Sunday, 23 February 2014

The Afro-Latin Lounge


 
 
Friday 7th March

VOICES FOR CUBA: A night of music and spoken word
ELIADES OCHOA + OMARA PORTOUNDO
Stars of the Buena Vista Social Club to perform a very special set with Eliades Ochoa's band Cuarteto Patria
 
Plus guests from Cuba and beyond including
Alice Walker author of The Color Purple
Rene Gonzalez the first of the Miami Five to be released
Frances de la Tour, Susan Wooldridge, Charlotte Cornwell, Adjoa Andoh, Sam West and Jonathan Pryce British actors of stage & screen.
Venue: Barbican Centre, Silk St, London EC2Y 8DS Nearest tube: Barbican
Link to map for venue: http://www.barbican.org.uk/visitor-information
Starts 7.30pm
Tickets £15-£25
Book tickets call Barbican box office 020 7638 8891 or book online http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?id=16028
 
More info about event and acts: http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?id=16028
 
 

 
 
 
 
ADAD is looking for artists working with forms of dance of the African Diapsora to participate in the next ADAD Open Stage on Wednesday 5 March 2014 from 7 – 9pm at Spotlight a multi-million pound creative youth space in Poplar, east London , designed to inspire.

Artists – Come and showcase your work in progress and receive feedback from your peers and a panel of dance professionals.  Duration of pieces should be between 5 to 20 minutes long.
 
African, Jazz, Afro-fusion, Caribbean , Hip-hop, Afro-Latin…
 
This platform is open to artists at any stage in their career.   Places on the platform are on a first come, first served basis.  The application deadline for this Open Stage event is Wednesday 19 February 2014.
 
To apply please visit www.adad.org.uk/openstage.
 
For more information please call Paula Allen 020 7841 7358
 
Address for Spotlight:
 
30 Hay Currie Street
London
E14 6GN
Nearest station: Langdon Park DLR – two stops away from Canary Wharf station
 

Course: AFRO CUBAN - ORISHAS ELEGUA & OCHUN
DATES: 1st March - 5th April (6 weeks)
Frequency: Saturdays
Time: 6 - 7:30pm    
CLICK HERE! BOOKINGS and Details ..

Future Dates For Your Diary!
 

PURO SABOR CUBANO MASTER CLASSES with PROFESSIONAL & SPECIALISED ARTISTS 

Course: PURO SABOR CUBANO MASTER WORKSHOP - SON, 
WITH DAMARYS FARRES & JUAN CARLOS PACHECO
DATES: 22nd & 23rd FEBRUARY 2014
Time: Saturday 6-9pm @ The Place, Dance Studio
Sunday 3-8pm @ The Twelve Pins, N4 2DE
RESERVE your tickets now!*

 
OUR SPECIAL SALSAnCaliente! NIGHTS
 
SALSAnCALIENTE.... THIS IS CUBA!
DATE: FRIDAY 21st FEBRUARY 2014
Theme: 1950's CADILLAC THEME
Special Guests: Juan Carlos Pacheco Enamorado 
Time: 7:30 - 1am
Details..
SALSAnCALIENTE.... THIS IS CUBA!
DATE: FRIDAY 28th FEBRUARY 2014 
Theme: RED THEME
Special Guest: Los Ministros De La Habana - LIVE!
Time: 7:30 - 2am
Details..
 
SALSAnCALIENTE.... THIS IS CUBA!
DATE: FRIDAY 28th MARCH
Theme: SPRING THEME
Special Guest: Yamil Ferrera
Time: 7:30 - 2am
Details..
 
 
BIGHTON-CUBAN SALSA MINI FESTIVAL from 13-16 JUNE, further info coming soon
Looking forwards to seeing you in our special classes, events and parties.
REMEMBER to add us in your address book & Pleaseeee KEEP SMILING & DANCE!
 
Damarys Farres & DCuban School of Arts team ( DCSArts) 
Please click the links above for further details!

 
A season of eclectic, exciting and engaging dance performances and events
 

 


 
 


 
 


 
 


 
 


 
 


 
   
 
      
 

East London Dance, Stratford Circus, Theatre Square , London E15 1BX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Copyright © 2014 East London Dance. All Rights Reserved.
Photo Credits: Kansaze Dance part of Blueprint 2013 by Alex Rumford 
& Sean Graham part of ELD 25 Years & Counting by Alex Rumford
 

 



Square One is a talent management group established to bridge the gap between emerging talent and top professionals.
 
