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The urban streetdance-style electro – a mix of break-dancing, disco, voguing, popping and locking – meets theatre, contemporary dance and music, with an especially composed soundtrack which mixes techno with electro house, afrobeat, sampling and classical music. Elektro Kif is choreographed by Blanca Li, who has choreographed music videos for Goldfrapp, Sir Paul McCartney, Blur, Daft Punk and Kanye West.
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All,
Papson will be returning to London to give one of his fabulous workshops on the 15th January 2012 at 2pm to 5pm. It was a great way to start 2011! Come join us to celebrate the start of 2012 with an African Dance Workshop by Papson.

See the facebook page link http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=325276654153292

Papson Sylla will be teaching an African Dance Workshop in London, UK on Sunday, 15th January 2012.W

Where: Siobhan Davies Dance Studio http://www.siobhandavies.com/ 85 St George's Road City of London SE1 6ERUnderground: Elephant and Castle or Lambeth North When: Sunday, 15 January 2012 for three hoursPrice: £25 in advance/ £28 at the doorBooking in advance is advised to avoid disappointment. To book in advance please send a £5 non-refundable deposit. Please email feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com for the details. The deposit must be received by the 31 December 2011. Papson has performed in the West End performance of FELA!!!!!. Top class dancer and choreographer, Papson is an endless source of creativity and energy. His style is a mix of traditional African dance with modern elements.The new generation of African dance grown in urban spaces finds itself today on concert and theatre stages.Famous African artists ask him regularly to create choreographies for their video clips and shows: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Oumou Sangaré, Césaria Evora, Khaled, Shaft, Norma Claire, Aïcha Koni, Tissénifo, Savane Allah, Samba Oussou, Amadou e Mariam and Rokia Troare.As a child, he was called the father of the sound as he was always running and looking for the sounds of the Djembedrum. Papson participated on his first dance contest at the age of 5 years. Later his parents didn’t want him to become a dancer, so he left his family to follow his dream.His journey took him through several African countries and national ballets to Paris. Before he settled down in Paris he became the choreographer of the Ivory Dance company and latter the assistant choreographer of George Momboye (AfriKa Afrika).

Since 2003 he works as a freelance choreographer and dancer. In 2009 he created his first Afro contemporary Dance Theatre “ Mon Histoire “.To pay in advance please contact Carolyn at cj_lilly@yahoo.com or 07979464047. Advanced payments must be received by 13th May 2011. Please contact Carolyn if you have any questions @ mobile: 07979464047 or email: feeltherhythmprod@googlemail.com

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

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

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

See Papson teaching in London:http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=173027612738558
. London SE1 6ERUnderground: Elephant and Castle or Lambeth North When: Sunday, 15 January 2012 for three hoursPrice: £25 in advance/ £28 at the doorBooking in advance is advised to avoid disappointment. To book in advance please send a £5 non-refundable deposit. Please email feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com for the details. The deposit must be received by the 31 December 2011. Papson has performed in the West End performance of FELA!!!!!. Top class dancer and choreographer, Papson is an endless source of creativity and energy. His style is a mix of traditional African dance with modern elements.The new generation of African dance grown in urban spaces finds itself today on concert and theatre stages.Famous African artists ask him regularly to create choreographies for their video clips and shows: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Oumou Sangaré, Césaria Evora, Khaled, Shaft, Norma Claire, Aïcha Koni, Tissénifo, Savane Allah, Samba Oussou, Amadou e Mariam and Rokia Troare.

As a child, he was called the father of the sound as he was always running and looking for the sounds of the Djembedrum. Papson participated on his first dance contest at the age of 5 years. Later his parents didn’t want him to become a dancer, so he left his family to follow his dream.His journey took him through several African countries and national ballets to Paris. Before he settled down in Paris he became the choreographer of the Ivory Dance company and latter the assistant choreographer of George Momboye (AfriKa Afrika).Since 2003 he works as a freelance choreographer and dancer. In 2009 he created his first Afro contemporary Dance Theatre “ Mon Histoire “.To pay in advance please contact Carolyn at cj_lilly@yahoo.com or 07979464047. Advanced payments must be received by 13th May 2011. Please contact Carolyn if you have any questions @ mobile: 07979464047 or email: feeltherhythmprod@googlemail.com

