Alison Ray’s Dance Company Presents
“What lies nearest our Feet”
Choreographer: Alison Ray
Dancers: Lavern Wynter and Linton Clarke
Choreographer: Alison Ray
Dancers: Lavern Wynter and Linton Clarke
Length: 10mins
Synopsis:
The piece is about the relationships human beings create, identifying love, hate, conflict, and reconciliation within a limited space. The style of movement is within a contemporary setting, using styles of street and contemporary dance. The piece also identifies the power struggles between couples. And the subsequent the effect this can have on relationships. As this miscommunication takes the couple on journey of discovery and transformation.
Follow us this weekend: Saturday 21 September 2013 @ 1pm
@ The Bermondsey Street Festival @ White cube: 144-152 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3TQ
Sunday 22nd September @ 3.30pm (Performance at 3.50pm):
Afro Dance Xplosion
213 Haverstock Hill, NW3 4QP London nearest tube Belsize Park tube station![]()
events
NEW EVENT! The Rumba Palace has arrived in London!
Don't miss the launch of the monthly rumba party on Sunday 29th September with Gerardo y su Rumbache, Idalberto Alcala and DJ Javier 'la Maquina de Cuba'.
We kick off our afternoon of Cuban Rumba with Rumba dance classes for all levels at 3.30pm. Enjoy live music from London's most authentic rumba band Gerardo y su Rumbache, then dance the night away to the latest Cuban sounds from DJ Javier.
Plus Cuban dominos, Cuban food and Cuban cocktails.
Doors open 3pm
Entry £7 in advance / £10 on the door
For advance tickets, email your name to: info@cubacheche.co.uk
For more info: 07809 368395
At the Latin Groove Club 1 Archway Close, London N19 3TD
Nearest tube: Archway (Highgate exit, and the club is just opposite)
Overground trains: Upper Holloway (5 minutes walk)
Buses: C11, W5, 4, 17, 41, 43, 134, 143, 210, 263, 271, 390
Night routes: N5, N20, N134
Mini cabs: Ladys Cab Office (opposite the club) - service available until 4am
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Salsateca Dance School
Salsa Fiesta and Mambonito
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Salsateca Dance School
Upcoming Events
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Thank you to all whom came to El Bembe on Saturday! We hope you had an amazing time. We are still recovering from all the excitement and action that happened at El Bembe. That night just gets better every time, and that's thanks to you all!!!
Salsa Fiesta
We are excited to announce that Salsa Fiesta returns next Saturday 28th September at The Horse Bar (124 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7RW). The last one was the biggest one yet, showing that Salsa Fiesta really is the place to be next Saturday. Along with the amazing venue we bring you the most creative instructors London has to offer.
WE HAVE BOTH ROOMS AGAIN! This means you can choose between Bachata or Salsa all night long!!!
Instructors: Elder Sanchez, Javier Bermeo and GUEST TEACHER: Cristian Lantigua.
Top London DJs: DJ Johnny-Gee, Cristian Lantigua and Cristian San.
(Cristian Lantigua, Cristian San and Johnny Gee will be on the decks all night long)
Here is the link for the Facebook event:
TIME: 7.00pm-2am.
CLASSES: ALL LEVELS WELCOME!
7.30pm - 8.30pm: Bachata Classes.
8.30pm - 9.30pm: Salsa Classes.
CLUB from 9.30pm
2 ROOMS: SALSA and BACHATA!
(Johnny Gee)
Mambonito
Exciting news! Mambonito dance group will be performing for you this Wednesday 18th September at The Cuban in Moorgate. Here is a short bio on the group:
Mambonito Student Group was created in January 2013 out of Miguel & Mayana's passion for teaching and promoting salsa dancing in the UK.
This group have completed a 12 week Choreography training course with Miguel & Mayana and have been dedicating their free time every sunday afternoon in a dance studio in Wimbledon.
They are going to perform "Quinto Sabroso" by Cheo Feliciano a mixture of New York Style and Cuban flavor.
Next Mambonito Choreography Course starts in January 2014 for more information contact :
Thursdays in Brixton!
This amazing Salsa night returns to South London, but this time it will be held at the amazing "El Peñol" in Brixton.
Salsa Class from 7.30-9.00pm (£9 for the class). This will be the same format as the previous classes at Wessex House, but better!
After the class there will a club with the amazing DJ Johnny Gee (free if you attend the class).
Address:
382 Brixton Road, SW9 7AW
Have a great week!
Salsateca
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Tuesday
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This Tuesday we bring you Bachata (7.00pm) and Cuban Salsa (8.00pm) at the Cuban in Moorgate.
All levels are welcome! We have classes for beginners, intermediates and advanced.
£8 for one class or £12 for both!
Free social dancing after 9.00pm.
