Sunday 18 December 2011
The Afro-Latin Lounge
This blog will take a little break until January 2012. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Sunday 11 December 2011
The Afro-Latin Lounge
In association with the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Tavaziva Dance hosts a 3 day Christmas intensive for dance students, aspiring dancers and dance professionals. Led by Artistic Director Bawren Tavaziva, participants will be invited to be inspired, get creative and experience a new way of dancing! During the 3 days, participants will be immersed in the company’s signature style, through a technique class, learning of repertoire and creative sessions. This is a great way to push your body to the limit before the Christmas break!
Dates: Tues 20, Wed 21, Thurs 21 December
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, London, N15 4RX
Price: £75*
*Early bird booking price still running and pay just £60!!
To book a place please contact Laura Collins via email admin@tavazivadance.com or call the office on 020 8365 9150. Look forward to seeing you there!
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Baila Londres is back on Saturday 24th Decemberfor a special Funky Latin Christmas Party! DJ Javier 'la Maquina de Cuba' will be playing Salsa, Timba, Reggaeton, House, Kizomba, Reggae and Party SoundsDJ Dezzi D (Beyond Soul) will be playing and eclectic party set including Funk, Soul, Latin, Hip-Hop, R'n'BOnly £5 entry all night!Dance from 9pm-4am!
At Charlie Wrights International Bar45 Pitfield StreetLondon N1 6DA5 minutes walk from Old Street Tube (Northern Line) Exit 2 North Side, then turn right.http://www.cubacheche.co.uk/ http://www.djjavier.com/ ~ http://www.beyond-soul.com/
Your invitation to a special FREE Event hosted
by IRIE! dance theatre...
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IRIE! dance theatre will be hosting its AGM from
6:00-6:45pm on Wednesday 14 December 2011
at Moonshot Centre.
Following this formal event (from 7:00-8:00pm)
there will be performances by connectingvibes*
and JAMMDRUM.
The connectingvibes* dance company is a collaborative
project between IRIE! dance theatre and City & Islington
College. The company is currently rehearsing for a new
show that will be officially launched in the New Year.
However, as part of this special event you'll have the
exclusive opportunity to watch a "work-in-progress".
JAMMDRUM is a new ensemble comprised of Master
Musicians of African and Caribbean heritage. They will
be giving their first public performance at this event.
You can read more about JAMMDRUM and this special
launch at the link below
Launch of JAMMDRUM
We would very much like you to be part of this special
occasion.
If you would like to attend this event please either call
IRIE! on 020 8691 6099 or send an email to:
info@iriedancetheatre.org
IRIE!
-- IRIE! dance theatre
http://www.iriedancetheatre.org
Tel: 020 8691 6099
Connect with us...Facebook: www.facebook.com/IRIEdancetheatreTwitter: www.twitter.com/IRIEdance
IRIE! dance theatreMoonshot CentreFordham ParkAngus StreetNew CrossLondon SE14 6LUUNITED KINGDOM
All,Papson will be returning to London to give one of his fabulous workshops on the 15th January 2012 at 2pm to 5pm. It was a great way to start 2011! Come join us to celebrate the start of 2012 with an African Dance Workshop by Papson. See the facebook page link http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=325276654153292 Papson Sylla will be teaching an African Dance Workshop in London, UK on Sunday, 15th January 2012.W Where: Siobhan Davies Dance Studio http://www.siobhandavies.com/ 85 St George's Road City of London SE1 6ERUnderground: Elephant and Castle or Lambeth North
When: Sunday, 15 January 2012 for three hoursPrice: £25 in advance/ £28 at the door
Booking in advance is advised to avoid disappointment. To book in advance please send a £5 non-refundable deposit. Please email feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com for the details. The deposit must be received by the 31 December 2011.
Papson has performed in the West End performance of FELA!!!!!. Top class dancer and choreographer, Papson is an endless source of creativity and energy. His style is a mix of traditional African dance with modern elements.The new generation of African dance grown in urban spaces finds itself today on concert and theatre stages.
Famous African artists ask him regularly to create choreographies for their video clips and shows: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Oumou Sangaré, Césaria Evora, Khaled, Shaft, Norma Claire, Aïcha Koni, Tissénifo, Savane Allah, Samba Oussou, Amadou e Mariam and Rokia Troare.
As a child, he was called the father of the sound as he was always running and looking for the sounds of the Djembedrum. Papson participated on his first dance contest at the age of 5 years. Later his parents didn’t want him to become a dancer, so he left his family to follow his dream.His journey took him through several African countries and national ballets to Paris. Before he settled down in Paris he became the choreographer of the Ivory Dance company and latter the assistant choreographer of George Momboye (AfriKa Afrika).
Since 2003 he works as a freelance choreographer and dancer. In 2009 he created his first Afro contemporary Dance Theatre “ Mon Histoire “.
To pay in advance please contact Carolyn at cj_lilly@yahoo.com or 07979464047. Advanced payments must be received by 13th May 2011.
Please contact Carolyn if you have any questions @ mobile: 07979464047 or email: feeltherhythmprod@googlemail.com See Papson in action in his class in Paris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By2hoyP-Hw
See Papson in action solo:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KjdV3YbY24&NR=1
See a snippet of Mon Histoire:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFyHXtZHi4&feature=player_embedded
See Papson teaching in London:http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=173027612738558
Salsateca Christmas Calendar
Below are the schedule for salsateca dance classes and parties. Please note them down, as some nights aren't on but some nights we will have a party.
SATURDAY 10TH DEC:NOT ON.
The night will not be on due to a private function at THE CUBAN
THE CUBAN ON TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS WILL BE CLOSED FROM TUESDAY 13TH DECEMBER AS WE COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
THURSDAY 15TH DEC:ON.
at Wessex House will go ahead as planned with the Salsa dance classes at 7.30pm-9pm, followed by the club.
SATURDAY 17TH DEC: ON.
Saturday 17th December at the Cuban will go ahead as planned with the Salsa dance classes at 7pm and the Bachata classes starting at 8pm, followed by the club.
THURSDAY 22ND DEC:ON.
at Wessex House will go ahead as planned as WE WILL BE HAVING OUR LATIN SWING CHRISTMAS PARTY!! The night will comprise of salsa dance classes at 7.30pm-9pm, as well as the magical Onda Amor Dance Company doing a spellbinding performance for us. We will also be having great music throughout the night.
ALL CLASSES AND CLUBS WILL RESUME AS NORMAL FROM WEDNESDAY 4TH JAN 2012
Salsateca Christmas Party
Your Christmas Party Starts Here!!!!
Join us for our Christmas Party on Wednesday 7th December to you as we start our countdown to Christmas!
This exciting night at the Cuban (Moorgate)
will start off salsa dance classes at 7-8.30pm for all levels, followed with music from the legend that is Dj Julian 'the Duke'.
To follow, the popular Orquesta Estelar will be playing live salsa music. Our very own Salsateca Student Dance Group will be closing the night by treating you with a dazzling live dance show!We will also be giving the first 50 people that comes to the class and the first 50 to the club an early Christmas present of a salsa cd for you to practice your dance moves at home as well as at our classes. So join us for a Christmas party you won't forget!!
Sunday 4 December 2011
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Rock around the Blockade Update 2.11.2011
1/ Cuba! Africa! Revolution! (part 2) Film showing - this Sunday 5pm
2/ Rebel Music fundraising night
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1/ Cuba! Africa! Revolution! (part 2) Film showing
This Sunday, 4 December 2011 at 5pm
FILM SCREENING: Cuba! Africa! Revolution! part 2
At the Hobgoblin Pub,
73 White Lion Street,
Islington,
London, N1
(PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE)
SYNOPSIS: In January of 1961 independence fighter and Congo’s first Prime
Minister, Patrice Lumumba was assassinated. The Cuban revolutionary government
recognised this as part of imperialism’s drive to turn back the tide of
African independence. Shortly after, Cuba’s ‘African Odyssey’ began. The
necessary technical and military assistance socialist Cuba provided for
liberation movements Algeria, Guinea Bissau, Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, and
South Africa, made the difference between defeat and victory.
This documentary, produced for the BBC in April of 2007, has rare footage of
some of Africa’s most prominent revolutionaries and tracks Cuba’s heroic
and unselfish contribution to the fight against colonialism and racist
oppression in Africa.
Each screening is followed by an open discussion of the issues raised
FREE
Donations welcome.
========
2/ Rebel Music fundraising night
Organised by Rock around the Blockade
Friday 16 December
from 8pm to midnight
The Royal Inn on the Park
111 Lauriston Road,
London
E9 7JH
With live music from
King Toadfish and the All-Weather Riders
Blues, experimental, folk rock band
There will be food, a bar and children are welcome
We are trying to raise £1,000 towards medicines for Cuban Children which Cuba
can’t get hold of as a result of the US blockade.
Donations are welcome in cash on the night or by cheque made payable to Rock
around the Blockade and sent to BM RATB, London WC1N 3XX
========
Visit the new RATB website for regular news, analysis and events about socialist Cuba
http://www.ratb.org.uk
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We are delighted to announce that ADAD has been granted a BBC Performing Arts Fund Dance Award! The BBC Performing Arts Fund is a charity committed to developing new performing arts talent from across the UK. Click here for more details.
IABD 2012
dance Immersion will host the 24th Annual International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) conference and festival in Toronto, Canada on January 26th– 29th , 2012. This four day event brings people together from around the world to be educated and to educate each other around issues that are relevant to dance within the global dance ecology. For more information including how to register, click here.
Photo: Tabanka Crew African and Caribbean Peoples Dance Ensemble by Thomas PrestØ
News & Events
An African Election
Showing throughout the UK until the beginning of January, 2012 An African Election documents events behind the 2008 presidential elections in Ghana, West Africa. Click here for screening info.
World Aids Day Awareness Concert 2011
For the 2nd year running, Café.Bar.Contemporary at Nottingham Contemporary will be hosting Nottingham’s World Aids Day Awareness Concert on Thursday 1st December from 7pm - Midnight. Cost: Free. Wear something red to show your support.
Visit www.nottinghamcontemporary.org to find out more.
Death and the King's Horseman
On Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th December, 2011 The Drum arts centre, Birmingham, and YGB present an adaptation of this classic of modern African theatre, set in Nigeria during World War II. Young actors, singers, dancers and drummers aged 8-18 star in this thrilling tragedy about respect, honour and the clash between Africa and Europe, ending the year in a blaze of light, sound and colour.
For booking and more infomation, click here.
Mixed Movement
Dance and live music combine, New York style. The brainchild of dancer, theatre artist, and poet DawN Crandell, Mixed Movement gives dancers and musicians a chance to improvise, celebrate and show off their skills. Saturday 3rd December, 2011 at Contact theatre, Manchester.
Lyrical Art Attack Awards and Under 13's Poetry Slam
Leeds Young Authors presents the 8th Annual Lyrical Art Attack Awards & Under 13's Poetry slam featuring some of Yorkshire's most outstanding youth poets at Seven arts Centre. Wednesday 14 December, 2011, 7pm. Find out more here.
Street Stories Taster day
East London Dance and the Royal Opera House are looking for creative young people aged 14-21 years to devise and perform their own response to Othello using a variety of art forms and genres. Interested? Then go along to the Street Stories Taster day taking place from 10am – 4pm on Saturday 10 December, 2011 at East London Dance, Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, London E15 1BX.
Intensives
West African dance and drumming residency with Nansady Keita, Marie Sylla and Friends
Tues 24th Jan – Mon 6th Feb, 2012
The Gambia
Learn traditional West African dance and drumming by the beach in workshops lead by dance teacher Marie Sylla, world renowned master drummer Nansady Keita and friends.
Cost: £500 dance only; £700 dance and drumming. All prices are exclusive of flights.
