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Afro-Brazilian Dance Classes London 2013 Monday at The Place (8 to 9:30pm) Thursday at Siobhan Davies Studios (7:30 to 9pm)

FEBRUARY 21/02 | Thursday: NORMAL CLASS SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS (7:30 to 9pm) 25/02 | Monday: NORMAL CLASS THE PLACE (8 to 9:30pm) 28/02 | Thursday: NORMAL CLASS SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS (7:30 to 9pm)

www.irineunogueira.com | contact@irineunogueira.com | +44 (0)77.2060.5126 - (0)74.0177.4244   Hackney Live: Dance Free live online dance programme! Hackney Live: Dance features guest performances, live interactive choreography and a chance for online audiences to debate with the professionals. Grab some friends, some food - sit back and get ready to be entertained, informed and inspired by a creative industry that is taking over your screens. Date: Tuesday 26 February 2013 Time: 19:00 - 20.00 Watch Live: www.hackneylive.co.uk Live Screening: Hackney Empire, 291 Mare St Hackney, London E8 1EJ - We want your moves for our live choreographic challenge with @TonyAdigun. Download @vineapp, record your move & tweet to @HackneyLive. Best film wins 2 tickets for Collabo - Interact with the artists during the show through social media fb/hackneylive, twitter @hackneylive, #hackneylive - Go to the local live screenings www.hackney.gov.uk/hackneylive Hosted by: Ricky Norwood Featuring performances by: Avant Garde Dance, New Movementz Under 18s Battle Judges, Myself UK Dance Company. Guests: Tony Adigun, Kloe Dean, Kate Scanlan, Kweku Aacht Curated by East London Dance with Tony Adigun (Avant Garde Dance) Photo Credit: Irven Lewis east london dance STRATFORD CIRCUS THEATRE SQUARE LONDON E15 1BX UNITED KINGDOM TEL +44 (0) 20 8279 1050 FAX +44 (0) 20 8279 1054 office@eastlondondance.org www.eastlondondance.org COMPANY UPDATE Greed – Spring 2013 Tour We are delighted to be to kicking off our tour at The Brunton in Musselburgh for the world premier of our latest production ‘Greed’, which deals with the complexities of money, power, religion. Last week Bawren and the dancers were busy putting the final touches to the piece at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre during our Production week.This is always an exciting time, as the creation of the new work comes to life. Our costume designers Ben Voorhaar and Sabrina Zyla of Karisma Costumes have been working hard on the dancers innovative unitards , which show off their muscular physique and beautiful elongated lines. We are extremely excited to get the show on the road! For full tour dates and venues please visit http://www.tavazivadance.com/tour/current/ Summer 2013 DansEnccore Festival International This year we will also have the incredible opportunity to perform ‘Sensual Africa’ as part of the DansEncore International Festival in Quebec, Canada. Executive Director Iyshea Hunte made contact with DansEncore at Cinars www.cinars.org More than 1000 artists, agents, programmers, producers and observers from around the world met in Montreal for CINARS 2012. CINARS is an International Exchange for the Performing Arts and featured a selection of quality creations in various disciplines of the performing arts. ‘Sensual Africa’ will be performed at DansEncore International Festival on the 7 June 2013 www.dansencore.ca Click here to view our promo video Christmas Intensive In December we hosted our Christmas Intensive at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre and had a fantastic turn out and response! Led by Artistic Director Bawren Tavaziva, participants were invited to get creative and experience the company’s signature style! The dancers were able to push their bodies to the limit and be immersed in Bawren Tavaziva’s unique fusion of African and contemporary dance. Dancers had the opportunity to learn company repertoire and work creatively in the studio with Bawren Tavaziva. Comments from our Christmas Intensive participants include... "It was great fun and good to push your body and challenge yourself." "The African based technique was the most enjoyable...I felt I would not have got it anywhere else." "Learning the material was very fun and challenging!" Executive Director Iyshea Hunte also remarked how wonderful it was to see so many aspiring dancers! For those of you that attended the Christmas Intensive, remember you can have a free company class in the New Year! Contact Laura Collins for more info – laura@tavazivadance.com Tavaziva Male Since offering and delivering ‘Taster’ workshops to young men in the London boroughs of Haringey and Enfield we have been able to launch our weekly Tavaziva Male sessions at The Bernie Grant Arts Centre. These sessions are providing young men the chance to experience the signature style of the company and encourage them to take part in Tavaziva Male on a weekly basis to develop their dance training. Participants from Tavaziva Male will now have the wonderful opportunity to start working towards a performance for Tavaziva Dance’s end of season performance at The Bernie Grant Arts Centre. Bawren will be working intensively every Monday with the young boys to expand their knowledge and understanding of dance with his unique fusion of African and Contemporary Dance. If you think you have raw talent, if you live in Haringey, Enfield or Waltham Forest and are interested in attending the weekly sessions there are still a few places left! Please contact: Lily Dettmer – lily@tavazivadance.com or call 02083659150 Company Class Our dancers are currently touring, but over the Summer Tavaziva Dance will open company class during rehearsal periods to professional dancers and students who are close to completing their full time training (degree level or equivalent). Company class would be great for dancers that have finished training for the Summer and would like to get back in the studio to take an energetic, challenging and fun professional class. The classes are led by Artistic Director Bawren Tavaziva, guest ballet teachers or one of the company dancers. Bawren’s class combines the aesthetic line of contemporary dance with the rhythmical patterns of African Dance. If you would like to apply to take class with the company please send your C.V to Laura Collins - laura@tavazivadance.com Confirmed Future Dates: 3rd, 4th & 5th June 2013 Cost: £7 per class Venue: Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham N15 4RX Time: 10am-12pm FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK! Copyright © *|2012|* *|TAVAZIVA DANCE|*, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Tavaziva Dance Bernie Grant Arts Centre Town Hall Approach Road London N15 4RX   Breathe, move and experience a greater sense of ease. A workshop for pre-menstrual and menstrual wellbeing. __._,_.___   With guest artist contributors Alesandra Seutin and Gerrard Martin (photos by Irven Lewis) Next meeting Thursday 21 March 5.30-8.30pm The Siobhan Davies Studios, 85 St George's Road, London SE1 We have some great speakers coming to the first meeting of 2013 guaranteed to fire you up for spring! Kicking off at 5.30pm on the 21st with Hans de Kretser giving a presentation on Social Networking management; how to use it to help build engagement for your brand and audience for your productions. HdK Associates are online specialists who work with a wide range of dance and performance companies and venues on all aspects of digital marketing. Gerrard Martinand Alesandra Seutin will talk about their work and current projects. Gerrard is an associate Artist at UK Foundation for Dance, freelance dancer, choreographer, teacher, co-director of biggerthanME productions and Artistic Director and Founder of the newly founded Gerrard Martin Dance Company (GMD). Alesandra is a freelance dancer, teacher, choreographer and Artistic Director and Founder of Vocab Dance Company. Drinks and refreshments will be served from 7.30pm with an opportunity for networking and discussion. Click here to register your interest by Friday 15 March. We hope to see you there! Copyright © 2013 State of Emergency, All rights reserved. You have signed up to The Strategic Alliance for Black Dance Our mailing address is: State of Emergency PO Box 906 Taunton, Somerset TA1 1HD United Kingdom

