Monday 27 September 2010

The Afro-Latin Lounge


Dear all,Kompany Malakhi are looking for dancers and performers working in interdisciplinary forms to take part in our new show; Electric CircusAttached is a press release with more information.We would like to ask if you can please post the information below online, on your facebook pages and other communications to help us get this very urgent call out there, you help is much appreciated.I look forward to hearing from you,URGENT OPEN CALL - KOMPANY MALAKHI's ELECTRIC CIRCUSOpen call for artists and performers working in interdisciplinary forms. Kwesi Johnson, Artistic Director of Kompany Malakhi is looking for completed work to be curatedin a week long season of 16 performances, exploring the unique and unusual fusions ofdance, circus and physical theatre. The performance dates are; 13th - 18th December, at the Bernie Grant Art Centre, London.Deadline: 11/10/10For more information and to apply simply:1. Send us a short description of no more than 100 words about your piece2. Include your CV or company details 3. Your showreel via weblinks or documentation of work online, alternatively you can post DVD's and application to:Kompany Malakhi4.14 Paintworks,Bath Road, Bristol.BS4 3EH. UK.Email: http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@kompanymalakhi.comhttp://www.kompanymalakhi.com/Many thanks,Maya Alexander'Creating experiences Changing perspectives'Kompany Malakhi4.14 Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol. BS4 3EH. UK. Office: (0)117 971 3344 Mob: 07979 543 704 http://www.kompanymalakhi.com/

VOCAB DANCE COMPANY’s artistic director Alesandra Seutin is currently seeking strong, versatile and dynamic dancers to join Vocab Dance Company. The ideal candidate should be available for rehearsals (twice a week) commencing in October 2010 for initial training within the company to then begin working on performance projects from 2011.We are looking for experienced performers with Contemporary, African and Urban (Hip Hop) training with a minimum of 2 years dance performance.Please send CV and photo to: vocabdance@googlemail.com, no later than Sunday 3 October 2010.(Mention 'audition' in the subject line)Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a workshop/audition on Sunday 10th October 2010 1-6pm in London .Once in production and performance period dancers will be paid at equity minimum wage.www.vocabdance.co.ukworks by Alesandra Seutin ...http://danceumbrella.co.uk/page/3020/FRUSTED/77http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llgzvxbt08I-- Alesandra Seutin - Artistic Director/ Choreographerwww.vocabdance.co.ukFollow us on Twitter... http://twitter.com/VOCABDANCEJoin our Facebook Group...http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?tid=291934196046#/group.php?gid=19476408744&ref=tsWatch an extract of Alesandra Seutin 's work on Phoenix Dance Theatrehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llgzvxbt08I
URGENT - AUDITIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spread Expression Dance Company is looking for 1 male dancer to perform “Yes, I still exist” in San Francisco

We are looking for 1 male dancer:
- who has a strong interest in Hip-Hop Theatre
- who has a strong technique in at least one of the following genres: Krumping, Dancehall, Popping, New Style Hip-Hop OR Breakin’
- who is punctual and has a high level of integrity

Individuality and creativity are highly valued for this project.
You need to have a valid passport to travel to the US !!

This is a closed audition.
Tuesday 28th Sept, 1pm – 4pm
Location will be communicated to selected people only, please send CV to cindy.claes@gmail.com

DATES:
Travel dates to San Francisco : Thurs 18th Nov 2010 – Tue 23rd Nov 2010
Rehearsal dates in London/UK: Sat & Sun (after 5pm) during October and November