Visit www.nansadykeita.com for more information or call 07885 988 331
News & Events
An African Election
Showing throughout the UK until the beginning of January, 2012 An African Election documents events behind the 2008 presidential elections in Ghana, West Africa. Click here for screening info.
World Aids Day Awareness Concert 2011
For the 2nd year running, Café.Bar.Contemporary at Nottingham Contemporary will be hosting Nottingham’s World Aids Day Awareness Concert on Thursday 1st December from 7pm - Midnight. Cost: Free. Wear something red to show your support.
Visit www.nottinghamcontemporary.org to find out more.
Death and the King's Horseman
On Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th December, 2011 The Drum arts centre, Birmingham, and YGB present an adaptation of this classic of modern African theatre, set in Nigeria during World War II. Young actors, singers, dancers and drummers aged 8-18 star in this thrilling tragedy about respect, honour and the clash between Africa and Europe, ending the year in a blaze of light, sound and colour.
For booking and more infomation, click here.
Mixed Movement
Dance and live music combine, New York style. The brainchild of dancer, theatre artist, and poet DawN Crandell, Mixed Movement gives dancers and musicians a chance to improvise, celebrate and show off their skills. Saturday 3rd December, 2011 at Contact theatre, Manchester.
Click here for more info.
Classes
Reggae Contemporary dance workshop Thursday 1st December, 7.30pm - 9pm at London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB. Click here to find out more.
African Dance @ MDI Studio, 24 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BX. Youths (aged 5 – 16 years old) Wednesdays 4.30pm – 5.30pm; Adults (16 years old and above) Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8pm.
Origins of Salsa, Wednesdays at 8.30pm, Studio ILéaCHé, 11 Osborne Street, Merchant City, Glasgow G1 5RB. Find out more here
Top class dancer and choreographer Papson Sylla will be teaching an African Dance workshop on Sunday15th January 2012, Siobhan Davies Dance Studio, 85 St George's Road, London SE1 6ER.
For further information contact Carolyn Lilly: 07979464047, feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/Feel-the-Rhythm-Productions
Lyrical Art Attack Awards and Under 13's Poetry Slam
Leeds Young Authors presents the 8th Annual Lyrical Art Attack Awards & Under 13's Poetry slam featuring some of Yorkshire's most outstanding youth poets at Seven arts Centre. Wednesday 14 December, 2011, 7pm. Find out more here.
Start Your Christmas Celebrations With Us!
With your advent calendar just opening, it only seemed right to announce our Christmas Party on Wednesday 7th December to you as we start our countdown to Christmas!
This exciting night at the Cuban (Moorgate)
will start off salsa dance classes at 7-8.30pm for all levels, followed with music from the legend that is Dj Julian 'the Duke'.
To follow, the popular Orquesta Estelar will be playing live salsa music.
Our very own Salsateca Student Dance Group will be closing the night by treating you with a dazzling live dance show!
We will also be giving the first 50 people that comes to the class and the first 50 to the club an early Christmas present of a salsa cd for you to practice your dance moves at home as well as at our classes.
So join us for a Christmas party you won't forget!!
Cuban Contemporary Dance with Dwayne Barnaby, Thursday 08 December 11
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 Dwayne Barnaby Thurs 08 Dec June 2011 @ London Studio Centre
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way , London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)
Cuban Contemporary Dance with Dwayne Barnaby, Thursday 08 December 2011 7pm – 9pm (registration 7pm – 7.25pm; class 7.30pm – 9pm)
Dwayne’s class is a fast paced Cuban technique class merging elements of la technica Cubana with his own unique contemporary flavour. The Cuban technique is loosely rooted in the Graham technique and through additional inclusions of undulations and spinal manipulations forces the dancer to master the shifting of weight through space. The class is highly physical with challenging exercises in the centre and travelling sequences that demand a sense of attack and musical dynamism. The class will culminate in a challenging movement sequence to end.
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 at feedback33forum@gmail.com or phone: 07800959664.
Teacher’s Bio
Dwayne Barnaby trained in Cuba at the Escuela Nacional de Arte where he specialised in la tecnica Cubana and Cuban folklore. He is a former member of Phoenix dance theatre company in Leeds and a former cast member of Disney's production of The Lion King in London. He has also taught in Jamaica at the national school of dance and is known for his inspiring and energy paced classes.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"
1/ Cuba! Africa! Revolution! (part 2) Film showing - this Sunday 5pm
2/ Rebel Music fundraising night
========
1/ Cuba! Africa! Revolution! (part 2) Film showing
This Sunday, 4 December 2011 at 5pm
FILM SCREENING: Cuba! Africa! Revolution! part 2
At the Hobgoblin Pub,
73 White Lion Street,
Islington,
London, N1
(PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE)
SYNOPSIS: In January of 1961 independence fighter and Congo’s first Prime
Minister, Patrice Lumumba was assassinated. The Cuban revolutionary government
recognised this as part of imperialism’s drive to turn back the tide of
African independence. Shortly after, Cuba’s ‘African Odyssey’ began. The
necessary technical and military assistance socialist Cuba provided for
liberation movements Algeria, Guinea Bissau, Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, and
South Africa, made the difference between defeat and victory.
This documentary, produced for the BBC in April of 2007, has rare footage of
some of Africa’s most prominent revolutionaries and tracks Cuba’s heroic
and unselfish contribution to the fight against colonialism and racist
oppression in Africa.
Each screening is followed by an open discussion of the issues raised
FREE
Donations welcome.
========
2/ Rebel Music fundraising night
Organised by Rock around the Blockade
Friday 16 December
from 8pm to midnight
The Royal Inn on the Park
111 Lauriston Road,
London
E9 7JH
With live music from
King Toadfish and the All-Weather Riders
Blues, experimental, folk rock band
There will be food, a bar and children are welcome
We are trying to raise £1,000 towards medicines for Cuban Children which Cuba
can’t get hold of as a result of the US blockade.
Donations are welcome in cash on the night or by cheque made payable to Rock
around the Blockade and sent to BM RATB, London WC1N 3XX
========
Visit the new RATB website for regular news, analysis and events about socialist Cuba
http://www.ratb.org.uk
===
If you receive this email it's because you've signed up to the Rock around the Blockade London email list, either at a meeting, street stall, or online.
To unsubscribe go to:
https://lists.riseup.net/www/sigrequest/ratb_london
Everything about this list:
https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/ratb_london
To visit our website:
http://www.ratb.org.uk
We are delighted to announce that ADAD has been granted a BBC Performing Arts Fund Dance Award! The BBC Performing Arts Fund is a charity committed to developing new performing arts talent from across the UK. Click here for more details.
IABD 2012
dance Immersion will host the 24th Annual International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) conference and festival in Toronto, Canada on January 26th– 29th , 2012. This four day event brings people together from around the world to be educated and to educate each other around issues that are relevant to dance within the global dance ecology. For more information including how to register, click here.
Photo: Tabanka Crew African and Caribbean Peoples Dance Ensemble by Thomas PrestØ
News & Events
An African Election
Showing throughout the UK until the beginning of January, 2012 An African Election documents events behind the 2008 presidential elections in Ghana, West Africa. Click here for screening info.
World Aids Day Awareness Concert 2011
For the 2nd year running, Café.Bar.Contemporary at Nottingham Contemporary will be hosting Nottingham’s World Aids Day Awareness Concert on Thursday 1st December from 7pm - Midnight. Cost: Free. Wear something red to show your support.
Visit www.nottinghamcontemporary.org to find out more.
Death and the King's Horseman
On Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th December, 2011 The Drum arts centre, Birmingham, and YGB present an adaptation of this classic of modern African theatre, set in Nigeria during World War II. Young actors, singers, dancers and drummers aged 8-18 star in this thrilling tragedy about respect, honour and the clash between Africa and Europe, ending the year in a blaze of light, sound and colour.
For booking and more infomation, click here.
Mixed Movement
Dance and live music combine, New York style. The brainchild of dancer, theatre artist, and poet DawN Crandell, Mixed Movement gives dancers and musicians a chance to improvise, celebrate and show off their skills. Saturday 3rd December, 2011 at Contact theatre, Manchester.
Lyrical Art Attack Awards and Under 13's Poetry Slam
Leeds Young Authors presents the 8th Annual Lyrical Art Attack Awards & Under 13's Poetry slam featuring some of Yorkshire's most outstanding youth poets at Seven arts Centre. Wednesday 14 December, 2011, 7pm. Find out more here.
Street Stories Taster day
East London Dance and the Royal Opera House are looking for creative young people aged 14-21 years to devise and perform their own response to Othello using a variety of art forms and genres. Interested? Then go along to the Street Stories Taster day taking place from 10am – 4pm on Saturday 10 December, 2011 at East London Dance, Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, London E15 1BX.
Intensives
West African dance and drumming residency with Nansady Keita, Marie Sylla and Friends
Tues 24th Jan – Mon 6th Feb, 2012
The Gambia
Learn traditional West African dance and drumming by the beach in workshops lead by dance teacher Marie Sylla, world renowned master drummer Nansady Keita and friends.
Cost: £500 dance only; £700 dance and drumming. All prices are exclusive of flights.
Visit www.nansadykeita.com for more information or call 07885 988 331
News & Events
An African Election
Showing throughout the UK until the beginning of January, 2012 An African Election documents events behind the 2008 presidential elections in Ghana, West Africa. Click here for screening info.
World Aids Day Awareness Concert 2011
For the 2nd year running, Café.Bar.Contemporary at Nottingham Contemporary will be hosting Nottingham’s World Aids Day Awareness Concert on Thursday 1st December from 7pm - Midnight. Cost: Free. Wear something red to show your support.
Visit www.nottinghamcontemporary.org to find out more.
Death and the King's Horseman
On Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th December, 2011 The Drum arts centre, Birmingham, and YGB present an adaptation of this classic of modern African theatre, set in Nigeria during World War II. Young actors, singers, dancers and drummers aged 8-18 star in this thrilling tragedy about respect, honour and the clash between Africa and Europe, ending the year in a blaze of light, sound and colour.
For booking and more infomation, click here.
Mixed Movement
Dance and live music combine, New York style. The brainchild of dancer, theatre artist, and poet DawN Crandell, Mixed Movement gives dancers and musicians a chance to improvise, celebrate and show off their skills. Saturday 3rd December, 2011 at Contact theatre, Manchester.
Click here for more info.
Classes
Reggae Contemporary dance workshop Thursday 1st December, 7.30pm - 9pm at London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB. Click here to find out more.
African Dance @ MDI Studio, 24 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BX. Youths (aged 5 – 16 years old) Wednesdays 4.30pm – 5.30pm; Adults (16 years old and above) Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8pm.
Origins of Salsa, Wednesdays at 8.30pm, Studio ILéaCHé, 11 Osborne Street, Merchant City, Glasgow G1 5RB. Find out more here
Top class dancer and choreographer Papson Sylla will be teaching an African Dance workshop on Sunday15th January 2012, Siobhan Davies Dance Studio, 85 St George's Road, London SE1 6ER.
For further information contact Carolyn Lilly: 07979464047, feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/Feel-the-Rhythm-Productions
Lyrical Art Attack Awards and Under 13's Poetry Slam
Leeds Young Authors presents the 8th Annual Lyrical Art Attack Awards & Under 13's Poetry slam featuring some of Yorkshire's most outstanding youth poets at Seven arts Centre. Wednesday 14 December, 2011, 7pm. Find out more here.
Start Your Christmas Celebrations With Us!
With your advent calendar just opening, it only seemed right to announce our Christmas Party on Wednesday 7th December to you as we start our countdown to Christmas!
This exciting night at the Cuban (Moorgate)
will start off salsa dance classes at 7-8.30pm for all levels, followed with music from the legend that is Dj Julian 'the Duke'.
To follow, the popular Orquesta Estelar will be playing live salsa music.
