Monday 14 December 2009

The Afro-Latin Lounge

Danza Always - Cuban Dance company that blends Cuban popular dances, Afro-Cuban and Cuban contemporary techniques. Our facebook profile can be found here:

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=74263016960&oid=72048681720#/group.php?gid=72048681720


Our latest Salsa Choreography promotional video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bgEaNcnw5Q


Should you be interested in our work, please contact Sabina Kamber either by e-mail or phone:

E-mail is: Sabina_kamber@hotmail.com; Telephone is: 07745719281


Danza Always Company looking forward to your contact and thank you for your interest in our work


SABOR CUBANO - NOCHE DE SALSA
Friday 18th December 6.30 pm-midnight
At
The Forge
3-7 Delancey Street Camden Town, NW1 7NL
Sabor Cubano is back with dance classes taught by some of London's most popular teachers, followed by club with live Cuban band Tumbao Tivoli.


Dance classes this month with Rosa Perez & David Martinez
6.30-7.30 pm Cuban Styling & Body Movement
7.45-8.45 pm Cuban Salsa All levels welcome£10 for one dance class and/or club £12 for both dance classes and club
Our next El Rumbon Cubano will be on Sunday 7th February 2010 ~ 7 pm-late
We'll be back with a spectacular
NOCHE AFROCUBANA
At
Nueva Costa Dorada47-55 Hanway StreetLondon W1T 1UX(nearest tube Tottenham Court Rd)Delicious Spanish and Cuban food available till late, plus great cocktails and well priced bar.
7.30-8.30 pm Afro-Cuban & Rumba dance class. Teacher to be confirmedDance class £10, including entry to the rest of the Rumbon Cubano
All this and more in the unique setting of
El Rumbon Cubano with Cuban DJ playing the latest sounds from Cuba
You can now buy your ticket in advance with
Ticketweb Booking opens January 2010£7 in advance (excluding dance class)£10 on the door (including dance class)Make a note of the new dates for the Rumbon in 2010 – from March the Rumbon will take place on the second Sunday of every month14th March
11th April
9th May
13th June
11th July
8th August
12th September
10th October
14th November
12th December
Sponsors of El Rumbon Cubano
We would like thank our sponsors Hola Caribe and Air Europa for their support of El Rumbon Cubano.Visit their websites for great deals on fares to Cuba and elsewhere.


Your Xmas Party is Here!
This Friday 11th December 2009!
Until 3am With Two Rooms!
(Minicabs will be available from across the road)

100 FREE Salsa Cds* & FREE Welcome drink!*The cds will be given to the first 50 people to come into the class & 50 will be given to the first 50 people to come into the club.

Starting at 8pm to 9pm with a KIZOMBA Class with MIGUEL MONTEIRO


Note: Our regular Salsa Classes will be on as usual from 9pm to 10pm (All levels)
After the class, enjoy The Magnificent 20 Piece Orquesta Estelar!


Also featuring Salsa Dance Shows by ''Las Salseras'' & ''Salsateca Student Dance Team'' & Kizomba by ''Miguel Monteiro''


Also present on the night, one of London's top Salsa Djs,Mr Johnny ''G''




Entry: £10 Only (all night)
£7 Club Only
Latin Palace
146 Camberwell New Road, SE5 0RR Tube: Oval (Northern Line)
5 mins away
Bus: 36, 185 (Vassall Road Stop)
And to kill off the Hangover from Friday's Xmas Party, Why not come This Saturday to SalsaFiesta @ Corks Bar With Special Show By Elena & Victor
Live Rumba/Bolero & Flamenco Performance by Elena & Victor Direct from Spain!
FREE Beginners Salsa Class at 7pm
BACHATA Class for all levels at 8pm (£8)
CLUB from 9 Till late (£5) Dj Alex
Corks Bar, 28 Binney Street, W1K 5BW
(1 min away from Bond Street tube station)

Lastly But Not The Least, For Those people Who are Missing the classes Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesdays You're More Than Welcome to This Thursday's Class at Wessex House (7.30pm to 9pm)

Wessex House
1a St John's Hill, SW11 1TN
Clapham Junction Don't Forget next Thursday's LATIN SWING Party from 9pm to 1am


Hey hooo ho hoooo
Hola mis Chrismacitos
Saludos Salseros from Santa to all of our Salseritos, Timberitos, Rumberitos, Afro-Cubanitos, etc ho-ho-hoooooooooo Vacuna!

Another great month has passed and a very special month is going by very fast as 2009 will be finished in a few weeks. We hope that some of you can celebrate the end of the year 2009 with us in an authentic Cuban way.

This Saturday 12th of December is our last day of the 2009 course. We will finish with Afro-Cuban Dance of the Orishas - Yemaya - goddess of the sea and Oggun god of Iron from 6-7.05pm with Live music. We will then get back to our elegant and sophisticated SON with Rafael del Busto and me (Damarys Farres). You are all welcome to have a drink after and enjoy whatever dance party is out there with some style.

On Sunday 13th December from 12.30pm-2.30pm we have our Boot Camp- this time with Son. Please contact DaSalsaroom directly for more information.

2010 - is coming stronger than ever with lot of events and dance courses. Here are some of them. We will give you more information at the beginning of the year!!!

Dates for your diary 2010 or information. Please spread the word.......

The Cuban School of Arts - New dance course series- Get it Right!-110% Genuine Cuban is due to start on Saturday 9th January 2010 with Damarys Farres & Idalberto Alcala

Afro-Cuban Dance of the Orishas - OYA & SHANGO with Live drumming! - 6-7.05pm
RUMBA Complex- Yambu & Guaguanco- lot of VACUNAO and sensual moves guaranteed! - 7.05-8.10pm
* Please rememeber to bring (guys) handkerchief & (girls) skirts.

Venue: The Place, 17 Dukes Road, WC1H 9PY, near King X and Euston station
Dates- Saturday 9th January and thereafter every Saturday to the 6th February
Time: Afro-Cuban - 6-7.05pm
Rumba - 7.05- 8.10pm
Price- £65 or £125 per both courses (extra 5% discount if booked before the 25th December)

If you are interested let us know as booking has already started!

NEW LADIES STYLING dance course with Damarys Farres - 110% Cubana! on Wednesday is due to start also in January from 8-9pm- More info coming soon

Price - 5 weeks £65 & 6 weeks £69. - Limited spaces!

- The Cuban School of Arts is LOOKING FOR SOME STUDENTS to do a DEMO on the 10th of January. If you are interested please let me know asap via email or by phone.

- The Cuban School of Arts is also keen to promote Cuban dance courses to all of the students interested. Therefore we are asking what kind of courses you would be interested in for the new year. Please let us know by the 10th of January 2010.

- The Cuban School of Arts NEW CHOREOGRAPHY to be shown in the Scottish Salsa Congress from the 15th to 17th of January. For more information please, contact SalsaSuave.

- Our next Salsa con Wodka! event is on Friday 22nd of January. We hope to see some more of you coming to Hammersmith. New!- Line ups & shows. It is worth it!

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Cuban dance is coming to Saddler's Wells in 2010 and we are going to watch it! - If you would like to witness great exhilarating dance performances -The Cuban School of Arts is organising a group to see
Havana Rakatan is back from 4 Feb - 6 Mar 2010 at the Peacock Theatre
Danza Contemporanea de Cuba at Saddler's Wells Theatre from the 19 - 20 March 2010 'Cuba is today producing some of the world's finest contemporary and ballet dancers who are performing around the globe, setting standards of excellence both in terms of teachers and as performers. Leading the field is the unique and exciting Danza Contemporanea de Cuba who this year celebrate an outstanding 50 years of excellence with their first ever major UK tour.'

Ballet Nacional de Cuba at London Coliseum from 30 Mar - 11 Apr 2010
Carlos Acosta one of Cuba's most charismatic and classical Ballet dancer at London Coliseum from28 Jul - 7 Aug 2010
Please let me know if you would like to come with me to witness great dancing this 2010 by the 16th of December!
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If you are still thinking about Christmas gifts. We have a range of dance vouchers offer available, from private classes to whole dance courses. Teachers include - Rafael del Busto & myself (Damarys Farres) For more information, please email us asap.
Remember to spend your money wisely & whatever you do...please do not stop dancing
Besos y felices navidades y un prospero New Year!!!!!
Damarys Farres (BA Hons Dance Studies, UKA qualified dance teacher & UK Cuban Salsa Champion)
(The Cuban School of Arts team)+ 44 (0) 7788 110421 Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
www.CubanSchool.co.uk

The London Lucumi Choir PresentsA special concert in three parts. They will be singing some traditionalAfro- Cuban Songs To the Orisha, including songs to Babalu Aye, and will bepremiering for the first time a work composed especially for them byNigerian COmposer and Baritone Juwon Ogungbe. The piece is a dramatic pieceof music sung in English and Yoruba called "Time and the Tricksters Heart"It tales a Yoruba tale about Echu the Trickster God who tricks the RiverDeities Ochun Yemoja and Oya into fighting over the profits of the sellingof a Goat; Echu reminds them that it is always important to pay respects tothe ancestors before anything else. This piece of music is accompanied byBata and Piano. The percussion section is led by Cuban Master Drummer JavierCampos Martinez, and stars members of the London Lucumi Choir who nowapproach thirty members in total:DATE: 17th December 2009VENUE: is the spectacular St Johns CHurch on Waterloo Road, very close tothe Imax cinema, nearest tube WaterlooDoors open at 7.00 and concert begins at 8.00.Tickets £10 in advance £13 on the door and £5.00 concessions. Children gofreeTHIS CONCERT IS SUBSIDIZED BY THE ARTS COUNCIL

Monday 7 December 2009

The Afro-Latin Lounge

Jazzmo'thology @ The Bernie Grant Arts Centre presents The Dream Team GB (Jazz)