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

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

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

See Papson teaching in London:http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=173027612738558

Hello! We’re IdeasTap. We’re a not-for-profit organisation that helps young people break into the creative industries. We offer all kinds of free opportunities including funding, advice and networking to help young people develop their creative careers. We’re also partnered with major arts organisations including Old Vic New Voices, National Youth Theatre, National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural, Magnum Photos and NSDF. Earlier this year, we teamed up with Sky Arts to give two emerging artists from any creative discipline £30,000 each. We’re now re-launching this award, through which we’re hoping to give away three bursaries of £30,000 each. To give people advice on how to apply and what we’re looking for, we’re holding nationwide Q&A sessions and have enlisted a panel of industry experts to help. On Wednesday 7th December, our team will lead an afternoon seminar at Manchester Art Gallery from 2pm - 5pm. We’re keen to make this opportunity accessible to as many young creative people aged 18-30 as possible, so please do pass this information on to anyone you feel might be interested.You can read more about Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund and the seminars here:http://www.ideastap.com/ideasmag/all-articles/Sky-Arts-Ignition-Futures-Fund-Seminars If you’d like to find out more about IdeasTap and what we do, please visit us at www.ideastap.com.Looking forward to seeing you there!Best wishes,The IdeasTap Marketing Team

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Los Van Van
+ Dr Jim, Javier La Rosa, DJ Rich
Thursday 1 March8pm - 2am
Electric Brixton(Formerly The Fridge) Town Hall ParadeSW2 1RJ
Los Van Van onstage 9.30pm0871 220 0260 SEE Tickets

Cuba's biggest, funkiest dance orchestra returns to London for the first time in two years.
“If you are in Jamaica and the Wailers were playing you got to see them, if you are in Havana you’ve got to see Los Van Van performing, it doesn’t get any better than that.” Gilles Peterson, Radio One
“…the gig had the feelgood flamboyance of an old-school soul revue, the infectious energy of a rave, and a rap-like team of singers … In short, they make joyous dance music.” The Sunday Times
"The best dance band in Cuba!" New York Times "The undisputed king of Cuban dance orchestras and one of the most influential forces ever in Afro-Cuban music" Los Angeles Times


Shantel & Bucovina Club Orkestar
+ DJ Scratchy (Gypsy Hotel)
Thursday 24 NovemberDoors 7pm
Koko1a Camden High Street NW1
0844 847 2258 Ticketweb

SHANTEL and his BUCOVINA CLUB ORKESTAR have taken the world by storm for 10 years. They return to London after their incredible 2009 concert on their Anarchy & Romance Tour. With the full live band featuring Turkish vocalist Damla Pehlevan and Serbian musicians Novica Ristic and Antic Marjan, Shantel brings you the best Gypsy tunes and Bucovina hits! What to expect? Energy, fun, virtuoso pazzazz, Gypsy soul: be uplifted and blown away by music without borders!

Orchestra Baobab
+ Baloji
Monday 30 January
7.30pm
BarbicanSilk StreetEC2Y 8DS
020 7638 8891

First London show in three years for Senegal's mighty Orchestra Baobab. One of Africa’s supergroups, Orchestra Baobab came together in 1970, distinguished from the outset by their multi-ethnic membership, drawing in musicians from all over Senegal as well as Togo and Nigeria, their music was broad and multi-lingual, but with a strong Cuban flavour. Support is from rising Afropolitan star Baloji and his band Orchestre De Ka Katuba who mix rap with Congolese rhumba, to create a unique contemporary sound.

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 Thomas PrestØ Thurs 24 Nov 2011 @ London Studio Centre
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)

Talawa Technique Dance workshop with Thomas PrestØ, Thursday 24 November, 7pm – 9.15pm (class registration: 6.5pm – 7pm; class: 7pm – 9pm; Q & A: 9pm – 9.15pm)

This class will explore some of the foundations of the Talawa Technique. Rooted in African and Caribbean dance forms the Talawa Technique is organic system that uses the body’s own weight to create flowing movement. This movement is rich with resistance, gravity, and a control of both the small and big muscle groups that turns the body into an instrument, that can carve, draw, illustrate, undulate and vibrate in the same time and space. Participants will gain new techniques for handling poly-movement which characterise many African and Caribbean dance forms. This workshop will conclude with a 15 minute Q & A session.
Visit is link for a taster of the Talawa Technique: http://vimeo.com/31536618

Please bring a small filled water bottle with you for use in part of this workshop.