Our very own Salsateca Student Dance Group will be closing the night by treating you with a dazzling live dance show!
We will also be giving the first 50 people that comes to the class and the first 50 to the club an early Christmas present of a salsa cd for you to practice your dance moves at home as well as at our classes.
So join us for a Christmas party you won't forget!!
Cuban Contemporary Dance with Dwayne Barnaby, Thursday 08 December 11
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 Dwayne Barnaby Thurs 08 Dec June 2011 @ London Studio Centre
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way , London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)
Cuban Contemporary Dance with Dwayne Barnaby, Thursday 08 December 2011 7pm – 9pm (registration 7pm – 7.25pm; class 7.30pm – 9pm)
Dwayne’s class is a fast paced Cuban technique class merging elements of la technica Cubana with his own unique contemporary flavour. The Cuban technique is loosely rooted in the Graham technique and through additional inclusions of undulations and spinal manipulations forces the dancer to master the shifting of weight through space. The class is highly physical with challenging exercises in the centre and travelling sequences that demand a sense of attack and musical dynamism. The class will culminate in a challenging movement sequence to end.
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 at feedback33forum@gmail.com or phone: 07800959664.
Teacher’s Bio
Dwayne Barnaby trained in Cuba at the Escuela Nacional de Arte where he specialised in la tecnica Cubana and Cuban folklore. He is a former member of Phoenix dance theatre company in Leeds and a former cast member of Disney's production of The Lion King in London. He has also taught in Jamaica at the national school of dance and is known for his inspiring and energy paced classes.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"
Sunday 27 November 2011
The Afro-Latin Lounge
The urban streetdance-style electro – a mix of break-dancing, disco, voguing, popping and locking – meets theatre, contemporary dance and music, with an especially composed soundtrack which mixes techno with electro house, afrobeat, sampling and classical music. Elektro Kif is choreographed by Blanca Li, who has choreographed music videos for Goldfrapp, Sir Paul McCartney, Blur, Daft Punk and Kanye West.
Book tickets / More info ►
All,
Papson will be returning to London to give one of his fabulous workshops on the 15th January 2012 at 2pm to 5pm. It was a great way to start 2011! Come join us to celebrate the start of 2012 with an African Dance Workshop by Papson.
See the facebook page link http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=325276654153292
Papson Sylla will be teaching an African Dance Workshop in London, UK on Sunday, 15th January 2012.W
Where: Siobhan Davies Dance Studio http://www.siobhandavies.com/ 85 St George's Road City of London SE1 6ERUnderground: Elephant and Castle or Lambeth North When: Sunday, 15 January 2012 for three hoursPrice: £25 in advance/ £28 at the doorBooking in advance is advised to avoid disappointment. To book in advance please send a £5 non-refundable deposit. Please email feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com for the details. The deposit must be received by the 31 December 2011. Papson has performed in the West End performance of FELA!!!!!. Top class dancer and choreographer, Papson is an endless source of creativity and energy. His style is a mix of traditional African dance with modern elements.The new generation of African dance grown in urban spaces finds itself today on concert and theatre stages.Famous African artists ask him regularly to create choreographies for their video clips and shows: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Oumou Sangaré, Césaria Evora, Khaled, Shaft, Norma Claire, Aïcha Koni, Tissénifo, Savane Allah, Samba Oussou, Amadou e Mariam and Rokia Troare.As a child, he was called the father of the sound as he was always running and looking for the sounds of the Djembedrum. Papson participated on his first dance contest at the age of 5 years. Later his parents didn’t want him to become a dancer, so he left his family to follow his dream.His journey took him through several African countries and national ballets to Paris. Before he settled down in Paris he became the choreographer of the Ivory Dance company and latter the assistant choreographer of George Momboye (AfriKa Afrika).
Since 2003 he works as a freelance choreographer and dancer. In 2009 he created his first Afro contemporary Dance Theatre “ Mon Histoire “.To pay in advance please contact Carolyn at cj_lilly@yahoo.com or 07979464047. Advanced payments must be received by 13th May 2011. Please contact Carolyn if you have any questions @ mobile: 07979464047 or email: feeltherhythmprod@googlemail.com
See Papson in action in his class in Paris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By2hoyP-Hw
See Papson in action solo:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KjdV3YbY24&NR=1
See a snippet of Mon Histoire:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFyHXtZHi4&feature=player_embedded
See Papson teaching in London:http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=173027612738558
. London SE1 6ERUnderground: Elephant and Castle or Lambeth North When: Sunday, 15 January 2012 for three hoursPrice: £25 in advance/ £28 at the doorBooking in advance is advised to avoid disappointment. To book in advance please send a £5 non-refundable deposit. Please email feeltherhythmprod@gmail.com for the details. The deposit must be received by the 31 December 2011. Papson has performed in the West End performance of FELA!!!!!. Top class dancer and choreographer, Papson is an endless source of creativity and energy. His style is a mix of traditional African dance with modern elements.The new generation of African dance grown in urban spaces finds itself today on concert and theatre stages.Famous African artists ask him regularly to create choreographies for their video clips and shows: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Oumou Sangaré, Césaria Evora, Khaled, Shaft, Norma Claire, Aïcha Koni, Tissénifo, Savane Allah, Samba Oussou, Amadou e Mariam and Rokia Troare.
As a child, he was called the father of the sound as he was always running and looking for the sounds of the Djembedrum. Papson participated on his first dance contest at the age of 5 years. Later his parents didn’t want him to become a dancer, so he left his family to follow his dream.His journey took him through several African countries and national ballets to Paris. Before he settled down in Paris he became the choreographer of the Ivory Dance company and latter the assistant choreographer of George Momboye (AfriKa Afrika).Since 2003 he works as a freelance choreographer and dancer. In 2009 he created his first Afro contemporary Dance Theatre “ Mon Histoire “.To pay in advance please contact Carolyn at cj_lilly@yahoo.com or 07979464047. Advanced payments must be received by 13th May 2011. Please contact Carolyn if you have any questions @ mobile: 07979464047 or email: feeltherhythmprod@googlemail.com
See Papson in action in his class in Paris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By2hoyP-Hw
See Papson in action solo:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KjdV3YbY24&NR=1
See a snippet of Mon Histoire:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFyHXtZHi4&feature=player_embedded
See Papson teaching in London:http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=173027612738558
Hello! We’re IdeasTap. We’re a not-for-profit organisation that helps young people break into the creative industries. We offer all kinds of free opportunities including funding, advice and networking to help young people develop their creative careers. We’re also partnered with major arts organisations including Old Vic New Voices, National Youth Theatre, National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural, Magnum Photos and NSDF. Earlier this year, we teamed up with Sky Arts to give two emerging artists from any creative discipline £30,000 each. We’re now re-launching this award, through which we’re hoping to give away three bursaries of £30,000 each. To give people advice on how to apply and what we’re looking for, we’re holding nationwide Q&A sessions and have enlisted a panel of industry experts to help. On Wednesday 7th December, our team will lead an afternoon seminar at Manchester Art Gallery from 2pm - 5pm. We’re keen to make this opportunity accessible to as many young creative people aged 18-30 as possible, so please do pass this information on to anyone you feel might be interested.You can read more about Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund and the seminars here:http://www.ideastap.com/ideasmag/all-articles/Sky-Arts-Ignition-Futures-Fund-Seminars If you’d like to find out more about IdeasTap and what we do, please visit us at www.ideastap.com.Looking forward to seeing you there!Best wishes,The IdeasTap Marketing Team
Sunday 20 November 2011
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Los Van Van
+ Dr Jim, Javier La Rosa, DJ Rich
Thursday 1 March8pm - 2am
Electric Brixton(Formerly The Fridge) Town Hall ParadeSW2 1RJ
Los Van Van onstage 9.30pm0871 220 0260 SEE Tickets
Cuba's biggest, funkiest dance orchestra returns to London for the first time in two years.
“If you are in Jamaica and the Wailers were playing you got to see them, if you are in Havana you’ve got to see Los Van Van performing, it doesn’t get any better than that.” Gilles Peterson, Radio One
“…the gig had the feelgood flamboyance of an old-school soul revue, the infectious energy of a rave, and a rap-like team of singers … In short, they make joyous dance music.” The Sunday Times
"The best dance band in Cuba!" New York Times "The undisputed king of Cuban dance orchestras and one of the most influential forces ever in Afro-Cuban music" Los Angeles Times
Shantel & Bucovina Club Orkestar
+ DJ Scratchy (Gypsy Hotel)
Thursday 24 NovemberDoors 7pm
Koko1a Camden High Street NW1
0844 847 2258 Ticketweb
SHANTEL and his BUCOVINA CLUB ORKESTAR have taken the world by storm for 10 years. They return to London after their incredible 2009 concert on their Anarchy & Romance Tour. With the full live band featuring Turkish vocalist Damla Pehlevan and Serbian musicians Novica Ristic and Antic Marjan, Shantel brings you the best Gypsy tunes and Bucovina hits! What to expect? Energy, fun, virtuoso pazzazz, Gypsy soul: be uplifted and blown away by music without borders!
Orchestra Baobab
+ Baloji
Monday 30 January
7.30pm
BarbicanSilk StreetEC2Y 8DS
020 7638 8891
First London show in three years for Senegal's mighty Orchestra Baobab. One of Africa’s supergroups, Orchestra Baobab came together in 1970, distinguished from the outset by their multi-ethnic membership, drawing in musicians from all over Senegal as well as Togo and Nigeria, their music was broad and multi-lingual, but with a strong Cuban flavour. Support is from rising Afropolitan star Baloji and his band Orchestre De Ka Katuba who mix rap with Congolese rhumba, to create a unique contemporary sound.
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 Thomas PrestØ Thurs 24 Nov 2011 @ London Studio Centre
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)
Talawa Technique Dance workshop with Thomas PrestØ, Thursday 24 November, 7pm – 9.15pm (class registration: 6.5pm – 7pm; class: 7pm – 9pm; Q & A: 9pm – 9.15pm)
This class will explore some of the foundations of the Talawa Technique. Rooted in African and Caribbean dance forms the Talawa Technique is organic system that uses the body’s own weight to create flowing movement. This movement is rich with resistance, gravity, and a control of both the small and big muscle groups that turns the body into an instrument, that can carve, draw, illustrate, undulate and vibrate in the same time and space. Participants will gain new techniques for handling poly-movement which characterise many African and Caribbean dance forms. This workshop will conclude with a 15 minute Q & A session.
Visit is link for a taster of the Talawa Technique: http://vimeo.com/31536618
Please bring a small filled water bottle with you for use in part of this workshop.
NB: This workshop is not suitable for beginners to dance.
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 at feedback33forum@gmail.com or phone: 07800959664.