Tuesday 29 December 2009
Courtney Pine Band supported by Omar Puente Band
Virtuoso Courtney Pine with superb band showcasing new album
'Transition in Tradition'
7.00pm – 12 midnight
Tickets £25

Wednesday 30 December 2009
Soweto Kinch Band and YolanDa Brown Band
Charismatic Freestyle Hip Hop Jazz innovator shares the headline with Mobo
award-winning saxophonist, who is arguably the face of modern urban Jazz.
7.00pm – 12 midnight

Thursday 31 December - New Year's Eve,
Courtney Pine Band with Soweto Kinch, supported by The Omar Puente Band, DJ Kevin Legendre.
The ultimate New Year's Eve Celebration, The JazzMen Cometh!
7.00pm – 2.00am
Tickets £40
Tickets £25


At Christmas all roads lead home!
X-mas Offer for Beginners @ Latin Palace Tonight

Bring a copy of this email tonight and you can get a friend to join the beginner class for FREE

2 for the price of 1
Valid on Friday 4th Dec Only

Don't forget: Salsateca's Biggest Event This X-mas @ Latin Palace with:

Live Cuban Orchestra
Kizomba Classes from 8pm
Salsa Classes from 9pm

2 Dance Shows
(Kizomba & Salsa)

100 FREE Cds
FREE Drink

It's all happening next Friday 11th @ Latin Palace

Don't miss out!
Join Us for the Last Time
in 2009 at THE RISE

MONDAY 7th DECEMBER

This year's last class will take place
on a Monday. We will start back in
January 5th as usual on TUESDAYS Our last class this year will start with
Salsa Classes for All Levels @ 7.30pm
Club 9pm till late with DJ ' Julian the Duke '
We will have a spectacular
night to end 2009 at ' THE RISE ' with an electric showcase from 'Laith Sami's Student Group '
The Rise 49 Lavender Gardens SW11 1DJ
5 mins Clapham Junction Station07817481243

LATIN PULSE IS BACK!
SUNDAY 20th DECEMBER 2009
Remember last time?

Our first Latin Pulse was a dream party and now it's back with bigger performers & classes for everyone to have a remarkable night!

Enjoy an exclusive 2 hour class with Strictly Come Dancing's Andrew Cuerden & Hanna Haarala from 6pm backed by live music from Cuban band Sonarte.
Rumba (6pm to 7pm)
Cha Cha Cha (7pm to 8pm)
Also: Enjoy three World-class dance shows by ''Taste of Brasil Dance Company'' (Samba & Forro) & Andrew & Hanna
Dancing till midnight with Top Cuban Band Sonarte, top dj's Johnny ''G'' & Resident Dj Flecha
Entry: £10 (all night) includes classes, entertaiment & welcome drink

More room to dance with extended 2 dancefloors!!

Venue: Floridita Soho, 100 Wardour Street, London, W1F OTNDress Code: Funky/Glomorous/Dedicated to Dance

More:
www.salsateca.co.uk 078 8696 2791
And finally, don't forget to visit our Regular Saturday Night Club:
FREE beginners Salsa class from 7pm to 8pm (Just turn up)

Bachata Classes from 8pm to 9pm for beginners & non-beginners (£8 Includes Club entry)

Club till late with Dj Alex (£5)

2 for 1 on selected beers & wine on the bar, food also available!Every Saturday @ Corks Bar
28 Binney Street, W1K 5BW (Off Oxford Street)
1 min away from Bond Street Tube Station


Finely selected tunes from the Motherland and wide across the Diaspora taking you on a musical journey from West, East, North and South Africa to the hot tunes of the Caribbean Island via the captivating sounds of Latin America, welcoming 2010 the Motherland-music wayDJs on the night will play the best Afro Beats, Kwaito, Kizomba, Coupe-Decale, Zouk, Soca, Soukouss, Semba, Dance Hall, Samba, Latin and much more of the old favourites and the new sounds.We'll have surpises lined up all night long for you, providing treats for your ears, feet and soul... Trust us it will be a night to remember...Tickets already on sale: £15 till 15 December/ £20 after & more on the door For tickets and infoMD Entertainment 0796 720 4891marie@mdentertainme nt.orgEddyVents 0790 091 3796 eddyvents@gmail. comMotherland Music: 07767 691 233motherlandmusic@ gmail.comBuy your ticket directly from us or atAdornment365 2nd floor Morley's department Store472 – 488 Brixton Road SW9 8EHTel 0207 737 55 33 for opening time

Feedback33 is a Professional Dancers' Mentoring Forum set up by Sheron Wray.

An opportunity to take part in various dance techniques with teachers from around the globe. It is a chance to gain insights into the passions, challenges, and experiences of various artists and teachers.

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42-50 York Way, London N1 9AB

Time: 7pm – 9pm (registration: 7pm-7.30pm; class 7.30pm – 9pm)

Contemporary Caribbean Fusion with Oniel Pryce, Thursday 10th December 2009, 7.30-9.00pm.

Oniel’s classes are influenced by his passion of promoting intercultural understanding of dances from the Caribbean, coupled with his experience as a contemporary dancer/choreographe r. His class will focus on the principles of Caribbean traditional dances fused with contemporary dance styles.

The class will focus on:

Placement
Rhythmic sensibility
Performance skills
Speed
Endurance
Musicality
Strength
Choreography


The class promises to be fun, challenging and exciting.

Cost: £5/£3 concessions [Students; unemployed professional dancers. ID required]. To book a place at this workshop contact Paula Allen:
p_j_allen@hotmail. com, 0779 2236583.


FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Oniel Pryce – is an experienced dance educator, administrator, performer and choreographer, who specialises in the theory and practice of Caribbean traditional dance forms, Jamaican Dancehall, Afro-Cuban technique, Caribbean jazz and Contemporary/ Caribbean Contemporary. A native of Jamaica, Oniel began his formal dance training at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts School of Dance before going on to gain a Bachelor of Fine Arts Diploma in Dance Education from The State University of New York, College of Brockport, and an MA in Choreography from Laban.

Oniel has shared his specialist knowledge in Caribbean traditional dance technique by lecturing at the Edna Manley College of the Visual of Performing Arts, conducting various workshops for dance teachers in the Caribbean, and via the role of adjudicator for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) annual dance festival of the arts. Since moving to London he has worked as a freelance teacher/choreograph er with various organisations including: Irie! dance theatre, Caboodle Arts, Feeback33, Cornwall Youth Dance Company, Bridgewater College Dance Department, in Somerset, and Goldsmiths, University of London.

Feeding his passion for dance performance, Oniel has performed in Movment Angol Dance Company’s 2007 production Physically Masculine, BiggeThanme’s 2008 production Range and Breathe, at Resolutions 2008 in Cry Haiti, choreographed by Shelley Ann Maxwell and, most recently, in State of Emergency’s production Dads and Lads Move, which toured nationally earlier this year.


Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

Monday 30 November 2009

The Afro-Latin Lounge

Win a pair of tickets to Cuba!
Join us at El Rumbon Cubano on Sunday 6th December for your chance to win 2 tickets to Havana courtesy of Hola Caribe and Air Europa, plus live music from Cuban Combination.REMINDER - Don't miss another weekend of Cuban music and dance this Friday and Saturday, 20th and 21st of Novemberat Sabor Cubano and Cuban Expressions


Sabor Cubano with Tumbao Tivoli
Friday 20th November 6.30pm-midnight At the Forge, 3-7 Delancy Street, Camden Town, NW1

Sabor Cubano is back with dance classes taught by some of London's most popular teachers, followed by club with live Cuban band Tumbao Tivoli.



Dance classes this month with Leo Fuentes and guests6.30-7.30pm Cha cha cha
7.45-8.45pm Cuban salsa
All levels welcome

�10 for one dance class and/or club
�12 for both dance classes and club




Cuban Expressions � back this Saturday

Our new Cuban night is back on Saturday, 21st November7pm until late
Show, classes, DJ, and much more!Salsa classes for all levels with members of CubanaDanza8-9pm Beginners9-10pm Improvers/ advancedat Expressions Centre for Dance and CultureLinton House39-51 Highgate RoadLondon NW5 1RTnearest tube/rail: Kentish Town



El Rumbon Cubano
Sponsored by and

Don't miss the next
It's back on Sunday 6th December and we have
a pair of tickets to Havana
up for grabs courtesy of our new sponsors Hola Caribe and Air Europa

Plus live music from London�s hottest Cuban salsa band Cuban Combination

DJ and dancing until 3am, and much more!
�7 in advance (excluding dance class) / �10 on the doorEntry to the Rumbon includes one free raffle ticket for our prize draw to win the 2 flights to Cuba!
Plus, just confirmed - dance classes with Yanet FuentesAfro-Cuban and Rumba applied to Salsa.Dance class �10 (including entry to the rest of El Rumbon Cubano and one free raffle ticket)
All in the unique setting of El Rumbon Cubano.

We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and Olwen

Hi All,Diene and Babacar are back in London on Sunday 6th December 2009, with a day of dance and drum, Sabar stylie!Please spread the word! If you were at the last class, you don't need convincing of how good these guys are; we had so much fun!Here's the line-up:1-3pm Sabar drumming led by Babacar Dieng £15 Please bring your own drum! (stay after the class and drum for the dance!)3-6 Sabar Dance with Diene Sagna £20Be ready to jump and shout Waaw waaw!
Sunday, 06 December 2009
Time:
13:00 - 18:00
Street:
1a westgate street (on the junction of mare st.), Hackney
Town/City:
London, United KingdomFor more info contact
rosiecolvin@ gmail.com or call rosie on 07813579456Dundunkini is An African and Caribbean Dance and Drumming Forum for dancers and musicians who are interested in the myriad forms of traditional African and Caribbean Dance and music.

