'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.
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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
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