Teacher’s Bio
Thomas PrestØ: teacher, choreographer, lecturer and Artistic Director of Tabanka Crew African and Caribbean Peoples Dance Ensemble (www.tabankacrew.com) Olso based Thomas PrestØ was introduced by his grandfather to Caribbean dance and music at the age of 9 . Following training in Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica, Martinique and the Dominican Republic, led Thomas to develop the Talawa Technique a system which codifies the movement vocabulary of African and Caribbean dance. In 2007 he founded Tabanka Crew African and Caribbean Peoples Dance Ensemble. Tabanka Crew have since graced a range of major performance platforms including Norway’s Got Talent and the ADAD Bloom Festival 2011 and can be currently seen on Norwegian TV in Crusiluv exploring the dances and culture of the Caribbean.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"
Sunday 13 November 2011
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Greetings All,Welcome the last black heritage public event for 2011 and not to bemissed! Do look out, however, for publicity in December for up andcoming black heritage events in 2012. Spotlight on Africa and the Diaspora, African Collections Revealed onSaturday 19 November at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), SouthKensington is a celebration and launch of the new visitor guide in fullcolour featuring 12 objects in 12 galleries in the V&A's collection thathave relevance to Africa and the Diaspora. It gives details about theobjects and where they can be seen in the Museum, and includes personalresponses from leading heritage practitioners and cultural commentators,that not only challenge European representations of Africa and blackAfricans in the past, but also our own perceptions and views today. View the days programme and the Spotlight visitor guide by clicking onthe links attached or follow the information below:EVENT DETAILS:http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/1454/Spotlight on Africa and the DiasporaAfrican Collections Revealed11.30 - 17.00Free and drop-in, unless otherwise statedExplore African history, heritage and culture at the V&A. Use our newAfrica-themed visitor guide to learn more about the stories, secrets andsymbolism behind the Museum's objects. Take part in a wonderful array ofexciting hands-on and interactive activities that explore aspects of theAfrican continent through the 12 gallery-objects featured in the guide. Event Programme - also attachedSpotlight on Africa and the Diaspora self-guided tours - a £1 donationper copy is requested11.30-14.00, Starting Point Grand EntranceDrop-InSpotlight Object Tours and Talks with Makeda Coaston, Kandace Chimbiri,Avril Horsford and Michael Ohajuru12.30-13.15 and 14.00-14.45, Meeting Point Grand EntranceFree & drop-InDesign a Virtual Gallery in Four Pictures - ID required for cameraloan13.00-15.15, Digital StudioFree & drop-InSpotlight Storytelling Sessions with Amanda Wright13.15-13.45 and 14.30-15.00, South Asia, Room 41Free & drop-In"Sing De Chorus" with Calypsonian Alexander D. Great14.00-15.00, Theatre & Performance, Room 106Free & Drop-InThe Front Room Workshop with Dr Michael McMillan13.00 15.00, Seminar Room 3Explore identities, family histories and cultural traditions with DrMichael McMillan as he shares narratives about his own migrantbackground in the context of how the exhibition The West Indian FrontRoom (Geffrye Museum 2005-06) was made with actual objects. Bring in asmall object from your own front room (living room) and share yourstories.Booking essential £5, £3 concessions (maximum of 30 places)Spotlight Music Live 15.30-17.00, Lecture Theatre Celebrate the launchof the Spotlight on Africa and the Diaspora visitor guide with livemusic from Kweku Mainoo and his band Asajyefo playing Ghanaian Highlifeand South African band Igagu who bring together a mixture of dance, acappella, mbaqanga and jazz.Booking essential £5, no concessions (please arrive early)HOW TO BOOK FOR THE PAID ACTIVITIES - Contact the Bookings Team on: 0207942 2211 To ensure a place on any of the PAID events please call 020 7942 2211and book these by Friday 18 November at 5pm. To buy tickets on Saturday19 Nov just come down to the Museum on the day and purchase them fromthe V&A reception desk in the Main Entrance and the Sackler EducationCentre. DO FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW - THE EVENT IS OPEN TOALL - DON'T FORGET TO COME ALONG YOURSELF - THERE'S ALWAYS SO MUCH TOLEARN ABOUT AFRICAN HISTORY, ANCESTRY, HERITAGE AND LEGACY -http://www.vam.ac.uk/page/a/africa/Removal From My Address BookShould you not wish to receive these emails in future, please let meknow and I shall delete your details from my address book. If you havereceived this email and have ask in the past to be removed, please beassured that I have done so, where your details appeared in my addressbook. Kind regards,Janet BrowneProgramme ManagerBlack Heritage & CultureLearning & Interpretation DivisionVictoria & Albert MuseumSouth KensingtonLondonSW7 2RLDirect Line: 020 7942 2184Email: j.browne@vam.ac.ukNote: I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays and shall respond toemails once on each of these days. If your enquiry is urgent pleasecontact Caroline Lang, New Audiences Team Leader and Head of Projectsand Planning on 020 7942 2806 or email: CLang@vam.ac.uk
Artistic Directors from leading diverse theatre and performance companies are
championing nine performance pieces that they think should be considered modern classics.
Come along to the presentation at the National Theatre on 16th November and tell us if you agree.
A Fine Balance adapted by Sudha Bhuchar and Kristine Landon-Smith
SomeOne choreographed by Housni Hassan
Ti-Jean & His Brothers by Derek Walcott
Blood, Sweat and Fears by Maria Oshodi
Blest be the Tie by Donna Daley
Zameen by Satinder Kaur Chohan
Skin choreographed by Upswing
Three Fat Virgins by Ovidia Yu
The Rise and Shine of Comrade Fiasco by Andrew Whaley
Book your free ticket to Exploring the Canon 2 by emailing: adminLondon@sustainedtheatre.org
Exploring the Canon 2 is presented by The London Hub. The London Hub grew out of the ACE Sustained Theatre initiative.
Website: http://thelondonub.com Twitter: @TheLondonHub / #exploringthecanon Facebook: The-London-Hub
Newvolutions - artist call
Wed 03 - Sat 21 January 2012
Calling all artists, dancers and theatre makers!
This coming new year Lincoln Performing Arts Centre is hosting the first event in its Newvolutions programme; an exciting way of nurturing new performance in Lincolnshire .
Newvolutions aims to support new and established practitioners working across different art forms in Lincolnshire and the wider region through work-in-progress presentations.
Throughout January LPAC will open up its spaces, resources and support to a select number of performing arts creatives so that you can have the freedom and room to experiment and evolve new ideas before testing them out on an audience.
Following this developmental period a series of final 'scratch'/work-in-progress performances will take place over four days between 18-21 January in a creative, informal atmosphere.
If you have the embryo of a show that you want to test or an innovative new idea that needs some space to develop, please submit a short proposal (no more than two sides of A4), outlining a synopsis of what you want to explore, what you hope to discover through the process, why this initiative is right for you and what sort of support you might need (level of rehearsal time, access to performers/technicians etc), and email Artistic Director Craig Morrow - cmorrow@lincoln.ac.uk <mailto:cmorrow@lincoln.ac.uk> - by 9 November 2011
Phelix Cullen Trainee Dance Producer BBC Performing Arts Fund Fellow Lincoln Performing Arts Centre
My office days are Monday and Friday.
Lincoln Performing Arts Centre Rope Walk Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS
Box Office: 0844 888 4414 Email:
a href="mailto:pcullen@lincoln.ac.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:pcullen@lincoln.ac.uk">pcullen@lincoln.ac.uk Web: www.lpac.co.uk
Autumn/Winter Season Highlights Equus 17-19 November The Snow Queen 9-24 December Newvolutions 18-21 January
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 Shelly Maxwell Thurs 17 Nov 2011 @ London Studio Centre
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)
Cuban Contemporary Dance with Shelly Maxwell, Thursday 17 November, 7.30pm – 9pm (class registration 7pm – 7.25pm)
Shelley's class is a fast paced Cuban technique class merging elements of la technica Cubana with her own unique contemporary flavour. The Cuban technique is loosely rooted in the Graham technique and through additional inclusions of undulations and spinal manipulations forces the dancer to master the shifting of weight through space. The class is highly physical with challenging exercises in the centre and travelling sequences that demand a sense of attack and musical dynamism. The class culminating in a challenging movement sequence to end.
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 these workshops please email Paula Allen at feedback33forum@gmail.com or phone: 07800959664
Teacher’s Bio
Founder and choreographer of the MaxwellDanceProject (http://tinyurl.com/63zesj6) Shelley Maxwell trained at La escuela Nacional de Arte in Havana, Cuba where she studied The Cuban Modern Technique (La técnica Cubana). She was a principal dancer for the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica and was a member of the Tavaziva Dance Company here in London. She has performed in the London Production of The Lion King and most recently worked with American choreographer Bill T.Jones in his award winning production of Fela! She holds a MA in Choreography from Laban. Her choreographic movement style is heavily physical with a strong relationship to music.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"
Ear for the MaxwellDanceProject including a commission for the FuturPointe Dance Company in New York.
Sunday 6 November 2011
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Leicesters Best Dance Crew 2012
£1000 CASH Prize for the best crew
Tickets available from Curve Theatre.
http://www.curveonline.co.uk
Dance crews registration forms info@2funkyarts.co.uk
More info coming soon...
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OTHER NEWS...
2Funky Dance Crew Launches January 2012, funded by the BBC PERFORMING ARTS FUND.Work towards a huge showcase at Demontfort Hall.More details coming soon.info@2funkyarts.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE 2FUNKY ARTS HAVE NOW MOVED TO:
2Funky Arts
LCB Depot
31 Rutland Street
Leicester LE1 1RE
Please note we have a new number - 0116 2616824
CONFIRMED JUDGES FOR THE EVENT SO FAR: STEADY (Flawless) and TOFFEE (Tru street Dance/Sticky Toffee Dance Academy)!
The search is now on to find Midlands Best Dance Crew 2011. The sensational urban dance competition comes to Birmingham Town Hall on Saturday 26 November 2011. The Midlands’ most talented crews will battle it out to win the trophy, as well as a stonking £1000, and claim the title of Midlands Best Dance Crew 2011.
After the sell-out success of last year’s competition, where crews went head to head to vie for the Midlands title, the event is now back bigger and even better.
The event is being commissioned by 2Funky and Punch. As well as the main competition, it will feature a £50 prize for the best dancer from the audience.
The Midlands dance event hopes to attract more urban talent to take part on a wider platform and create a fantastic showcase. Crews who wish to take part in the competition are being asked to register in advance by 28 October 2011.
Registration forms are available to download online from:
www.punch-records.co.uk.
Tickets £14 Adults, £10 Children (Under 14s)
http://2funkytickets.co.uk/site/32.asp?catID=666
0116 2990700
Town Hall Location
Victoria Square
Birmingham
UK
B3 3DQ
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157746994296904
You are invited to attend:
Sky Arts Ignition Series: General Feedback Sessions
Did you apply for the Sky Arts Ignition Series in the first round? Are you thinking of applying for the next round in 2012? These sessions will provide feedback from the key decision making teams at Sky, exploring what it is we’re looking for, how best Sky and arts organisations can work together and a refresher on guidelines, timings, and how to apply.
Sky Arts Ignition Series is a new initiative from Sky aiming to bring more arts to more people by investing in the creation of the best of new and innovative arts. Sky Arts will partner with six leading arts organisations over the next three years, directly investing up to £200k into the creation of each of these new groundbreaking art works, projects, events and performances, using Sky’s reach and innovation to take them to more people – on the ground and on screen.
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.
Location:There will be four sessions taking place across the UK and Ireland, you can attend at these locations
London Sadlers Wells - 23rd November
Edinburgh Creative Scotland - 25th November
Manchester Manchester Art Gallery - 7th December
Dublin Projects Arts Space - 14th December
Speakers:James Hunt, Channel Director, Sky Arts (London and Dublin)
Jo Fox, Director of The Bigger Picture. Responsible for Corporate Social Responsibility at Sky including investment in Arts, Sport and Environment (Manchester and Edinburgh)
Programme:10.30am – 11.00am Coffees and registration
11.00am – 11.45am Presentation by Sky Arts
11.45am – 12.30pm Q&A, conclusion and close
This is a Free Event
Bethan Wood is your administrative contact for this event, she can be reached by email or +44 (0)207 940 6692.
Ps do you know any young emerging artists aged between 18 and 30 who could benefit from £30k?
If so, send them to the Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund Seminars, offering guidance on how to apply for the bursary, a Q&A with an established artist and networking.
BREAKING THROUGH THE AUDITION BARRIER
Danceworks is pleased to announce a Masterclass Workshop with David Blake, currently with The Lion King London, which is designed to give London-based dancers an opportunity to work with and hear from an industry professional who will share the key tools and requirements necessary for a successful dance audition.
Danceworks is a long established dance studio in Mayfair . We provide scores of classes every week in a wide range of genres for every ability, taught by some of the best teachers in town. We also host many auditions and we are keen to help pros and pre-pros reach their full potential and to find success in their chosen path.