Hello,
Our Dance programme continues this Autumn season in November and December; details of all the shows are listed below. We would be grateful if you could pass this on to your team/students/ contacts.

Kindest regards,
The Rich Mix team

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Our Dance programme continues this Autumn season in November and December. FIPA present fantastic Bollywood dance and puppetry with their double bill, Dark Angels and The Fatal Hunt. We are also presenting a Dance Showcase triple bill, featuring emerging artists Temitope Ajose Cutting and her company, and rising duo Seeta Patel and Kamala Devam.
We are also continuing our Dance on Film programme with screenings of dance films, old and new, followed by exciting masterclasses to match.
Read on for details about all of our Dance events coming up in the rest of our Autumn season.
To book tickets, call the Rich Mix Box Office on 020 7613 7498 or visit www.richmix. org.uk/bookings.
For press enquiries, please contact Shakira Hylton, Marketing Assistant at Rich Mix on 020 7613 7661 or via e-mail at shakira.hylton@ richmix.org. uk.

SHOW DETAILS:
Dance Double Bill: Dark Angels and the Fatal Hunt by FIPA
Wed 25 - Thurs 26 Nov / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £12 / £10 concs
Based on Tagore’s 'The Fatal Hunt', FIPA’s production is a Faustian take on the world of Bollywood.
Click for more details

Dance on Film / Inside the Circle (12A) followed by Street dance masterclass
Sat 28 November / Film - 2pm; Masterclass - 4pm
A must-see film for all fans of hip-hop, breakdance and dance alike. The Masterclass, led by dancer Curtis James of KnoLove productions, will explore contemporary and hip-hop dance styles. Suitable for anyone aged 14 years +
Click for more details

Dance Showcase: Alter Ego and Last One Standing by Kamala Devam and Seeta Patel and Seven Moments by Ajose Cutting Dance
Thurs 3 - Fri 4 Dec / 8pm / Venue 1 / £12 / £10 concs
Click for more details

Dance on Film / Tap (12A) followed by Tap dance masterclass
Sat 5 December / Film - 2pm; Masterclass - 4pm
Dir: Nick Castle / 1989 / US / 111mins
Two days out of prison, Max Washington must decide which of his previous professions he should return to - tap dancing or crime. At the masterclass, have fun with this expressive form of dance! Suitable for anyone aged 14 years +
Click for more details

To book for any of these events, visit www.richmix. org.uk/bookings or call our Box Office on 020 7613 7498.
Rich Mix plays to hosts to range of over events including Theatre, Comedy and Music. For more information, visit the Arts and Culture section of our website - www.richmix. org.uk/artsandcu lture.htm.
We hope to see you at Rich Mix soon!
Kindest regards,
The Rich Mix team

Feedback33 is a Professional Dancers' Mentoring Forum set up by Sheron Wray.

An opportunity to take part in various dance techniques with teachers from around the globe. It is a chance to gain insights into the passions, challenges, and experiences of various artists and teachers.

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42-50 York Way, London N1 9AB

Time: 7pm – 9pm (registration: 7pm-7.30pm; class 7.30pm – 9pm)

Contemporary Caribbean Fusion with Oniel Pryce, Thursday 3rd and 10th December 2009, 7.30-9.00pm.

Oniel’s classes are influenced by his passion of promoting intercultural understanding of dances from the Caribbean, coupled with his experience as a contemporary dancer/choreographe r. His class will focus on the principles of Caribbean traditional dances fused with contemporary dance styles.

The class will focus on:

Placement
Rhythmic sensibility
Performance skills
Speed
Endurance
Musicality
Strength
Choreography


The class promises to be fun, challenging and exciting.


FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Oniel Pryce – is an experienced dance educator, administrator, performer and choreographer, who specialises in the theory and practice of Caribbean traditional dance forms, Jamaican Dancehall, Afro-Cuban technique, Caribbean jazz and Contemporary/ Caribbean Contemporary. A native of Jamaica, Oniel began his formal dance training at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts School of Dance before going on to gain a Bachelor of Fine Arts Diploma in Dance Education from The State University of New York, College of Brockport, and an MA in Choreography from Laban.

Oniel has shared his specialist knowledge in Caribbean traditional dance technique by lecturing at the Edna Manley College of the Visual of Performing Arts, conducting various workshops for dance teachers in the Caribbean, and via the role of adjudicator for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) annual dance festival of the arts. Since moving to London he has worked as a freelance teacher/choreograph er with various organisations including: Irie! dance theatre, Caboodle Arts, Feeback33, Cornwall Youth Dance Company, Bridgewater College Dance Department, in Somerset, and Goldsmiths, University of London.

Feeding his passion for dance performance, Oniel has performed in Movment Angol Dance Company’s 2007 production Physically Masculine, BiggeThanme’s 2008 production Range and Breathe, at Resolutions 2008 in Cry Haiti, choreographed by Shelley Ann Maxwell and, most recently, in State of Emergency’s production Dads and Lads Move, which toured nationally earlier this year.


Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"

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Wednesday 18 November 2009

The Afro-Latin Lounge

Dear All, Here's the attachment on our unique show of body percussion at Southwark Playhouse from 9:30pm on 21st November. You can book online beforehand http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=356527&interface= however you could come and pay on the door. Here's the youtube link as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K_ohkIu8m0 Looking forward to seeing you at the venue, Warmest regards,Ayaka Ayaka Takai Dancer/Choreographe r/TeachingAyaka's Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/aykolour Ayaka's official Blog: http://addincolour2%20009.blogspot.%20com/


Feedback33 is a Professional Dancers' Mentoring Forum set up by Sheron Wray.

An opportunity to take part in various dance techniques with teachers from around the globe. It is a chance to gain insights into the passions, challenges, and experiences of various artists and teachers.
Venue: The London Studio Centre (Studio 13), 42-50 York Way , London N1 9AB
Time: 7pm – 9pm (registration: 7pm-7.30pm; class 7.30pm – 9pm)
Caribbean Dance with Jackie Guy, Thursday 19 & 26 November 2009, 7.30-9.00pm.
Jackie Guy, choreographer of the hit West End musical The Harder They Come, will be conducting two master classes in Caribbean dance forms which will cover in depth the following:
· Kumina (1840 Post Emancipation) ;
· Quadrille (18th and 19th century France and England with its creolised forms);
· Folklore: integrated song and dance to explore nuances.
· Attendees will benefit from physical participation, lecture note taking and discussion.
Females – please bring a head wrap and a wide skirt/wide wrap.
Males – come along and partner female participants in the Quadrille; fill the role of King in Kumina dance.
Cost: £5 full/£3 concessions: students; unemployed professional dancers [ID required].
To book a place on these workshops, please email Paula Allen:
p_j_allen@hotmail. com or phone: 07792 2336583.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and enjoy these unique Caribbean dance forms conducted by the dynamic and inspiring Jackie Guy!

FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Jackie Guy: one of Britain ’s leading experts in the area of African-Caribbean dance forms, Jackie has more than 40 years experience as an educator, performer, choreographer and artistic director. A member of the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC) for 15 years, Jackie trained in Jamaica under Alma MockYen C.D. In 1988 he was appointed Artistic Director of Kokuma Dance Theatre Company in Birmingham . Under his directorship, Kokuma won the Black Dance Award for Production and Choreography, and the Prudential Commendation Award for Excellence, Innovation and Creativity. In 1998 Jackie blazed a path in the UK for African and Caribbean Dance, within the field of education, when he was appointed Course Coordinator on the UK ’s first diploma course in African and Caribbean Dance delivered by Irie! dance theatre in partnership with Birkbeck University . Jackie has lectured extensively at various universities and colleges throughout Britain , and facilitated numerous community dance projects with the UK , USA , Canada , the Caribbean and, as part of a British Council initiative, in Zimbabwe .
Jackie was recently commissioned to choreograph the stage musical of the iconic movie The Harder They Come. Following a triumphant run in London ’s West End, this production went on to successfully tour Toronto and Miami this summer. Within his choreographic works, Jackie fuses traditional Caribbean dance vocabulary and folklore with elements of modern/contemporary dance techniques. The result is a unique style which balances theoretical principles with a practical approach that enables dancers to experience the dance form whilst also learning its socio-cultural dynamics and nuances.



Hi mis winter-citos

A quick email to remind you that:

1 - We have SPACES LEFT for - GET IT RIGHT - 110% GENUINE CUBAN! dance course

We have 2 SPACES LEFT for our AFro-Cuban course & 3 MALE SPACES LEFT for SON with Styling. Both courses started last Saturday 7th November (5 weeks to go)

RAFAEL del BUSTO will be teaching the SON styling/leading and footwork this week. Please read below


Style- Afro-Cuban -Orishas' dance Yemaya & Ogun with live drumming (2 SPACES LEFT)-

The ORISHAS/YORUBA course's main aim is to increase the level of understanding of this specific dance style, orishas characterisations and to enhance your dance vocabulary and isolation technique. As well as to introduce you to a whole new context of body language that can later on be used in the ehnancement of your dance. Most of the classes are with Live drum percussion which add a new dimension to your learning.
Time: 6 - 7.05pm

SON apply to Ladies & Man Styling (3 MEN SPACES LEFT)
The SON course is an exciting and unique opportunity for you to learn, brush up on and improve your knowledge of different SON rhythms, that will improve your Cuban dance style and enrich your dance, improvisation and isolation-body movement techniques, as well as your timing, footwork, style, posture and *partner work.
Time: 7.05pm - 8.10pm
***RAFAEL will be teaching the SON styling/leading and footwork this week

Price: NOW £65 (each) OR £125 per both courses if booked at the same time.
Drop in class is possible. Each class £15 or £25 for two classes in Cash!
Duration: 6 weeks (each) 7th Nov - 12th December

Venue: The Place, 17 Dukes Road, WC1H 9PY. Nearest tube: Kings XStudio facilities (mirrors, spacious and ideal flooring depending on classes. Shower facilities so you can continue the party and as if this wasn't enough - free parking

Remember that Spaces are limited & Discounts only apply when booking more than 2 courses at the same time!