For more information call 079 4001 7054 or visit http://www.spreadexpression.com/
-- Cindy Claes+44 (0) 7940017054http://www.spreadexpression.com/http://www.cindyclaes.com/
4th-10th October 2010Celebrating Cuban culture, as part of Black History Month and the London Latin American Bicentenary Celebrations
Seminar and debate with guest speaker from Havana, CubaMonday 4th October 7pm - FREE ENTRY"Black Women in Cuba: Reflections on Identity and Diversity"Seminar and debate led by guest speaker from Cuba, journalist and leading feminist Sandra Alvarez RamirezSandra Alvarez will be joining us from Havana, Cuba to host this seminar dealing with the realities faced by black women in Cuban society.At London Metropolitan University, Henry Thomas Room, Tower Building (opposite Holloway Road tube station), N7 8DBSpecial thanks to our main sponsors Cubana de Aviacion for supporting this event.
Film screening: REVOLUTIONWednesday 6th October 7pm (doors open 6.30pm)
Film screening and debate hosted by Eva Tarr, Director of the London Latin American Film FestivalScreening of Revolution, directed by Mayckell Pedrero.
This rarely seen documentary focusing on the world of Los Aldeanos - a controversial underground hip-hop group that leads the vanguard of their genre in Cuba - raises their points of view and criteria of the social, political and economical situation of tdoay's Cuba. At Canning House, 2 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PJ (nearest tube Hyde Park Corner)
�4 Canning House members / �6 non-members** Booking is recommended as spaces are limited - click
here to book online**
Party night - Cuba: Musica TropicalSaturday 9th October 8pm-2am
Special live music evening with two of the best Cuban bands based in the the UK: Rey Crespo & his Cuban Ensemble and Jesus Cuti�o & Son de Cuba. Dance the night away to fantastic live music, plus the UK's no. 1 Cuban DJ Javier 'La Maquina de Cuba' will be on the decks until 2am! Cuban cocktails and much more!At Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL (nearest tube Holborn) Entry �10Special thanks to our sponsors Cubana Bar-Restaurant for supporting this event.
El Rumbon CubanoSunday 10th October 7pm-late
End the festival with a bang and enjoy a dance and music extravaganza at El Rumbon Cubano - London's most authentic Cuban night.For the first time at the Rumbon, we have the dynamic Jose Hernandez Lynn. Don't miss his energetic rumba dance class (7.30-8.30pm) or his compelling performance of the Afro-Cuban palomonte dance (baile congo).
CubanaDanza, London's most authentic Cuban dance company, will be back at the Rumbon with their new Tropicana-style Cuban cabaret show. Hot dance moves plus sizzling costumes... don't miss it!And if all that is not enough, dance the night away to music from DJ Green Papi (
Oriente Star Sound). Savour the flavour of eastern Cuba as Guantanamo-born DJ Green treats us to his original selection of salsa, timba, reggaeton, son, and changui.Plus another chance to win a flight to Havana, Cuba courtesy of Air Europa - sponsors of El Rumbon Cubano. On Sunday 10th OctoberDoors open 7pm, dance class 7.30-8.30pm, DJ and dancing til lateAt Nueva Costa Dorada, 47-55 Hanway Street, London W1T 1UX(nearest tube Tottenham Court Road)Entry �7 with advance online registration (excluding dance class)�10 on the door (or including dance class)

2 4 1 OFFER
Special Offer2 4 1 All Week for Beginners at All Venues(27th Sept - 2nd Oct)It's September again and we would like to extend our welcome to all our new students this year by giving them the opportunity to attend more classes and speed up their progress. For this reason all week at Salsateca venues 2 beginners enter for the price of 1. Don't waste more time, invite a friend and have an exciting and fun night out dancing hot salsa!!!

New Bachata Class
Fiesta Havana, Fulham Opens New Improver/ Intermediate Bachata ClassNew Level Bachata
We know that you love your dancing and we have noticed how quickly you have improved your Bachata as well. At Salsateca we try to keep up with our quick learning students and this is why we have introduced an Improver/Intermediate Bachata Class at Fiesta Havana from this Friday 1st Oct, 490 Fulham Road, London SW6 5NH.
It's exciting, we know, so why not make that jump and join the next level from this week.


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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.

Feedback33 with Zela Gayle Thurs 30th Sept @ London Studio Centre.

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge), London N1 9AB

Afro-Cuban Fusion with Zela Gayle Thursday 30th September 7.30 - 9.00pm.

PLEASE COME FOR CLASS REGISTRATION AT 7PM.

This class explores a technique practised widely in Cuba with a vocabulary reflecting the study of African based dances of Cuba, merged with a fusion of ballet and contemporary dance. In this class Zela focuses on the exploration of how these forms speak to each other as one. Zela will lead a class of movements deriving from Yoruba dance traditions whilst at the same time giving the participant grounding in “La Tecnica Cubana”. La Tecnica Cubana is a form of dance known as a highly evolved hybrid of dance forms put together. Class not suitable for beginners.


