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Dance Attic Rehearsal Studios

Dance Attic Studios provides rehearsal space in a friendly environment for professional organisations and open classes for non-professionals. A schedule of classes is displayed for view on the website. Please check availability and classses on the website. Thankyou

Allanson, Martin - MET Academy Ltd

Welcome to MET Academy Whether you’re looking for a career as a performer or simply enjoy meeting new friends and challenging yourself in a creative environment, MET academy is the place for you. The academy will open its doors in January 2010 for 7-18 year olds and will be teaching lessons in acting, singing and movement by professional performers. Each term you will also work with stars of the stage, television and film who will give advice, insights into the profession and secrets to success! We are a group of actors and close friends who live in North London. We have set up MET Academy because we believe theatre training can provide lessons for life as well as the stage. Ellie trained at Guildford School of Acting and Martin and Tom trained at Central School of Speech and Drama all graduating last summer with degrees in…

African Peoples Link

African People's Link developed out of a self-help group in 1998 by group of 12 dedicated refugee women volunteers in response to what they viewed as their unmet needs. The women felt that they could use their extensive skills and expertise acquired both in the UK and abroad to help their families and to give back to the wider community. Since then APL have grown into a larger organisation and became a registered charity in July 2000. Aims: to relieve poverty/ advance education/ promote good health/ provide recreational and cultural activities. Many of the founding members are on the board of the organisation and have formed a cultural dance group which they perform at various community events. APL currently run the following projects: Supporting young refugee people who are dyslexic through mentoring and skills training Parenting skills training and intergenerational work Accelerate to work - encouraging unemployed women back into…

Portobello Collective (The)

The Portobello Collective was formed to celebrate the creativity of the Portobello area by working with the council and other bodies to promote and preserve the arts and community now and for the future.

Folasade Babarinde

Folasade has worked for many years as an artist and education practitioner. She is an accomplished visual performing artist. Her varied field of expertise incorporate music, dance, and storytelling. Her skills and experience have led her to work for Europe's largest African Dance Company touring nationally and internationally. Folasade is now dedicating her practice particularly to the education and community sector. She has also set up her own group, Abundance Arts, sharing artistic skills with others as a performer and tutor. Her passion for communicating contemporary and traditional African art forms is further enriched by her grounding in Fine Art training. Her innovative, original and stylised approach has involved her in sustainable education projects with people of all ages and background. She is interested in promoting cultural exchange and celebrating cultural diversity. Her ethos is rooted in learning through participation.

Bamidele, Sosimi

Dele Sosimi has a faultless Afrobeat pedigree, beginning with his seven and a half years in Fela Kuti's Egypt 80 band (1979-1986) touring all over Europe and the USA, recording on Fela's albums 'Army Arrangement' and 'ITT' amongst others.

Later, teaming up with Fela's son Femi to put together Positive Force in 1986 with roles as the keyboardist and musical director for 9 years, recording and producing two albums, 'No Cause For Alarm' and 'Mind Your Own Business'.

Moving to London in 1995 and forming a new group has resulted in projects reflecting London's multicultural environment, with a strong influence of jazz and shades of deep funk and latin music, but all underpinned by the heavy grooves of afrobeat's Yoruba rhythms with Dele's vocals very strongly in the afrobeat tradition. The result is the next phase of Afrobeat, at a time when little else…

Baronin Von Hahn, Sylvia - Asha Education Organisation

We organise African drumming, dance and storytelling workshops for children and young people aged between 5 - 18 years, adults are welcome too. www.ashadrums.com, www.blackhistorymonth-arts.co.uk

Bhardwaj, Rajesh R

Art is our connection with the infinite. When we truly connect with Art and feel the Art we are connected to an energy far greater than the ego. Art is the chain linking humanity to the spirits hence the term "Creative Spirit". It is my aim to organise and promote arts events and artists so that the creative spirit and inspired thinking become part of everyone's day to day life.

