The Afro-Latin Lounge

Performance Studies international #18


University of Leeds, UK27 June - 1 July 2012

performance :: culture :: industry
http://www.psi18.org/

CALL FOR PROPOSALS NOW EXTENDED TO WED 30TH NOV 2011

INVITATION

We invite academics and performance practitioners to debate, develop, contest and celebrate the relationships between culture, industry and performance - now, in the past, and in possible futures. Proposals are especially welcome in alignment with one or more of the six areas summarised below. For the full call go to www.psi18.org

Value and efficacy

For instance: What are the synergies and contradictions between economic and cultural value in the field of performance? How can these be understood in terms of performance? Can we distinguish intrinsic from instrumental value?

Commercial and amateur

For instance: How are the commercial stage and amateur stage being addressed from within the performance studies frame?

Cultural articulations

For instance: How has performance addressed and how is it addressing the various alienations, needs, gains and negotiations associated with economic, cultural and refugee migration?

Relations and determinations

For instance: How do economic and cultural drivers determine the relationship between the academy and performance practice beyond its walls?

Training, labour and innovation

For instance: What are the relationships between and within the academic and industrial spheres in the training of professionals, including performers, directors, scenic artists and technicians? What is the present and future of vocational performer training conducted outside educational systems - e.g. within the family?


Economy / Ecology

For instance: How has, does and might performance engage with concerns around environmental change and ecological impact? How might a performative focus on landscape, locality or habitus enable us to

rethink the relationship of the personal, the economic, the political

and the ecological?

EARTH DANCES WORKSHOPS in March 2012, meeting the spring...



Traditional & Contemporary African Dance & Non-stylised movement workshops with Denise Rowe

THURSDAY 1st MARCH, Taster workshop: 10-11amMhararano Mbira Academy , Studio 20, Dartington Space, TOTNES, Devon , TQ9 5TL £7/£5 concscontact Jo: 01803 849298 or Denise 077233 29414 de8fish@yahoo.co.uk

SATURDAY 3rd MARCH 11am - 4.30pm


St Martins Church Centre, Church Street , LISKEARD, PL14 3A £25/£20 concscontact Kath: 01752 851091 kafrevell@btinternet.com

SATURDAY 10th MARCH 11am - 4pmThe Body Workshop Gym, Brook Street , LEWES, East Sussex £35/£30 concs


contact Anara: 07947 562285 anaradancer@gmail.com


SUNDAY 11th MARCH 2 - 5pmLimpley Stoke Village Hall, Middle Stoke, Nr BATH, BA2 7GE £20/£15 concscontact: Denise 07723329414 01225722843 de8fish@yahoo.co.uk


Earth Dances is an invitation to embrace our fullness in movement, stillness, celebration and rest. Grounded in African dance, non-stylised movement and ki Aikido, the workshops will explore rhythm, embodiment and connection with a sense of playful exploration, finding our common ground in fluidity around the rhythm and in gratitude for the gift of being alive!


LIVE MUSIC from OMER MAKESSA (except 1st March taster workshop with live mbira music)



Suitable for all abilities


Bring lunch to share for day workshops


booking essential for day workshops


www.tolokotolo.com/earth-dances

“When we dance, the earth dances”
Denise Rowe is a movement artist, dancer, choreographer and musician with over ten years experience leading pan-African dance and movement workshops around the world.


Denise Rowe Tolo Ko Tolo HillBreeze Sharpstone Lane Freshford Bath BA2 7UA 077233 29414 www.tolokotolo.com

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 Dwayne Barnaby Thurs 2 Feb 2012 @ London Studio Centre

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way , London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)
Cuban Contemporary Dance with Dwayne Barnaby, Thursday 2 February 2012 7pm – 9pm (registration 7pm – 7.25pm; class 7.30pm – 9pm)