David Blake is an international performer, instructor and choreographer with more than 15 years experience in the entertainment industry appearing in commercials, TV shows, film and print. He trained in singing, dancing and acting at the Cathy Levy Performing Arts Academy, California State University, International Dance Teachers’ Association ( Dance Teachers Academy ) and the Alvin Ailey School .
He is former principal dancer of the internationally renowned National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC), and has toured extensively throughout the Caribbean, United States , Canada , and the United Kingdom . David has been guest artist for various dance companies in Los Angeles , including JazzAntiqua Dance and Music Ensemble. He also performed on shows that featured Rhianna, Duffy and the Pussy Cat Dolls.
David has conducted master classes and cultural workshops in Musical Theatre, Jazz, Modern and Afro-Caribbean based dance and has taught and choreographed for colleges, universities and professional schools including California State University and the Lula Washington Dance Academy .
Places are limited and booking in advance is essential. Dancers should be warmed up before class.
Afro Xplo is back!
Fresh Xplorations of Pan African Dance, led by Ukachi Akalawu.
Influences are from Sabar and other West African dance forms. Improve mobility, strength, coordination and sense of rhythm. Close attention is paid to preparing the body, and developing the integral relationship between dance and music. Live drumming accompaniment.
Classes to be held every Thursday starting 3rd November until 8th December 2011.
Level: This is a general level class. All abilities are welcome.
Teacher: Ukachi Akalawu
Fee: £8 (Special offer- 10% reduction for block booking whole 6 classes).
Location: SWC, Unit 11 Eurolink Centre, 49 Effra Rd, London SW2 1BZ. 3 minutes walk from Brixton tube. Free parking on site after 6.30pm
Contact:
Ukachi Akalawu
Tel: 07803 710 121
Email: info@akaraaka.com
www.akaraaka.com
www.swcbrixton.com
Greetings!
Welcome back - WOM@TT has another great event coming up. Please forward widely and invite your friends or let us know if you have received this in error.
FRIDAY 11/11/11 - 11th November 2011 - as the ones coincide WOM@ TT in association with COLOURFUL and CARNIVAL VILLAGE invites you to COME ONE COME ALL and celebrate MAMA AFRICA - in honour of Professor Wanguri Maathai the Nobel Prizewinner and to raise awareness of East African Famine with a brilliant all-female line-up.
ARTISTS FOR EAST AFRICAN FAMINE RELIEF Part 2 in aid of UNICEF - Protecting the Children takes place @ THE TABERNACLE, Powis Square, London W11 2AY Showtime is 8-10.30pm Doors 7pm It's only £5 adv/concs and with this email or £7 Door
Buy advance tickets from The Tabernacle or Carnival Village.
This event is in aid of UNICEF - and is Part 2 of the Artists for East African Relief (Part 1 was a brilliant event back in August) because even though it may not still be headline news not a lot has changed and we can still do our bit - spread the word - lest we forget!
The Line Up is simply superb and we thank all these fantastic women for giving their time : Celebrating African Women's Music & Creativity in honour of Wangari Maathai - Nobel Peace Prize Greenbelt Movement founder. Let WOM@TT know you are coming!
Find out more on the Facebook Page or email womaatt@gmail.com. If you bring this email with you can come in for £5 - tho we would prefer you buy in advance for real support.
As all the ones coincide - come one come all to support and enjoy MAMA AFRICA : Artists for East African Famine Relief Part 2 at The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY
BUSES: 7, 15, 23, 28, 31, 52, 295 and more .. Tube: Westbourne Park, Ladbroke Grove (Hammersmith & City + Circle Lines)
Email womaatt@gmail.com to join the mailing list for future events.
COME ONE COME ALL ON THE 11/11/11!
Sunday 30 October 2011
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Some Like it Hip Hop, written by ZooNation founder Kate Prince and Felix Harrison, is the company’s first full-length production since the award-winning West End smash hit, Into the Hoods.
With a nod to Billy Wilder’s much loved film and Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Some Like it Hip Hop is a comical tale of love, mistaken identity, cross-dressing and revolution; all played out in ZooNation’s trademark style of hip hop, comedy and physical theatre.
Directed by Kate Prince, with original music by Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, the all star cast includes Tommy Franzén (So You Think You Can Dance, Blaze, Goldberg) Lizzie Gough (So You Think You Can Dance, Blaze) and Teneisha Bonner (Into the Hoods, Insane in the Brain, StreetDance 3D, Shoes).
ZooNation Dance Company was founded in 2002 by Kate Prince. In 2006, the company premiered Into the Hoods, which went on to become the longest running dance show the West End has ever seen. In 2010 ZooNation became a Resident Company at Sadler’s Wells, and Kate Prince became an Associate Artist.
Peacock Theatre
Portugal Street, Holborn, WC220 Oct - 19 Nov 2011
View on Map
Ticket office:0844 412 4322
Brouhaha International 37 – 45 Windsor Street
Liverpool L8 1XE
27th September
Re: Youth meeting ‘Diverse Cities’ - the impact of urban youth arts work on policy 10th – 12th November 2011 in Liverpool
Dear All
Brouhaha International will be running a exciting national conference for young people from culturally diverse backgrounds who are engaged in urban arts and cultural activities. Let me take this opportunity to give you a brief introduction of Brouhaha International. A Liverpool based arts organisation established in 1991, Brouhaha International has developed arts and cultural projects with a diverse range of young people promoting international arts work throughout the UK and aboard. Young people are central to Brouhaha International’s development and part of the organisations structure and management. For further information on the organisation please visit our website www.brouhaha.uk.com
We would like to take this opportunity to invite young people who participate within your projects and programme of activities to attend this event. This meeting aims to bring together young people and policy/decision makers from across the UK from the 10 – 12th Nov 2011 in Liverpool . The conference theme will look at the impact of urban arts on culturally diverse activity on policies relating to culturally diversity, citizenship, community cohesion and social inclusion.
We are looking for young people who are engaged within your organisations as artists, participants or service users, have some experience of engaging in an arts project, be between 18 – 30 years of age. We will provide them with accommodation, catering and 70% of their travel cost.
If your organisation has young people who are interested in attending the meeting please ensure the young people complete the registration form attached and return to tickets@brouhaha.uk.com.
Should you require further information please feel free to contact me on uma@brouhaha.uk.com or call 07866683115 We look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Uma Ramanathan
Project Development Officer
Brouhaha International
37 – 45 Windsor Street
Liverpool L8 1XE
T.+44(0) 151 7093334 F. +44 (0) 151 7094994
Email:info@brouhaha.uk.com Website: brouhaha.uk.com
Registered Charity No. 1017409 England & Wales Brouhaha International Co. No. 2628553
Registered Office: Goodmans, 33 Rodney Street , Liverpool L1 9JF
Patron: Dame Judi Dench
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 Aminata Kone Thurs 03 Nov @ London Studio Centre Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)
Contemporary African workshop with Aminata Kone, Thursday 03 November 2011, 7.30 -9.00pm. (Registration 7pm- 7.25pm)
In this session, Aminata will deliver a Contemporary African dance workshop that explores and expresses traditional Malian and Senegalese dance fused with contemporary dance forms. Participants will gain an understanding of West African dance techniques and rhythms within a contemporary framework.
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 the number below.
Annual Membership fee
£10
To book a place on this workshop please email Paula Allen: feedback33forum@gmail. com or phone: 07800959664. FEEDBACK33 TEACHER’S BIOGRAPHY
Aminata Kone: dancing since the age of 6, freelance dance artist Aminata Kone was born in Paris, France. Trained in France at Théâtre de Movement à Lyon, l’Ecole de Musique à Lyon, and CND (Centre de National de Dance à Lyon); and in Guadelope with l'Academie de Danse à Guadelope, Aminata has performed with numerous companies throughout Europe and Africa including the Ballet Khodia (Ivory Coast), Majumbe (France), Yellen (Mali) and Sabar Horzions (France). She has worked with renowned choreographers including Germaine Acogny, Doudou N'diaye Rose Jr, and Mamadou Diallo.
Currently, Aminata is specialising in delivering African dance classes and workshops to adults and children, throughout London. Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"
Greetings Once Again,Hope this finds you well.Thank you to those of you who attended the People Get Ready: TheProtest Years event on Friday 21 October. It was a lovely turn out, 220in fact and so many of you said you enjoyed the event and learnt a lot. Thank you too for the comments regarding the marketing of the event,which I shall take up with the appropriate personnel at the museum tosee how we can improve the circulation of event information.The following study day Postmodernist Identity: From Equality to Parodycelebrates the V&A’s major autumn exhibition Postmodernism: Style andSubversion 1970–1990. Why not join the debate on Postmodernism andconsider how it has influenced ideas of identity and the fight forracial, sexual and class equality.Postmodernist Identity:From Equality to Parody?Saturday 12 NovemberSeminar Room 112.00–16.30This half day seminar explores and critiques postmodernism’sinfluence on current ideas of identity. Cultural theorist, ProfessorMike Gonzalez, will present the arguments and lead the debate.Has a postmodernist approach towards areas such as race, sexuality andclass enhanced or set back the fight for equality? Is the blurring ofthe lines between groups, such as white and black, able-bodied anddisabled a good thing, or a convenient smokescreen behind which the samelazy stereotypes are perpetuated, ripe for irony?£10, no concessionsAdvance booking essentialBook online at www.vam.ac.uk/whatson or call the Bookings Office on 0207942 2211
If you would prefer not to receive these event emails please let knowand I shall remove you from my address book.All the best,JanetJanet BrowneProgramme ManagerBlack Heritage & CultureLearning & Interpretation DivisionVictoria & Albert MuseumSouth KensingtonLondonSW7 2RLDirect Line: 020 7942 2184Email: j.browne@vam.ac.ukNote: I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays and shall respond toemails once on each of these days. If your enquiry is urgent pleasecontact Caroline Lang, New Audiences Team Leader and Head of Projectsand Planning on 020 7942 2806 or email: CLang@vam.ac.uk
Re: Routes & Rhythm 4th, 5th & 6th Nov 2011 - Masterclasses, Workshops & Performance Diary Dates - Spread the Word!!!Please, see my new website and details of forthcoming event entitled `Routes & Rhythm'with international special guest artists - Dr Gary Hines - Musical Director of the SOUNDS OF BLACKNESShttp://www.amraproductions.co.uk/default.htmlOur performance on the 6th November at the Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe, Buckswill be a star-studded cast of artists demonstrating the prolific legacy of African musicboth classical and contemporary. UK artists include Janet Kay & Victor Romeo Evans,South African songstress - Pinese Saul, Claudio Kron do Brazil, Johnny Amobi (West End Singer) and lots more artists are coming on board. This unique event offers masterclasses with Dr Hines, Pinese Saul, Claudio Kron do Brazilon the 4th & 5th November 2011, culminating into a performance.Come and join us in celebrating our rich heritage and please, forward this to artists, enthusiastand the general public. More updates soon.Your attendance will enable further events to take place. Thanking you in advance,Angie aka Amra Founding/Director of AMRA Productionshttp://www.amraproductions.co.uk/default.html
SuperBad Events & Kymberlee Jay Presents:SAS'12: THE BATTLESsupported by NIKEiD Studio, Londonwww.superbadevents.com
next battle takes place on:Thursday 3rd Novemberat The University Of London(ULU)
*1 vs. 1 Locking Battle (£150 CASH + NIKEiD trainers)*2 vs. 2 L.A Style/Musicality Battle (£250 CASH + NIKEiD trainers) - BRAND NEW BATTLE!
It's time to protect your rep...