Blain, Georgina - Hospital Arts

The Hospital Arts programme of Chelsea and Westminster Health Charity helps to create a healing environment within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, where visual and performing arts are combined to help relieve anxiety and assist in recovery. Since Chelsea and Westminster Hospital opened in 1993, its integrated arts programme has become internationally recognised for its pioneering activities, benefiting patients, their families, staff, visitors and the whole community. The arts are an integral part of the hospital's holistic philosophy of healthcare. The Charity's visual art collection is the most comprehensive collection of contemporary British art on display in a hospital, available to be viewed by the patients, staff, visitors and the local community free of charge, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hospital Arts' performing arts programme has an international reputation for its lunchtime performances and occasional free gala performances.

Boyd, Penny

Campbell, Tanya - Dundunkini

Dundunkini is An African and Caribbean Dance and Drumming Forum for dancers and musicians who are interested in the myriad forms of traditional African and Caribbean Dance and music. We hold dance and music workshops with artists, and jams which are open to everyone. We organise performances, community events and partake in festivals and take our music and dance to schools and other community settings.

Carchon, Lieve

My work as an actress, walk-on or extra focuses on the film and TV world. I offer a realistic and professional level of on-screen performance. My industry experience comprises of commercials, corporate, feature films, television, videos. I can work in English, French, German, Italian and Dutch. I have basic knowledge of Russian and Spanish and some knowledge of Turkish and Arabic. I am university trained.

African Image Alliance

African Image Alliance is an arts organisation, whose main mission is to work towards a more positive portrayal of Africa, Africans and African culture in the Diaspora.
We seek to enhance the general public's understanding of Africa's diverse culture, heritage and contemporary society through our unique strand of public programmes, services, consultation advice, Visual Arts and Performance event. We also support the infrastructure and work of other African groups in the voluntary and community sector to achieve this collective objective.
We are committed to unity and partnerships, and seek working alliances with stakeholders, corporations, organisations and individuals, both Africans and non-Africans, on the continent and in the Diaspora; whose goals are also to promote the positive aspects of African heritage and culture.

Christie, Gillian - Tricycle Theatre Ltd

The Tricycle is a Theatre, Cinema and Gallery Provides creative activities for children and young people aged between 18 months - 16 years. Also runs Youth Theatre Group and Young Artists Group. Saturday theatre shows for children 3+ yrs (11.30am & 2pm) Family Cinema every Saturday 1pm Student matinees of main theatre show with discounted tickets

Colque, Miriam - Latin American Community Association - LATCA

CONNELL, MALCOLM - EARL'S COURT COMMUNITY TRUST

The Earl's Court Community Festival is a volunteer led project which serves to bring those that live and work in the Earl's Court area together in celebration of community life. The festival's main programme is in early summer and the highlight of this is a Street Fair opposite the Earl's Court Undergound Station. Local venues including Garden Squares are used to hold cultural and social events. We aim to include all aspects of society with a particular emphasis on those that are disadvantaged.

Cresswell, Adie - Venture Community Association

The Venture Community Association is situated in Golborne Ward, one of the most deprived areas of Kensington and Chelsea. The organisation provides an increasing variety of services reflecting the needs of the community, these range from; childcare schemes, line dancing for over fifties, to free computer courses, outings and intercultural events. The organisations' success lies in its recognition of the need to work with and empower the community by providing accessible, appropriate services and developing partnerships. The Venture Centre holds a variety of annual events itself as well as hosting a range of community celebrations. Spaces for hire include a large hall and stage, clubroom and kitchen. The centre is always on the look out for new ideas for programmes and partnerships in order to develop its services and serve the local community.

Cundari, Serena - Ballet for You

Ballet for You – bringing out the dancer within Courses for Adult Beginners, Improvers and Returning Dancers plus special Ballet floor-barre classes to strengthen, tone and prepare & maintain the body for Ballet. Now enrolling for 3 new courses in November: Beginners Level 1, Returning Dancers and a special 5 week Foundation course. Ballet for You is now enrolling for a special 5 week Foundation Course for Adult Beginners, Tuesdays 6-8.15pm, 3 Nov – 1 Dec 09 at Paddington Arts, 31 Woodfield Rd, London W9 2BE. The Foundation Course is made up of Serena's special Ballet Floor-barre class to strengthen and prepare the body for Ballet, followed by a 1¼ hour Beginner's Ballet class. Handouts will be provided after each lesson. This is the ideal course to fast-track your progress in Ballet and to strengthen and tone in just a few weeks! Normally £100, this course is available at the…

Cundari, Serena - Ballet for You

Ballet for You – Bringing out the dancer within
Ballet classes and courses for Adult Beginners, Improvers and Returning Dancers across London.