NB: This workshop is not suitable for beginners to dance.

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 at feedback33forum@gmail.com or phone: 07800959664.

Teacher’s Bio
Thomas PrestØ: teacher, choreographer, lecturer and Artistic Director of Tabanka Crew African and Caribbean Peoples Dance Ensemble (www.tabankacrew.com) Olso based Thomas PrestØ was introduced by his grandfather to Caribbean dance and music at the age of 9 . Following training in Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica, Martinique and the Dominican Republic, led Thomas to develop the Talawa Technique a system which codifies the movement vocabulary of African and Caribbean dance. In 2007 he founded Tabanka Crew African and Caribbean Peoples Dance Ensemble. Tabanka Crew have since graced a range of major performance platforms including Norway’s Got Talent and the ADAD Bloom Festival 2011 and can be currently seen on Norwegian TV in Crusiluv exploring the dances and culture of the Caribbean.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

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Greetings All,Welcome the last black heritage public event for 2011 and not to bemissed! Do look out, however, for publicity in December for up andcoming black heritage events in 2012. Spotlight on Africa and the Diaspora, African Collections Revealed onSaturday 19 November at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), SouthKensington is a celebration and launch of the new visitor guide in fullcolour featuring 12 objects in 12 galleries in the V&A's collection thathave relevance to Africa and the Diaspora. It gives details about theobjects and where they can be seen in the Museum, and includes personalresponses from leading heritage practitioners and cultural commentators,that not only challenge European representations of Africa and blackAfricans in the past, but also our own perceptions and views today. View the days programme and the Spotlight visitor guide by clicking onthe links attached or follow the information below:EVENT DETAILS:http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/1454/Spotlight on Africa and the DiasporaAfrican Collections Revealed11.30 - 17.00Free and drop-in, unless otherwise statedExplore African history, heritage and culture at the V&A. Use our newAfrica-themed visitor guide to learn more about the stories, secrets andsymbolism behind the Museum's objects. Take part in a wonderful array ofexciting hands-on and interactive activities that explore aspects of theAfrican continent through the 12 gallery-objects featured in the guide. Event Programme - also attachedSpotlight on Africa and the Diaspora self-guided tours - a £1 donationper copy is requested11.30-14.00, Starting Point Grand EntranceDrop-InSpotlight Object Tours and Talks with Makeda Coaston, Kandace Chimbiri,Avril Horsford and Michael Ohajuru12.30-13.15 and 14.00-14.45, Meeting Point Grand EntranceFree & drop-InDesign a Virtual Gallery in Four Pictures - ID required for cameraloan13.00-15.15, Digital StudioFree & drop-InSpotlight Storytelling Sessions with Amanda Wright13.15-13.45 and 14.30-15.00, South Asia, Room 41Free & drop-In"Sing De Chorus" with Calypsonian Alexander D. Great14.00-15.00, Theatre & Performance, Room 106Free & Drop-InThe Front Room Workshop with Dr Michael McMillan13.00 15.00, Seminar Room 3Explore identities, family histories and cultural traditions with DrMichael McMillan as he shares narratives about his own migrantbackground in the context of how the exhibition The West Indian FrontRoom (Geffrye Museum 2005-06) was made with actual objects. Bring in asmall object from your own front room (living room) and share yourstories.Booking essential £5, £3 concessions (maximum of 30 places)Spotlight Music Live 15.30-17.00, Lecture Theatre Celebrate the launchof the Spotlight on Africa and the Diaspora visitor guide with livemusic from Kweku Mainoo and his band Asajyefo playing Ghanaian Highlifeand South African band Igagu who bring together a mixture of dance, acappella, mbaqanga and jazz.Booking essential £5, no concessions (please arrive early)HOW TO BOOK FOR THE PAID ACTIVITIES - Contact the Bookings Team on: 0207942 2211 To ensure a place on any of the PAID events please call 020 7942 2211and book these by Friday 18 November at 5pm. To buy tickets on Saturday19 Nov just come down to the Museum on the day and purchase them fromthe V&A reception desk in the Main Entrance and the Sackler EducationCentre. DO FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW - THE EVENT IS OPEN TOALL - DON'T FORGET TO COME ALONG YOURSELF - THERE'S ALWAYS SO MUCH TOLEARN ABOUT AFRICAN HISTORY, ANCESTRY, HERITAGE AND LEGACY -http://www.vam.ac.uk/page/a/africa/Removal From My Address BookShould you not wish to receive these emails in future, please let meknow and I shall delete your details from my address book. If you havereceived this email and have ask in the past to be removed, please beassured that I have done so, where your details appeared in my addressbook. Kind regards,Janet 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