After the epic Popping and New Style battles last month, it's time for another round of THE BATTLES!Featuring the elite of the UK's underground street dance circles, THE BATTLES is an event like no other. Fancy formations, over rehearsed sound effects and matching leg-warmers THIS IS NOT! Supported by NIKEiD Studio, battle competitors will face off in one of 12 dynamic dance styles where technique, style and knowedge will win them the props they deserve. THE BATTLES is a series of live events taking place on the first Thursday of every month until 1st March 2012.SAS'12: The Battle winners will not only gain the champion title and cash prize, but in an alternative twist to the traditional "trophy", will also receive a one-on-one design session at the NIKEiD Studio in central London. During this session, winners will work with a NIKEiD design consultant to custom build their perfect pair of Nike Hyperfuse Trainers and have them created exclusively for their wear only.NIKEiD design consultants will also be on hand at every battle event for everyone (dancer or otherwise!) who is feeling creative and wishing to try their hand at trainer customisation. If your design is awarded the "freshest kicks" title on the night, you too will have them created and have a pair delivered directly to your front door!This is Street dance as you have never seen it before, and your opportunity to witness the UK’s finest dancers in their element. They are prepared to show London just how serious they really are, are you ready to experience the power of the SAS battle arena?Join in the conversation on Twitter - @superbadevents #TitlesNotTrophies
Next Event: Thursday 3rd November 2011, 6:30pmLocation: University of London Union (ULU), Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HYAge: 16+ (Ages 16 & 17 MUST be accompanied by a ticket holding adult aged 18+)Tickets: From £10 available now from www.ticketweb.co.uk
With a nod to Billy Wilder’s much loved film and Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Some Like it Hip Hop is a comical tale of love, mistaken identity, cross-dressing and revolution; all played out in ZooNation’s trademark style of hip hop, comedy and physical theatre.
Directed by Kate Prince, with original music by Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, the all star cast includes Tommy Franzén (So You Think You Can Dance, Blaze, Goldberg) Lizzie Gough (So You Think You Can Dance, Blaze) and Teneisha Bonner (Into the Hoods, Insane in the Brain, StreetDance 3D, Shoes).
ZooNation Dance Company was founded in 2002 by Kate Prince. In 2006, the company premiered Into the Hoods, which went on to become the longest running dance show the West End has ever seen. In 2010 ZooNation became a Resident Company at Sadler’s Wells, and Kate Prince became an Associate Artist.
Peacock Theatre
Portugal Street, Holborn, WC220 Oct - 19 Nov 2011
View on Map
Ticket office:0844 412 4322
Brouhaha International 37 – 45 Windsor Street
Liverpool L8 1XE
27th September
Re: Youth meeting ‘Diverse Cities’ - the impact of urban youth arts work on policy 10th – 12th November 2011 in Liverpool
Dear All
Brouhaha International will be running a exciting national conference for young people from culturally diverse backgrounds who are engaged in urban arts and cultural activities. Let me take this opportunity to give you a brief introduction of Brouhaha International. A Liverpool based arts organisation established in 1991, Brouhaha International has developed arts and cultural projects with a diverse range of young people promoting international arts work throughout the UK and aboard. Young people are central to Brouhaha International’s development and part of the organisations structure and management. For further information on the organisation please visit our website www.brouhaha.uk.com
We would like to take this opportunity to invite young people who participate within your projects and programme of activities to attend this event. This meeting aims to bring together young people and policy/decision makers from across the UK from the 10 – 12th Nov 2011 in Liverpool . The conference theme will look at the impact of urban arts on culturally diverse activity on policies relating to culturally diversity, citizenship, community cohesion and social inclusion.
We are looking for young people who are engaged within your organisations as artists, participants or service users, have some experience of engaging in an arts project, be between 18 – 30 years of age. We will provide them with accommodation, catering and 70% of their travel cost.
If your organisation has young people who are interested in attending the meeting please ensure the young people complete the registration form attached and return to tickets@brouhaha.uk.com.
Should you require further information please feel free to contact me on uma@brouhaha.uk.com or call 07866683115 We look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Uma Ramanathan
Project Development Officer
Brouhaha International
37 – 45 Windsor Street
Liverpool L8 1XE
T.+44(0) 151 7093334 F. +44 (0) 151 7094994
Email:info@brouhaha.uk.com Website: brouhaha.uk.com
Registered Charity No. 1017409 England & Wales Brouhaha International Co. No. 2628553
Registered Office: Goodmans, 33 Rodney Street , Liverpool L1 9JF
Patron: Dame Judi Dench
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 Aminata Kone Thurs 03 Nov @ London Studio Centre Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)
Contemporary African workshop with Aminata Kone, Thursday 03 November 2011, 7.30 -9.00pm. (Registration 7pm- 7.25pm)
In this session, Aminata will deliver a Contemporary African dance workshop that explores and expresses traditional Malian and Senegalese dance fused with contemporary dance forms. Participants will gain an understanding of West African dance techniques and rhythms within a contemporary framework.
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 the number below.
Annual Membership fee
£10
To book a place on this workshop please email Paula Allen: feedback33forum@gmail. com or phone: 07800959664. FEEDBACK33 TEACHER’S BIOGRAPHY
Aminata Kone: dancing since the age of 6, freelance dance artist Aminata Kone was born in Paris, France. Trained in France at Théâtre de Movement à Lyon, l’Ecole de Musique à Lyon, and CND (Centre de National de Dance à Lyon); and in Guadelope with l'Academie de Danse à Guadelope, Aminata has performed with numerous companies throughout Europe and Africa including the Ballet Khodia (Ivory Coast), Majumbe (France), Yellen (Mali) and Sabar Horzions (France). She has worked with renowned choreographers including Germaine Acogny, Doudou N'diaye Rose Jr, and Mamadou Diallo.
Currently, Aminata is specialising in delivering African dance classes and workshops to adults and children, throughout London. Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"
Greetings Once Again,Hope this finds you well.Thank you to those of you who attended the People Get Ready: TheProtest Years event on Friday 21 October. It was a lovely turn out, 220in fact and so many of you said you enjoyed the event and learnt a lot. Thank you too for the comments regarding the marketing of the event,which I shall take up with the appropriate personnel at the museum tosee how we can improve the circulation of event information.The following study day Postmodernist Identity: From Equality to Parodycelebrates the V&A’s major autumn exhibition Postmodernism: Style andSubversion 1970–1990. Why not join the debate on Postmodernism andconsider how it has influenced ideas of identity and the fight forracial, sexual and class equality.Postmodernist Identity:From Equality to Parody?Saturday 12 NovemberSeminar Room 112.00–16.30This half day seminar explores and critiques postmodernism’sinfluence on current ideas of identity. Cultural theorist, ProfessorMike Gonzalez, will present the arguments and lead the debate.Has a postmodernist approach towards areas such as race, sexuality andclass enhanced or set back the fight for equality? Is the blurring ofthe lines between groups, such as white and black, able-bodied anddisabled a good thing, or a convenient smokescreen behind which the samelazy stereotypes are perpetuated, ripe for irony?£10, no concessionsAdvance booking essentialBook online at www.vam.ac.uk/whatson or call the Bookings Office on 0207942 2211
If you would prefer not to receive these event emails please let knowand I shall remove you from my address book.All the best,JanetJanet BrowneProgramme ManagerBlack Heritage & CultureLearning & Interpretation DivisionVictoria & Albert MuseumSouth KensingtonLondonSW7 2RLDirect Line: 020 7942 2184Email: j.browne@vam.ac.ukNote: I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays and shall respond toemails once on each of these days. If your enquiry is urgent pleasecontact Caroline Lang, New Audiences Team Leader and Head of Projectsand Planning on 020 7942 2806 or email: CLang@vam.ac.uk
Re: Routes & Rhythm 4th, 5th & 6th Nov 2011 - Masterclasses, Workshops & Performance Diary Dates - Spread the Word!!!Please, see my new website and details of forthcoming event entitled `Routes & Rhythm'with international special guest artists - Dr Gary Hines - Musical Director of the SOUNDS OF BLACKNESShttp://www.amraproductions.co.uk/default.htmlOur performance on the 6th November at the Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe, Buckswill be a star-studded cast of artists demonstrating the prolific legacy of African musicboth classical and contemporary. UK artists include Janet Kay & Victor Romeo Evans,South African songstress - Pinese Saul, Claudio Kron do Brazil, Johnny Amobi (West End Singer) and lots more artists are coming on board. This unique event offers masterclasses with Dr Hines, Pinese Saul, Claudio Kron do Brazilon the 4th & 5th November 2011, culminating into a performance.Come and join us in celebrating our rich heritage and please, forward this to artists, enthusiastand the general public. More updates soon.Your attendance will enable further events to take place. Thanking you in advance,Angie aka Amra Founding/Director of AMRA Productionshttp://www.amraproductions.co.uk/default.html
SuperBad Events & Kymberlee Jay Presents:SAS'12: THE BATTLESsupported by NIKEiD Studio, Londonwww.superbadevents.com
next battle takes place on:Thursday 3rd Novemberat The University Of London(ULU)
*1 vs. 1 Locking Battle (£150 CASH + NIKEiD trainers)*2 vs. 2 L.A Style/Musicality Battle (£250 CASH + NIKEiD trainers) - BRAND NEW BATTLE!
It's time to protect your rep...
After the epic Popping and New Style battles last month, it's time for another round of THE BATTLES!Featuring the elite of the UK's underground street dance circles, THE BATTLES is an event like no other. Fancy formations, over rehearsed sound effects and matching leg-warmers THIS IS NOT! Supported by NIKEiD Studio, battle competitors will face off in one of 12 dynamic dance styles where technique, style and knowedge will win them the props they deserve. THE BATTLES is a series of live events taking place on the first Thursday of every month until 1st March 2012.SAS'12: The Battle winners will not only gain the champion title and cash prize, but in an alternative twist to the traditional "trophy", will also receive a one-on-one design session at the NIKEiD Studio in central London. During this session, winners will work with a NIKEiD design consultant to custom build their perfect pair of Nike Hyperfuse Trainers and have them created exclusively for their wear only.NIKEiD design consultants will also be on hand at every battle event for everyone (dancer or otherwise!) who is feeling creative and wishing to try their hand at trainer customisation. If your design is awarded the "freshest kicks" title on the night, you too will have them created and have a pair delivered directly to your front door!This is Street dance as you have never seen it before, and your opportunity to witness the UK’s finest dancers in their element. They are prepared to show London just how serious they really are, are you ready to experience the power of the SAS battle arena?Join in the conversation on Twitter - @superbadevents #TitlesNotTrophies
Next Event: Thursday 3rd November 2011, 6:30pmLocation: University of London Union (ULU), Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HYAge: 16+ (Ages 16 & 17 MUST be accompanied by a ticket holding adult aged 18+)Tickets: From £10 available now from www.ticketweb.co.uk
Sunday 23 October 2011
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Hi Y'all
Sorry for the group email..........As you may know we have recently started a new project Orchestra Bombo. This is a project we would like to grow and grow by bringing in dancers, singers and more horn players, not to mention setting up gigs etc...., but realistically we don’t have the manpower to administrate it.
We would also like to keep the Rumbas in Kings Cross going which include very affordable workshops but this is in danger of being dropped because we are unfunded and seriously understaffed.
So.....if you have an interest in these projects continuing and have the odd spare hour and would like to help these are some of the things you could do:
· Updating of social networking, spreading the word
· Documenting events with film & photography and uploading on to website/social network
· Setting up Google calendar for group members (Orchestra Bombo)
· On site help, collecting email addresses, taking money, overall help with running of event
· Updating newsletter and emails
· Contacting promoters for gigs or Rumba events
If you would like to chat in more detail about any of the above please give me a call on 07538682180.
Thanks for your support so far!