Cost per class
£5 Members / £8 Non-members


Concessions*
£3 Members / £5 Non-members
* Concessions are open to students and to unemployed professional dancers only. ID/proof of status is required. To check if you qualify for the unemployed professional dancer concession, please phone number below.

Annual Membership fee
£10



To book a place on this workshop please email Paula allen:
p_j_allen@hotmail.com or phone: 07792236583.

FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Zela Gayle: began dancing at the age of 5 in Jamaica, learning Afro-Caribbean dance as well as classical ballet. At the age of seven Zela moved to London and trained as a competitive gymnast. She began her training in Contemporary and Jazz dance at WAC Performing Arts and Media College before gaining a BA Honors degree in Dance Studies at Winchester University. In 2004 after working with several youth groups in the UK; Zela joined Danza Libre Company in Cuba to launch her professional dance career focusing on Afro-Cuban dance forms.
Establishing herself as an international artist, her experience includes choreography for Crystal Lights Dance Academy in St. Lucia, Edna Manley School in Jamaica, Cuban-Modern Dance at Addis Ababa University and workshops in choreography at the University of Arts and University of Winchester in the UK. Zela’s professional development has included working with Bonnie Oddie (UK), Patsy Ricketts (J.A), Sheron Wray (USA), Jackie Guy (UK), Alfredo Velasquez (CU) and Maya Yoshida (JPN).

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

Monday 20 September 2010

The Afro-Latin Lounge

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Sadler’s Wells with two programmes that showcase the extraordinary artistry of a company that has changed the face of American dance over the course of more than half a century.
"It’s beautiful and mesmerising, and when I run into Carlos Acosta in the interval, he’s as exhilarated as I am"
THE OBSERVER (Sep 2010)
"For glamour and gusto these dancers can’t be beat"
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY (Sep 2010)Programme One includes the gripping solo In/Side, plus the elegant Dancing Spirit, a piece that fuses movement from Brazil, Cuba and the USA. Suite Otis is a playful battle of the sexes set to some of Otis Redding’s best-loved songs, while Robert Battle’s The Hunt is an exhilaratingly athletic tour-de-force for six men.Highlights of Programme Two include the world premiere of Anointed, set to a soundtrack by Moby, from acclaimed choreographer Christopher Huggins plus Artistic Director Judith Jamison’s 1993 Emmy award-winning production Hymn, a tribute to company founder Alvin Ailey.Both programmes feature the classic Revelations, the most seen modern dance work in the world, choreographed by Ailey and first performed in 1960. A piece that celebrates and pays tribute to American dance music and history; it explores a journey from deepest grief to unbound joy and continues to inspire audiences whenever it is performed.

Programme 1:Suite Otis / The Hunt / Dancing Spirit / RevelationsTue 14, Thu 16, Sun 19, Wed 22, Fri 24, Sat 25 at 7.30pm, Sat 18 at 2.30pm & Sun 19 at 4pm Running time: 2 hrs 25 mins (including two 20 min intervals)Programme 2:Hymn / Anointed / In/Side / RevelationsWed 15, Fri 17, Sat 18, Tue 21, Thu 23 at 7.30pm & Sat 25 2.30pm Running time: 2 hrs 25 mins (including two 20 min intervals)
Watch a short documentary celebrating 50 years of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.Presented by Dance Consortium.

MDI
LEAP 2010
BEND DOWN LOW
Community Showcase
Saturday 30th October 2010

MDI would like to invite dance artist and community dance groups to perform in our BLACK HISTORY MONTH Community Showcase “ Bend Down Low”.

This is a chance for dancers and community groups from across the region to come together and show their work link-up with others, make new friends and perform in the Black-E”s great performance space.

Performance pieces are to reflect the theme of Black Dance in some way.

To get involved please read the details below and get back to me be NO LATER THAN 9th OCTOBER 2010

Performance Date: Saturday 30th October 2010
Time: 7pm
Venue; The BLACK-E Great Georges Street Liverpool

If you accept this invitation we will need the following information from you:
· Name of the group
· Name of the piece
· Description of the piece and how it addresses and reflects on Black dance
· Short description of the group
· Number of dancers in the piece
· Length of piece (The piece must not exceed 5 minutes).
· Copy of music on CD (asap)

If you have any queries or would like more information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Email http://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Maxine@mdi.org.uk Phone; 0151 708 8810

I look forward to hearing from you.