PLEASE REPLY ASAP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE SPACES
PLEASE PASS THIS INFO ON---------------------------------

2- RUMBA
A great number of you have sent me emails regarding the Rumba courses starting 9 January 2010. This will be a great way of starting the New Year with Alcala, Rafael and me (Damarys)

The Rumba course is for 5 weeks and is starting on 9th Jan - 6th Feb ONLYGET IT RIGHT - 110% Genuine Cuban! - RUMBA course ( Back by popular demand) 7.05 - 8.10pm.
We are half booked for this course so I would recommend you to book it asap if you are interested. £65 whole course.
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3- SALSA con WODKA! - 2nd Cuban Salsa Party on the 20th November 2009- Invitation

The Cuban School of Arts- is taking bookings for our 2nd Cuban Salsa Party Night -SALSA con Wodka! on the 20th November 2009 - Don't miss this Cuban/Polish celebration......HEAT guaranteed! We hope you can join us.
When- Friday 20th November 2009 Time: 8pm- 12.30pm
Price: £6 Introductory price normally £10Where: JAZZCAFE CLUB POSK, 238-246 KING ST, W6 0RF, LONDONTubes: Hammersmith or Ravenscourt ParkFree parking close to the venueLooking forward to seeing you there!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thanks to Leo and Claudine for organising the Salsa weekend in Brighton 7-8 November
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IMPORTANT Date for your diary
-18 December 2009- SPECIAL CELEBRATION -you would not want to miss this. CHRISTMAS a lo CUBANO with SALSA & WODKA!!!!

Besotes
Damarys Farres (BA Hons Dance Studies & UK's Cuban Salsa Champion)
(The Cuban School of Arts team)+ 44 (0) 7788 110421 Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com www.cubanschool.co.uk

Win a pair of tickets to Cuba!
Join us at El Rumbon Cubano on Sunday 6th December for your chance to win 2 tickets to Havana courtesy of
Hola Caribe and Air Europa, plus live music from Cuban Combination.Don't miss another weekend of Cuban music and dance this Friday and Saturday, 20th and 21st of November


Sabor Cubano with Tumbao Tivoli
Friday 20th November 6.30pm-midnight At
the Forge, 3-7 Delancy Street, Camden Town, NW1

Sabor Cubano is back with dance classes taught by some of London's most popular teachers, followed by club with live Cuban band Tumbao Tivoli.



Dance classes this month with Leo Fuentes and guests6.30-7.30pm Cha cha cha
7.45-8.45pm Cuban salsa
All levels welcome

£10 for one dance class and/or club
£12 for both dance classes and club




Cuban Expressions – back this Saturday




Our new Cuban night is back on Saturday, 21st November7pm until late
Show, classes, DJ, and much more!Salsa classes for all levels with members of CubanaDanza8-9pm Beginners9-10pm Improvers/ advancedat Expressions Centre for Dance and CultureLinton House39-51 Highgate RoadLondon NW5 1RTnearest tube/rail: Kentish Town



El Rumbon Cubano
Sponsored by and

Don't miss the next
It's back on Sunday 6th December and we have
a pair of tickets to Havana
up for grabs courtesy of our new sponsors
Hola Caribe and Air Europa

Plus live music from London’s hottest Cuban salsa band
Cuban Combination

DJ and dancing until 3am, and much more!
All in the unique setting of
El Rumbon Cubano.


We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and Olwen

Wednesday 11 November 2009

The Afro-Latin Lounge


ROBERTO FONSECA+ MAYRA ANDRADE
@ Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall7.30pmSaturday November 14th 2009
Tickets: £10 / £15 / £20 + booking fee
Buena Vista Social Club piano prodigy Roberto Fonseca and Cape Verdean singer Mayra Andrade, along with some special guests, are set to bring the sound of Havana to Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall as part of the London Jazz Festival in association with BBC Radio 3. Roberto Fonseca is at the heart of DJ and producer Gilles Peterson’s latest project, Havana Cultura, created to raise awareness of the site http://www.havana-cultura.com/ <http://www.havana-cultura.com/> . The website is a global art initiative from Havana Club rum and a window on contemporary Cuban culture developed to give the spirit of Havana a global voice. The Havana Cultura album is a celebration of Cuba’s freshest musical talent from latin, afro jazz and fusion to hip hop, funk, reggaeton and R&B. The album includes a collection of new material written and recorded in Havana by local singers such as vocalist Danay (described by Gilles Peterson as “Cuba’s Jill Scott”) and Ogguere. It has been released on Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood label on October 26th. For a taster of Roberto Fonseca in action take a look at his video on the Havana Cultura site: http://www.havana-cultura.com/INT/EN/cultura.html#/1918

For more information please contact Krista: 020 7729 5129 or krista@theneonhub.com <file:///C/Documents%20and%20Settings/hordap/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/OLK7/krista@theneonhub.com>

Please join us on Twitter - http://twitter.com/_HavanaCultura_ <http://twitter.com/_HavanaCultura_> Or become a fan on our Havana Cultura Facebook page

Editors Notes:
Notes to Editors:
About Havana CulturaThe Havana Cultura initiative is the first of its kind to profile artists from all disciplines, including musicians, visual artists, dancers, performers and writers raising awareness of contemporary art and culture of the city of Havana. Havana-Cultura provides the artists living in Havana a chance to showcase their work, energy and passion to the world and encourages people to explore the talent, vibrancy and modernity Havana has to offer.
Havana Cultura’s hub is a sophisticated, interactive website: http://www.havana-cultura.com/ <http://www.havana-cultura.com/> . This features mini-documentaries of over 30 artists – with two new artists profiled each month – and gives users an original and exciting way to explore Havana itself with a “My Havana” section dedicated to the city.
About Pernod Ricard UKPernod Ricard UK is part of the Pernod Ricard Group, co-leader of the global wines and spirits industry. Globally, Pernod Ricard now represents 91 million cases of spirits and 25 million cases of wine, and owns 19 of the world’s top 100 brands. Pernod Ricard UK has identified the following key brands as priorities in the UK market: ABSOLUT, Campo Viejo, Chivas Regal, Havana Club, Jacob’s Creek, Jameson, Malibu, Martell, The Glenlivet, Montana, G.H. Mumm, Pernod and Perrier-Jouet. Pernod Ricard UK is a member of The Portman Group promoting responsible drinking, http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/.


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Dear Friend,

Please see below for two great hip hop events at Rich Mix.

Banxy and Curtis James collaborate in three knock-out hip hop theatre performances in Adventures in Anti-Cool, whilst Lowkey inspires us with his critically acclaimed political rhymes.

Kind regards,


Rich Mix Team

BOOK ONLINE
BO X OFFICE 020 7613 7498
www.richmix.org.uk
L to R: Lowkey / Adventures in Anti-Cool
Hip Hop @ Rich Mix
Nov & Dec 2009


THEATRE / Adventures in Anti-Cool
Presented by Banxy, KnoLove Productions and makin projectsWed 18 November / 7.30pm / Venue 1 / £12 / £10 concs

Banxy presents his new solo piece Ikky Wakk, KnoLove Productions present their solo Cool Rules and the whole evening will be topped off with a brand new two-hander Adventures in Anti-Cool featuring Banxy and Curtis James of KnoLove. Produced in association with Swindon Dance and The Albany.

http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_anticool.htm
http://www.makinprojects.co.uk


MUSIC / Lowkey
Sat 12 December / 8pm / Bar / £13 / £9 advanced
"One of the best lyricists in the Western Hemisphere " Benjamin Zephaniah"Amazing...so good I was nearly crying." Ms DynamiteLowkey is an award-winning rapper, poet, playwright and political activist. Having gained huge acclaim from the hip hop press he has gone on to impress critics on Radio 4 and challenge mainstream stereotypes of hip hop artists. This will be his only headline show in London in December.

http://www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_lowkey.htm
http://www.myspace.com/lowkeyuk


Box Office 020 7613 7498 /
www.richmix.org.uk/bookings


Feedback33 is a Professional Dancers' Mentoring Forum set up by Sheron Wray. An opportunity to take part in various dance techniques with teachers from around the globe. It is a chance to gain insights into the passions, challenges, and experiences of various artists and teachers. Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42-50 York Way, London N1 9AB Jazz with Dena Lauge, Thursday 12th November 2009, 7.30-9.00pm. PLEASE COME FOR CLASS REGISTRATION AT 7PM. Dena's class will focus on her passion for jazz and isolation technique but with an emphasis on movement and rhythmical phrases. Above all its an opportunity to move and be inspired. Cost: £5 full/£3 concessions: students; unemployed professional dancers [ID required].To book a place on this workshop please email Paula Allen: http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=p_j_allen@hotmail.com or phone: 07792236583.FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHYDena Lague: Dena (http://www.denalague.com/) is an emerging choreographer having created ‘Just Take Five’ for Cloud Dance Festival. She has performed internationally with Matthew Bourne’s production of Edward Scissorhands, original cast. Dena has assisted Sheron Wray both performing and collaborating with JazzXchange Music and Dance Company with jazz musicians as Wynton Marsallis, Julian Joseph and Byron Wallen and also assisted her with her technical adventure of Texterritory and assisted in teaching Kaleidoscope, an approach to Improvisation at University Surrey. Dena choreographs within Opera creating the first UK performance of Fiesque at the Bloomsbury Theatre. She has this year set up her own company, Nameless Events (http://www.namelessevents.co.uk/) which specialises in providing live entertainment for any event.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"


Hello lovely people!
After many invitations to our gigs it's a big pleasure to invite you to the first night promoted by NATEMA: 'LOOP HOLE' and it'll be great to see all of our friends there!
Apart from Natema's live act (
myspace.com/natemalive) there will be two great DJs: Dj Wesley Razzy (myspace.com/wesleyrazzy) and Dj Roddy.
Check the video flyer on:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT5S07UOO78
When: Thu 12 Nov from 8pm till late
Where: Arch 635: 5-16, Lendal Terrace, Clapham North, SW4
How much: £3 b4 10pm / £5 after
I'll appreciate if you can forward this email invitation to your friends that might be interested.
Valeu!!
Pedro Campolina
www.natema.com
www.londoncapoeira.co.uk

Monday 9 November 2009

The Afro-Latin Lounge

The Cuban School of Arts Nov Newsletter - Want to warm up your cold November days?

