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· Do you want more flexibility, mobility and vitality?
· Do you want control over your diet?
· Do you want to improve your health and fitness level?
· Do you want to be in control of your stress levels and have better skin?
If you have answered yes to any of the above then this is the workshop for you.
You will be introduced to Health, Nutrition, Yoga, Chi Gong and relaxation to maintain your health and vitality.
You will leave this workshop with a plan to incorporate simple and effective exercises to improve your general health, vitality and wellness. There will also be information of self-care practices for common medical conditions such as Fibroids and Prostate Disease.
Date: 6th April / Time:2-7pm
Venue: Hackney Forge
Victoria Park London E9
For more information please telephone
07561540005 / (insert your number)
info@mjfontaine.co.uk / info@kofiarts.co.uk
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About Kofi Arts
Strength, flexibility and speed are prerequisites for practicing martial arts.
Kofi has taught the style 'Wing Chun' for over 15 years, and used Yoga and Chi Gong a long side his martial practice to recover from injury and maintain his overall health and vitality.
About Mjfontaine
Marilyn has also trained with the Healing Taoist School in London using Chi Gong, and Jade Egg practices to maintain her health and wellbeing alongside Yoga and meditation.
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10+ years of SOAS World Music Summer School!
Now for the 11th year running, SOAS is proud to offer an exciting summer school of world music. This summer we offer a more varied programme than ever: Intensive and inspiring courses, practical workshops, taster sessions and master classes for students of all backgrounds, beginners to advanced, amateur and professional. Take your pick!
And don't forget, our free Concert Series continues! (click or scroll down for details)
And don't forget, our free Concert Series continues! (click or scroll down for details)
What people say about the SOAS Summer School music courses:
"I learnt something new, fun and rewarding, in a friendly and relaxed environment."
"Excellent experience of learning, interaction and collaboration."
"The best training course I have been on - fascinating, instructional, relaxed and very productive."
"Highly enjoyable, educational and musically challenging."
The new programme for summer 2013 is now online and open for bookings!
Check it out below or at www.soas.ac.uk/summermusicschool
Check it out below or at www.soas.ac.uk/summermusicschool
Course programme 2013
Afro-Brazilian Percussion: Pandeiro
Dates: 17-21 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
course fee £95 (concs £75)
Thepandeiro is one of the most popular music instruments played in Brazil . It is a frame drum used in different styles of Brazilian music as well as playing a prominent role in Carnival. From basic to advanced level, this workshop will focus on different playing techniques for rhythms such as Samba, Baiao, Frevo and Funk. Students will also learn traditional songs which can be accompanied on the pandeiro. Instruments will be provided. With Adriano Adewale.
Balinese Gamelan
Dates: 8-14 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm
course fee £90 (concs £70)
This is a unique opportunity to learn to play the sweet-sounding seven-tone Balinesegamelan based at SOAS. A gamelan is an elaborate percussion orchestra, comprising bronze gongs and metallophones which play complex interlocking melodic and rhythmic patterns led by a pair of drums. This particular gamelan, a semar pegulingan saih pitu, is unusually beautiful and is the only one of its kind in the UK . Students will be encouraged to play all of the instruments in the ensemble and will learn to play a traditional piece of Balinese music. With Andy Channing.
Cuban Music Big Band
Dates: 1-5 July, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
course fee £95 (concs £75)
Whatever your instrument, here’s a chance to play some classic Cuban styles: Son, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Latin Jazz… The course will look at rhythms, structure, arrangement & improvisation within those musical forms. All levels & instruments welcome, arrangements will be customized to the instruments present!
With Sara McGuinness & Elpidio Caicedo.
