The Afro-Latin Lounge

Greetings once again,

 

Hope this email finds you well.

 

As part of the Club to Catwalk 80s Fashion in London Exhibition season, we present our woman in music trailblazers Madeline Bell, Linda Lewis and Janet Kay in conversation together for the first time, with broadcast journalist Jacqueline Springer, at the V&A, South Kensington on Friday 22 November 2013 at 19.00, doors at 18.45.

 

There are still a few tickets available at £9, £6 concession

 

To book and for further information call the Bookings Team on 020 7942 2211 or go on-line

http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/2860/black-women-of-soul-rock-and-pop-4229/

Please feel free to FORWARD this email to your family, friends, colleagues and anyone who remembers the soulful rock, sartorial style, and poise these 3 amazing singers delivered in the 70s, paving the way for many others in the postmodern 80s and 90s.

 

Again one not to be missed!

 

This event will be filmed and photographed and is in collaboration with Contemporary Black Music Culture™

 

See you there.

 

Best,

 

J 

 

Janet Browne

Programme Manager

Black Heritage & Culture
Learning & Interpretation Division
Victoria & Albert Museum
South Kensington
London
SW7 2RL
Direct Line: 020 7942 2184
Email: j.browne@vam.ac.uk

Note: I work Wednesdays PM, Thursdays and Fridays. If your enquiry is urgent please contact Jo Banham, the Adults and Creative Industries Team Leader on 020 7942 2190 or email: j.banham@vam.ac.uk

 

Masterpieces of Chinese Painting 700-1900
26 October 2013- 19 January 2014 at V&A South Kensington
Supported by the Friends of the V&A
Book now on www.vam.ac.uk/chinesepainting

See the exhibition for free if you join as a V&A Member
www.vam.ac.uk/members

War Games
Until 9 March 2014 at V&A Museum of Childhood
Admission free

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Dear Artists, Colleagues and Associates,

 

 

As part of our partnership, Greenwich Dance and Trinity Laban are looking for young chorographers to create work on two of our youth dance groups.  We are looking for choreographers aged 26 years or under who may be recent graduates or early on in their career, interested to develop their skills and understanding of working with young people.  All dance style specialisms are welcomed. 

 

Choreographers will need to be available for one day in December to present their ideas and audition for the groups and have availability to work with a group for the duration of the project which runs from January – April 2014. The performances take place at Greenwich Dance on Friday 4^th and Saturday 5^th April 2014.

 

This is a paid opportunity.

 

Deadline: Friday 28 November

 

For further information, applications or recommendations of suitable artists please contact: Grace grace@greenwichdance.org.uk or Caron caron@greenwichdance.org.uk (0208 293 9741)

 

 

Please spread the word by forwarding on to anyone who may know of someone suitable or may be interested in the opportunity.

 

 

Kind regards

Grace Okereke

Project Manager

Greenwich Dance Borough Hall Royal Hill SE10 8RE

+44(0)20 8293 9741

www.greenwichdance.org.uk

 

AFRO CONTEMPORARY DANCE CLASS

15th November 2013

London at Dance Works 16 Balderton Street W1K 6TN

Organised by Alison Ray

Cost: £7

Afro Contemporary Dance every Friday 6pm -7pm at Dance Works 16 Balderton Street W1K 6TN

Come and learn some different dance styles from West Africa, which are fused together to create a unique blend of Dance, Music and sheer fun.

With Alison Ray (Dance Teacher) and Abduli ( Musician)

Class £7

Alison Ray
tel: 07766506644
email: raysprod007@hotmail.co.uk

The Master Returns

CLASSES Plan ahead and check out our classes for next week. Tuesday Classes at the Cuban in Moorgate 7pm - Bachata 8pm - Cuban Salsa All levels welcome Free club after the class Wednesday at the Cuban in Moorgate Classes at the Cuban in Moorgate 7pm Beginners/Intermediate  8pm Improvers/Advanced All levels welcome Free club after the class Wednesday at the the Prince of Wales in Brixton SALSA CLASSES at 7pm - 8pm : £9 (includes entry to the club) DJS JOHNNY G + MADERA VERDE + guests; 8pm - Midnight :£3 Two rooms of pure Latin vibes Friday Rhythmic Salsa returns tonight with Elder at Christ Church Hall, 27 Blackfriars. Class starts at 7pm-9pm

Salsateca news Another chilly week in London, but we have plenty to warm you up with! Rhythmic Salsa tonight Starting with Master Elder's Rhythmic Salsa class tonight Salsateca is here to take that cold feeling away and warm you with some fulfilling and warm salsa.  Spanish Harlem Class are all back as usual next week. Don't forget that we have launched our new night in Brixton: Spanish Harlem!!! This is our new night that we will be running every Wednesday at The Prince of Wales in Brixton. Get down for classes (including entry to the club with DJ Johnny G) for only £9!!! 21st Birthday (Madre Rumba) And finally, we have our 21st Birthday at The Wine Tun in St Paul's on Saturday 30th November. Come and celebrate with us and enjoy what promises to be another epic party. (See below for more details). Have a great week! Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salsatecadanceschool?ref=hl Rhythmic Salsa   This class is designed specially to help you with your salsa technique and rhythm.   If you feel like your salsa level isn't coming along as you hoped or you really want to move on up a level, then this class is perfect for you. Get down to Christ Church Hall this evening for 7pm to make the most of this technical class with Elder and his live percussionists.    Join Elder and his percussionists tonight at Christ Church Hall  Madre Rumba Salsateca and Ola Latina are celebrating their birthdays at The Wine Tun in St Paul's on 30th November!!! This fiesta is going to be a real fiesta full of rhythm and rumba!!! Here is what is in store for you:  3 hours of classes in Salsa, Cha Cha Cha & Dominican Bachata by the Salsateca team & guests Miguel Rico, Cristian Lantigua and Jeff Davila. Dance shows by Cali Swing, Mambonito and much much more!  Live band: LATIN MACHINE DJs El Chino, Julian The Duke, Mr Bilongo, Cristian Lantigua and many more   DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS EPIC EVENT. Check out the event here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/473306939449658/?fref=ts MADRE RUMBA Prices: £15 All Classes & Club / £12 2 Classes & Club / £10 Club incl. 1 Class (last class in schedule) Venue: The Wine Tun, 2-6 Cannon Street, London EC4M  6XX