Ballet is not only a beautiful art form and way of expressing yourself, it also has many benefits:

- toning the whole body
- strengthening and lengthening muscles
- increasing memory, balance, core stability & flexibility
- improving coordination, musicality and rhythm
- dancing increases seratonin levels making us feel happier!

Come and discover the dancer in you!

da Silva, Henrique - Paraiso School of Samba

Damm, Johanna - Riverside Studios

Riverside Studios is a theatre and independent cinema on the banks of the River Thames in Hammersmith, London. In Studio 2 and 3 we have a mixed programme of theatre, dance, comedy and music.

The cinema is famous for its double bills of independent and foreign language films. We present a number of festivals and seasons, such as the London Taiwanese, Italian and Polish Film Festivals amongst others.

In the building is restaurant and out the back an amazing terrace with a brilliant view of the Thames and Hammersmith Bridge--perfect for sun and Pimms in the summer!

Sweet Sensations Karaoke Disco

I have been singing at Karaoke since spring 1990. I have won a few competitions in my time and have really enjoyed my hobby. Quite recently I turned my hobby into my profession. I worked as a Karaoke Presenter for a company for over a year and a quarter. In October 2000, I took to the road on my own, as a Karaoke Presenter / DJ. And since then I have expanded to having additional team members - another two Presenters and two DJs join me. I have letters from the Mayor of Brent & Kingsbury Police Station, thanking me for my efforts in a Fun day held in Roe Green Park, Kingsbury June 2003. Advancing the needs for children ) introducing learning skills (reading, listening and communication with peers), via music and graphics in a new and exciting manner. Understanding the rhythm of music and reading of lyrics can…

Green Candle Dance Company

The work of Green Candle Dance Company is based on a belief that everyone has a birthright to communicate, express themselves and enjoy themselves through dance. The company recognises that many are denied that right and it therefore seeks to be part of a process whereby people in all communities, of all ages and of all physical and mental abilities have the opportunity to both watch and practise dance. The company's main artistic aims are as follows:

* Artistic Excellence To present dance theatre performances of the highest artistic standards in both conventional and unconventional performance venues

* Access To bring dance, as performance and as practice to all parts of the community, and especially to those who have traditionally been denied access to it and by so doing to develop new audiences and new practitioners for the art

* Education To develop…

de Sousa, Christian

The eye dances, the heart feels and the body creates I am a multi-skilled artist and documentarist, specialising in photography, written and audio-based narratives. I am experienced in freelance art and documentary commission, print journalism, radio broadcasting, projection-based installation and community-based creative facilitation. All my work aims to weave a multi-layered response to reality and human experience, to enable the human spirit to understand and extend itself. My main influences as a photographer are the great reportage poet photographers Robert Frank and Josef Koudelka. Current practitioners who inspire me include Nick Waplington and Michael Ackerman. As a DJ I work in the tradition of the great alnight journey DJs like Danny Tenaglia and Sven Vath.I studied at the University of Sussex and at London College of Printing and I have been working as a freelance artist and journalist for six years. Major projects I have worked…

Debrah, Kofi

‘Carnival Village @ the Tab’ will run a broad based arts and music programme. This will include live music, music production, comedy, and theatre. Meeting rooms and facilities at the Tabernacle will be available for community use. The Carnival Village will runs an exciting cafe/bar in partnership with Adam Street Limited.

'Carnival Village @ The Yaa will run training and business development. Major refurbishment work is taking place @ The Yaa and is due for completion in December 2009.

Please get in touch if you would like to get involved.

Dekker, Sarah

Dance classes with a difference in Twickenham.
Creative, contemporary dance for children and dance fitness for adults.