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Hello there,

This is an e-mail just to let you all know that applications for the self-directed strand of Choreodrome at The Place are now open. Choreodrome is a biennial research and development project that offers dance artists the opportunity to research work without the pressure of a performance, to spend time on their own professional development and make connections with the community of artists present in the building. It is an open application process for artists based in the UK and working in the contemporary idiom and it’s all free. If you know choreographers who could benefit from this opportunity please do feel free to pass this information on and encourage them to apply.

Choreodrome offers the following opportunities:

• access to studio space and resources to facilitate self-directed research
• directed research workshops for both choreographers and dancers
• a facilitated sharing platform in a studio context
• talks, discussions, lunches and gatherings –both formal and informal to facilitate exchange and dialogue

Information about the self-directed strand of Choreodrome is now up on our website along with details about how to apply. Please go to http://www.theplace.org.uk/16824/choreodrome/choreodrome-2013.htmlto see more. Deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 4 March.

Information about the other elements of Choreodrome will be available shortly.

If you have any specific enquiries about Choreodrome please contact Artist Development at Artistdevelopment@theplace.org.ukor 020 7121 1040.

Best wishes

The Theatre and Artist Development Team at The Place

Keren Kossow

Manager

Artist Development

The Place

020 7121 1044

keren.kossow@theplace.org.uk

An Introduction to Teaching Dance

Are you 16 - 25 years old and interested in learning the basics of teaching high quality dance classes? East London Dance and The FI.ELD bring you a 2-day intensive led by Jennifer Irons introducing the different elements of teaching a great dance class: Different teaching styles and strategies Legalities - health & safety, insurance, qualifications, safe practice and child protection Inclusive practice How to plan and evaluate Date: Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 February 2013 Time: 10:00 - 18.30 Venue: Stratford Circus, Theatre Square , London , E15 1BX