Artistic Directors from leading diverse theatre and performance companies are
championing nine performance pieces that they think should be considered modern classics.

Come along to the presentation at the National Theatre on 16th November and tell us if you agree.
A Fine Balance adapted by Sudha Bhuchar and Kristine Landon-Smith
SomeOne choreographed by Housni Hassan
Ti-Jean & His Brothers by Derek Walcott
Blood, Sweat and Fears by Maria Oshodi
Blest be the Tie by Donna Daley
Zameen by Satinder Kaur Chohan
Skin choreographed by Upswing
Three Fat Virgins by Ovidia Yu
The Rise and Shine of Comrade Fiasco by Andrew Whaley

Book your free ticket to Exploring the Canon 2 by emailing: adminLondon@sustainedtheatre.org

Exploring the Canon 2 is presented by The London Hub. The London Hub grew out of the ACE Sustained Theatre initiative.

Website: http://thelondonub.com Twitter: @TheLondonHub / #exploringthecanon Facebook: The-London-Hub

Newvolutions - artist call

Wed 03 - Sat 21 January 2012

Calling all artists, dancers and theatre makers!

This coming new year Lincoln Performing Arts Centre is hosting the first event in its Newvolutions programme; an exciting way of nurturing new performance in Lincolnshire .

Newvolutions aims to support new and established practitioners working across different art forms in Lincolnshire and the wider region through work-in-progress presentations.

Throughout January LPAC will open up its spaces, resources and support to a select number of performing arts creatives so that you can have the freedom and room to experiment and evolve new ideas before testing them out on an audience.
Following this developmental period a series of final 'scratch'/work-in-progress performances will take place over four days between 18-21 January in a creative, informal atmosphere.
If you have the embryo of a show that you want to test or an innovative new idea that needs some space to develop, please submit a short proposal (no more than two sides of A4), outlining a synopsis of what you want to explore, what you hope to discover through the process, why this initiative is right for you and what sort of support you might need (level of rehearsal time, access to performers/technicians etc), and email Artistic Director Craig Morrow - cmorrow@lincoln.ac.uk <mailto:cmorrow@lincoln.ac.uk> - by 9 November 2011

Phelix Cullen Trainee Dance Producer BBC Performing Arts Fund Fellow Lincoln Performing Arts Centre
My office days are Monday and Friday.
Lincoln Performing Arts Centre Rope Walk Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS
Box Office: 0844 888 4414 Email:

a href="mailto:pcullen@lincoln.ac.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:pcullen@lincoln.ac.uk">pcullen@lincoln.ac.uk Web: www.lpac.co.uk
Autumn/Winter Season Highlights Equus 17-19 November The Snow Queen 9-24 December Newvolutions 18-21 January

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 Shelly Maxwell Thurs 17 Nov 2011 @ London Studio Centre

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

Cuban Contemporary Dance with Shelly Maxwell, Thursday 17 November, 7.30pm – 9pm (class registration 7pm – 7.25pm)

Shelley's class is a fast paced Cuban technique class merging elements of la technica Cubana with her own unique contemporary flavour. The Cuban technique is loosely rooted in the Graham technique and through additional inclusions of undulations and spinal manipulations forces the dancer to master the shifting of weight through space. The class is highly physical with challenging exercises in the centre and travelling sequences that demand a sense of attack and musical dynamism. The class culminating in a challenging movement sequence to end.

