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!!!!
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