BOOKING INFORMATION Price: £25 To book: (places are limited) Please email: office@eastlondondance.org Or call East London Dance: 0208 279 1050 Payments are in cash or cheque made payable to East London Dance The course is delivered as part of The FI.ELD - a new professional development programme delivered by East London Dance. Working with a collective of 18 emerging professionals aged 16 - 25 years old The FI.ELD will learn from some of the industry leaders to develop the skills they need to make their ideas happen. Supported by Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and Active Newham

east london dance STRATFORD CIRCUS THEATRE SQUARE LONDON E15 1BX UNITED KINGDOM TEL +44 (0) 20 8279 1050 FAX +44 (0) 20 8279 1054 office@eastlondondance.org www.eastlondondance.org

Susana Baca Saturday 9 March The Grammy Award-winning Afro-Peruvian sings tracks from her latest album Afrodiaspora, which explores African influence on Latin American music and culture. The music of 'Afrodiaspora' reflects Susana Baca's adventurous poetic spirit, offering a deeply expressive mix of African and Latin American influences, framed by the artist's distinct Afro-Peruvian perspective. 'Afrodiaspora' marks a landmark cultural narrative set within an upbeat and inspired musical landscape. An international star, Susana Baca preserves all that is close to her heart and offers an intimate look into the remarkable impact of African music on the world. 'A beautiful, continent-crossing soul journey.' ★★★★★ (Songlines on Afrodiaspora) 'Ms Baca, with her cool, distinct voice, as beautiful as any working in pop, has the strength to create her own tradition.'(New York Times) Join the Facebook Event » Part of WOW, supported by Bloomberg. Book tickets » You might also like Angelique Kidjo + Fatoumata Diawara Friday 8 March Grammy Award-winning Beninese singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo returns to Southbank Centre by popular demand after her sell-out gig in 2012. Acclaimed by Time magazine as ' Africa 's premier diva', she was ranked by the BBC in its list of the continent's 50 most-iconic figures. Kidjo is joined by Mali-born Fatoumata Diawara. Her acclaimed first album Fatou was voted The Sunday Times' Number One World-Music Album of 2011 and WMCE's Album of the Year. Join the Facebook Event » Part of WOW, supported by Bloomberg. Book tickets » Coming up in April Susheela Raman + Mian Miri Qawals Wednesday 10 April Following her sold out, five-star-reviewed gig at Alchemy last year, Susheela Raman makes a triumphant return, again collaborating with the mighty Mian Miri Qawals, the Sufi powerhouses of Lahore . 'Electrifying' ★★★★★ (Financial Times) 'The energy, intensity and sheer noise were extraordinary' ★★★★★ (The Guardian) Book tickets » southbankcentre.co.uk | Ticket Office: 0844 847 9910

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Back by popular demand, the Cuban dance sensation Ballet Revolución returns to the Peacock Theatre for a strictly limited three-week run. You won't want to miss this fabulous fiesta that has wowed audiences and critics alike with its winning combination of flawless technique, tireless energy and infectious Cuban spirit. Fusing classical ballet, contemporary and street dance to the hits of Beyoncé, Usher, Prince and more all played by a live band, Ballet Revolución is the definition of feel good fun. Best availability can be found on Sunday evenings, allowing you to squeeze the most out of your weekend, so book now as tickets are in high demand!

Celebrating an incredible decade at Sadler's Wells this year's Flamenco Festival is bigger than ever before with a spectacular selection of Spain's best dancers, singers and musicians providing two weeks of the very finest flamenco. Opening the festival is the incomparable Eva Yerbabuena with the premiere of her latest work !Ay!. Another certain highlight will be New Wave Associate and rising star Rocío Molina's Danzaora, whilst Israel Galván will be kicking up a storm with a frenzy of footwork in La Curva. With so much phenomenal flamenco on offer there has never been a better time to brush up on your Spanish.

With just over a week remaining, time is running out to catch the sensationally sexy Tango Fire. Ten dancers, including five world champions, perform athletic feats of wonder with this most sensual of dances, all to live music of "untiring virtuosity" (Financial Times) from the Quarteto Fuego, making Flames of Desire the perfect Valentine's treat! Book now while you still can.			The award-winning BalletBoyz® present the TALENT 2013, a company of ten extraordinarily gifted male dancers from diverse backgrounds who bring their power, grace and athleticism to perform new works Serpent, by Royal Ballet Artist in Residence Liam Scarlett and Fallen, by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Russell Maliphant. **** "Charismatic… with fluid movement and plenty of swagger" THE INDEPENDENT

My First Cinderella is the perfect introduction for children new to ballet. English National Ballet 2 bring this much loved tale to life in a world premiere, as Cinderella's fairy godmother transforms her into a princess who shall go to the ball to meet her prince. With enchanting music and beautiful dance, this spellbinding production will captivate the whole family from the very young to the young at heart.			This spring Sadler's Wells provides a welcome chance to catch Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's masterpiece Sutra in its fifth anniversary year. 17 Buddhist monks perform breathtaking kung fu on an endlessly inventive set made of 21 wooden boxes, created by Turner Prize-winner Antony Gormley, as the piece meditates on the philosophy and faith of the Shaolin tradition.

