+ Dr Jim, Javier La Rosa, DJ Rich
Thursday 1 March
8pm - 2am
Electric Brixton
(Formerly The Fridge)
Town Hall Parade
SW2 1RJ
Los Van Van are onstage at 9.30pm and finish before the last tube. After the band our team of top Cuban djs keep playing for the dancers into the small hours.
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.
El Rumbon Cubano is back on Thursday 8th March - join us for International Women's Day with Denmark's DJ Salsani and live music from Rene Alvarez and Cuban Combination.
Plus dance class with Kerry Ribchester who will be teaching a special class dedicated to female power in salsa. Orisha Styling into Salsa will focus on three Orishas - Oya, the powerful warrior; Ochun, the Goddess of Love; and Eleggua who opens the way. Dance class 7.45pm - for men and women, intermediate/advanced.
£10 on the door / £5 after 11.30pm
SPECIAL PRICE FOR WOMEN THIS MONTH - ONLY £8
At the Shoreditch, 145 Shoreditch High Street
For full details click here.
Professional Class with Alesandra Seutin
One week Afro Eclectic Contemporary with Alesandra Seutin/Vocab Dance Company.
Having recently returned from Ecole des Sables in Senegal/Africa, where she was one of the selected dance artists to be part of Director Germaine Acogny’s (Mother of African Contemporary dance) transmission program; Alesandra will lead a class that will demonstrate her striking fusion of African dance aesthetics combined with contemporary technique and flow resulting in a vibrant morning class! Accompanied by live Senegalese drummer Mohamed Gueye, the class will require the dancers to consciously use musicality, attack and fluidity, to experience Alesandra’s unique use of full body undulations and polyrhythms.
Biography
Founder and choreographer of Vocab Dance Company, Alesandra Seutin was born in Harare, raised in Brussels and moved to London where she has made her residence. Alesandra trained at Laban and Graduated from Middlesex University in 2007. Alesandra was awarded the Trailblazers Fellowship 2009-2010 by ADAD and is supported by the Lisa Ullmann Travelling Scholarship Fellowship, which allowed her to train at L’Ecole des Sables (Dakar, Senegal) with Germaine Acogny, the mother of African Contemporary Dance. Alesandra has performed and worked nationally and internationally with Germaine Acogny, Mavin Khoo, Beverley Glean (Irie! Dance), Kenrick Sandy (Boy Blue Ent.), Nora Chipaumire (Urban Bush Women), Tara Herbert (Dance United), Nii Tagoe, Pierre Doussaint, Carol Straker (Alvin Ailey), Rui Morera (Grupo De Corpo), Rafael Bonachela and Sharon Watson (Phoenix Dance Theatre)
Additional infoOur drop-in classes operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
DetailsArea of programme: Professional dancers
Dance form:
Type of class: Drop-in class
Level: Professional
Cost: £4.20 per class or £35 for a 10-Class Dance Card
Dates: 19 – 23 March 2012
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Greenwich Dance
Website: http://www.vocabdance.co.uk/
BookingNo need to book, just turn up!
Juste Debout Steez UK 2012
Juste Debout UK is one of 15 satellite battle events (referred to as pre-selections/prelims) taking place across the world between January and March 2012.
This year it becomes Juste Debout Steez, Steez being the name of Pioneer's latest range of boomboxes, and for those of the Gang-Starr generation, an old school word for 'style’.Pre-selections are taking place across the globe to find the world’s finest dancers. This will be the SECOND year that the UK (Uchenna Dance and InDaHouse) hosts Juste Debout Steez, with the event celebrating its 11th birthday. Dancers will battle it out 2 on 2 in Locking, House, Hip Hop, Popping and 1 on 1 in Experimental. Each pre-selection event will be judged In front of a highly acclaimed international panel for a place to battle at the Grand Finale in Paris . The winners at this event in Paris on Sunday 11th March, will be crowned Juste Debout Steez World-Wide Champions 2012!
Event: Juste Debout Steez UK
Date: Saturday 25th February (battle event)
Venue: Camden Centre, Euston Road (Opposite Kings Cross/St Pancras Station) WC1H 9AU
Time: Registration for competitors 11am-1pm, Doors open: 1pm Event starts: 1:30pm (After party till 3am!)
Tickets for Competitors: £12 for one or more styles
DANCERS WISHING TO COMPETE MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE BY REGISTERING AT http://register.juste-debout.com/en/GB/subscription ONCE THIS IS COMPLETE THEY CAN TURN UP ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT AND PAY THE £12 FEE.Tickets for Spectators: £18 in advance £22 on the door (event and after party)
Event: Juste Debout Steez UK workshops (with Locking, House, Popping and Hip Hop Judges)
Venue: Studio 68, 68 Ewer Street , London , SE1 0NR
Date: Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th February Time: 11-6pm
Price: £17 for 1, £30 for 2, £50 for 1 day, £90 for 2 days.