Hola preciosas/os!

How are you doing in this cold November? I believe... missing the Sunshine? Well, worry no more as this newsletter will bring you some proposals to warm up this cold days- afternoons and nights with Cuban solar energy!!!.

Index
1- Thanks to Get it Right!-110% Genuine Cuban dance course' students for completing Sept-Oct Afro-Cuban & Ladies Styling & to those who participated in the demo on our last day of the course

2- HAVE U BOOKED YOUR PLACE YET on our course? Starting Saturday 7 Nov

3- Salsa weekend in Brighton 7-8 November 2009

4- Damarys is teaching CUBAN SALSA in Norwich, Friday, 13 November

5- SALSA con WODKA! - 2nd Cuban Salsa Party on the 20th November 2009- Invitation

6- 15 November- Cuban Salsa Boot Camp with Alcala & Damarys (me) organised by DaSalsaroom
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1- Thanks to all those students who supported us in Sept-Oct courses and to those who completed the written feedback. Please join The Cuban School of Arts facebook group to see some photos & videos.

Also a special thank you to those who participated in the demo on Saturday 24th October. The feedback from the organiser was great. I am very proud of you and I hope you feel proud of yourselves and this demo has helped you somehow. Please follow the link in the facebook of The Cuban School of Arts group to see the video. If any of you recorded it from another angle or have pictures to share, please add them to this group or send them to me if you prefer.

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2- HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR PLACE YET? - GET IT RIGHT - 110% GENUINE CUBAN dance course - for those for whom authenticity , passion & quality matters!!! is due to start on Saturday 7th November 2009 - only 5 days to go

Style- Afro-Cuban -Orishas' dance Yemaya & Ogun with live drumming
SON apply to Ladies & * Man Styling
Price: £69 (each) OR £128 per both courses if booked at the same time.
Drop in class is possible. Each class £15 or £25 for two classes in Cash!
Duration: 6 weeks (each) 7th Nov - 12th December
Times: Orishas - 6 - 7.05pm
SON - 7.05pm - 8.10pm
Venue: The Place, 17 Dukes Road, WC1H 9PY. Nearest tube: Kings X
Studio facilities (mirrors, spacious and ideal flooring depending on classes. Shower facilities so you can continue the party and as if this wasn't enough - free parking


The GET IT RIGHT - 110% GENUINE CUBAN dance course series - covers dance and music interpretation in a diversity of Cuban dance rhythms and styles - such as Afro-Cuban in ORISHAS/YORUBA & SON. During each course we are going to concentrate on the details and specifications of each dance style. They can be taken consecutively or as a one off.


The ORISHAS/YORUBA course's main aim is to increase the level of understanding of this specific dance style, orishas characterisations and to enhance your dance vocabulary and isolation technique. As well as to introduce you to a whole new context of body language that can later on be used in the ehnancement of your dance. Most of the classes are with Live drum percussion which add a new dimension to your learning.



The SON course is an exciting and unique opportunity for you to learn, brush up on and improve your knowledge of different SON rhythms, that will improve your Cuban dance style and enrich your dance, improvisation and isolation-body movement techniques, as well as your timing, footwork, style, posture and *partner work.



* Courses such as Son are taught by myself, *Alcala &/or *Rafael. We hope to have enough MEN so that both sexes wil benefit to the maximum. However, this will depend in how many MEN are interested in the course.



PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTESD IN THIS COURSE ASAP & email us if you are interested in what the course covers

Remember that Spaces are limited & Discounts only apply when booking more than 2 courses at the same time!

PLEASE PASS THIS INFO ON

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3- Message from Leo-Cubashe - Salsa weekend in Brighton 7-8 November 2009
Hola!

Thank you to everyone who has booked for the weekend already...

If you are still unsure..visit our website to see our timetable - we are lucky enough to have some fantastic Teachers and showcases you will never forget!!

www.cubashe.co.uk

Book online

Please dont miss out on this great event - workshops and parties you never find in Brighton!!

Thank you!
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4- Salsa in Norwich is improving. And The Cuban School of Arts is happy to participate in this Cuban Salsa revolution. See you in Norwich again on Friday 13 of November.

Please contact ChilliconSalsa for more information about this night.

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5- The Cuban School of Arts- is taking bookings for our 2nd Cuban Salsa Party Night -SALSA con Wodka! on the 20th November 2009 - Don't miss this Cuban/Polish celebration......HEAT guaranteed! We hope you can join us.


This event is intended to open up the Cuban Salsa world to the Polish community and although it is mainly for Polish in the UK it is not exclusive to them.

When- Friday 20th November 2009
Time: 8pm- 12.30pm
Price: £6 Introductory price normally £10
Where: JAZZCAFE CLUB POSK, 238-246 KING ST, W6 0RF, LONDON
Tubes: Hammersmith or Ravenscourt Park
Free parking close to the venue

Description Second salsa party organised specially for Polish community in London, by The Cuban School of Arts with a beginner class run by Damarys Farres, lots of Cuban music, dancing and surprises. Beautiful & spacious venue that can fit up to 200 people, bar and lounge area. Regular event will take place once a month. SALSEROS-Come, bring your friends and enjoy with us!

Looking forward to hearing your comments!

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6- Sunday 15 November - Cuban Salsa Boot Camp Training

I will be teaching 2 hours Ladies Styling at Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre, Brentfield, Harrow Road, London, NW10 0RG in Brent.

The 2 hour workshops are aimed at ladies who are at either Intermediate or Advanced level.

Please contact Dasalsaroom for more information.


Besotes

Damarys Farres (BA (Hons) Dance Studies & UK's Cuban Salsa Champion)
(The Cuban School of Arts team)
+ 44 (0) 7788 110421
Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
www.CubanSchool.co.uk


The Association of Dance of the Africa Diaspora (ADAD) presents:


Open Stage: International PerspectivesAn evening of performance and discussion

Tuesday November 10th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: £5 (payable at the door, but advance booking advised)
The Moonshot Centre Fordham Park Angus Street New Cross London SE14 6LU
ADAD and IRIE! Dance Theatre bring you a special edition of Open Stage™, featuring performance and discussion about dance of the African Diaspora from an International perspective.

Dance Artist and researcher Sheron Wray, shares about her practice based at University of California .

Leeds based dance artist, Leonora Stapleton and Oniel Pryce, Caribbean Dance Specialist working for IRIE Dance Theatre, join Sheron in conversation with Jeanette Bain-Burnett about dance, diversity and development from an International perspective.

London-based, African Cultural Development, perform MIREMBE (all is well), a piece based in the Ugandan traditional dance form, Buganda .

To book your place email:
paula_adad@danceuk. org or telephone 0207 841 7357- 8


Two London Jazz Festival Favourites
Dont miss the chance to see:
Roberto FonsecaThe Buena Vista Social Club piano prodigy(Sat 14 Nov)
Gilberto GilThe iconic singer/songwriter (Thu 19 Nov)

In concert at the Royal Festival Hall as part of this year's London Jazz Festival in association with BBC Radio 3.
For the full programme visit www.londonjazzfestival.org.uk


Experience 8 Days of the most exciting award winning African films Showcasing at the Barbican, Cine Lumière, The Lexi, Rich Mix & University of Westminster
Exclusive UK premieres
A mix of new features and Classics
Shorts
DocumentariesPLUS a one day conference: Producing & distributing African film in the Digital Era
For a full programme and tickets visitwww.AfricaAtThePict ures.co.ukIn association with:
The London African Film Festival exists to strengthen the exhibition of African cinema to the general public and to promote the same with a view to its reaching a wider audience. The Festival was founded as Africa at the Pictures and has been
providing a platform for African cinema to UK audiences since 1991.

It started with Lambada, then zouk,zouklove, soulzouk, zoukrevolution, now London has it's own variation of this wonderfuldance;Lyrical Zouk. Lambada zouk danced with sensuality, poise,connectionwith your partner, allowing combinations to emerge organicallythroughout the dance; Experience this new wonderful style every weekat The Inn On The Green.Inn on the Green a unique experienceInn On The Green is the only Lambada Zouk Class of it's kind inLondon. This is not aclass where one learns a move a week, it's a class where we look atelements that make up the dance and try to work on them in order tobe a stronger dancer. A well structured warm up, using elements ofcontemporary, Jazz, footwork drills, partner work,musicality exercises, choreography work, the toughest and ultimatelythe most rewarding class around.Take Your Dance to the Next levelClass starts 7:30of class only Three pounds ( for beginners and improvers)Inn On The Green3_5 Thorpe CloseLadbroke GroveW10 5XL...Lyrical Zouk Every Monday

FOR ALL KIZOMBA LOVERS this is a concert not to miss....have you got your tkt?Book ONLINE www.kizombauk.com

Iris De Brito
www.irisdebrito.comDancer/ Singer/ Choreographer
EXCLUSIVE SUPPORT BY ANGOLAN EMBASSY UK & ELITE ANGOLAN CAREERS
dont miss the best party of the year, dress to impress and have lots of fun.
you can now buy tickets on skiddle .com
or ring me 07816532021 danilo
http://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/London/Stratford-REX/INDEPENDENCE-ANGOLA-PARTY--CONCERT/11333562/

Tuesday 3 November 2009

The Afro-Latin Lounge

Black History Month we have these fantastic Comedy Shows ,
Geoff Schumann Comedy Special on the 30th Oct at 7pm and judith
Jacobs Yabba Yabba with friends on the 1st and 8th November
tickets are on sale now and are selling fast, so book early, don't delay!
if you can forward this to any interested parties we will be truly grateful
John Mangal
Customer Service Assistant
Bernie Grant Arts Centre
john.mangal@berniegrantcentre.co.uk
0208 365 5450

It's not too late to join Malang Bayo in Senegal!
MUSSUKEBA SANE Research & Cultural Tours to Senegal, West Africa
December 7 - 21, 2009 and December 27 - January 10, 2010For the past 17 years, Malang Bayo has shown his dedication to preserving the cultures and history of Senegal, West Africa through his annual research and cultural tour, Mussukeba Sane. This December, join him as he conducts two cultural tours to Dakar and his hometown, Casamance! Enjoy daily dance and drum workshops, local activities, and excursions to cultural and historical sites!