Dwayne’s class is filled with a strong Cuban and Caribbean folkloric influence. Over the course of five weeks, Dwayne will be experimenting with movements and rhythms in a high energy class, while loosely using some contemporary elements. Dwayne’s main objective in these sessions is lead a fun class which allows participants to express themselves to rhythms rooted in Cuban and Afro-Caribbean folklore. Each class will end with a set of movements that will later become a part of a piece of work.
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
Dwayne Barnaby was born in Jamaica and trained with Ashe Caribbean performing arts ensemble. He later trained in Cuba at the Escuela Nacional de Danza Cuba where he specialised in Cuban modern technique, Cuban folklore, choreography and dance education. A former member of Phoenix Dance Theatre and former cast member of the London production of Disney’s The Lion King, Dwayne’s performance credits also include Emperor Jones produced by The Gate theatre.
Dwayne loves choreography and has choreographed for L’Antoinette Stines’ L'Acadco Dance Company in Jamaica , and for The Gate theatre production of Emperor Jones. Known for his inspiring and high energy classes, he has taught dance at the National School of Dance in Jamaica and at Afro Dance Xplosion ( London ) amongst others.
A registered mental health nurse, Dwayne aspires to develop a system utilising dance as a form of mental health alternative therapy.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

THIS WEEK!



Professional Contemporary Dance Workshop with Alesandra Seutin/Vocab Dance


SAVE THE DATES!



1st week of February: two workshops as part of British Dance Edition 2012.


Alesandra will be delivering 2 classes in which, she will be sharing aspects from her Afro- Eclectic Contemporary Style. These classes will display the release of Afro based techniques to create a fluid and original contemporary language. The opportunity to learn repertoire and improvise within this style will allow the participants to fully embody Vocab Dance creative process.


These workshops are guaranteed to be pulsating and challenging!WHEN? WHERE?


Wednesday 1 February


The Place


Time: 9.00-10.30am






Thursday 2 February


Greenwich Dance


Time: 10.30-12.00pmDETAILS?



The Place


Flaxman Terrace, London WC1H 9AT


(King’s Cross & Euston Stations)


Greenwich Dance


The Borough Hall Royal Hill London SE10 8RE


(Greenwich Station)


Cost:


£4 (The Place) &


£4.30 (Greenwich Dance)


INFO?


vocabdance@gmail.com

www.britishdanceedition.com

The Afro-Latin Lounge

2012 gets off to a fiery start at Sadler's Wells with the return of the annual Flamenco Festival. A firm fixture in London's dance calendar, this year's festival promises a stellar line-up showcasing the extraordinary range of this dynamic dance form.

Highlights include world famous choreographer Rafael Amargo's Poet in New York and the return of Antonio Gades Company presenting the late choreographer's final work Fuenteovejuna. Don't forget with the multibuy you can get 20% off when you book for two or more shows.

South Africa's multi-award winning music and dance show "breezes into the West End like a breath of fresh air" (The Guardian) this February for a strictly limited three week run.
Beautiful tribal song, joyful gospel music and the pounding nightclub-sound of Kwaito accompany some of the most jubilant and energetic dancing you're likely to see this year - from the ritualistic moves of the Venda Snake Dancers to the intricate steps of gumboot dancing, born from the tough working conditions of South African gold miners. UMOJA's 30-strong cast of singers, dancers and musicians celebrate South Africa's rich cultural legacy in an exhilarating show that is guaranteed to banish the winter blues.

 
CONNECTINGVIBES* PRESENTS A NEW SEASON OF WORKS ENTITLED


When in Doubt...

Launch: Thursday 23 & Friday 24 February, 2012

City and Islington College

No Lasagne!

How much would you sacrifice to reach your goal? The piece takes a humorous look at our everyday and potentially life changing choices. Making her debut with Connectingvibes is independent filmmaker Solveiga Serova.

By all Means Necessary

Identifying the things that no longer have a place in your life requires ruthlessness and bravery are you ready to do the right thing? Returning favourite by Sheika Edwards a graduate from the Foundation Degree in Dance run in partnership with IRIE! dance theatre, City and Islington College and London Metropolitan University .

Waiting for...

Some people wait forever for the 'Big Moment', the 'Once in a Lifetime Opportunity', while others refuse to wait preferring to take destiny in their own hands.

Breeze Easy

Originally created for Connecting Vibes USA, the piece was restaged for the ADAD's 'Bloom Festival' at the Southbank Centre in September 2011. The work represents a fusion of contemporary and traditional movement demonstrating the flow, versatility and grounding inherent in the movement language of the Caribbean .