Darbuka: Middle Eastern Percussion
Dates: 17-21 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
course fee £95 (concs £75)
The darbuka, a hand-drum common throughout the Arab cultural sphere, originated from the Middle East around 2000 years ago. A skilled player can tease a complex range of sharp and deep sounds from this goblet shaped drum. It is an easy instrument to learn and yet has a surprising emotional range. The course will introduce basic playing techniques & essential rhythms, as well as an overview on Middle Eastern percussion. Beginners welcome, instruments will be provided. With Louai Alhenawi
Didgeridoo
Dates: 17-21 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
course fee: £85 (concs £65)
Thought to be one of the oldest wind instruments known and made from eucalyptus branches naturally hollowed by termites, didgeridoos play an important role in the Australian Aborigine’s rich spiritual culture. As a drone instrument the didgeridoo cannot produce melodies but is capable of an astonishing variety of sounds and percussive rhythms. Beginners welcome, instruments will be provided. With Jonathan Cope.
Eastern European & Balkan Gypsy Music
Dates: 1-5 July, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
course fee £90 (concs £70)
This course explores the beauty and charm of Gypsy and folk music from the Balkans and surrounding areas. Learning various pieces by ear and from sheet music and concentrating on technical aspects such as embellishments, phrasing and articulation, you will learn how these tools are used to create the passion and soul of this style of music. It will also explore the modalities/tonalities, time signatures, improvisation and accompaniments that are typically associated with this music. All instruments welcome. With Gundula Gruen.
Frame Drums: Daf, Bodhran & Co:
Dates: 24-28 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
course fee £90 (concs £70)
Of simple but incredibly varied construction, frame drums are among the oldest drums known and found all over the world. The frame drum is an affordable and light percussion instrument, making it the ideal instrument to take anywhere, play everywhere. This course will explore how to produce different sounds, how to increase body awareness and natural hand movement. You will learn to play different rhythmic patterns, perform compositions for frame drums and learn to improvise in that context.
Suitable for beginners, instruments will be provided. With Vasilis Sarikis
Mbira
Dates: 1-5 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
course fee £95 (concs £75)
The Mbira (also referred to as thumb piano) is central to Zimbabwean musical traditions. It is used in Shona spiritual ceremonies to call upon the spirits, through a repertoire of ancient songs, passed down through generations. More recently it has also found its way into popular music. In the course you will learn some of these songs, progressing to add vocals & variations.
The course is suitable for beginners, but will also offer deeper insights for those with some experience. Original instruments will be available for use or purchase. With Linos Wengara Magaya & Tim Lloyd
The course is suitable for beginners, but will also offer deeper insights for those with some experience. Original instruments will be available for use or purchase. With Linos Wengara Magaya & Tim Lloyd
Middle Eastern MaqamDates: 17-21 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
course fee £90 (concs £70)Bring your instrument (any!) and learn to play Middle Eastern music, based of the melodic concept
of maqam. The course will introduce maqam theory and scales, typical rhythms and ensemble pieces
arranged for the group. For fluent players on any instrument. With Louai Alhenawi.
of maqam. The course will introduce maqam theory and scales, typical rhythms and ensemble pieces
arranged for the group. For fluent players on any instrument. With Louai Alhenawi.
Indian Tabla
Dates: 1-5 July, Mon-Fri 5-8pm
course fee: £95 (concs £75)
Thetabla drums with their unique melodic sound are the backbone of Classical Indian music, in particular Hindustani (Northern Indian) music. This course is an introduction to the rhythmic structures (taal) of Indian Classcial music, as well as basic playing techniques, embracing both the theoretical foundations as well as hands-on drumming. Suitable for beginners, instruments will be provided. With Sanju Sahai.
Classical Indian Singing
Dates: 17-21 June, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
course fee: £85 (concs £65)
Musical expression through the voice is regarded as one of the foundations in the art of Indian Classical Music. This course offers introduction to Classical Indian voice culture and singing styles, as well as the melodic concept of the raag, including composition and improvisation within a given raag(mode). There will be basic theory, traditional warm up exercises, learning about the rhythmic structures, in-depth practical work on two raags, and more. Suitable for all levels. With Mehboob Nadeem.