Address: 1 Ropemaker St, London EC2Y 9AW
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Wednesday
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Cross Body Salsa class at the Cuban in Moorgate from 7.00pm - 9.00pm.
First class: 7pm (Beginners and Intermediate)
Second Class: 8pm (Improvers and Advanced)
All levels are welcome! We have classes for beginners, intermediates and advanced.
Remember, Mambonito will be performing this week for you! Don't miss this incredible performance from the group who have been working hard especially for you!
£8 for one class. £12 for both.
Free social dancing after 8.30pm
Address: 1 Ropemaker St, London EC2Y 9AW
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Thursday
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This amazing Salsa night returns to South London, but this time it will be held at the amazing "El Peñol" in Brixton.
Instructors: Laith Sami, Elder and Javier!
Salsa Classes from 7.30-9.00pm (£9 for the class).
Address: 382 Brixton Road, SW9 7AW
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Friday
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Friday we bring you Rhythmic Salsa from 7.00pm-9.00pm at Christ Church Hall, 27 Blackfriars Road.
Kick back and relax. Brush up on those rhythmic salsa moves. There's nothing to worry about at this point - IT'S FRIDAY!
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Dear all,
It's that time of year when we need to warm our joints and strengthen our
muscles for the winter months ahead. Join us on the 16th October for Diene
Sagna's technique master class in Njakhas.
For more details and to book click on the link below:
http://viewhere.info/makingtracks
See you there!!
All of EDC's August news including shows, workshops and upcoming projects.
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September Newsletter
Hello beautiful people and welcome to the September edition of Element Dance Company's newsletter.
As we have recently celebrated the 50th anniversay of Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream speech, we would like to start this letter with this link to Stevie Wonder and others reciting the inspirational speech. http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23853578
This past month has been over flowing with workshops, performances, commissions, rehearsals, carnival, costume workshops and general good times! One of our recent highlights was the commission and performance of ‘Orixa’ for a festival in London Bridge. It was a really special opportunity to create a piece over a period of two weeks with such talented dancers, and to showcase the work. Watch a snippet here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnnzzgvrBJk
Please read on to find out about all our news and the adventures we're planning...
Some dates for your diary
We’d love to see you at our upcoming gigs. And if you do make it down, feel free to send us some feedback. You can email info@elementdance.co.uk with your thoughts.
20th September- Revolucion de Cuba, York- Perfomring/Hosting
24th September- Samba shows by our dancers Michela and Henrique @Floridita
29th September - Birds of Paradise by our dancers Ama, Gabriela and Michela @The Lion and Unicorn theatre
25th October – A night with Element Dance Company at Richmix in Shoreditch - Watch this space for an exciting theatre show and a fun night of music partnered with ScannersInc and DJs from Movimientos
9th November- A huge event in Leeds with 10 dancers and a specially commissioned piece by members of the event team!
A few of our recent gigs
5th September - EDC Commission at London Bridge- Orixas-choreographed by Ella and performed by Ama, Michela, Hannah, Ffion, Gabriela
9th September - Birds of Paradise at The Lion and Unicorn theatre- performed by Gabriela, Ama and Ella
24th August - Birds of Paradise at salsa and samba carnival in Derby with Francis Salsa Funtherapy, DJ Mani and dancers Rosa, Ama and Ella
24th August – Supporting The Heatwave’s Hot Wuk party at Koko, Camden http://hotwuktruckparty.eventbrite.co.uk/ with dancers Patrice, Ffion, Michela and Dani
23rd August- Cloud 23, The Hilton, Manchester- Havanna Club event- Cuban Salsa/Reggaeton night with dancers Michela, Dani, Chris and Ella and Salseros Suave, Yersin,
17th August-Leeds City Museum- Bloom Festival- Adad- Birds of Paradise- Leeds EDC performed Birds of Paradise for the first time. Performed by Dani, Leanne and Steph
4th August- An Orixa piece with Global Grooves at the annual Big Drum festival in Chorley.
3rd August – ‘Birds of Paradise’ at Urban: Celebrating Street Culture weekend at Southbank Centre.
Classes
EDC Leeds Classes return next month from Monday 7th October!
Monday: Samba 7-8pm. Reggaeton 8-9pm.
Wednesdays: 7.30-8.30pm Zumba.
Classes will be held at Leeds University's Union as part of SLAPsoc's dance activity.
Contact Dani for further info - dani@elementdance.co.uk. 07708952696.
Other news
Element have been working hard on their new costumes, new rehearsals with Rehearsal Directors Christina and Michela.
EDC have also been snapped for a graffiti inspired shoot in Old Street…Here is a sample photo by Steven
Ella has been up in Leeds teaching a commisioned piece for an event in November at which 10 EDC dancers will feature.
Dani our EDC Leeds Director celebrated her birthday this month- Happy Birthday Dani! And also new dancer in the Leeds team, Rachel!