"The enthusiasm of these young dancers is commendable as is the quality of the choreography, cohesion and professionalism of the company"

Beverly Minette, Consultant for Creative Arts
Launch Dates & Tickets

Thursday 23 February, 2.00pm & 7.30pm Friday 24 February, 7.30pm

Tickets £5/£3 concs

Box Office 020 7700 8601 Venue

City and Islington College

Centre for Business Arts and Technology

444 Camden Rd, N7 OSP

For tour booking information and our education programs contact Rosie Lehan on:

info@connectingvibes.com / Tel. 020 7700 8610 / Mob. 07740 520 108

connectingvibes* was created in 2000 following an invitation to perform for the National Dance Festival of Grenada. The company has engaged in 9 national tours presenting a fusion of African, Caribbean and Contemporary dance. Working as a partnership between City and Islington College and IRIE! dance theatre. 2011 saw the welcome addition of Connecting Vibes USA, which heralds the beginning of an exciting transatlantic relationship.

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 Dwayne Barnaby Thurs 26 Jan 2012 @ London Studio Centre


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



Cuban Contemporary Dance with Dwayne Barnaby, Thursday 26 January 2012 7pm – 9pm (registration 7pm – 7.25pm; class 7.30pm – 9pm)

Dwayne’s class is filled with a strong Cuban and Caribbean folklore influence. Over the course of six weeks Dwayne will be experimenting with movements and rhythms in a high energy class, while loosely using some contemporary elements. Dwayne’s main objective in these sessions is lead a fun class which allows participants to expressing themselves to rhythms rooted in Cuban and Afro-Caribbean folklore. Each class will end with a set of movements that will later become a part of a piece of work.


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
Dwayne Barnaby was born in Jamaica and trained with Ashe Caribbean performing arts ensemble. He later trained in Cuba at the Escuela Nacional de Danza Cuba where he specialised in Cuban modern technique, Cuban folklore, choreography and dance education. A former member of Phoenix Dance Theatre and former cast member of the London production of Disney’s The Lion King, Dwayne’s performance credits also include Emperor Jones produced by The Gate theatre.


Dwayne loves choreography and has choreographed for L’Antoinette Stines’ L'Acadco Dance Company in Jamaica, and for The Gate theatre production of Emperor Jones. Known for his inspiring and high energy classes, he has taught dance at the National School of Dance in Jamaica and at Afro Dance Xplosion (London) amongst others.


A registered mental health nurse, Dwayne aspires to develop a system utilising dance as a form of mental health alternative therapy.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

Come on Ladies....


It's been a long, cold winter.... Let's get the blood circulating again....
Aida Diop and Eva Goudiaby are holding an afternoon of workshops that will have your whole body smiling again!
You may or may not be a fan of belly dancing, but one thing most people agree on is that it is a very liberating, and sensual dance performed by women, and largely, taught by women... Well, let's go South of the Sahara and and place those same virtues in the region of Senegal......SABAR!!!!!!!!!!!! A beautifully, dynamic and joyful dance, where the natural movements of the female body are appreciated and accentuated.. whether you dance or not, as a woman, you will find your body 'fall' into this style quite naturally.... in all its splendour.
COME AND SEE!!!
We will also do the more familiar, and much-loved 'djembe' style of dance: Our teachers' knowledge of djembe dances and rhythms is unchallenged; and they generously share fresh movement vocabulary with their students; injecting newblood into the scene. COME AND DANCE WITH THEM !!!! You will not be disappointed!!!
Aida has taught at Danceworks, at Feedback 33, at Afro-Xplosion, at ADAD's Bloom Festival, holds a regular dance class at the SPACE, and recently performed with her students at Camden Rock. And everywhere she goes, she is invited back, and draws more people to her... if you don't know why, come and find out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOo7QrDsVnM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfA9Yy2AwN8

************ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW****************

SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2012

12.30- 3.30pm

*****djembe & sabar workshop

An opportunity to dance with Aida and her very special guest teacher, Eva Goudiaby. The two will teach djembe and sabar. choreography. Energetic and rousing drumming will be provided by some of the hottest drummers currently on the scene; Khalifa Conte, Demba 'Dunduns' and Mohamed Gueye.followed by an exclusive CONCERT:
4pm -5pm