Maxine Brown
Community Dance Artist African peoples Dance (APD)

TRISHA BROWN DANCE COMPANY Repertory Evening Friday 15 & Sunday 17

October, 7.45pmSaturday 16 October, 5pm Trisha Brown creates fluid, silken works which both delight and challenge audiences. Repertory Evening is a chance to see four decades' worth of her loose-limbed, swinging style of movement in one spectacular evening. Buy tickets / More info » Dance Umbrella presents Celebrating Trisha Brown in association with Southbank Centre and Tate Modern.
Buy tickets / More info »

FAUSTIN LINYEKULA / STUDIOS KABAKOMore more more... future Saturday 9 October, 7.45pm Punk energy meets rumba, church fanfares and 'sex machine funk' in a piece that incorporates Congolese dance and pop music into one exhilarating whole.
Buy tickets / More info »


Makena, the "Happy One" is coming back to heat up London after this very mitigate and sun-deprived summer!
The temperature is going to rise with our usual explosive cocktail of : Zouk, Coupe Decale, Kizomba, Ndombolo, RnB, Dancehall, Funky House, Salsa, etc… But this time we would be adding a more ear and soul-blasting element… not NITRO but RETRO! ;-)))
YES! This party is going to bang on a MASSIVE dose of: RETRO ZOUK : Eric Virgal., Harry Diboula, Kassav, Annick & JC, Gilles Floro, Eric Brouta, etc…
They would all be there as all real zouk lovers and even Kizomberos can't forget the burning tag this music left in their soul ! Well any good DJ will tell you that Retro Zouk and Kizomba are like brother and sister ;-)
+ our usual blend of Afro and International tunes ! and plenty more surprises !
Join us for our fun Coupe Decale class from 10pm to 11pm! and Party from 11pm until 4am non-stop with DJ LIO and DJ PAT
BELUSHI's 161 - 165 Borough High Street, London SE1 1HR5mn from London Bridge Station or 2min from Borough Station
From 10pm to 4am£10 until 1am. £12 after !
Come and be part of the musical fireworks at Makena, Saturday 25th of September @ BELUSHI'S brought to by MD Entertainments & Tropicana Vibes UK !
Contact for booking and infohttp://us.mc305.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=makenaclub@gmail.comMarie: 07967204891Patrick: 07931969976
Marie & Patrick

Cubacheche and Ola Latina present
4th-10th October 2010Celebrating Cuban culture, as part of Black History Month and the London Latin American Bicentenary Celebrations
Seminar and debate with guest speaker from Havana, CubaMonday 4th October 7pm - FREE ENTRY"Black Women in Cuba: Reflections on Identity and Diversity"Seminar and debate led by guest speaker from Cuba, journalist and leading feminist Sandra Alvarez RamirezSandra Alvarez will be joining us from Havana, Cuba to host this seminar dealing with the realities faced by black women in Cuban society.At London Metropolitan University, Henry Thomas Room, Tower Building (opposite Holloway Road tube station), N7 8DBSpecial thanks to our main sponsors Cubana de Aviacion for supporting this event.
Film screening: REVOLUTIONWednesday 6th October 7pm (doors open 6.30pm)
Film screening and debate hosted by Eva Tarr, Director of the London Latin American Film FestivalScreening of Revolution, directed by Mayckell Pedrero.
This rarely seen documentary focusing on the world of Los Aldeanos - a controversial underground hip-hop group that leads the vanguard of their genre in Cuba - raises their points of view and criteria of the social, political and economical situation of tdoay's Cuba. At Canning House, 2 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PJ (nearest tube Hyde Park Corner)
�4 Canning House members / �6 non-members** Booking is recommended as spaces are limited - click
here to book online**
Party night - Cuba: Musica TropicalSaturday 9th October 8pm-2am
Special live music evening with two of the best Cuban bands based in the the UK: Rey Crespo & his Cuban Ensemble and Jesus Cuti�o & Son de Cuba. Dance the night away to fantastic live music, plus the UK's no. 1 Cuban DJ Javier 'La Maquina de Cuba' will be on the decks until 2am! Cuban cocktails and much more!At Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL (nearest tube Holborn) Entry �10Special thanks to our sponsors Cubana Bar-Restaurant for supporting this event.
El Rumbon CubanoSunday 10th October 7pm-late
End the festival with a bang and enjoy a dance and music extravaganza at El Rumbon Cubano - London's most authentic Cuban night.For the first time at the Rumbon, we have the dynamic Jose Hernandez Lynn. Don't miss his energetic rumba dance class (7.30-8.30pm) or his compelling performance of the Afro-Cuban palomonte dance (baile congo).
CubanaDanza, London's most authentic Cuban dance company, will be back at the Rumbon with their new Tropicana-style Cuban cabaret show. Hot dance moves plus sizzling costumes... don't miss it!And if all that is not enough, dance the night away to music from DJ Green Papi (
Oriente Star Sound). Savour the flavour of eastern Cuba as Guantanamo-born DJ Green treats us to his original selection of salsa, timba, reggaeton, son, and changui.Plus another chance to win a flight to Havana, Cuba courtesy of Air Europa - sponsors of El Rumbon Cubano. On Sunday 10th OctoberDoors open 7pm, dance class 7.30-8.30pm, DJ and dancing til lateAt Nueva Costa Dorada, 47-55 Hanway Street, London W1T 1UX(nearest tube Tottenham Court Road)Entry �7 with advance online registration (excluding dance class)�10 on the door (or including dance class)