Vicky Jassey
www.bomboproductions.com
Bombo Facebook
Bombo Youtube Channel
Creative Islington and Islington BME Forum NETWORKING EVENTThursday 27th October 2011, 7-9pm
Celebrating the creative legacy of the Keskidee CentreIslington's Black History Month Closing Event
"The Keskidee Centre was unique. There was nowhere else that you could find that kind of ambience to nurture creativity." Linton Kwesi Johnson
The Keskidee Centre was Britain 's first arts and cultural centre for the black community. It was founded in 1971 near King's Cross and Caledonian Road and made an important contribution to London 's cultural scene in the 70's and 80's.
Creative Islington and Islington's BME Forum are hosting a joint Networking Event at the Keskidee Centre for the closing of Islington's Black History Month 2011. It will be an opportunity to find out more about the rich history of this venue and enjoy some talks and performances. We have joining us:
Alan Dein from the Oral History Society - Alan recently produced an acclaimed Radio 4 documentary piecing together the remarkable history of the Keskidee
Alison Leacock - a former volunteer with the Keskidee will read a special message prepared for the event by a Keskidee resident playwright Edgar Nkosi White (now based in New York )
Akunna Nwanna-Skeete - the Manager of Islington youth group Amberleigh, who's claim to fame is originally nurturing the talents of X factor star Leona Lewis! There will also be a performance from current young members.
Mercy Nabirye - Director of ADAD, Association of Dance of the African Diaspora, a national ACE funded organisation based in Islington that supports the practice and appreciation of African dance and wants to see it valued as part of the British cultural experience.
All welcome!
There will be free refreshments, kindly provided by Waitrose
The Christ Apostolic Church Choir - the resident choir of the church of the former home of the Keskidee Centre will close the night.
Venue: The former Keskidee Centre is at Christ Apostolic Church , Gifford Street , off Caledonian Road, N1 0DF
To book: Please RSVP to info@creativeislington.com
Full Islington Black History Month Programme: www.islington.gov.uk/bhm
Join the Creative Islington network at www.creativeislington.com If you no longer wish to receive any emails from Creative Islington please reply with Remove in the title.
Dear Salsa Lover,Behind all the steps, all the spins, turns, embraces, touches, smiles and looks - there is only one thing. The thing that connects it all. You are guessing right? Love. And we don't mean it in that cheesy, Hollywood-movie-from-the-50s way. We are thinking about that true feeling of being connected with your partner, enjoying his embrace, loving the dance and loving that moment when somehow it all fits.That is why it is with great pleasure we invite you to experience the 1st Valentine's Zagreb Salsa Festival. Not just a weekend filled with the magic of outstanding instructors, stunning performances and glamorous salsa parties - but a unique experience where our mutual passion is dancedand loved.Open your heart and join us on the weekend of February 17th - 19th in Zagreb to share the magical moments of Salsa...To find out more, click here
Zagreb Salsa Festival Promo
For discounted ticket prices, simply enter the Promo Code: SALSATECAUK when registering
Join us to celebrate Christmas with us on Wednesday 7th October at the Cuban (Moorgate).
It will be an exciting night with music from the legend that is Dj Julian 'the Duke'.The popular Orquesta Estelar will also be playing live salsa music before you are treated by a dazzling live dance show!
Olá galera,
I'm please to announce that on the first of November I'm leaving to Brazil on tour with Natema.
But as I will miss London a lot, I hope to see you all at least once before I go for a "see you soon"!!
For the capoeiristas, I will be at my classes tonight 8pm, Wed 8pm, Fri 12noon and Sat 1pm at LSE (Houghton Street, Holborn). Come for a last vadiação with me!!
For everybody who loves party, here we go:
Tue, 25/10: Roots Brasil
From 7pm to 1am
So far, my favourite gig in London! It's impossible to go there and do not have fun!
This Tuesday I'll play live with Otto Nascarella (Saravah Soul and Pé-de-Jurema)
On the decks: DJ Alquimix
£ree entry
Venue: Barrio Central, 6, Poland Street, Soho.
Wed, 26/10: Natema at Favela
From 9pm till late
Natema has always had great gigs there and this last one won't be different.
£5 after 9pm
Venue: Favela Chic, 91-93, Great Eastern Street - Old Street stn
See you soon!
Pedro Campolina
www.londoncapoeira.co.uk
www.natema.com
Dear All,
Ziloka & Kilti Ka are very pleased to invite you to this special get together. Indeed, in addition to our usual musical and danse sharing, we have the honour to have in our midst Mr. Felix Cotellon, founder of the annual “Gwoka Festival” in Guadeloupe and cultural activist. He is curently agitating to register Gwoka (traditional music/dance of Guadeloupe ) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for the year 2012.
Come and join us at the Royal Star, 220 City Road, EC1 2PN , for our usual ” yonn a lot” food sharing luncheon from 12 pm. The conference/Debate will take place between 2 and 5 pm. More details can be found on Zil'OKa's blog: http://ziloka.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/ziloka-cultural-afternoon-conference-debate-with-felix-cotellon/
We look forward to seeing you on the 29th October. But if you miss it, please be aware of our programme this Winter:
:http://ziloka.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/ziloka-programme-for-the-end-of-the-year/
Have a good week,
Best regards,
Yamide
Yamide Dagnet
Manager of Zil'OKa and Kilti Ka activities
07957 159160
Sorry for the group email..........As you may know we have recently started a new project Orchestra Bombo. This is a project we would like to grow and grow by bringing in dancers, singers and more horn players, not to mention setting up gigs etc...., but realistically we don’t have the manpower to administrate it.
We would also like to keep the Rumbas in Kings Cross going which include very affordable workshops but this is in danger of being dropped because we are unfunded and seriously understaffed.
So.....if you have an interest in these projects continuing and have the odd spare hour and would like to help these are some of the things you could do:
· Updating of social networking, spreading the word
· Documenting events with film & photography and uploading on to website/social network
· Setting up Google calendar for group members (Orchestra Bombo)
· On site help, collecting email addresses, taking money, overall help with running of event
· Updating newsletter and emails
· Contacting promoters for gigs or Rumba events
If you would like to chat in more detail about any of the above please give me a call on 07538682180.
Thanks for your support so far!
Vicky Jassey
www.bomboproductions.com
Bombo Facebook
Bombo Youtube Channel
Creative Islington and Islington BME Forum NETWORKING EVENTThursday 27th October 2011, 7-9pm
Celebrating the creative legacy of the Keskidee CentreIslington's Black History Month Closing Event
"The Keskidee Centre was unique. There was nowhere else that you could find that kind of ambience to nurture creativity." Linton Kwesi Johnson
The Keskidee Centre was Britain 's first arts and cultural centre for the black community. It was founded in 1971 near King's Cross and Caledonian Road and made an important contribution to London 's cultural scene in the 70's and 80's.
Creative Islington and Islington's BME Forum are hosting a joint Networking Event at the Keskidee Centre for the closing of Islington's Black History Month 2011. It will be an opportunity to find out more about the rich history of this venue and enjoy some talks and performances. We have joining us:
Alan Dein from the Oral History Society - Alan recently produced an acclaimed Radio 4 documentary piecing together the remarkable history of the Keskidee
Alison Leacock - a former volunteer with the Keskidee will read a special message prepared for the event by a Keskidee resident playwright Edgar Nkosi White (now based in New York )
Akunna Nwanna-Skeete - the Manager of Islington youth group Amberleigh, who's claim to fame is originally nurturing the talents of X factor star Leona Lewis! There will also be a performance from current young members.
Mercy Nabirye - Director of ADAD, Association of Dance of the African Diaspora, a national ACE funded organisation based in Islington that supports the practice and appreciation of African dance and wants to see it valued as part of the British cultural experience.
All welcome!
There will be free refreshments, kindly provided by Waitrose
The Christ Apostolic Church Choir - the resident choir of the church of the former home of the Keskidee Centre will close the night.
Venue: The former Keskidee Centre is at Christ Apostolic Church , Gifford Street , off Caledonian Road, N1 0DF
To book: Please RSVP to info@creativeislington.com
Full Islington Black History Month Programme: www.islington.gov.uk/bhm
Join the Creative Islington network at www.creativeislington.com If you no longer wish to receive any emails from Creative Islington please reply with Remove in the title.
Dear Salsa Lover,Behind all the steps, all the spins, turns, embraces, touches, smiles and looks - there is only one thing. The thing that connects it all. You are guessing right? Love. And we don't mean it in that cheesy, Hollywood-movie-from-the-50s way. We are thinking about that true feeling of being connected with your partner, enjoying his embrace, loving the dance and loving that moment when somehow it all fits.That is why it is with great pleasure we invite you to experience the 1st Valentine's Zagreb Salsa Festival. Not just a weekend filled with the magic of outstanding instructors, stunning performances and glamorous salsa parties - but a unique experience where our mutual passion is dancedand loved.Open your heart and join us on the weekend of February 17th - 19th in Zagreb to share the magical moments of Salsa...To find out more, click here
Zagreb Salsa Festival Promo
For discounted ticket prices, simply enter the Promo Code: SALSATECAUK when registering
Join us to celebrate Christmas with us on Wednesday 7th October at the Cuban (Moorgate).
It will be an exciting night with music from the legend that is Dj Julian 'the Duke'.The popular Orquesta Estelar will also be playing live salsa music before you are treated by a dazzling live dance show!
Olá galera,
I'm please to announce that on the first of November I'm leaving to Brazil on tour with Natema.
But as I will miss London a lot, I hope to see you all at least once before I go for a "see you soon"!!
For the capoeiristas, I will be at my classes tonight 8pm, Wed 8pm, Fri 12noon and Sat 1pm at LSE (Houghton Street, Holborn). Come for a last vadiação with me!!
For everybody who loves party, here we go:
Tue, 25/10: Roots Brasil
From 7pm to 1am
So far, my favourite gig in London! It's impossible to go there and do not have fun!
This Tuesday I'll play live with Otto Nascarella (Saravah Soul and Pé-de-Jurema)
On the decks: DJ Alquimix
£ree entry
Venue: Barrio Central, 6, Poland Street, Soho.
Wed, 26/10: Natema at Favela
From 9pm till late
Natema has always had great gigs there and this last one won't be different.
£5 after 9pm
Venue: Favela Chic, 91-93, Great Eastern Street - Old Street stn
See you soon!
Pedro Campolina
www.londoncapoeira.co.uk
www.natema.com
Dear All,
Ziloka & Kilti Ka are very pleased to invite you to this special get together. Indeed, in addition to our usual musical and danse sharing, we have the honour to have in our midst Mr. Felix Cotellon, founder of the annual “Gwoka Festival” in Guadeloupe and cultural activist. He is curently agitating to register Gwoka (traditional music/dance of Guadeloupe ) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for the year 2012.
Come and join us at the Royal Star, 220 City Road, EC1 2PN , for our usual ” yonn a lot” food sharing luncheon from 12 pm. The conference/Debate will take place between 2 and 5 pm. More details can be found on Zil'OKa's blog: http://ziloka.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/ziloka-cultural-afternoon-conference-debate-with-felix-cotellon/
We look forward to seeing you on the 29th October. But if you miss it, please be aware of our programme this Winter:
:http://ziloka.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/ziloka-programme-for-the-end-of-the-year/
Have a good week,
Best regards,
Yamide
Yamide Dagnet
Manager of Zil'OKa and Kilti Ka activities
07957 159160
Sunday 16 October 2011
The Afro-Latin Lounge
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DIA DE LA CULTURA CUBANA fiesta
- Saturday 22 October, London 7.30pm
celebrate Cuba's National Day of Culture with a big band salsa sound of OMAR PUENTE and RAICES CUBANAS - plus more Cuban artists performing including fabulous bolero singer Yuri Moreno, dance champion Damarys Farres & Juan Carlos Pacheco of the Cuban School of Arts, Roberto Molina's spoken word plus DJ Doctor Jim. Authentic and delicious Cuban food and bar by Buena Vista Cafe & Cocktail Bar - meals + side dishes + cocktails for 2 only £20! Don't miss it!