Registration and more information can be found online at
www.MalangBayo. com/tourstoseneg al.html!

Malang Bayo, Founder
Mussukeba Sane Cultural Tours to Senegal
Email:
info@malangbayo. com
Call: 718-342-4109

Hip Hop musicians opportunity to perform 'Look At Me London' showcase
Look At Me London event: Do you want to make it as a Hip Hop artist?
Look At Me London will be an evening of live Hip Hop music to support, encourage and nurture fresh musical talent within Southwark and South London. We are offering performers aged 16 – 20 the opportunity to showcase their music in front of music industry professionals and peers. Demonstrations, advice and feedback will be given by the industry experts as well as youth organisations that specialise and have an interest in the evening’s theme. Look At Me London unites young, local music-lovers, experienced older musicians and youth music organisations through the exchange of performance, enthusiasm and passion. Look At Me London will be co-ordinated by Marie-Claire Denyer, a freelance youth-music project manager who has previously worked in the music and media industries. The event is being promoted and supported in partnership with Southark Arts Forum (SAF). SAF is a network of over 2000 arts professionals in Southwark and London. Artist requirements:
Must be aged 16 - 20 yrs
No previous performance experience required, however you will need to be an ambitious and dedicated individual with an unfaltering desire to make it in the music industry
If interested, please e-mail a short cover letter saying why you would like to get involved, what your previous performance experience is (if any) along with an audio sample of your music / MySpace url to marie-claire@ lookatmelondon. co.uk
Deadline for applications: Fri 30 Oct
Performance date: Sat 14 Nov, Camberwell
Look At Me London has been funded by Sound Connections as a part of Music Week 2009For more info on the event: marie-claire@ lookatmelondon. co.uk Look at Me London: www.myspace. com/lookatmelond on
To find out more and become a member of Southwark Arts Forum: www.southwarkartsfo rum.org
>> Please forward to anyone you think might be interested! <<

Southwark Arts Forum is a company limited by guarantee reg. no 3500360 and registered charity reg. no 1079308


Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others!
Only for a Tenner £10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Live Band Direct from Cuba
Tango Classes
Cuban Son Classes
Tango & Salsa Dance Shows
Free Drink
Top Dj's

Dance to the sounds of ''Los Guayaberos''

Argentine Tango class (For beginners) from 7pm to 8pm by Ivan Arandia



Cuban Son class from 8pm to 9pm by Tripple World Champion Janet Fuentes




Ivan & Janeth will both perform Tango & Salsa shows respectively

We will also have Top International Dj Julian ''The Duke'' supported by Floridita's regular Dj Flecha



Get your ticket for your FREE drink when you arrive!

It's all happening this Thursday 5th November 09!

Floridita Soho
100 Wardour StLondon W1F 0TN
Time: 7.00pm-2.00am
Tube:
Leicester Square/Piccadilly Circus / Tottenhamn Court Road
To book a table call: 020 7314 4000
& more info: 079 3903 0976

Please note: You do not need to book in advance to attend this event, tickets will be available on the door.


And This Friday Bachata Show with Tim & Michelle @ Latin Palace
Bachata, originally from the Dominican Republic, is london's hottest new dance and you'll get a chance to see it live this Friday at Latin Palace

The party will start with Salsa Classes (All Levels) from 9pm to 10.15 and then Dj Alex will be switching us on to the best of the Latin tunes till 2am.

Dance show will start at 11.30pm

Latin Palace
146 Camberwell New Road, SE5 0RR
Tube: Oval (Northern Line)
Buses:
185 - 36 436 & N36

Tuesday 27 October 2009

The Afro-Latin Lounge

If you can't cook dont tell someone their food needs salt !
Newly Choreographed Dance Show by ''Las Salseras Dance Group'' This Wednesday 21st Oct @ The Cuban (Moorgate)
Salsa classes as usual from 7pm (All Levels) & Club afterwards till late with award winning Dj Julian ''The Duke''
Dance show starts @ 9.15pm

The Cuban Bar
1 Ropemaker Street, City Point, EC2Y 9AW Tube: Moorgate (Northern Line) Busses: 21, 133 & 40.
Lambada Zouk Dance Show This Saturday 24th @ Corks Bar (Oxford Street)
Enjoy this exotic & beautiful dance from Brazil with an spectacular show this Saturday @ Corks Bar!

Lambada Zouk Show Starts @ 10.30pm
Corks Bar has indeed become London's hottest new Saturday night spot and we're inviting everyone to come and see for themselves!

FREE Salsa classes from 7pm (Beginners Only)
BACHATA classes from 8pm (Beginners & Non-Beginners) (£8)

Club from 9pm till late!

Corks Bar
28 Binney Street W1K 5BW
1 min away from Bond Street Tube Station

MORE
Floridita Launches ''Latin Pulse''
A Fiery New Beat in the Heart of Soho
Thursday 5th November 2009
For the first time, Floridita opens its heart to create an explosive night totally dedicated to dance and music, embracing the array of spicy and sensual Latin flavas.
This is the ultimate venue & the ultimate Latin experience!
Our not so secret recipe for the Classic Latin Night:
The Authentic VibeThe Dance Floor
Latin Dance Classes with some of the world's and UK's finest instructors
Live music during salsa classes and into the night with Cuban legends ''Los Guayaberos''
Dance Showcases from the most compelling, liquid performers around.
Credit Crunch Busting Cocktails from £4.50 and new Floridita burger menu from £10.00
For launch night, enjoy FREE salsa dance classes from 7.00pm-9.00pm with triple world salsa champion, the luminous Janet Fuentes Torres (Pictured right)
And Argentine tango with one of the UK's finest exponents, Ivan Arandia.

Classes followed by club dancing till 2.00am with top DJs Julian "The Duke" and Floridita's resident DJ Flecha on the decks.
Entry: £10 all night, includes all classes, entertainment and a drink.

More info can be found on: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102774563993&s=1373&e=001fQOqUwcCrTcVMkL9BP0LSCZfpR6f8ihqg0_jSEUx9WaDcTZAvxoNs3G2m7QkJTKxpG8Qo3gfwPgirI_6MdVyxug_0dmdqPl4rtq77yLjhwhKBOW7Vr3VaaK_TJumzJUc
Special Offer valid this Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd October 2009 !
Free Salsa Classes for you & a friend with a copy of this email*
Valid at: Thursdays 7.30 pm @ Wessex House ( Clapham Junction )
1a St Johns Hill, SW11 1TN
AND ..Fridays 9pm @ Latin Palace ( Camberwell )
Club till 2.00am
146 Camberwell New Rd SE5 ORR

*Offer valid for Beginners only




Hi All,
Recent changes to
Zouklambada.com now available in 8 languages.
Our new Events page features some of the hottest International, Local & National Events and is a great way of letting you know whats on.
Worldwide blog now features Radio Stations every 4 to 5 weeks. Plus loads of videos & some of the hottest Zouk RnB mixes, visit it below.
Lastly A Live Concert Event on the 14th Nov 2009 London
Featuring Singers Mika Mendes, Rei Helder, Xample Mania, Americo Gomes, other guests as well, 5 Top Djs, playing in London.
1st 200 tickets are £12, £15 after that presale, more on the door.
For tickets, call Adriano on: 07958280053
View more event details here.
The night is a double Celebration alongside the 34th Anniversary of Angolas Independence

Celebrate it with us!!
We hope you enjoy these changes.
Adriano




Host: Julie Fountain Type: Music/arts - Jam Session Network: Global Date: Saturday, 31 October 2009 Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Location: Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road, London, N7 0SF DescriptionCalling all Sabar devotees and energetic friends who are up for a good time...DIENE SAGNA, master dancer and drummer of Senegalese SABAR is coming to London!He'll be leading a 4 hour workshop at Islington Arts Factory for dancers and drummers.Starting with a 1 hour drumming workshop for intermediate/ advanced drummers, a 3 hour dance workshop will follow, in which the drummers will have the opportunity to accompany the dance.Dance: £20Drumming:£15Drummers, please bring your drums.Contact me on Facebook or http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=jfountain67%40yahoo.co.uk with your details to book a place and please share this info...Watch this space for further detailsJulie



Hello EveryoneI hope you are doing well.Please find attached a flyer for Master classes taking place between Wednesday 28th October and Tuesday 3rd November.It would be great to see you all at these classes and do spread the word to others you may know who are interested in these styles.You can also contact me if you would like to book Aus Ninja for a private workshop for your company/crew/ students.This education project is being brought to you by Uchenna Dance Company and is supported by Danceworks and Verse Dance Arena. ThanksVickiwww.uchennadance. com (Coming soon!)www.waacking. comhttp://www.theartsy nthesis.com/ versedancearenap age.htmlwww.danceworks. net
Victoria "Vicki" Igbokwe
Creative Director
t: +44 7957 212 996 +44 7957 212 996
e:
vicki@uchennadance. com