Ola galera!
ROOTS BRASIL is already my favourite night in London and I would love to share this experience with all of you!
Come this Thursday to enjoy with us:
Live Trio Roots Brasil, a selective of great Brazilian musicians:
- Otto Nascarela (Saravah Soul / Pe-de-Jurema)
- Pedro Campolina (Natema / Pe-de-Jurema)
- Tetto Bononi (Natema)
DJ Nina (Batuka Beat), spinning a great selection of Brazilian flavours, impossible not to dance!!
Free entry b4 8pm / £3 till 9pm / £5 after
(Email: contact@blackbeansarts to join the whole night £3 list)
Barrio Central: 6, Poland Street, W1F 8S - Soho.
See you!
Pedro Campolina
Black Beans Arts

VENUE CONFIRMED AND BOOKINGS OPEN NOWAfrican Song, Drum and Dance with Nii Tagoe. One-day in-depth WorkshopNii Tagoe was born in Accra, Ghana, into a royal family made up of master drummers and dancers, from whom he inherited his talent for drumming, dancing and singing.He came to Britain in 1990 as a principal dancer, drummer and teacher in the Adzido Dance Company and has since choreographed many dances, including Peter Gabriel's floor show at the London Millennium Dome.After leaving Adzido, Nii went on to self-fund the start of his own drumming and dance company Frititi in 1993, which was created to explore, develop and pass on to future generations artistic expressions through music, dance and rituals.As the Artistic Director of Frititi, Nii brings to all his work a lifetime's immersion in his deep knowledge of the diverse dance rhythmic traditions of Ghana. His experience ranges from 19 years of travel, learning and performing around the African continent (especially in Zulu Land and throughout Central, South and West Africa) to touring productions and workshops around Europe, Israel, Canada, The Middle East and Asia.Nii tours and performs regularly as percussionist, singer and composer with world music chart toppers: Baka Beyond, African Headcharge, ADF Soundsystem, Osibisa and Lorraine Ayensu & Band amongst others and also runs his own band - The Afro Funk Crew. Nii will be hosting this exclusive one day workshop on 9th October in London, venue to be confirmed.The aim of the day is to allow students to explore the richness of African rhythms, melodies and movement at a leisurely and relaxed pace. And to appreciate more vividly the connection between song, dance and music in African cultures. Songs, rythms and dances will be selected from the regions of Benin, Ghana and South Africa.NII IS BOTH AN ACCOMPLISHED DRUMMER AND DANCER, AND THEREFORE THIS WORKSHOP WILL GIVE EQUAL VALUE, INPUT AND TEACHING TO BOTH GROUPS. Morning:12-2pmSong, percussion and Drumming Workshop, with Nii and Frititi - all levels welcomethere will be a very limited number of drums, and percussion instruments to use , so please bring your own instrument/ drum if you have one. Afternoon:3pm-6pm Dance Workshop, led by Nii Tagoe, with live drumming – all levels welcome.Price:Song, percussion and Drumming workshop only: £15 in advance. £17 on the dayDance workshop only: £20 in advance £22 on the dayBoth workshops: £30 in advance. £33WHERE?BRIXTON ARTS SPACE130 BRIXTON HILLlONDONSW2TUBE: BRIXTONBUS: 333, 133,59,45ON FOOT: turn left out of Brixton tube and keep going up that hill for about 10 mins!!Places: Are limited. Please pay in advance to secure your place & to ensure the workshop goes ahead. Deadline for discount bookings is october 4th 2010. TO pay please contact dundunkini@gmail.com / 07949 761 589-Dundunkini 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.