Rosa, of EDC London has moved to Korea for 6months teaching. She will continue to write our monthly newsletter whilst in Korea.
Ella Mesma news
This month Ella performed her piece Evol at 9th, 10th September: Evol at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre as part of the GoLive dance festival curated by Donald Hutera.
She also shared extracts of her latest work Ecdysis at Richmix (Free to Fall) and The Place (Touchwood).
The premiere of Ecdysis is fast approaching! Dont forget to book your tickets!
http://www.sadlerswells.com/show/Wild-Card-Vicki-Igbokwe
Element recommends
Shelia Attah- one fierce lady with a beautiful energy and character! You can catch her House Classes every Monday at Studio 68, 9-10:30 with Sheila Attah, Kendra Horsburgh & our live dj Mr Kofi Mingo. A space where we encourage you to come as you are and explore the many wonders of your being. If you miss our Monday class not to worry as we have another class on a Wednesday at Pineapple Studios 3-4.
About Sheila: In 2010 Sheila grew a real appetite for House music & at that point was introduced to the dance/energy. Embodying this new pursuit has given Sheila the freedom and courage to openly express herself without being restrained by inhibitions and fears. Sheila now teaches House and uses this beautiful energy to remind people of their individual greatness & capacity.
"Do not be afraid to be the very person that you are meant to be, In doing so you will find more satisfaction and purpose" Sheila Attah
DJ Lubi always throws a good party... this one is not to be missed!![]()
SOUL REBELS 1st BIRTHDAY PARTY @ THE WARDROBE, LEEDS (LS9 8AH)
FRIDAY 4th OCTOBER - 9PM to 3PM - £7 advance (+bf), more on the door
Tickets from: www.seetickets.com - www.jumborecords.co.uk - www.lunatickets.co.uk
Featuring
THE ABSTRACT HIPHOP ORCHESTRA with special guests Testament (Homecut), Anna Uhuru (Ikestra) and Dialect + Noya Rao Project + DJ Timber (Barcelona) + Soul Rebels DJs....
Soul Rebels sessions in Leeds are one year old in October...here's what we're about :
"A night of freestyle funk, jazz, soul, hiphop, latin, reggae and afrobeat hosted by longtime UK salsa/soul/funk/world music DJ, promoter and CD compiler Lubi Jovanovic (DJ Lubi)....featuring live bands plus DJs and an open minded music policy of sounds from across the globe and across the decades....from Fela to Dilla and beyond!"
LIVE ONSTAGE:
The Abstract Hiphop Orchestra
17 musicians drawn from some of Leeds' finest bands (Haggis Horns, Paper Tiger, Submotion Orchestra, Ikestra, Homecut) paying homage to great 80s and 90s hiphop in a big band format, including 10 brass and MCs. With top players busy sessioning over the years with the likes of Mark Ronson, Jamiroquai, Amy Winehouse, Craig Charles Fantasy Funk Band, Lily Allen, Corinne Bailey Rae etc, this band only gets together a few times a year...this is one of them...not to be missed! New album in recording stage right now...new single coming soon!.
Noya Rao Project
Electro-soul trio led by Ikestra keyboard man Tom Henry plus Paper Tiger's rhythm section of Matt Davies and Jim Wilstshire.
DJs ON THE NIGHT :
DJ Timber (Barcelona)
One of Europe's top bboy DJs specialising in funk, breakbeats, latin grooves, afro funk and heavy soul....flying in specially for this party from Spain!
Soul Rebels DJs
Lubi Jovanovic (Fania/Nascente Records) and Chris Welch (Phuture Motion/Soundwave) playing great black music and global beats past, present and future.....
Info : www.thewardrobe.co.uk - 0113 383 8800
facebook event : https://www.facebook.com/events/138437363027730/?fref=ts
Check out Flux! A fantastic way to reach your personal best!
Until next time...
Well that's all from us for this month! But before we sign off, our dancer Ama Rouge shared this to inspire us all to persevere and never give up on our goals!
Persistance is stronger than failure
From the wisdom of John Wooden
Abraham Lincoln is acknowledged as one of America's greatest presidents
Here is a brief summary of his career:
Failed in business 1831
Defeated for legislature 18.32
Failed in business again 1833
Elected to legislature 1834
Sweetheart died 1835
Had nervous breakdown 1836
Defeated for speaker 1836
Defeated for elector 1840
Defeated for congressional nomination 1843
Elected to Congress 1846
Defeated for Congress 1848
Defeated for Senate 1855
Defeated for Vice President 1856
Defeated for Senate 1859
Elected President of the US 1860
The model Mr Lincoln gave us with hit persistence is one we can remember in the face of our own setbacks. And what is most wondrous of all is that persistence is a quality that we ourselves control.
You and only you can decide whether you will stay the course.
Much love,
Ella, Rosa, Dani and Element Dance
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