We will be holding an open audition on Saturday the 1st of March from 10:30-4pm at Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road, N7 0SF . 
 
We work with seasoned professionals and also love to develop talent so  are inviting dancers of all abilities and styles to attend.
 
All performers should bring their CV (if they have one) and a USB of their pictures for our books.
 
If you are unable to attend please visit our website www.s-quare.co.uk and register your interest in future auditions.
 
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Square One
www.s-quare.co.uk
 
02033756277
07931730256
07713825530
 
Kemp House
152 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX
 
 
 
The GB Kizomba Competition, part of Championship International of Kizomba (CIK) was launched 2 weeks ago with the publication of the Rules and a Guide.

For the 7th year running MD Entertainments is organising what has become the most established national Kizomba Competition in the UK , sending numerous couples to represent Great Britain at AfricAdancar  and CIK since 2008 and  helping to raise the level of our dancers.

Albir and Sarah (Spain), Morenasso and Anais (France), Dilson and Bernadeth (Angola) Tony Pirata (France), Bruno and Mafalda (Portugal) and from the UK Donny and Nathalie who came 3rd in 2012, Rico and Josy, Riquita Alta, Bruno and Dawn, Luis and Deborah, Rene and Elen, only to name a few have taken part in this competition and are now names that have grown to be well respected in the Kizomba scene, nationally as well as internationally.

Who will take part this year? Do you fancy yourself as the next name on this list? Do you keep getting compliment on your dancing and being told you should teach? Do you watch the dancers’ video and know you can do better? This is your opportunity to make it real!

This competition is open to everyone and is the best platform to get your dancing to the next level, put your name on the Kizomba map nationally and internationally. We make sure you get the support necessary to make the most of the competition from our Eliminations to the International Final at AfricAdancar, we go through the Rules with you and guide you through the process, whether you are already teaching or performing or simply a kizomba amateur.

It is also a great way to enlarge your Kizomba network, by meeting fellow competitors, get noticed by the judges, promoters and other teachers and who know if you get to be the one representing us at Africadancar  / CIK in Milan you will be on stage in front of kizombeiros, promoters and teachers coming from all over the world.

There are some great prizes to be won too and they keep on being confirmed as you are reading this.

Prizes for 1st place at AfricAdancar / CIK is a great €3,000 cash in addition to the World title.

Prizes for Winners at the GB Kizomba Competition / AfricAdancar UK are:
- Title of GB Kizomba Competition / AfricAdancar UK Winners 2014
- Representing the UK at the 7th AfricAdancar / CIK in Milan
- Flights to Milan to attend the 7th AfricAdancar, 1 to 4 May 2014
- Hotel during your entire stay in Milan
- Tickets to attend all the workshops, parties and shows at AfricAdancar
- Being invited to attend and perform at The UK Dance Congress 2014, 12 to 14 September 2014, Bognor Regis, in front of an international crowd of over 2,000 dancers
- Being invited to attend and perform at  F.L.A.C. (Festival Live Music Angolan and Cuban), 30 and 31 May 2014
- Opportunity to get a professional video of both your Improvisation and your Choreographed video (over 5,000 view for each of  last year competitors and still counting!)
 
It all start with your registration to enter the competition and you can download the document here>

Eliminations will be held at the following events*

Fri 28 February, Kizomba Xtra @ AfroLatina
Highbury, N5, London,
by MD Entertainments, Atlantis Club and Kizomba Suave Night
 
Sat 15 March, Tabanka @ Digbeth Snooker & Sports Cafe
Birmingham by Eddy Vents, James Chong & Pitanga Team 
 
Thu 20 March, Crystal @ Twenty-Five
Crystal Palace , London by Latin Quarter
 
Thu 20 March, Salsa y Kizomba @  Baracoa
Leeds, by ISalsa with Brendan Ncube
 
Fri 21 March, Te Quiero Salsa / Kizomba Fix @ University Social Club
Cambridge By Latin Collective & Club Salsa Events 
 
Manchester, date & venue TBC
by Pure Kizomba & Kizomba Manchester
 
Bristol, date & venue TBC
By Kizomba Romantica / Kizomba Bristol
 
Keep up with the latest update on the eliminations by joining our facebook event HERE> and checking our webpage regularly HERE>
 
*Confirm with the organiser that the elimination is going ahead as we reserve the right to make changes in order to keep a high standard and good running of the competition.
 