6.45pm Thursday 23 September
Tricycle Cinema,
269 Kilburn High Road, NW6,
BOX OFFICE: 0207 328 1000
The documentary exposes how the British establishment have utilised propaganda and deliberately demonized and marginalized Islam as a means to bolster support for their wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Additional screening:
Riverside Studios
7.30pm Thursday 30 Sept
Crisp Road, Hammersmith
BOX OFFICE: 0208 237 1111


We strongly recommend that you purchase your tickets in advance as ricenpeas events are generally sold out. This is a documentary not to be missed.

Please feel free to forward this invitation
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Monday 13 September 2010

The Afro-Latin Lounge

Divercity Dance – Free Dance workshops for young people!

2Funky Arts are inviting young people, aged 13-19, who are interested in dance, to join their DiverCity Dance project. You'll work towards a big showcase at Peepul Centre, as part of Black History Season.

African Caribbean Dance workshops with Sherenne WilliamsSaturdays, 1-3pm, 25 September - 27 November (showcase 27 November)@ Peepul Centre, Orchardson Ave , LeicesterCreativity and freedom of expression links native roots and modern spirit to create an individual dance style.

Contemporary Dance workshops with Natalie JamesTuesdays, 6-8pm, 28 September – 23 November (showcase 27 November)@ West End Neighbourhood Centre, Andrewes St , LeicesterInfluences from breakin and acrobatics are combined with the fluidity of contemporary dance to create a unique style of movement.

Breakin workshops with Peter CuvalaMondays, 5-7pm, 27 September – 22 November (showcase 27 November)@ Highfields Community Centre, Melbourne Rd , LeicesterA street based dance incorporating intricate body movements, coordination, style and aesthetics.

All these workshops are building towards a showcase on the 27th November 2010 at the Peepul Centre as part of Black History Season.

We are also looking for dance groups to perform! Please get in touch if you would like to feature in the show.

No previous experience is necessary, but places are limited. To book your FREE place, please contact Lauren Ramskir on 0116 222 0639/ Lauren@2funkyarts.co.uk.
DiverCity Dance is supported by Youth Opportunity Fund

Check out our website: http://www.2funkyarts.co.uk/site/arts_1.asp?catID=44 Thanks
2Funky Arts Team

DilangaSunday 10th October
ROOTMASTER presentsDILANGA followed by open Rumba
FREE 7pm-12, live act 8pm
DILANGA AT THE HOOTANANNEY, BRIXTON
Dilanga
See Dilanga movie clipsMore info on venueMap
Bata y Rumba IIResidential

13th - 17th October 2010Early bird payment by 22nd SeptemberFinal registration deadline 6th October.
Find out more

Inspired Speakers Series Ben Okri

Photo by www.darrenfilkins.com
Booker Prize Winning author, Ben Okri is the featured guest for 'An Inspired Talk', as part of the Creative Case Black British Perspectives programme and the last in the current Powerbrokers series, discussing issues around creativity and innovation in culture and the arts, particularly focusing on Black artists as leaders. Ben Okri has published ten novels, including The Famished Road, as well as collections of poetry, short stories and essays. His work has been translated into more than 20 languages. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and has been awarded the OBE as well as numerous international prizes, including the Commonwealth Writers Prize for Africa, the Aga Khan Prize for Fiction and the Chianti Rufino-Antico Fattore. He is a Vice-President of the English Centre of International PEN and was presented with a Crystal Award by the World Economic Forum. He was born in Nigeria and lives in London. His latest book is, Tales of Freedom.The event will be chaired by BBC TV Presenter, Brenda Emmanus. This event is free, but please rsvp to
kadijageorge@gmail.com as space is limitedVenue: City Inn Hotel, Granary Wharf2 Wharf Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 4BR, United Kingdom Telephone: 0113 241 1000 Date: 21 September 2010 Time: 6pm for 6.30pm start 8pm finish Mobile: 07980 269 138 (Kadija George)