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 these workshops please email Paula Allen at feedback33forum@gmail.com or phone: 07800959664

Teacher’s Bio

Founder and choreographer of the MaxwellDanceProject (http://tinyurl.com/63zesj6) Shelley Maxwell trained at La escuela Nacional de Arte in Havana, Cuba where she studied The Cuban Modern Technique (La técnica Cubana). She was a principal dancer for the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica and was a member of the Tavaziva Dance Company here in London. She has performed in the London Production of The Lion King and most recently worked with American choreographer Bill T.Jones in his award winning production of Fela! She holds a MA in Choreography from Laban. Her choreographic movement style is heavily physical with a strong relationship to music.

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

Ear for the MaxwellDanceProject including a commission for the FuturPointe Dance Company in New York.

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Leicesters Best Dance Crew 2012

£1000 CASH Prize for the best crew

Tickets available from Curve Theatre.
http://www.curveonline.co.uk

Dance crews registration forms info@2funkyarts.co.uk

More info coming soon...
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OTHER NEWS...

2Funky Dance Crew Launches January 2012, funded by the BBC PERFORMING ARTS FUND.Work towards a huge showcase at Demontfort Hall.More details coming soon.info@2funkyarts.co.uk


PLEASE NOTE 2FUNKY ARTS HAVE NOW MOVED TO:
2Funky Arts
LCB Depot
31 Rutland Street
Leicester LE1 1RE
Please note we have a new number - 0116 2616824


CONFIRMED JUDGES FOR THE EVENT SO FAR: STEADY (Flawless) and TOFFEE (Tru street Dance/Sticky Toffee Dance Academy)!

The search is now on to find Midlands Best Dance Crew 2011. The sensational urban dance competition comes to Birmingham Town Hall on Saturday 26 November 2011. The Midlands’ most talented crews will battle it out to win the trophy, as well as a stonking £1000, and claim the title of Midlands Best Dance Crew 2011.
After the sell-out success of last year’s competition, where crews went head to head to vie for the Midlands title, the event is now back bigger and even better.

The event is being commissioned by 2Funky and Punch. As well as the main competition, it will feature a £50 prize for the best dancer from the audience.

The Midlands dance event hopes to attract more urban talent to take part on a wider platform and create a fantastic showcase. Crews who wish to take part in the competition are being asked to register in advance by 28 October 2011.

Registration forms are available to download online from:
www.punch-records.co.uk.

Tickets £14 Adults, £10 Children (Under 14s)
http://2funkytickets.co.uk​/site/32.asp?catID=666
0116 2990700

Town Hall Location
Victoria Square
Birmingham
UK
B3 3DQ

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157746994296904
You are invited to attend:

Sky Arts Ignition Series: General Feedback Sessions

Did you apply for the Sky Arts Ignition Series in the first round? Are you thinking of applying for the next round in 2012? These sessions will provide feedback from the key decision making teams at Sky, exploring what it is we’re looking for, how best Sky and arts organisations can work together and a refresher on guidelines, timings, and how to apply.

Sky Arts Ignition Series is a new initiative from Sky aiming to bring more arts to more people by investing in the creation of the best of new and innovative arts. Sky Arts will partner with six leading arts organisations over the next three years, directly investing up to £200k into the creation of each of these new groundbreaking art works, projects, events and performances, using Sky’s reach and innovation to take them to more people – on the ground and on screen.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.
Location:There will be four sessions taking place across the UK and Ireland, you can attend at these locations
London Sadlers Wells - 23rd November
Edinburgh Creative Scotland - 25th November
Manchester Manchester Art Gallery - 7th December
Dublin Projects Arts Space - 14th December
Speakers:James Hunt, Channel Director, Sky Arts (London and Dublin)
Jo Fox, Director of The Bigger Picture. Responsible for Corporate Social Responsibility at Sky including investment in Arts, Sport and Environment (Manchester and Edinburgh)

Programme:10.30am – 11.00am Coffees and registration
11.00am – 11.45am Presentation by Sky Arts
11.45am – 12.30pm Q&A, conclusion and close

This is a Free Event

Bethan Wood is your administrative contact for this event, she can be reached by email or +44 (0)207 940 6692.


Ps do you know any young emerging artists aged between 18 and 30 who could benefit from £30k?

If so, send them to the Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund Seminars, offering guidance on how to apply for the bursary, a Q&A with an established artist and networking.