Dear Colleague, Friend, or Supporter,Greetings, below please find information regarding the National Carnival Seminar and Mask Ball which we have created to continue national carnival discussions, information sharing and networking. I would like to apologise if we did not send you this information last month. It is taking place on Friday 30th October in the Camden Centre, Bidborough Street, London WC1H 9AUPlease pass the following information about the event to your networks and interested parties or visit the Global Carnival Centre site http://www.globalca rnivalcentre. com/national_ carnival_ network_seminar_ 09The National Carnival Seminar and Mask Ball is a special event encouraging carnivalists, organisations and anyone interested in the carnival culture to come and participate as well as network with delegates from around the country. The one-day seminar will cover three key issues below;* Networking for the sector - aimed at regional carnivals of any cultural background to be run in partnership with Independent Street Arts Network. We will look at how the sector could have a strong network for all and encourage sharing of information, practices and resources.* Licensing - Apart from discussing general licensing issues, we have the Performers Rights Society (PRS) senior members coming to speak with the sector about their new policy which has made festivals and carnival operations difficult in this financial crisis* International Working - discussion and a look at how the sector get work and collaborations abroad guided by Visiting Arts. This will be more or less a continuation of the Visiting Arts seminar which I chaired at the South Bank 2 weeks ago.The evening Mask Ball allows you to dress up with an opportunity to mingle with other carnivalists and invited VIPs. Participants are encouraged to come early so they can network as well as make their own masks.Click here if you want to register http://www.globalca rnivalcentre. com/register_ your_interestMany thanks in advancePax Nindi – Combined Arts Servicespax@globalcarnivalc entre.com Phone 07985 182 216 07985 182 216 National Carnival Seminar and Mask BallFriday 30th October 2009Camden Centre, Bidborough Street, London WC1H 9AUCombined Arts Services (CAS) in partnership with the Camden Centre presents a National Carnival Seminar culminating into a Mask Ball in the evening till 2 am.The National Carnival Seminar is aimed at regional and local carnival artists, organisers, academics, funders and supporters of carnival arts. With focus on working abroad and discussions on the recent issues relating to licensing outdoor events, the seminar looks at the lack of networking opportunities for the sector nationally featuring keynote speeches; panel discussions and breakout sessions lead by carnival practitioners and experts in the outdoor events sector.Produced by CAS Artistic Director Pax Nindi, the day will have, projections of UK and international carnivals on giant screens, while the evening Mask Ball presented in partnership with the Notting Hill Mas Band Association allows the public to dress up with an opportunity to mingle with the carnival sector and invited VIPs. Participants are encouraged to come early so they can network as well as make their own mask. You are encouraged to dress up in your own costume or hire from local carnival groups who have promised to bring costumes at the venue.For further info and bookings please contact :Global Carnival Centre: Patsy Leacock Email: info@globalcarnival centrePhone 07852 417 177 07852 417 177 Camden Centre: Nicky Ezer Email: nicky.ezer@camden. gov.ukPhone: 0207 974 5633 0207 974 5633 http://www.globalca rnivalcentre. com/ www.globalcarnivalc entre.comNotes to the Editor:• The last international carnival conference and national networking for the carnival sector was held in this venue 5 years ago directed by Pax Nindi on behalf of the Arts Council England. Combined Arts Services aims to play an important part in assisting and working with festivals, melas and carnivals to increase the understanding, networking and quality of carnival arts in the country.* Combined Arts Services' 2 Day Black History Month Events in Partnership With Camden CentreTHURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 200914:00-1700 Exhibitions & EducationCost £10/£15 entry per student. All levels welcome.Carnival Black History Month Educational and interactive carnival exhibitions in the Camden Centre.17.30 – 19.30Claudia Jones ReceptionCost: FreeSpecial reception hosted by Claudia Jones in character with evening refreshments provided, and an early invitation to register for National Carnival Seminar and Mask Ball.FRIDAY OCTOBER 30 20099:30-17:30 National Carnival SeminarCost: £75 / £30Aimed at delegates interested in Carnival Arts from all cultural traditions, the event is a major carnival networking platform for the carnival sector nationally. Results of the Seminar will be produced into a document to be published by Combined Arts Services.The cost includes refreshments and light lunch.18:00 - 2am20th Century Mask BallCost £15Black History Month party of the year not to miss! You are encouraged to come early and prepare your own carnival masks guided by our artists as well as bring your own costumes or hire on the day. The Ball includes delicious carnival food, performances featuring various carnival musical genres including Samba, Calypso, Steelpan and Soca.More information and registering interests online is onhttp://www.globalca rnivalcentre. com Dont be left out this Black History Month - Friday 30th October 2009From 9.30 am to the next day 2 am Combined Arts Services presents:National Carnival Seminar and Mask Ball 09in partnership with Global Carnival Centre and Camden Centre)More information and registering interests online is onwww.globalcarnivalc entre.com

Dundunkini invites drummers and dancers from all musical backgrounds and persuasions to come and JAM with us on Saturday 7th November at Islington Arts Factory, London.The afternoon will kick off with a warm-up, and a short routine led by us. After this, the floor will be opened to all! And everyone who wants to, will be invited to dance and drum with us at another of our jubilant jams. Jam, Jam, Jam!If you are a beginner, we will teach you some moves, and some beats, if you have been doing this for a while, then teach us yours!!! This is an exchange and sharing of what we have, and EVERYONE is WELCOME! THIS IS DUNDUNKINI'S LAST EVENT FOR THE YEAR, so come out and party with us!Dancers come Connect with Drummers and Drummers come Connect with Dancers!£7 for all.Please email dundunkini@gmail. com or call 07949 761 589 to reserve your place. And please pass on the good news!Saturday 7th November3.30pm-5.30pmIslington Arts Factory2 Parkhurst RoadLondon, N7,OSFhttp://www.islingto nartsfactory. org/Email dundunkini@gmail. com or call 07949 761 589/ 07958 497 028

It started with Lambada, then zouk,zouklove, soulzouk, zoukrevolution, now London has it's own variation of this wonderfuldance;Lyrical Zouk. Lambada zouk danced with sensuality, poise,connectionwith your partner, allowing combinations to emerge organicallythroughout the dance; Experience this new wonderful style every weekat The Inn On The Green.Inn on the Green a unique experienceInn On The Green is the only Lambada Zouk Class of it's kind inLondon. This is not aclass where one learns a move a week, it's a class where we look atelements that make up the dance and try to work on them in order tobe a stronger dancer. A well structured warm up, using elements ofcontemporary, Jazz, footwork drills, partner work,musicality exercises, choreography work, the toughest and ultimatelythe most rewarding class around.Take Your Dance to the Next levelClass starts 7:30of class only Three pounds ( for beginners and improvers)Inn On The Green3_5 Thorpe CloseLadbroke GroveW10 5XL...Lyrical Zouk Every MondayComing in 2009; The Lambada Zouk The Next Phase Project

It's nearly time for the next

Sunday 8th November
6.30 pm – 3 am
Join us for live music from Cuban band Tumbao Tivoli - showcasing their brand new set!
Plus another exciting performance by London's only authentic Cuban dance company

Click
here to see their new video!

Dance class with award-winning dancer and teacher
Yanet Fuentes7.30 – 8.30 pm Afro-Cuban and Rumba applied to Salsa (all levels welcome)
Cuban style games & entertainment DJ playing the latest salsa, timba, and reggaeton Dancing until 3 am!
Nueva Costa Dorada47-55 Hanway StreetLondon W1T 1UX(near Tottenham Court Rd tube station)
Delicious Spanish and Cuban food available till late, plus well priced bar with great cocktails.NEW! Online registration facility.
Join our advance booking guest list and get a discount on admission prices, click
here to visit our website and fill out the advance registration form.Entry without classes: £7 advance guest list discount / £10 on the doorDance class (with free entry to the rest of El Rumbon Cubano) £10If you’ve never been - check out the Rumbon Cubano photo gallery on our website

We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and OlwenCubacheche


And don't forget, if you would like to keep receiving news about Cubacheche's events, please register for our new email newsletters as we are beginning to wind down this old mailing list. It will only take a few minutes and the new-look newsletter emails are well-worth it! Please follow ALL THREE steps:
1) Click
here to go to the Contact page of our website – type your email address into the ORANGE ‘JOIN OUR EMAIL MAILING LIST’ BOX and click GO (ignore the other boxes on the page) 2) Confirm your email address and click SUBMIT3) You will get an email asking you to update your profile – you must open the email, click on “Update your profile” and enter the information requested. This will complete your registration for the new mailing list. If you have any problems registering, please email us and we will be happy to help. Once you are successfully registered on the new list, I will remove your details from this list.