Dear Friends,
Thanks everybody who came Roots Brasil last Tuesday to celebrate my 30th birthday. What a fantastic night!
This Tuesday, 14/09/10, we count on you again to have another great one!
The headline is Rodrigo Lampreia (a talented musician from Rio de Janeiro who performed alongside Amy Winehouse), and his band, playing the best of samba and sambalanço to make you shake you arses!!
ROOTS BRASIL
Every Tuesday from 7pm to 1am
Barrio Central: 6, Poland Street, W1F 8S - Oxford Circus or Tottenham Court Rd stn.
Free entry till 8pm / £3 till 9pm / £5 after
email names to
contact@blackbeansarts.com to join the whole night £3 list
Join our event on
facebook.
Peace!
Pedro Campolina
Black Beans Arts

The wait is almost over… Afro Dance Xplosion (London) hits Islington Arts Factory this week!

Two days of classes and workshops delivered by some of the hottest African diaspora dance practitioners around on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September 2010 that you will not want to miss.

Programme Schedule:
Saturday 18th September 2010
· 10.30am – 12pm Contemporary Jazz with Fire Warrior
· 12.15pm – 1.45pm Afro-Eclectic Dance with Alesandra Seutin of Vocab Dance
· 2pm – 3pm Chu Ital Pilates with Michael Burgess
· 3.30pm – 5.30pm Traditional Congolese Dance Masterclass with Lolita Babindamana

Sunday 19th September 2010
· 11.15am – 12.45pm Horton Technique with David Blake from The Lion King
· 1pm – 2.30pm Afro-Contemporary with Alison Ray
· 3.15pm – 5.15pm Traditional Congolese Dance Masterclass with Lolita Babindamana

Cost

Venue

Two days: £70 adv / £80 door
Sat only: £40 adv / £45 door
Sun only: £30 adv / £35 door
Masterclass only: £15 adv / £18 door
Regular class: £10 adv / £12 door
Mix and match (one class on Sat, one class on Sun + masterclass on either day): £30 adv / £35 door

Islington Arts Factory
2 Parkhurst Road
London N7 0SF

Nearest tubes: Holloway Road & Calendonian Road
Buses: 4, 17, 29, 43, 91, 153, 253, 259, 271, 359

NB: Places are limited. Advanced booking is advised. Deadline for receipt of advanced payments is Wednesday 15 September 2010.
For further information, including details on how to book in advance and class descriptions, visit facebook.com/ Feel the Rhythm Productions, email feeltherhythmprod@googlemail.com; or call: Carolyn (m:) 07979 464047, or Paula (m) 0779 2236583.

Monday 6 September 2010

The Afro-Latin Lounge

AFRICAN DANCE ENCOUNTERThursday 9 & Friday 10 September, 7.45pmPurcell Room at Queen Elizabeth HallAfrican Dance Encounter is an evening of dance, live music and discussion exploring traditional, contemporary and urban approaches to dance from Africa and its diaspora. The evening includes a performance by Frititi (Nii Tagoe) and a collaborative piece created by ADisapora Collective with live music arranged and directed by Nii Tagoe. ADiaspora Collective combines the creative visions of choreographers Vicki Igbokwe and Alesandra Seutin (Uchenna Dance Company and Vocab Dance). Each performance is followed by a post-show discussion.Tickets start at £6.50 for full-time students and for ages 16 and under.Presented by Southbank Centre and the Association of Dance of the African Diaspora (ADAD). Having hosted the Bloom Festival in June 2009, Southbank Centre is continuing to work with ADAD to support the development of artists from the African diaspora. Book tickets » You can also see ADiaspora Collective in the Purcell Room on 11 and 12 October as part of Dance Umbrella's Brief Encounter series.