BREAKING THROUGH THE AUDITION BARRIER

Danceworks is pleased to announce a Masterclass Workshop with David Blake, currently with The Lion King London, which is designed to give London-based dancers an opportunity to work with and hear from an industry professional who will share the key tools and requirements necessary for a successful dance audition.

Danceworks is a long established dance studio in Mayfair . We provide scores of classes every week in a wide range of genres for every ability, taught by some of the best teachers in town. We also host many auditions and we are keen to help pros and pre-pros reach their full potential and to find success in their chosen path.

David Blake is an international performer, instructor and choreographer with more than 15 years experience in the entertainment industry appearing in commercials, TV shows, film and print. He trained in singing, dancing and acting at the Cathy Levy Performing Arts Academy, California State University, International Dance Teachers’ Association ( Dance Teachers Academy ) and the Alvin Ailey School .
He is former principal dancer of the internationally renowned National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC), and has toured extensively throughout the Caribbean, United States , Canada , and the United Kingdom . David has been guest artist for various dance companies in Los Angeles , including JazzAntiqua Dance and Music Ensemble. He also performed on shows that featured Rhianna, Duffy and the Pussy Cat Dolls.
David has conducted master classes and cultural workshops in Musical Theatre, Jazz, Modern and Afro-Caribbean based dance and has taught and choreographed for colleges, universities and professional schools including California State University and the Lula Washington Dance Academy .

Places are limited and booking in advance is essential. Dancers should be warmed up before class.

Afro Xplo is back!

Fresh Xplorations of Pan African Dance, led by Ukachi Akalawu.
Influences are from Sabar and other West African dance forms. Improve mobility, strength, coordination and sense of rhythm. Close attention is paid to preparing the body, and developing the integral relationship between dance and music. Live drumming accompaniment.

Classes to be held every Thursday starting 3rd November until 8th December 2011.

Level: This is a general level class. All abilities are welcome.

Teacher: Ukachi Akalawu

Fee: £8 (Special offer- 10% reduction for block booking whole 6 classes).

Location: SWC, Unit 11 Eurolink Centre, 49 Effra Rd, London SW2 1BZ. 3 minutes walk from Brixton tube. Free parking on site after 6.30pm

Contact:
Ukachi Akalawu
Tel: 07803 710 121
Email: info@akaraaka.com

www.akaraaka.com
www.swcbrixton.com




Greetings!
Welcome back - WOM@TT has another great event coming up. Please forward widely and invite your friends or let us know if you have received this in error.

FRIDAY 11/11/11 - 11th November 2011 - as the ones coincide WOM@ TT in association with COLOURFUL and CARNIVAL VILLAGE invites you to COME ONE COME ALL and celebrate MAMA AFRICA - in honour of Professor Wanguri Maathai the Nobel Prizewinner and to raise awareness of East African Famine with a brilliant all-female line-up.

ARTISTS FOR EAST AFRICAN FAMINE RELIEF Part 2 in aid of UNICEF - Protecting the Children takes place @ THE TABERNACLE, Powis Square, London W11 2AY Showtime is 8-10.30pm Doors 7pm It's only £5 adv/concs and with this email or £7 Door
Buy advance tickets from The Tabernacle or Carnival Village.

This event is in aid of UNICEF - and is Part 2 of the Artists for East African Relief (Part 1 was a brilliant event back in August) because even though it may not still be headline news not a lot has changed and we can still do our bit - spread the word - lest we forget!
The Line Up is simply superb and we thank all these fantastic women for giving their time : Celebrating African Women's Music & Creativity in honour of Wangari Maathai - Nobel Peace Prize Greenbelt Movement founder. Let WOM@TT know you are coming!
Find out more on the Facebook Page or email womaatt@gmail.com. If you bring this email with you can come in for £5 - tho we would prefer you buy in advance for real support.

As all the ones coincide - come one come all to support and enjoy MAMA AFRICA : Artists for East African Famine Relief Part 2 at The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY
BUSES: 7, 15, 23, 28, 31, 52, 295 and more .. Tube: Westbourne Park, Ladbroke Grove (Hammersmith & City + Circle Lines)

Email womaatt@gmail.com to join the mailing list for future events.

COME ONE COME ALL ON THE 11/11/11!