THE GB KIZOMBA COMPETITION FINAL will be held in London on Saturday 5th of April. You will be able to attend the 'DANCE OFF' seated from 7pm on the day. The winners will be announced at the PARTY at Expression Studio, whoch will open its door from 10pm to the  sound of DJ Pat and DJB playing for our dancing pleasure.
 
We have arranged a FULL PASS for both part of the event at just £10 till the 28th February and we offer dicount for groups, just contact us.

The 7th AfricAdancar / Championship International of Kizomba 2014 will be held this year in Milan , Italy as it starting it’s world tour. This year the competition has worldwide literally with Eliminations taking place in the USA , Canada , all over Europe, as well as in Africa with Angola , Cap Verde, Mozambique and Morocco .
 
The event offer for the first time specific days of training for professional dancers and teacher, followed by 3 days of Workshops open to all, the international finals of the competition, shows by some of the best internationally and 4 nights of parties. All of this in the stunning NH Milanofiori Hotel and Congress Center, only 45 min from Milan Malpensa Airport

The full passes starts at €80.00 till this Saturday 15th Feb, and flights from most London airport are as low as £80 return.
 
Don't miss the chance to come with us to this unique event to support our Competitors, attend workshops taught by some of the greatest teachers and dance with the best international Kizombeiros.
The artist  line up, event info and tickets can be found here>
The kizombeiros, in London tomorrow night, will know Atlantis Club at Nomad is the place to go.

So this post is for everyone else: men this is the place to take your lady to woo her tomorrow evening (no reservation required, no extravagant minimum spend, and she won't know you had not planned it till NOW!!!)
 
And if you're single, this is where to come to party and dance the night away with a relaxed vibe... You'll get invited to dance, might learn a move or 2, definitely enjoy the great tunes all night long and will leave with new acquaintances... What's not to LOVE about that?
 
Have a fantastic Valentine Day.
 


GB KIZOMBA COMPETITION 2014
AFRICADANCAR UK
 


KIZOMBA XTRA @ AFROLATINA
 
 


 


 
 


 


 
MD Entertainments, www.mdentertainments.org
 



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The Spalding Suite
Auditions, 25 & 26 February, London
 
Fuel and the Southbank Centre are seeking performers for a new project written by Inua Ellams and directed by Benji Reid, called The Spalding Suite.
 
The Spalding Suite is a project about the subculture around basketball which exists in the UK . Young men see their heroes seemingly defy the forces of gravity and ageing that they are subject to, and it shapes their dreams and aspirations.
 
Mixing poetry, spoken word, storytelling, live music and elements of hip hop culture with choreography influenced by the game, The Spalding Suite aims to examine how the culture meets British identity. The poetry will be written by Inua Ellams, and other poets writing on the theme, and will be performed by five performers.
 
There will be R&D  for the project in w/c 16, 23 and 30 June 2014, and w/c 17 & 24 November 2014.
 
There will be further 4 weeks of rehearsal, and 6 weeks of touring in spring/summer 2015, including a week at the Southbank Centre.
 
We are looking for performers with the following skills and attributes:
 
·         Male
·         Black or mixed race
·         Strong physical theatre and/or dance ability
·         Improvisation skills
·         Proficient in basketball (ideal but not essential)
·         Confident performing poetry
 
Please send expressions of interest and CVs to Hannah Kerr, Hannah@fueltheatre.com, by Wednesday 19 February.
 
 
 
Hannah Kerr
Project Manager
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Tel: +44 (0) 207 228 6688
Somerset House, West Wing, Strand, London , WC2R 1LA
www.fueltheatre.com
 
Fuel is currently working with artists including Will Adamsdale, Clod Ensemble, Inua Ellams, Fevered Sleep, David Rosenberg, Sound&Fury, Uninvited Guests and Melanie Wilson.
 
Coming up in February: Ring by David Rosenberg and Glen Neath: 6-7 Feb, Aberystwyth Arts Centre. Love Letters Straight From Your Heart by Uninvited Guests: 15 Feb, Quarterhouse, Folkestone. Going Dark by Sound&Fury: 27 Feb-1 Mar, Exeter Northcott Theatre. It’s the Skin You’re Living In by Fevered Sleep: available to watch online at feveredsleep.co.uk. Still Life with Dog by Fevered Sleep: available to watch online at feveredsleep.co.uk.
 