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 Aminata Kone Thurs 20 Nov @ London Studio Centre
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge) Contemporary African workshop with Aminata Kone, Thursday 20 November 2010, 7.30 -9.00pm. (Registration 7pm- 7.25pm)In this session, Aminata will deliver a Contemporary African dance workshop that explores and expresses traditional Malian and Senegalese dance fused with contemporary dance forms. Participants will gain an understanding of West African dance techniques and rhythms within a contemporary framework.
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: feedback33forum@gmail. com or phone: 07800959664.
FEEDBACK33 TEACHER’S BIOGRAPHYAminata Kone: dancing since the age of 6, freelance dance artist Aminata Kone was born in Paris, France. Trained in France at Théâtre de Movement à Lyon, l’Ecole de Musique à Lyon, and CND (Centre de National de Dance à Lyon); and in Guadelope with l'Academie de Danse à Guadelope, Aminata has performed with numerous companies throughout Europe and Africa including the Ballet Khodia (Ivory Coast), Majumbe (France), Yellen (Mali) and Sabar Horzions (France). She has worked with renowned choreographers including Germaine Acogny, Doudou N'diaye Rose Jr, and Mamadou Diallo.
Currently, Aminata is specialising in delivering African dance classes and workshops to adults and children, throughout London. Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"
Sunday 9 October 2011
The Afro-Latin Lounge
Rumba Event
The Big Chill House
(The Drawing Room)
16th October 2011
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Rumba dance & singing workshops
Dilanga performance
Open Rumba
Dance - Dance workshops are available Singing - All levels welcome.
to anyone with some dance experience. Led by Dilanga
Led by Hannah Bates 7 - 8 pm Cost £4.00
5.30 -6.30 pm Cost £4.00
Please email us to book your place.
Performance Open Rumba session
Dilanga will perform a selection of songs The last part of this event is open so
from their repertoire. come play, sing, dance or just enjoy.
8.30-9.00 pm 9.00-10.30 pm
Entry donations
To book contact;
reservations@bomboproductions.com
for more information:
admin@bomboproductions.com
www.dilanga.com
www.bomboproductions.com
Orchestra Bombo
Cuban Carnival Project 2012
Thanks to everyone who came
we had a ball!
The next rehearsal is on 12th November at Stoke Newington School
(Not City University)
Oru Cantado
20th November
Pre - booking only
£25 (£15 conc) early payment 14th Nov
£30 (£20 conc) Full price.
The next class will look and the rhythms and songs for
Chango and Obatala.
More info
Dear ADAD
On Wednesday 26th October 2011, Enigma Dance Company will be staging an exciting new piece of hip-hop theatre, Far from the NORM; an exploration into individuality and conformity. The production is choreographed by myself, Botis Seva and includes three pieces of work each exploring a different theme; Confinement, No Escape and Freedom. As a young aspiring choreographer I would really value your attendance at this event and any feedback or advice you can offer.
NORM, Wednesday 26th October, 7:30pm,
The Broadway Theatre, Barking, IG11 7LS
Follow the link below to book your tickets:
https://thebroadwaybarking.purchase-tickets-online.co.uk/public/
Enigma Dance Company was established in 2009 by myself and my co-director Sharlene Carter. We had the vision of bringing high-quality and low cost dance opportunities to our home borough of Barking and Dagenham. We aim to produce innovative and exciting work which explores issues such as selfhood and social conformity. I want to take audiences on a journey through abstract, contemporary and hip hop dance that causes them to question and challenge both their own and society’s norms. I aspire to push the boundaries of the art form and be recognized for innovation and expressivity.
Botis seva
Dear
Cultura y Cubania got off to a flying start at the Rumbon Cubano on Saturday and continues this evening and tomorrow with a seminar and debate with Cuban film actress Yuliet Cruz. Other events include the launch of the Orquesta Sabor Cubano - London's newest and hottest Cuban band - at the Floridita tomorrow night, plus an intimate concert by Omar Puente on Wednesday.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche
Coming up...
The launch of the Orquesta Sabor Cubano featuring 14 of the UK's most talented Cuban musicians, plus SIX of your favourite DJs playing the best Cuban music, and special guests from Televisión Cubana's Piso 6 programme who join us from Havana to film this special event. At the Floridita, Tuesday 4th October 8pm-2am. Entry £10.
An Evening with Omar Puente - an intimate concert with the Omar Puente Quartet featuring internationally renowned Cuban violinist Omar Puente, plus Al MacSween on piano, Darren Taylor on bass, and Michel Castellanos on drums. At Bolivar Hall, Wednesday 5th October 7.30pm . £10 in advance / £12 on the door.
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 Aida Diop Thurs 13 October @ London Studio Centre
African Dance with Aida Diop, Thursday 13 October 2011, 7.30 -9.00pm. (Class registration 7pm - 7.25pm.)
Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42 - 50 York Way, London N1 9AB (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge)
In this session Aida will be delivering a Balanta workshop. From Senegal, Balanta is a dance traditionally performed by warriors.
Visit this link to see Aida in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tms9MqF8wPA
NB: There will be live drumming at this session
Cost per class
£7Members / £10 Non-members
Concessions*
£5 Members / £7 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 at feedback33forum@gmail.com or phone: 07800959664.
FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY
Aissatou ‘Aida’ Diop: Senegalese-born dancer, choreographer and vocalist Aissatou ‘Aida’ began dancing Sabar at young age in ceremonies and festivals. At the age of 12 she joined Bakalama de Thion-Essyl dance company where she broaden her dance skills training in djemba and jola dances. In 1991 she joined Les Ballets Africain de Sanghomar before moving on to perform with Daradji drum and dance ensemble in 2006. An extremely energetic and patient teacher, Aida has taught throughout the US and Europe for many years and possesses a wealth of knowledge of Senegalese dance forms.
Feedback33 Dancers' Mentoring Forum: “Let's celebrate our differences by coming together"
Greetings,
Welcome to the first of the V&A's Black Heritage Autumn programme for
2011. As always, it promises to be inspiring and entertaining, and
always with an educational thread running through it!
Please FORWARD to your colleagues, friends and family and don't forget
to book well in advance to avoid disappointment - enjoy and see you
there!
EVENT 1
People Get Ready: The Protest Years 1970 - 2000
(Part of the Postmodernism Exhibition Season)
Friday 21 October
18.30 – 22.00
V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum), Sackler Centre
Free and drop in, apart from a single entry fee of £5 for talks and
workshops, which are available on a first come first served basis. Book
workshops online at www.vam.ac.uk/whatson or call 020 7942 2211
Explore subversion and style through the work of black British
creatives. Discover visual art and experience lively talks about
protest in music, fashion and carnival.
Find out about the work of Black British creatives including Don Letts
(filmmaker, musician and DJ), David McAlmont (British vocalist and
songwriter), Mykaell Riley (Steel Pulse & Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra)
and Shango Baku (actor and artistic director of CETTIE).
>
Discover paintings by Denzil Forrester who during the 80s documented
shubeens, stop 'n' search and the funeral of Winston Rose.
Experience a lively discussion about various forms of subversion and
protest in music and fashion hosted by music journalist Jacqueline
Springer.
>
Join actor Shango Baku as he asks 'have the roots of protest gone out
of Carnival'.
>
Journey through Postmodernism and black popular culture with Avril
Horsford, Head of Academic Diversity at London College of Fashion,
University of the Arts.
>
Hear more about Brixton Calling! and the Brixton Artists Collective
Archive who used visual arts to champion local, national and
international political campaigns with artist Francoise Dupre.
>
Explore Staying Power the Heritage Lottery funded partnership between
the Black Cultural Archives and the V&A, that is acquiring photographs
that reflect the Black British Experience from the 1950s-1990s with Dr
Kimberley Keith, trustee at the Black Cultural Archives.
>
Create your own protest poster echoing those made for Rock Against
Racism with artists Anne-Marie Foster.
>
Watch documentary screenings about activism and resistance by
filmmakers Menelik Shabazz and Lloyd Gardner.
>
Immerse yourself as guest DJs Femi Fem (Young Disciples / Colourful
Radio), Don Letts (The Roxy) and Mistah Brown (Tighten Up club nights)
play anthems from this period of progress towards equal rights.
Free and drop in, apart from a single entry fee of £5 for all talks and
workshops, which are available on a first come first served basis. Book
workshops online at www.vam.ac.uk/whatson or call 020 7942 2211
EVENT 2
The Colored Museum is a thought-provoking, satirical show that has
delighted and discomforted audiences since it was written by George C.
Wolfe in America in 1986.
Taking place in a cultural museum, the 11 living 'exhibits' explore
African-American identity in an exhibition of stereotypes.
Through characters like the pert and ever-smiling Miss Pat, airline
hostess for Celebrity Slaveship, and The Man, a successful businessman
who only wants to be Black at the weekend, Wolfe confronts history and
clichés with gutsy humour. By retiring these 11 stereotypical characters
and attitudes to a museum, he makes room for the future; for new stories
and ideas.
Provocative and seriously funny, The Colored Museum will stir your
emotions and leave you in stitches.
The Colored Museum
Written by George C. Wolfe
Directed by Don Warrington
15 - 23 October
Victoria and Albert Museum, Lecture Theatre
020 7942 2211
http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/1369/the-colored-museum-performance-2467/
Black Myth Versus History
Dr. Robert Beckford leads a panel that includes Bonnie Greer to
discuss, 'How do you decide which aspect of your experience and identity
to retain and which to discard?'
15 October
Victoria and Albert Museum, Lecture Theatre
020 7942 2211
http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/search/?q=Black+Myth+Versus+History&event_type=&start_date=&end_date=&submit=Go
Html (e-flier) and video links for The Colored Museum:
http://www.talawa.com/emailers/thecoloredmuseum/eshot_afridiziak.html
http://vimeo.com/29951813
Radio interview with Talawa's artistic director Pat Cumper talking
about 25 years of Talawa Theatre Company and black theatre:
http://www.theatrevoice.com/7090/talawa-celebrates-25-years-of-black-theatre/
Kind regards,
Janet
Apologies if cross-posting. Should you not wish to receive these
emails please let me know and I shall delete your details from my
address book.
Janet Browne
Programme Manager
Black Heritage & Culture
Learning & Interpretation Division
Victoria & Albert Museum
South Kensington
London
SW7 2RL
Direct Line: 020 7942 2184
Email: j.browne@vam.ac.uk
Note: I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays and shall respond to
emails once on each of these days. If your enquiry is urgent please
contact Caroline Lang, New Audiences Team Leader and Head of Projects
and Planning on 020 7942 2806 or email: CLang@vam.ac.uk
Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990
24 September 2011 – 15 January 2012 at V&A South Kensington
Supported by the Friends of the V&A
Book now on www.vam.ac.uk/postmodernism
See the exhibition for free if you join as a V&A Member www.vam.ac.uk/members
Magic Worlds
8 October 2011 – 4 March 2012 at V&A Museum of Childhood
Admission free
Keep in touch - sign up for our regular e-newsletters at
www.vam.ac.uk/signup
Join us at THE CUBAN on Wednesday 12th October 2011 as we witness a live performance of the great Orquesta Estelar. You will be dazzled as they play us an array of Cuban songs and bring their energy to the Cuban. If that's not enough for you, we have Dj Julian ''The Duke'' on decks keeping the party going until midnight!
Event Information:
7 - 8.30pm: Salsa class for Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate & Advanced
8.30 - 9.15pm: Dj Julian ''The Duke'' on decks
Band will play two sets with 45 mins in between
£10 Class & Club, £5 Club only
Party till midnight
THE CUBAN
Address: 1 Ropemaker Street, Citypoint, Moorgate EC2Y 9AW.
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