Monday 19 October 2009

The Afro-Latin Lounge

Hi All

East London Dance is pleased to announce a new choreographic lab for artists – CollaboLab – that features as part of our aDvANCE programme.Please see the attached information sheet for more information.Many thanks,Sharleen M FulgenceCompany AdministratorEast London DanceStratford CircusTheatre SquareLondon E15 1BXT: +44 (0)20 8279 1050F: +44 (0)20 8279 1054 to subscribe to our free emailing list, please visit: <http://www.eastlond ondance.org/>

Hola preciosa/osHow are you doing in this not too cold Autumn? In this newsletter you will find some events to remind you of the Sun and tropical days. Please read it carefully.1- Thanks to supporters of the Launch of our First Cuban Salsa Party Night in October2- Invitation to our Second Cuban Salsa Party Night in November3- GET it RIGHT - 110% Genuine Cuban dance course- booking & specification4- 18th October- Cuban Salsa Boot Camp with Alcala & Damarys (me) organised by DaSalsaroom5- 'Latin American Night' of the Dance Around The World Festival on Saturday 24th Oct 2009 6- Dia de la Cultura Cubana - Saturday 24 October 20097- Salsa weekender in Brighton with Leo-Cubashe------------------------------Thanks to all of you who came to support us in the Launch of our First Cuban Salsa Party Night on Friday 2nd October 2009! I know I sent some emails far too late. But hey I'm still Cuban & also my relationship with the internet is not working properly lately?! The Venue is amazing and the athmosphere during the beginners class hilarious & great great great fun--------------------The Cuban School of Arts would love to invite you to celebrate with us our Second Cuban Salsa Party Night -SALSA con Wodka! on Friday 20th November 2009This event is intended to open up the Cuban Salsa world to the Polish community and although it is mainly for Polish in the UK it is not exclusive to them. When- Friday 20th November 2009 Time: 8pm- 12.30pmPrice: £6 Introductory price normally £10Where: JAZZCAFE CLUB POSK, 238-246 KING ST, W6 0RF, LONDONTubes: Hammersmith or Ravenscourt ParkFree parking close to the venue
Description

Second salsa party organised specially for Polish community in London, by The Cuban School of Arts with a beginner class run by Damarys Farres, lots of Cuban music, dancing and a surprise. Beautiful & spacious venue that can fit up to 200 people, bar and lounge area. Regular event will take place once a month. SALSEROS-Come, bring your friends and enjoy with US!Looking forward to hearing your comments!-----------------------------------------------------Thanks also to those who are supporting our dance courses. September to October GET IT RIGHT - 110% Genuine Cuban! dance course series- ORISHA 1 & LADIES STYLING dance course SOLD OUT! We are now taking bookings for ORISHA 2 - SON & Ladies Styling 2 which are due to start Saturday 7 November 2009 at The Place from 6pmThe SON course has been exclusively designed for you to understand and improve music interpretation & understanding, leading & following technique, body movement, styling and difference of SON styles. The course will be taught by Alcala and/or Rafael with me (Damarys). So that both sexes wil benefit to the maximum. We will cover Music Interpretation, Timing, Posture, SON Figures, Styling and Footwork.Time: 7.05-8.10pm* PLEASE IF YOU ARE INTERESTESD IN THIS COURSE CONTACT US BEFORE 24th OCTOBER 2009LADIES STYLING COURSE -2 Has been designed particularly for the ladies to learn, brush up on and improve your knowledge of different Cuban rhythms, that will improve your Salsa style and enrich your dance, improvisation and isolation-body movement techniques, as well as your timing, footwork and partner work. It is designed for you to dance more gracefully and with increased self-confidence & well being.Styling courses are NOT suitable for beginnersTime: 7.05-8.10pm***Course: GET IT RIGHT - 110% Genuine AFRO-Cuban! ORISHAS with live percussion Course 1 from 7th Nov - 12th December - Yemaya & Ogun (6weeks) Time : 6-7.05pmThe ORISHAS/YORUBA course will be running throughout the year, as a continuous and progressive course. The aim is to increase the level of understanding of this specific dance style and to enhance your dance vocabulary and isloation technique. We will be covering in November's course - Yemaya & Ogun.Venue: The Place, 17 Dukes Road, WC1H 9PY. Nearest tube: Kings XStudio facilities (mirrors, spacious and ideal flooring depending on classes. Shower facilities so you can continue the party and as if this wasn't enough - free parkingPrice: £69 eachEach course lasts 6 weeks, if you are interested, please book NOW!* Remeber that Spaces are limited & Discounts only apply if booked before 24th October or when booking more than 2 courses at the same time!*Drop in class is possible. Each class £15 or £25 for two classes in Cash!PLEASE PASS THIS INFO ONFor more information please contact us. ---------------------------------------------------------------Sunday 18th October - Cuban Salsa Boot Camp TrainingI will be teaching 2 hours Ladies Styling at Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre, Brentfield, Harrow Road, London, NW10 0RG in Brent. The 2 hour workshops are aimed at ladies who are at either Intermediate or Advanced level.Please contact Dasalsaroom for more information. -----------------------------------
'Latin American Night' of the Dance Around The World Festival. 24th October 2009
Invitation to take part in the 'Latin American Night' of the Dance Around The World Festival. This year it's on Saturday 24th October, at Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regents Park Rd NW1, as usual. This is our 9th year.
Come and try some other styles of dance on the 24th & 25th October .
Children have free entry.For more info please see:
www.datw.org.uk-----------------------------------Dia de la Cultura Cubana - Saturday 24 October 2009From: 6pm until: 12.00pmCome and join us in our 2nd Year, celebrate Cuba’s National Day of Culture withLondon’s Cuban Community. Venue: Conway Hall - 25 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4RLFor further information contact: cubartista@contigo.org.ukcontígomusic---------------------------------------------------------------Please also support the Cuban dance scene by booking for Cubashe weekender on November 7th & 8thTwo days with over 42 hours of workshops taught by all the big names in the industry* 42 hours workshops* Cuban & X Body Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton, Styling, Shines & more.* 2 Fantastic Salsa Party Nights * BEGINNERS WELCOME * Best DJs in the industry.* Dance Classes for all levels * Spectacular Showcases both Nights.*2 Days with over 42 different classes to choose from, with the very best instructors, DJs & performers in the industry.* 2 Late night parties with the best music (Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton & more..For more information please contact Cubashe or follow this linkhttp://www.cubashe2.co.uk/oct-congress/page2.html-------------------------BesitosSee you soon _ Besitos & ...remember what ever you do - DO NOT STOP DANCING!!Damarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts & UK's Cuban Salsa Champion)+ 44 (0) 7788 110421 Cubanschool_arts@yahoo..com www.CubanSchool.co.uk

PORTOBELLO DANCE PRESENTS
CLASSICALLY BRITISH 2009
THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER 7.30pm

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy a unique evening of modern ballet from Britain’s finest black and Asian classically trained dancers who have trained at the Royal Ballet School or Rambert Ballet School.
The aim of this vibrant event is to showcase and celebrate Black History month and support Black and Asian classically trained dancers. Under Director Mark Elie, The Portobello Dance foundation also aims is to create a centre of excellence to nurture this outstanding home grown, diverse, dance talent.
Mark Elie trained with the Ballet Rambert before joining the Ballet Gulbenkian Company in Lisbon, Portugal. He then went on to be groomed at New York’s prestigious Dance Theatre of Harlem whose founder Arthur Mitchell has had a lasting influence on Marks work. Mitchell’s work revolutionised black ballet in America and his prestigious company shattered the myth that black dancers were only suitable for jazz and commercial dance.

More than 150 children pass through the Portobello Dance School at the Tabernacle in Nottinghill each week for ballet, tap, street dance and jazz lessons. Many of the schools students have gone on to study dance and performing arts in some of London’s top performing arts schools such as the Urdang Academy and the Arts Educational School in Chiswick. One Student, 15 year old Kym Alexander won a scholarship to New York’s Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Summer School and we are delighted that Kym has just secured a place at the Ballet Rambert School. You will also get to see some of the children from the dance school perform at the Classically British event.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Each year Portobello Dance hosts Classically British, for one evening and as we are a Charitable Organisation we rely on donations to do so. Over the past five years we have had loyal support and donations from broadcasterJune Sarpong, Michael J. Prest and Yasmin Prest , Danny John Jules and Lady Elizabeth Bingham.
This year we are all able to donate less, due to the credit crunch, so we are looking for donations from £100, £300 or up to £1,000. We would be delighted if you can give a gift, so we can bring this wonderful showcase together for what promises to be an inspiring evening. We would be grateful if any donations can reach us by 15th August 2009.
The showcase will take place at the Tabernacle Arts Centre, Powis Square, London W11 on THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2009 at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 .
Reg Charity: 1063754
The Tabernacle. Powis Square, London W11 2AY. Contact: Mark Elie: 07947 484021
-- "step with imagination beyond edge of the cliff, with surety you will grow your wings"


FLOetic Lara PERFORMS on CAMEO SESSIONS
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EMBASSY,MAYFAIR,LONDON on TUESDAY 20th OCTOBER
An eclectic fusion of acoustic flavours from artists of the highest calibre, who have their own ways of performing. It is without question, this deliciously ear tingling line up, crosses over the genres to deliver the universal message of music.
Included in this evening is our special guest act FLOetic Lara, who will bring a very unique taste for the first time to the Cameo Sessions, reinforcing that in music we all are truly ONE.
More Details @
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This EMERGING UNSIGNED ARTIST will take you through an energy filled tour with her theatrical and musical journey!!!!
With vocals capabilities ranging from rich powerful explosions to beautiful dulcet tones, this Passionate Poet and Soulful Singer expresses herself without limitation, inspiring all who experience her touching gift.
FLOetic Lara (aka FLO) international artistic Soulful, Passionate Poet, Lyricist, Articulate Songwriter. FLO is truly herself, her vocal capabilities range from beautiful dulcet tones to rich powerful explosions as she expresses herself without any limitations.
Her core source is evidently jazz, yet she transcends categorisation as she effortlessly creates a fusion with soul,gospel, hip hop and much more. Her FREEDOM ON STAGE, and love of music interwoven with powerful lyrics, sung and spoken reverberates with all who experience her touching gift!!!
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Peace and Blessing
TW Rhino , Artist Manager and Promoter



Dear All

The Southbank Centre are looking for Brazilian artists based in the UK to work on one of their upcoming projects. Please click on the following link for further details: http://www.artsjobs .org.uk/index. php?id=25&ne_source=dailyjobs&ne_post_id=28647.