Japanese Folk: Song, Dance & Instruments
Dates: 21-23 June, Fri 6-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm
course fees: £90 (concs £70)
Traditional folk song (min’yō) opens doors to various aspects of Japanese culture and also to a challenging and fascinating world of music & dance. Participants will taste not only the singing and a bit of dancing but also the instruments: shamisen 3-stringed ‘banjo’, shakuhachiand shinobue bamboo flutes, and percussion. The main teachers will be the Yoshie Asano Campbell (magical singer& dancer) and Hibiki Ichikawa (master of the rocking Tsugaru-jamisen), with support from Joe Browning (shakuhachi) and others.
For all levels (though there will be no instrumental lessons for beginners). Content will be structured to meet the interests and backgrounds of those who enrol.
Klezmer Music
Dates: 24-28 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
course fees: £90 (concs £70)
Come and discover the joys of klezmer with one of the UK ’s top teachers and performers, Ilana Cravitz. Over the course of the week you'll learn how to play the soulful and celebratory music of East European Jews. We’ll be looking at tunes, ornamentation and accompaniment, as well as dance steps to go with the melodies that form this rich and very enjoyable musical tradition. In cooperation with the JMI (jmi.org.uk)
Open to all instruments and ages. Minimum ability: Grade 5 or equivalent playing experience.'
Kora
Dates: 1-5 July, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
course fee £95 (concs £75)
The Mandinka kora is a unique instrument with 21 strings. It sounds a bit like a harp, but its intricate playing style is closer to flamenco guitar. Kadialy Kouyate comes from the south of Senegal and belongs to the great line of Kouyate griots. He is a gifted performer but also highly regarded as a korateacher, regularly teaching under- & postgraduate courses at SOAS. This is a taster course for beginners. Instruments will be provided. With Kadialy Kouyate.
Jews Harps
Date: Sat 22 June, 11am - 5pm
course fee £65 (concs £45)
An ancient instrument, the mouth or jews harp exists in many forms across nearly every continent. Often disregarded as a less ‘serious’ instrument the mouth harp is capable of extreme subtlety and a wide repertoire of sounds and melodies. Open to all - everyone can play! With Jonathan Cope.
Mongolian Overtone Singing
Dates: 24-28 June, Mon-Fri 7-9pm
course fees: beginners: £85 (concs £65)
Khöömii is an amazing style of overtone/harmonic singing where one person sings two or more distinct pitches at the same time. It originates among the nomads of Central Asia, particularly the mountain regions of Mongolia and Tuva. Listen to your own overtones as you discover the unknown depths and heights of your voice through these enchanting sounds. With Michael Ormiston& Candida Valentino.
Russian Folk Songs from the Steppes
Date: Sat 22 June, 11am - 5pm
course fee £65 (concs £45)
Russian folk songs embrace the whole of the landscape and all of Mother Earth. Lyrical songs call to mind the vastness of Russian topography stretching toward a boundless horizon. In Russian folklore, every snowflake and every blade of grass embodies the spirits of nature – and this connection is felt within each folk song for ritual pagan holidays, exorcism and sibylline song, circle dance, laments, wedding and lyrical songs... Come and experience the Russian landscape through song!
Music lovers of all backgrounds and singing levels are invited, no experience necessary. Learning by ear. With Polina Skovoroda-Shepherd.
Senegalese Sabar Drumming
Dates: 24-28 June, Mon-Fri 6-9pm
course fee £95 (concs £75)
TheSabar drum is played with a stick and palm technique. A form of drumming once reserved for Senegalese royalty, today, Sabar music is found at all kinds of social events such as weddings, births, as well as popular events such as wrestling matches. Sabarrhythms also define the popular Mbalaxsound behind many great Senegalese artists such as Youssou N'Dour and Baaba Maal. All levels welcome, instruments provided.
With Modou Diouf.