International Judges:
LOCKING: P. LOCK ( France ) / POPPING: KEI ( Osaka )
HIP HOP: NIAKO (France) / HOUSE: CALEAF ( USA )
MC’s on the night Kymberlee Jay (UK) and Nasty ( France )
For more information on Juste Debout Steez UK www.justedebout.co.ukFor more information on Juste Debout Steez World Wide www.juste-debout.com
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London Studio Centre will be performing and teaching at MOVE IT 2012 show this year, the UK ’s biggest dance event at London ’s Olympia ; please come down and see us on Stand 231.
The show runs from Friday 9th – Sunday 11th March; for tickets please visit the MOVE IT WEBSITE
**EXCLUSIVE MOVE IT COMPETITION**
Win a place on LSC's Audition Preparation course or 3 runners up prizes of an LSC T-shirt.
Like/follow LSC on Twitter & Facebook; tweet/comment on the LSC Facebook page/upload a photo of LSC at Move it for the duration of the show. Winners will be chosen at random. Be inventive!
LSC Performances @Move it: Main stage
Friday 9th March @ 13.30
Burlesque performance by LSC's Jazz Company choreography by Robbie O'Reilly
Saturday 10th March @ 13.30
Girls V’s Boys performance (Hip Hop/Jazz) choreography by Emer Walsh, Alison Desbois & John Graham
Sunday 11th March @ 13.30
Fashion Forward in Collaboration with Sansha choreography by David Leighton
LSC Performances @Move it: Showcase Theatre
Friday 9th March @ 16.10Excerpts from LSC's Contemporary Dance Company’s 2012 tour - 'Intoto Dance' (Work in Progress)
Sunday 11th March @ 11.00
LSC's Music Theatre Company 'Seedtime' will perform group songs from their Musical Review which can be seen at the Criterion Theatre on 24th April 2012.
LSC Classes @Move it
Friday 9th March
12.45-13.30 Lee Alexander - Commercial Street
14.45-15.30 John Graham - Hip Hop
17.45-18.30 Robbie O'Reilly - Fosse Style Music Theatre
Saturday 10th March
12.30-13.15 Simon Horrill - All male Ballet
16.30-17.15 Emma Northmore - Ballet Performance
Sunday 11th March
10.30-11.15 Nuno Campos - Contemporary
15.30-16.15 Leon Hazlewood - Lindy Hop
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We hope to see you there!
Regards,
Stephanie Ahern Registrar & Assistant to the DirectorTel 020 7837 7741 Fax 020 7837 3248
The inimitable king of street-dance, Shabba-Doo, makes a triumphant return to the UK to deliver the first in a series of educational programmes March 2012 will see the return of legend Shabba-Doo to the UK, to deliver the first in a series of educational programmes designed to empower street dancers with the vital tools and knowledge needed to succeed. He has excelled professionally and led four decades of street dance. As a professional who has been in the entertainment industry for 4 decades, with an unparalleled list of credits to his name, there is no denying his expertise and historical stature. Shabba-Doo is an original founding member of The Lockers, the legendary street-dance troupe of the early 1970s, Original Soul Train Gang member, and the star of Breakin' and Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. He is also the codifier and progenitor of the Waackin' dance form, and an award winning choreographer who has choreographed for some of the greatest superstars of all time, including Madonna and Lionel Richie. Shabba-Doo said: “I am looking forward to returning to the UK with great hope, joy, and love. I am committed to serving the UK ’s street-dance community by empowering the nation’s youth with accurate knowledge and practical skills that will serve them for decades to come. Long live personal freedom, and unbridled artistic expression!” The UK tour will commence in Swansea , Wales on Thursday 22 March and then move on to London for a week of mini-intensive sessions from Monday 26 March. Both visits will include 'An Evening with Shabba-Doo' Street Dance Seminar. The London portion of the trip is programmed over four nights with different things being taught in every class so that those who are really serious about getting a base to further their training can do the whole thing. This is also designed in a way to cater for those who are new to the dances, have a slight interest and want to come and try just one or two classes. Franz Sindac, a dancer from London , took Shabba-Doo's class during his visit here in June 2011 he said of the experience: "I took Shabba Doo's workshop last year, and I must say, it was an experience to be there. In a short span of time, I have learned so many things. Dancing is not just a technique or movement but an expression within your soul. I have never seen someone like him so passionate about dancing and he talks nothing but the truth." Corina Best, Director of The Spread Love Dance Project explains: "I am delighted to be working in partnership with Shabba-Doo to create these opportunities for UK street dancers. I had the good fortune of meeting and working with him in 2011. He teaches more than just dance, he teaches life.Learning dance from Shabba-Doo is food for the soul. If you genuinely want to develop your skills as a street dancer and take your ability to the next level, particularly anyone who is serious about Waackin' or Lockin' - these sessions should unquestionably be a staple part of your dancing-diet. Also for people running street-dance groups and teaching these styles this is a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge to ensure that you are providing yourstudents with quality and authentic teachings." She continued: "To add to the excitement, we are running a prize draw for eight lucky people to win a private training session with Shabba-Doo. One person from each workshop will win a place in this one-off,exclusive private class. Make sure to reserve your space early as this willsell-out. Early booking discounts are available." For further information please contact Corina via email: thespreadlovedanceproject@gmail.com or telephone on 07832 205787 or alternatively, visit the blog site www.thespreadlovedanceproject.wordpress.com. ENDS
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