For further information on these shows please visit our website fueltheatre.com
 
Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/fueltheatre and join us on Facebook facebook.com/fueltheatre
 
 
Fuel is the trading name for Fuel Theatre Services Limited (Registered in England Company No. 05313130, Registered Office: Wellesley House, Duke of Wellington Avenue, Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SS, VAT registration no: 863 3068 21) and Fuel Productions Limited (Registered in England Company No. 7935786, Charity No. 1149680, Registered Office: Wellesley House, Duke of Wellington Avenue, Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SS, VAT registration no: 863 3068 21)
 
 
Earth Dances workshops and classes
with Denise Rowe, March 2014
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Imbolc blessings as the sap rises... 

Awaken body, heart and soul this spring with Earth Dances.


 


WORKSHOPS COMING UP IN MARCH...

Voices Of Ancestors
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th
Zimbabwean dance, song & mbira workshop with Chartwell Dutiro & Denise Rowe

Wellspring
Saturday 29th, 10am - 6pm
Body-Earth movement workshop
for men & women on Dartmoor

Earth Dances workshop, Chagford
Saturday 15th, 2 - 5pm

Earth Dances workshop, Bristol
Sunday 16th, 1 - 4pm
We are moving breathing beings, part of this rich tapestry of the living cosmos.  Our lives are affected by all that is within and without us.  We belong.  And each of our lives is a unique expression, a unique opportunity
As the sap rises and spring begins to stir, it is time to welcome the returning light, wake our bodies to movement and spread our wings once more

Earth Dances workshops include movement & stillness, sound & silence, creative expressions and sharing, responding to the changing cycles of the year and phases of the moon

There's fuller info on the March workshops below, or click on a title opposite to visit the website.  You'll also find testimonials from previous workshop participants and information about future workshops and classes.  Hope to see you, with love xxx
To book on any of the workshops, contact Denise on 07723329414, reply to this email (helloearthdances@gmail.com) or 
visit the website.

 

 

 

 
What people are saying...

 
"Denise's work is truly transformational . . . she has guided me on a journey into fuller embodiment and connection with the powers of earth and ancestry, moving with increasing freedom and joy, allowing and accepting the expression of all parts of myself.
This is healing through dance . . . thank you!"

"Lovely teacher... perfectly Earthy and Mellow
and at the same time flame like clarity and very inspiring"
 
"Thankyou so soo much - my heart is on fire - can't stop moving, painting, standing still when i see a tree!   Was magic in every way -  i can't express in words how the work
touched and moved me. Thakyou to the moon and back!"

 
Workshops and classes coming up...



Chagford
Saturday 15th March
Bristol
Sunday 16th March
Dartington classes
Weds 26th Feb, ongoing



River Women 
Sunday 11th May
Women Land Ancestry 
Fri 6th - Sun 8th June
Women Walking 
14th, 21st & 28th Sept
 



Wellspring
Saturday 29th March
Conversations with Stones
Saturday 1st &
Sunday 2nd November (tbc)




Other dates for your diary...

 
APRIL:  Saturday 5th  Embodying Mbira -  with Denise Rowe & Allan Kerr
Rhythm workshop,  DEVON
MAY:  Saturday 10th, 11am - 5pm  Earth Dances workshop, BRISTOL
SEPTEMBER:  Fri 5th - Sun 7th  Foot to Earth Dance Camp - with Denise Rowe & guests
Annual dance, movement, yoga, qigong & song camp, DEVON
PLUS Watch out for a morning class starting in Ashburton
and a Spring gig with OMBIVIOLUM

Contact Denise if you'd like to organise a workshop in your area 

 

 

 


 
Denise Rowe is a dance and movement artist with over 12 years experience facilitating workshops around the world. She has been developing the Earth Dances workshop programme since 2010.

Denise has trained extensively in African dance in Senegal , Ghana , Zimbabwe , Cameroon and the UK .  She has completed 3 years training in non-stylised & Environmental Movement with Helen Poynor and is currently training in women's shamanic traditions with The Sacred Trust.
Denise is also a student of Shiatsu and Aikido

Co-founder of Tolo Ko Tolo Dance Company and a solo artist working collaboratively across genres, Denise has directed, produced and choreographed a diverse array of performances, films and events.  She has recently been awarded a Trailblazers Champions bursary in recognition of her work in the field of Dance of the African Diaspora.

Denise is associate letcurer at University of Plymouth and registered with Devon Arts in Schools Initiative.  She offers sessions in pan-African dance, site-specific practice and performance, non-stylised movement, rhythm and mbira for Schools, Colleges, Higher Education and community groups.  Please get in touch if you would like to book a session

 
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