NEW!!! Cubacheche and MGL Dance present London's newest weekly Kizomba class in the heart of the West EndWe are back this Monday with Miguel Monteiro & MGL Dance team
At Nueva Costa Dorada47-55 Hanway Street, W1T (2 minutes from Tottenham Court Road tube)
Dance class (8.30-9.30pm) PLUS club til late - £8
SPECIAL OFFER FOR SEPTEMBER! Club only (9.30pm-late) - FREE ENTRY!!

Live music plus another flight to Cuba up for grabs at the nextSunday 12th September ~ 7pm-lateFor the first time ever at El Rumbon Cubano - Son de Cuba LIVE!Led by Cuban songwriter Jesus Cutiño, the band SON DE CUBA have developed, thanks to their original repertoire, an innovative sound which entertwines traditional Cuban "son", mambo, jazz, samba, flamenco and reggaeton and have over the past twelve months established themselves as one of Britain's leading and most exciting Latin bands.
Be transported to Cuba as you dance the night away to the fantastic Jesus Cutiño and Son de Cuba!ONE FREE ENTRY to our next prize draw when you register your £7/£10 Rumbon entry ticket
DJ Javier is back at the Rumbon and will be keeping the dance floor cooking with the hottest salsa, timba, and reggaeton from Havana !
Plus another sizzling salsaton dance class with our charismatic and dynamic hostDavid Martinez from CubanaDanza (class 7.30-8.30pm)Dance class £10 (including entry to the rest of El Rumbon Cubano)


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Sadler’s Wells with two programmes that showcase the extraordinary artistry of a company that has changed the face of American dance over the course of more than half a century.


"The dance world’s foremost feel-good outfit" THE TIMES

Programme One includes the gripping solo In/Side, plus the elegant Dancing Spirit, a piece that fuses movement from Brazil, Cuba and the USA. Suite Otis is a playful battle of the sexes set to some of Otis Redding’s best-loved songs, while Robert Battle’s The Hunt is an exhilaratingly athletic tour-de-force for six men.Highlights of Programme Two include the world premiere of Anointed, set to a soundtrack by Moby, from acclaimed choreographer Christopher Huggins plus Artistic Director Judith Jamison’s 1993 Emmy award-winning production Hymn, a tribute to company founder Alvin Ailey.Both programmes feature the classic Revelations, the most seen modern dance work in the world, choreographed by Ailey and first performed in 1960. A piece that celebrates and pays tribute to American dance music and history; it explores a journey from deepest grief to unbound joy and continues to inspire audiences whenever it is performed.

Programme 1:Suite Otis / The Hunt / Dancing Spirit / In/Side / RevelationsTue 14, Thu 16, Sun 19, Wed 22, Fri 24, Sat 25 at 7.30pm, Sat 18 at 2.30pm & Sun 19 at 4pm Running time: 2 hrs 40 mins (incliding two 20 min intervals)Programme 2:Hymn / Anointed / RevelationsWed 15, Fri 17, Sat 18, Tue 21, Thu 23 at 7.30pm & Sat 25 2.30pm Running time: 2 hrs 40 mins (incliding two 20 min intervals)Watch a short documentary celebrating 50 years of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

REMINDER: THIS WEDNESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER

A BRAND NEW GUINEAN DANCE CLASS IN LONDON WITH IDRISSA CAMARA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW6P64NamXc

Idrissa's WEEKLY class starts this Wednesday 8th September. During this time Idrissa will work with dance enthusiasts of all abilities and build upon a reportoire of his own distinct choreographies, as well as introducing dancers to cultural dances from his homeland, that are performed to traditional rhythms. . . Drop-ins are welcome, but to really benefit from his expertise, attendence of the whole course is highly recommended.

And whatever stage you're at, Idrissa's flair, grace, ease and synchronicity with the timing of the music will leave you humbled, and reaching that little bit further.

Live drumming!

Suitable for beginners (preferably with some dance experience) as well as more advanced dancers.

PRICE:
£10 per class

TIME:
7pm- 9pm

WHEN:
Wednesdays 8th September - 29th September

WHERE:
Brixton Arts Space
130 Brixton Hill
London
3mins on bus from Brixton tube,or 10 min walk up the hill!

TRANSPORT:
tube: Brixton

Bus: 45,59