Sunday, 15 July 2012

The Afro-Latin Lounge



FREE summer school residencies!


As part of our commitment to supporting more young Black dancers through talent development we are really excited to be offering one FREE place at each of the the following summer schools:

RJC Dance Summer School 23-26 July led by De-Napoli Clarke, Artistic Producer - normal price £85

Tavaziva Dance Summer School 20-24 August led by Bawren Tavaziva, Artistic Director - normal price £150

Places are offered on a 'first come first served' basis, so register your interest now by emailing your name, CV and short statement about why you should be chosen to attend.

Tavaziva Dance, Summer School 20 - 24 August at The Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London. Click here for further information.

The RJC Dance, Summer School 23 - 26 July at The Mandela Centre, Leeds. Click here for further information.

Salsa at the Shoreditch is back tonight with a special guest teacher, Osvady from Havana Rumba!


Get your dancing shoes on and head down to the Shoreditch every Tuesday night for salsa classes and music til 2am with DJ Green Papi (Oriente Star Sound).


SPECIAL GUEST TEACHER TONIGHT! We are delighted to welcome Osvady, star of the spectacular Havana Rumba show, to the Shoreditch for this evening's classes.


7-8pm Salsa for beginners


8-9pm Cuban Rueda (intermediate/advanced)


Dance class £8 including free entry to club


Club only - Free entry before 9pm / £3 after 9pm


At the Shoreditch, 145 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JE


Nearest tube: Shoreditch High Street / Old Street


Competition! To celebrate the release of '7 Days in Havana' we have 3 prizes of a


limited edition film poster plus the film soundtrack courtesy of Soda Pictures.


Simply join us at Salsa at the Shoreditch during July and you will be entered into our free prize draw which will take place at the Shoreditch on Tuesday 31st July.


Film: 7 Days in Havana - showing in cinemas now!


13 years after Buena Vista Social Club, a new film emerges to shine a light on the Havana of today. 7 DAYS IN HAVANA, is the latest film that gets under the skin of this eclectic city and presents 7 chapters directed by 7 renowned international film directors.

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El Rumbon Cubano / Baila Londres


Due to a bereavement, Cubacheche is currently working reduced office hours and we are unable to organise the Rumbon Cubano over the summer. There will be NO Rumbon Cubano this Friday.


El Rumbon Cubano will be back with a special party on Friday 14th September! Join us for the official album launch and live music from London's newest Cuban band Son Yambu


Please keep an eye on the website for more details.

Baila Londres will be back on Saturday 28th July!


DJ Javier 'la Maquina de Cuba' will be on the decks til 4am with another top mix of Cuban music to sweeten your ears and get your feet moving!


Plus Ariel Rios will be teaching our Rueda class - with a good sprinkling of Afro Sabor and superb hot Cuban moves!


Rueda dance class (intermediate/advanced) 9.15-10.15pm


Beginners Salsa also available


Doors open 8.30pm - DJ til 4am


At Charlie Wright's, 45 Pitfield Street, London N1 6DA


(5 mins from Old Street tube)

Movimientos present


Cuban Carnival Night with

Orchestra Bombo & Wara @ Rich Mix

20th July

Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA // 0207 613 7498

Orchestra Bombo on stage at 8.30pm

Tube: Liverpool Street, Bethnal Green, Old Street

Costs: £6 advance, £8 door

Rhythm Summer School '12


Last chance for early payment discount!

We offer a wide range of specialisation classes and group ensemble workshops for both adults and children in African and Latin drumming, drum kit, junk percussion, beat box and song, combined with a fantastic art project.

We play music-related games and foster a harmonious environment where students enjoy learning and working together. Each year we invite some of Britain's finest drummers to come and teach and share their knowledge and experience.

Bombo & OVM presents

Bata Y Rumba IV

Reseidential

19th - 23th September

This is the fourth in a series of intensive residential workshops for existing players to further their knowledge and skills in Cuban Bata drumming and Rumba under the guidance of three highly experienced tutors.

These are especially designed to work both as stand alone workshops or as part of an on-going annual series. Each workshop has its own unique content and can also cater for players who have different levels of knowledge and ability.

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