contact Denise: 01225 722843, 07723329414, de8fish@yahoo.co.uk, www.tolokotolo.com/earth-dances.

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. For more info click here

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

Dear
The 3rd annual Cultura y Cubania festival kicks off this weekend with the Opening Party at a special Saturday night Rumbon Cubano!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche

Coming up...
Cultura y Cubania Festival Opening Party at El Rumbon Cubano - with live music from Cuban Combination, DJ Flecha on the decks, and a sizzling dance class from Leandro Charanga. Join us and the Piso 6 team at Charlie Wright's International (2 mins from Old Street).

Click here for more details.

Cultura y Cubania continues throughout next week with a packed programme of Cuban cultural events including seminars, a film screening, live music and concerts. There's something for everyone! Saturday 1st to Saturday 8th October.

Ballet Nimba Unwrapped!

LONDON 8TH OCTOBER *** BRISTOL 9TH OCTOBER

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.

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

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 :

3pm-4.30pm - 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)

4.30pm -4.45pm BREAK

4.45pm-6.15pm Sabar with Awa Goudiaby

6.15pm -7.30pm Break and SHORT EXCERPT FROM BALLET NIMBA REPERTOIRE.

7.30PM - 9pm -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 MONDAY 3rd october 2011.

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

Contact tanya@balletnimba.org.uk to book your place or for queries regarding the BRISTOL workshop.


Come and celebrate Cuba ’s National Day of Culture with friends in a special evening of live Cuban music, poetry and dance
Día de la Cultura Cubana Fiesta
Saturday 22 October 2011

- 7.30pm til late

*Omar Puente & Raíces Cubanas

7 piece Cuban salsa band

*soulful singer Yuri Moreno

* Afro Cuban poetry - Roberto Molina
*Dance performance by Damarys Farres & Juan Carlos, of the Cuban School of Arts
*DJ Doctor Jim spinning the best Cuban tunes
*Cuban food and bar by

Buena Vista Cuban Cafe & Cocktail Bar

'the authentic Cuban experience'
Tickets £10 / £8 concessions
TO BOOK ONLINE CLICK HERE or Call 020 8800 0155 (office hours)


Venue: Conway Hall, Red Lion Square , London WC1. Nearest tube: Holborn

More details of the event. All welcome.
Supported by Cubartista, Cuban Embassy , Cuba Solidarity Campaign. www.cuba-solidarity.org.uk

Hello all dancers,


This is a gentle reminder that we commence our Contemporary Latin Technique and Contemporary Urban Latin Choreography Classes tomorrow!

We attach the booking form if you would like to enroll on the full course (you can also just turn up at 7.30pm and enroll then.

The first hour 7.30-8.45pm is Contemporary Latin Technique, to which you can drop in any week for £7.50

The second hour is a closed course for 11 weeks (Until December 2011) However for the first two weeks we are allowing you to try the class (along with the first hour) for £10. Thereafter you can enroll (by week three latest on the course.

Course prices;
Paid in advance £105
Paid on day one £115
Paid on week three £119 (Minus the attanedance of the two previous weeks)

About the Classes; Autumn term dates: 19th-sept- 28th November/5th December (11 weeks) (Holiday/non day- 17th October)

See the event on facebook:

Venue; The Founders Studio, The Place, 17 Flaxman Terrace, of Euston Rd (Euston) WC1H 9PY
Wear; Comfortable Clothing and bring some shoes to spin in (Not heels)
Times: 7.30pm (Enrollment)
7.45-8.45pm Contemporary Latin Technique.
8.45-9.45pm Contemporary Urban Latin Choreography (This term to Fania Allstars Congo Bongo)

About the Classes;
Contemporary Latin Technique: This class uses elements of Samba, Rumba, Afro Cuban, Cuban Contemporary, Salsa, Contemporary Dance to create a technique class ficused on building the skills, strength and flexibility needed as high level or professional latin dancer.
Costs: 7.50pounds for the one hour class (With every 6th class get one class free (Ask for a class card))

Contemporary Latin Choreography: (enrollment in week one only; For General-Advanced Dancers)
About the Class; This term we will focus on one choreography for the eleven weeks; A fusion of Salsa, Jazz, Contemporary, with elements of House and Whacking. Each term we focus on a new routine for the full term. The choreography is fun, but never easy! and is made with performance in mind. However we do take time to break everything down and will be revisiting the piece to ensure you grasp the piece ith confidence!
Costs: This class is not drop in, you must enroll for the full term as there we will be a steady progression. The full term (Including the previous hours class) is £115pounds . To fill in a form now and secure your place fill in the attached form. Otherwise you may enroll on day one. Ask for the form at the welcome desk inside the studio. We will permit you to try the class on weeks one and two for £2.50 (Paying £10 for the evening) and then the following Monday you must enroll for the rest of term if you wish to take the full course. We will also be looking at using dancers from this course for a later performance opportunity.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow,
All the best,
Ella and Element Dance