***** DRUM & DANCE CONCERT
DANCE***

This concert will consist of riveting performances from Adia, Eva and some surprise guests!
DRUM****
AND FOR YOU DRUMMING ENTHUSIASTS, A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE KHALIFA CONTE, MOHAMED GUEYE, and their drumming friends DELIVER THE BEATS THAT MAKE THEM LONDON'S FINEST!!! Come and hear/see these two play, you will be mesmerized....
*** PRICE OF WORKSHOPS AND CONCERT ***

The cost of the workshops AND entry to the concert is £30.
N.B. A £10 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR PLACE IN THE WORKSHOP
**** CONCERT *****

Entry to the concert is £5
***** Transport

Hackney overland.
EMAIL dundunkini@gmail.com to pay your deposit,for more info or call 07949761589 //07789275926
SPREAD THE WORD!!!!

The Afro-Latin Lounge

1/ Classical Music Concert -Bolivar Hall-


Friday 20 January @ 6:45pm

Raising funds for material aid to Cuba

The concert celebrates the 53rd anniversary of the Cuban revolution and all

proceeds will be donated for sports equipment for Cuban youth, in the year of

the 2012 London Olympics. The donation will be presented during our solidarity

brigade to Cuba in February 2012.

Featuring:

Eralys Fernandez – piano

Ahmed Dickinson - guitar

Paula Martinez - violin

Emma Blanco - violin

Neus Guiu - piano

Tickets £10

buy online:

http://ratb.org.uk/events/london/200-concert

Friday 20 January @ 6:45pm

Bolivar Hall,

54 Grafton Way,

London

W1T 5DL
Nearest tube: Warren Street


For more information on the concert and performers see our website

http://ratb.org.uk/events/london/200-concert

Dance Work Place Visits



Tavaziva Dance hosts a series of Dance Work Place visits at Haringey's leading performance venue the


Bernie Grant Arts Centre


This is an excellent opportunity for all Dance, Performing Arts, Arts Management, Expressive Arts University, A level, GCSE and BTEC students and teachers. The Dance workplace visits will provide students with an invaluable insight into the world of the arts.


Venue: Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, London, N15


Date(s): Mon 16 Jan, Mon 6 Feb, Mon 20 Feb, Tues 21 Feb, please contact for further dates.


Price: £10 per students

Outline of Visit



10am - Arrive at Venue


10.15am - Welcome and introduction to Tavaziva Dance


10.30am Observe Professional company technique class


11.00am Q & A session with Artistic Director Bawren Tavaziva and Dancers


11.15am Watch Company rehearsal


11.45am Talk: How to run a Dance Company and How to get into the dance, arts industry with Executive Director Iyshea Hunte


12:15pm Evalution and Depart

Tavaziva Dance



Bernie Grant Arts Centre


Enterprise Building


Town Hall Approach Road


London, N15 4RX

To book your workplace visit contact Joanna at office@tavazivadance.com or 0208 365 9150

SALSATECA ANNIVERSARY OFFER!!!!! 20 CLASSES FOR £20!!!


This is the thing that you have all been waiting for: The very chance for one very lucky person can get 20 classes for just £20 - No, this is not a typo!
We are indeed offering this very special gift to celebrate our 20th Anniversary.
All you have to do is be the 20th person to respond by:
Emailing us at: admin@salsateca.co.uk with the subject "Salsateca Dance Offer".
And then celebrate and brag to your friends if you are chosen!!

Afro-Fusion Dance



Grand Opening of Studio Cubano Saturday 14th January


NEW Cuban Dance School presented by Afrofusiondance


Studio Cubano has been created to share the passion, depth of culture and variety that exists within Cuban Dance.


From dance through to fitness there is something for everyone!!!!


Timetable will be on the website very soon!!!!


http://www.afrofusiondance.com/

Studio Cubano



Every Tuesday and Saturday


with Ary “The Professor”at


The Basement Dance Studio. 400 York Way, London N7 9LR


http://www.jumpanddance.com/directions.htm


Saturday 14th January


3 hr class with live music.


