Dancing is one of the greatest activities, its fun, it's a great way to stay in shape, going to classes brings new friends. Find out more about African, Caribbean dance, reggaeton, dancehall, hip hop, and urban dance. Click below for more information.
THE SURGERY
The Surgery is Back This June!
Hosted by Jonzi D, The Surgery is our regular showcase of new Hip Hop Theatre work in March, June and October each year.
BALLET BLACK
Pioneering company Ballet Black perform their biggest show to date on July 2nd at the Hackney Empire, following sell out performances at the
Linbury Studio Theatre at the Royal Opera House.
ADAD DANCE
ADAD presents Caribbean Dance Open class with Jackie Guy, teacher, reseacher, lecturer in African and Caribbean dance forms, has more than 35 years experience as an Educator, Performer, Choreographer and Artistic Director.
JONZI D
Jo-Ann Hamilton caught up with Jonzi D to discuss the upcoming Breakin Convention 2009 at Sadlers Wells, hip hop theatre, his opinions and artistic expression.
DANCE IN JAMAICA
Summer Dance Intensive in Jamaica with L'ACADCO Dance Company. A special trip to Jamaica is being organised for UK dance professionals, enthusiasts and lovers of Caribbean dance culture, interested in attending this program.
BREAKIN' CONVENTION 09
Breakin' Convention 09 UK Tour The Sixth Annual International Festival of Hip Hop Dance Theatre.
DAY OF DANCE
'U Can Dance' held in Kennington is a series of dance workshops for the community to learn and appreciate various techniques and styles. Styles ranged from Egyptian and Flamenco to Bollywood, Industrial and Ballroom. Held on the first Sunday of every month, it kicked off on April 5th with Capoeira, West African, Egyptian , Salsa, Tap and Street dances. Young and old filled the room seeking out their creative peaks within the program that lasted all day. The next series will be held on May 3rd.
STATE OF EMERGENCY
State of Emergency announce their Mission National Showcase Tour for 2009 with Mission Possible - Dads and Lads Move - A dynamic new show in three parts taking an explorative look at the male psyche.
FLING FOOT RIDDIM DANCE OFF 2008
Hosted by Nike Choreographer Kymberlee Jay and championed by Flava TV, this dance off was full of thrills and extraordinary dance manouveres, only possibly seen before on the dancefloors of Kingston, Jamaica!!
MUSIC DRUMMING & DANCE
Ancient Future and Muatta Books present The Science of Music, Drumming and Dance, a Day of Readings, Ritual and Divination, Soul, Sound, Healing, Movement.
AFROCATS
Magdalen Bartlett from Afrocats will be in London during October 08 to December 08 providing Caribbean and African Dance workshops and projects in schools teaching traditional West African dance and Caribbean dance from Barbados.
DANCE FOUNDATION DEGREE
This exciting new course works in partnership with IRIE! dance theatre providing students with the experience of working with a professional dance company.
PROCESS 08
Breaking Cycles and The Martin Harris Centre at The University of Manchester present Process08 Hip Hop Theatre Workshop Festival 4th – 16th August 2008
TRADITIONAL CARIBBEAN DANCE
Jonkonnu, Tambu, Oreisha, and Shango to name a few
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