El Rumbon Cubano is back - a week early - on Friday 6th June
with the FLAMING JUNE PARTY!
For 1 night only, Cubacheche is teaming up with Damarys Farres and the Cuban School of Arts to bring you the best party of 2014!
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Come and dance to the sunny, summer sounds of
hot, hot, hot Cuba!
This month we welcome DJ Alf Fonzie to the dancing decks! And DJ Javier will be there to share the vibe and keep you all dancing till the early hours.
The firecracker from Cuba - Damarys Farres - will be teaching our class from 9-10pm, and she’ll have plenty of energy and juicy moves to spice up your dancing.
Plus don't miss this opportunity to get all the information you need about the
Cuba in Brighton Festival, plus you can book your festival tickets at the Rumbon Cubano with Damarys Farres, Leo Henriquez and the Cuban School of Arts team.
What are you waiting for? Spread the word and join us in this exhilarating celebration of Cuban dance, music and culture.
Festival info: Damarys Farres 07788 110421 / info@cubanschool.co.uk
Rumbon Cubano dance class with Damarys Farres 9-10pm Doors open 8.30pm ~ Party til late!
Entry £10
At Kolis Nightclub (upstairs from the Latin Groove Club)
1 Archway Close, London N19 3TD (opposite Archway tube)
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'EXPOSURE'
ADAD Trailblazers Showcase
Saturday 31st of May 2014 | The Place, London
ADAD presents ‘Exposure’ on Saturday 31st of May 2014 at The Place, London. A choreographic work created by some of the most innovative artists working within dance from the African Diaspora. A mixed bill programme featuring innovative creations of dance, movement, music and performance including film, installation, abstract choreography, dancehall, reggae and dynamic Guinean dance theatre (with live music).
The night is an ADAD Trailblazers Showcase curated by Champion 2012-13 Fellow Denise Rowe, with work presented by ADAD Trailblazers Starter artists Idrissa Camara, Cindy Claes, Cleo Lake, and Denise Rowe.
The evening will culminate in a post show talk that will explore the position of dance from the African Diaspora within the UK today. Hosted by Vicki Igbokwe, Trailblazers Champion Fellow 2012-13 and with special guest panellist.
Join us at a special event that celebrates the achievements of our Trailblazers award winners past and present!
Find out more about the event.
Supported by Garfield Weston, Fenton Arts Trust, Garrick Charitable Trust and The Bonnie Bird Choreography Fund.
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Denise Rowe - Photo by Anita Hummel
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Vicki Igbokwe
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Cleo Lake
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Idrissa Camara
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Cindy Claes - Photo by Irven Lewis
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| 10 - 14 Jun |
| Akram Khan Company |
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| Inspired by the majestic work of prolific composer Igor Stravinsky, Akram Khan's iTMOi (in the mind of igor) returns a year after its premiere. Re-imagining the ritual sacrifice of The Rite of Spring to a newly created score by Jocelyn Pook, Ben Frost and Nitin Sawhney, Khan's atmospheric, "passionate and captivating" (Metro) work is skilfully brought to life by an ensemble of 11 international dancers. |
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| 5 - 7 Jun |
| Russell Maliphant Company |
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| In Still Current Russell Maliphant collaborates with 2014 Olivier Award-winning lighting designer Michael Hulls, to explore the sculptural effects of light on body movement. The diverse evening of works, in which Maliphant performs, integrates elements of contemporary dance, ballet and martial arts. Featuring three new and two classic works, including the acclaimed solo Two, this is an evening not to be missed. |
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| 27 May - 8 Jun | Peacock Theatre |
| FLASH MOB |
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Strictly Come Dancing's Kevin Clifton & Karen Hauer and Breakin' Convention veterans Flawless star in FLASH MOB: a show of TV dance talent.
Also featuring Alleviate, Brosena and Some Like It Hip Hop's Tommy Franzén. |
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| 3 & 4 Jun | Sadler's Wells |
| Bruno Beltrão |
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Bruno Beltrão has gained international acclaim for his progressive deconstruction of hip hop dance.
CRACKz sees his Grupo de Rua company dancers select internet choreography as inspiration to develop a dance piece without roots. |
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| 10 - 28 Jun | Peacock Theatre |
| Rock the Ballet |
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Fusing ballet, hip hop, and acrobatics Rock The Ballet is a visually explosive dance celebration.
With hits by Kanye West, Queen and more, prepare to be dazzled by the choreography, theatrical pyrotechnics and sheer talent on display. |
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| 13 & 14 June | People's Palace |
| Compagnie Käfig |
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A breathtaking show Boxe Boxe unites hip hop, boxing and live music played by a string quartet.
Drawing on the theatricality, brutality and elegance of boxing, Boxe Boxe sees gloves morph into puppets and punch balls explode like balloons. |
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