Free Cuban Food and drinks.


Free CD (Afro-Cuban and Rumba)


Live music with


Gerardo and Rumbache.


The best Rumba voice and group in the UK


Ex-singer of Yoruba Andabo.


Guest teacher:


Our excellent Dance Instructor


Alicia Bueno


Classes at all levels


Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced


Saturday Classes


11:00am-12:00pm Afro-Cuban (Beginners)



Palo Monte Introduction


12:00pm-1:00pm Afro-Cuban (General Levels)


Oshun - Shango


Afro-Cuban sessions include the techniques


to develop skills in movement of the upper part of the body.


1:00pm – 2:00pm Afro-Fitness (All Levels)


Mixing Afro-cuban, Rumba and Cuban Popular dance.


From 2:00pm onwards, stay and join us for “Descarga Cub ana ”


(Party Cuban style with live music and Cuban food and drinks!)


Shower facilities to continue with the party after the classes.


Prices: 1hr per weekA block of 10 weeks = £100


A block of 5 weeks = £55


Prices: 2hrs per week


A block of 10 weeks = £190


A block of 5 weeks = £100


Book Now!!!!


20% Discount if you book before Saturday 14th January


£30 Deposit required to secure place


Pay by cheque: Afrofusiondance



91 Rose Hill, Oxford. OX4 4HT
Refer to the website for more details and booking www.afrofusiondance.com

Cuban Dance encompasses the traditional Afro-Cuban and Rumba dance styles with its origin in African culture and music, moving to modern Cuban dance such as Son, Cha cha cha, Mambo and Salsa.


Cuban Dance is a rich mixture of Afro-Cuban dance influenced by African roots and contemporary Cuban Dances influenced by other dance styles.
Tuesday Classes


8.30-9.30pm Afro-Cuban (General Level)


9.30-10.30pm Rumba (General Level)


General Level: Suitable for intermediate students and


beginners with previous experience.


Live music every other Tuesday Prices: 2hrs per week


A block of 10 weeks = £190



A block of 5 weeks = £100


Prices: 1hr per week


A block of 10 weeks = £100


A block of 5 weeks = £55


*****Please note that ladies attending these classes should bring a long skirt******



Thursday


Cuban Thursdays


The EAST OXFORD CONSERVATIVE CLUB


62 JAMES St (just off Cowley Rd ), OX4 1EU.'off Cowley Rd '.


With ARIEL teaching pure Cuban Salsa


Helped by the usual Team - Nicole, Martha, Jerry and Bertram


Prices: £8, £6 for students for the whole night


8pm - 9.00pm Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced.9.00pm - 9.30pm Social dancing


9.30pm - 10.30pm Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Rueda de Casino


10.30 - 11.30pm Social dancing
Next Buena Vista Night Saturday



7th January 2012


DJ Ary is back......


Get ready for a brilliant night full of great music


Animation and lots of fun
@ Buena Vista Night in Oxford...
 

The Afro-Latin Lounge

All,
Happy New Year!. Wishing everyone good health, good friends and great
dance. Dance like you mean it in 2012 with a master workshop with
Papson Sylla from Paris.

Papson will be returning to London to give one of his fabulous
workshops on the 15th January 2012 at 2pm to 5pm. This is a don't miss event.

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.

Where: Siobhan Davies Dance Studio http://www.siobhandavies.com/
85 St George's Road
City of London SE1 6ER
Underground: Elephant and Castle or Lambeth North
When: Sunday, 15 January 2012 for three hours
Price: £25 in advance/ £28 at the door
Booking 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 5th January 2012.

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 “.

Advanced booking must be received by 31st December 2011.

Please contact Carolyn for advanced bookings or queries @ 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

Keep on dancin.....
Carolyn
07979464047

Classical music concert with Cuban musicians
Friday 20 January, 7pm

Raising funds for material aid to Cuba
The concert celebrates the 53rd anniversary of the Cuban revolution and all proceeds will be donated for sports equipment for Cuban youth, in the year of the 2012 London Olympics. The donation will be presented during our solidarity brigade to Cuba in February 2012.