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Diego Carneiro- Cello- Brazil

Saturday 23rd of February 7.30 pm

Bolivar Hall, London

54-56 Grafton Way. W1T 5DL

Nearest tube: Warren Street Station

(Northern and Victoria Lines)

Tickets £10. Conc. £8

Programme includes music by Schumann, Manuel de Falla, Beethoven, and more....

For more details please look in my website: www.eralysfernandez.com

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Dear Independent dance artists & choreographer

Just a quick reminder that you can still purchase tickets for the new Dance UK training “How to fundraise for your artistic projects” happening this Saturday in Leeds at Yorkshire Dance Tickets are heavily discounted for Dance UK members at just £8. The session is 3 1/12 hours so you can squeeze it in around work (or getting a break this weekend). Great line up of speakers including three independent dance artists & choreographers talking about their own recent successful fundraising.

Lead speakeron Saturday is Sarah Shead. Here is her biog:

Sarah Shead

Spin Arts Management operates under the creative direction of Sarah Shead. Sarah has an extensive background in arts management and development having worked at Dance4 as Continuing Professional Development Coordinator and Creative Partnerships Coordinator, Yorkshire Dance as Artists Development and Project Manager and Cida Co (Creative Industries Development Agency) as Programmes Director.

Each of these roles enabled Sarah to refine her practice as a fundraiser, producer, programmer and manager.

Sarah is a certified Relational Dynamics Coach and an Associate Coach for PANDA –Performing Arts Network and Development Agency.

In 2011 Sarah founded Spin Arts Management - a development & producing organisation that supports artists and arts organisation to proactively develop their businesses and creative ideas. Spin Arts do this by offering a range of services and expertise to help realise ambitious projects in a practical and sustainable way.

Sarah has helped numerous artists/arts organisations secure funding from Arts Council England, local authorities, a range of public sources, trusts and foundations and sponsorship.

Spin Arts has and continues to deliver a range of CPD initiatives across Yorkshire including: Training to dance students at The Northern School of Contemporary Dance, University of Leeds, Leeds Metropolitan University and York St John’s University. Delivery of ‘Catapult’ The Northern School of Contemporary Dance professional development programme, ‘Accent’ a South Yorkshire wide CPD programme, CARP – The Civic Artist Residency Programme and is currently hosting an emerging producer from the University of Leeds as part of a year in industry placement.

For more information and to buy tickets go to Dance UK ’s website here:

http://www.danceuk.org/shop/events/

Best wishes,

Caroline

Caroline Miller

Director, Dance UK

Dance UK , The Urdang, The Old Finsbury Town Hall , Rosebery Avenue , London , EC1R 4QT

Tel: 020 7713 0730 | Fax: 020 7833 2363

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If you haven't read the new March 2013 (#90) issue yet, you’re missing out on features including: Goran Bregovic; The great hip-hop debate; French chanson; nearly 100 reviews; and of course our regular 15-track Top of the World CD, featuring songs from the best new releases. New subscribers can choose from the current Top of the World albums (see below) for their free CD, including Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni ba’s Jama Ko. Tickets are also now available for this year’s Songlines Encounters Festival. Acts including Malick Pathé Sow & Bao Sissoko, Duo Sabil & John Williams, Sarah Savoy and Alex Wilson will be taking to London’s Kings Place stage from June 5-8. For the full line-up click here. Subscribers can claim 10% off a Festival Pass and 25% discount on single tickets. For terms and conditions and to claim the offer, please see p21 of the current issue (March 2013, #90) or call +44 (0)207 371 2777. Finally, Refugee Action’s World Food Night is happening next week. To find how to get involved, click on the image below. The Songlines Team		Click here to view a sample edition of this issue
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Competition: Win tickets to Women of the World 2013 festival concerts Women of the World (WOW), the annual global festival that celebrates women across the world, returns to the Southbank Centre this March. A programme of debates, performances and concerts seek to both highlight the achievements of and restrictions facing women today. Friday’s festivities fittingly coincide with International Women’s day (March 8), and offer the opportunity to enjoy an evening at the Royal Festival Hall with West African singers Angélique Kidjo and Fatoumata Diawara. On Saturday March 9, Susana Baca performing tracks from her latest album, Afrodiaspora, at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. We are very pleased to offer a pair of tickets to either nights. Winners will be notified by email on February 28. To win tickets to see Angeliqué Kidjo & Fatoumata Diawara please fill out this form. To win tickets to see Susana Baca please fill out this form.
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