World Music in the Classroom
Dates: Fri 28 June, 9.30am-5.30pm
course fee £90 (concs £70) / certificate package:£65 (concs £55)
A day course covering the theory and practice of teaching world music performance in the classroom. The programme features lectures and hands-on sessions, including an introduction to resources; the place of world music within the GCSE curriculum, and a choice of practical workshops in African & Asian music traditions leading to take-home lesson plans. For music teachers and practising musicians with teaching aspirations. Taught by a team of staff and teaching associates from the SOAS Dept of Music.
Certificate in Teaching World Music Performance
SOAS Department of Music is providing a certificate in Teaching World Music Performance, awarded to students who successfully complete the day course World Music in the Classroom, plus any one of the full-length courses in a specific musical style.
Programme subject to change.
SOAS CONCERT SERIES
Our series of free concerts continues, with two more very special concerts featuring international artists.
Concerts start at 7pm, at Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre, SOAS ( Thornhaugh Street , Russdell Square , London WC1H0XG)
All concerts are free and open to all - no advance bookings, entry is first come first served.
www.soas.ac.uk/concerts
Friday 15 March 2013
ABEYA
Japanese folk tunes & tales - for everyone!
Four young members of the multi-award-winning Japanese folk music group Abeya provide a stunning mix of song, dance, drumming, bamboo flutes, and the powerful, addictive 3string Tsugaru-jamisen. The group has been praised for their ability to enchant audiences not only with their talent but also their highly engaging approach using humour, interaction, and poignant explanations to help make the music relevant to international audiences.
Thursday 25 April 2013
AZIZA BRAHIM
Saharawi songstress with international attitude
Aziza Brahim is considered one of the most talented musical voices from Western Sahara . She was born in the Saharawi refugee camps in south-west Algeria , but spent many years studying in Cuba . This has influenced her music, an innovative blend of traditional Saharawi hawl, West African rhythms and Latin Jazz. Singing in Hassania, the native language of her homeland, and Spanish, Aziza has been a great ambassador for the Saharawi cause, dedicating all her singing to her people.
The SOAS Concert Series & World Music Summer School are run by the Department of Music at SOAS.Why not study for a degree in the largest European centre for world music studies? We run BA, MMus and PhD degree programmes; all focus on world music. Our courses offer great flexibility. Students can specialise in particular music traditions or engage with many different musics and receive high-level training in performance. In the BA, Music can be combined with language studies, Development Studies, Anthropology and many other academic disciplines, while PhD projects can be practice-led, fieldwork-based, or theoretical.
More details at www.soas.ac.uk/music
Department of Music, School of Oriental and African Studies
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square , London WC1H 0XG
E musicevents@soas.ac.uk / T 020 7898 4500
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SATURDAY 23 MARCH @ 7.30PM
Fresh, fun and ambitious. Blueprint brings to the stage the latest trends, freshest moves and styles from the brightest upcoming choreographers that the UK has to offer.
The line up promises a new generation of choreographers who will present fusions, collaborations and styles that will lay the future of dance - make sure you catch it here first.
Featuring:
Cherilyn Albert, B-Hybrid Dance, DaJance Arts Collective, Dark Island Dance, Fusion, GC Krump Theatre, Jordan Ajadi Dance Company, Kanzase Dance, New Movementz, Spoken Movement,
The Dark Elite, Protocol Dance Company and special guest
Blueprint Bursary 2012 Winner Cathy Waller
Tickets: £9 / £5 concessions
Venue: Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, E15 1BX
Tube/Rail: Stratford (Central, DLR, Jubilee, Overground)
www.stratford-circus.com or 0844 357 2625
Or in person 10am - 6pm
Photo Credit: Carmen Klammer
OTHER EVENTS COMING SOON:
east london dance
T: 020 8279 1050
East London Dance, Stratford Circus,
Theatre Square, London E15 1BX
East London Dance is a registered charity: 1053735
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A workshop brought to you by Movement Angol Dance in partnership with Islington Arts Factory
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