Tickets £10

Bolivar Hall, 54 Grafton Way, London W1T 5DL

Nearest tube: Warren Street

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Eralys Fernandez – piano

Eralys studied piano at the Guillermo Tomas Music Con­servatoire, the Amadeo Roldan Conservatory and the Higher Institute of Arts in Cuba. In London she completed a Masters in Advanced Performance (piano and harpsichord) at the Royal College of Music, and a post­graduate course in harpsichord at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Eralys’ repertoire includes early music, classical, latin jazz and flamenco. She is also an arranger and composer and in 2010 she released an album, An Afternoon in Havana, to critical acclaim. Click here to read more about Eralys Fernandez

www.eralyspiano.webeden.co.uk , www.youtube.co.uk/eralysf , facebook.com

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Ahmed Dickinson - guitar

After graduating in Cuba from the Higher Institute of Arts, Ahmed came to England to study with Carlos Bonell and Chris Stell at the Royal College of Music. In 2006 he under­took further studies with Rob­ert Brightmore at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Ahmed specialises in a reper­toire by Cuban composers, from classical works to the more contemporary ‘filin’ movement. In September 2011 he launched his fifth release, Latin Perspective with the Santiago Quartet. The album features music by Leo Brouwer, Javier Alvarez and Miguel del Aguila. Click here to read more about Ahmed Dickinson

www.ahmeddickinson.com , facebook.com

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

ADAD @ the 24th Annual International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) Conference and Festival

Mercy Nabirye, Interim Director, will represent ADAD as a participant/presenter at the 24th Annual International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) Conference and Festival which is taking place in Toronto, Canada from 26th – 29th January, 2012. The theme of the conference is ‘Connecting Our Diasporas through Dance’. This 4 day conference hosted by dance Immersion at The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, will bring people together to be educated and to educate each other around issues that are relevant to dance within the global dance ecology. For more details visit www.danceimmersion.ca. Other presenters on this specific panel include:

Deborah Ahmed, Black Dance USA in St Louis (USA)
Deborah Baddoo, State of Emergency (UK)
Mimi Beck, CANDANCE Network (Canada)
Lynn-Anne Sparrow, Harbourfront centre (Canada)
Warren Garret, CCI – Ontario Presenting network (Canada)

ADAD would like to hear from anyone who will be attending from the UK.

A Celebration in honour of Dr Martin Luther King Jr
On Saturday 14 January, 2012, Inspiring a New Generation presents their annual tribute event that celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, through a variety of artistic performances from Birmingham artists featuring Black Voices, Damien 'Lil D ' Morgan, Yelitza, Shampers, Nadiine , LMP and many more @ The Drum arts centre, Birmingham. Guest speakers will also add to the celebration, by presenting Dr King's journey and struggles for equality and the effect this has had upon people today. For booking and more infomation, click here.

African, African Samba, and Samba Fusion with LIVE drumming @ Baggator, 13 All Hallows Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0HH, Wednesdays 7pm – 8.15pm (performance group rehearsals), 8.30pm – 10pm (open dance class). For more information contact call 0798 4421 201 or email: info@africansambistas.com


The African Or Black Question film screening & You Are African Discussion
What: You Are African/The African Or Black Question
History consultant and community activist Kwaku is behind the TAOBQ campaign for the term ‘African’ to be used instead of ‘black’ to describe African people in Britain. This event is in two parts. It starts with the screening of Kwaku’s guerrilla documentary highlighting views around the African identity, ‘The African Or Black Question’, followed by the ‘You Are African’ discussion supported by input from special guests. Selected BTWSC/Bogle-L'Ouverture books on sale. Presented by TAOBQ in association with WSDG


When: Friday January 20 2012

Time: 6.00-8.30pm

Where: Westminster City Hall, City Hall 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP (Victoria station)

Cost: Free, subject to pre-booking via: www.taobq.eventbrite.com

For more info: jointheaobq@gmail.com (see www.taobq.blogspot.com and search for TAOBQ on your social networks)

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 12 Jan @ 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 12 January 2012, 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. NB: This class will feature live drumming.

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 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, andCND (Centre de National de Dance à Lyon); and in Guadelope with l'Academie deDanse 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"