Botsford Eileen - The Old Gasworks Artists

The Old Gasworks are a complex of old gasworks located just off the Kings Rd in Fulham, London. Around them is situated an exciting community of artists, designers and craftsmen based in various interesting buildings. Our aim through theoldgasworks.com is to promote all our member's activity on as well as off site. We have just launched this website and are fast becoming recognised in the global community, always providing new contacts and information about what we are up to.

Fawcett, Jon - Childrens Arts Festivals and Events (CAFE) London

CAFE London (Childrens Arts Festivals and Events London) a new organisation that develops high quality, innovative arts events for children.

In particular we aim to

produce high quality, innovative arts events for children and their families including, but not limited to festivals, concerts, variety shows and exhibitions, and to explore new forms of presentation

provide opportunities for children to engage with art forms leading to greater creative inspiration and self confidence and more positive role models.

create settings for children and their families to engage the arts that are welcoming and accessible as well as stimulating, empowering and enjoyable

encourage and enable participation in the arts by children and their families who may not have had opportunities to do so previously

embrace and present the breadth of cultural diversity within the UK…

Geddes, Ilaria

Dance teacher, performer and choreographer of street, jazz and contemporary fusion with a focus on working with hard rock, punk and heavy metal music, integrating rock movement material and iconography in dance work.

The concept of my work and teaching is based on rock's loss of self-consciousness in movement expression, and sparks from using an individual's movement when 'pretending to play air guitar to loud music locked in your bedroom' as the basis for movement creation and unbiased expression free of external prejudices and judgement.

My web site www.hardrockdance.net is meant as an information and communication tool for dancers with an interest in using rock music in the practice and performance.

Arts Service, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

The Arts Service offers support to artists and arts organisations in the Royal Borough.

Gracie, Ali

Mission Statement: Aim to create, produce and distribute high quality artworks in fine arts, digital media and filmmaking, which communicate emotional expression, social consciousness and artistic creativity. Objective is to continue to aspire and achieve these aims; producing creative, individual, inspiring and thought provoking artwork.

Multi Media Artist Dedicated, creative and imaginative artist in drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, design, photography, video, digital media and ceramics.

As an artist, my main inspiration comes from nature; exploring wildlife, environment / conservation awareness and astronomy. Abstract landscapes explore emotions and the subconscious. Capturing time is a continuing theme of imagery created.

www.artmajeur.com/alisongracie
www.geocities.com/alison_gracie

Hakim, Khaled

Silk Roads is a non-profit organization of artist-educators delivering workshops and performances from the Middle-East and beyond - to museums, schools, festivals, and community organizations. Specializing in Middle-Eastern drumming and music, storytelling, arts and crafts, and Arab folkloric dance, we've programmed all-day events at V&A, South Bank, Science Museum, Discovery Museum (Newcastle), Brent Eid, Rise Festival, and more.

Hansen, Aime

I am a poet, performance artist / theatre practitioner and visual artist. Please have a look at my website for further details.www.geocities.com/aimehansen2002
or www.myspace/aimehansen

Kensington and Chelsea College, Dance

The dance dept at KCC runs a full time accredited Dance Foundation Course (15Hrs per week) involving contemporary, ballet, choreography, rehearsals, Pilates, anatomy and performance. Past students have gone on to colleges and universities including Rambert, LCDS, Middlesex University, Lewisham, Millennium Dance 2000, Roehampton and Surrey Universities. Students have had access to professional Theatres including Lilian Baylis, The Ryan theatre and Studio Theatre as well as less obvious venues including HMP Bullwood Hall, HMP Styal and Southwark Cathedral. Professional guest tutors/Choreographers have included Tammy Mclorg ex director of Dundee Rep presently a senior lecturer at Middlesex, Darren Ellis has worked with many leading companies including Random, Matthew Bournes Swan Lake and Siobhan Davis. The college also hosts a wide range of evening and weekend courses including Salsa, Tango, Scottish dance, Tap, Ballroom, St Jazz, Body conditioning, Contemporary and Ballet. All staff are highly qualified and experienced. The majorities have been…

Hopkins, Fong - UK Yi Dao Wushu Dragon & Lion Dance Troupe

The team has been established for over 10 years. we train members up to International Competition level and have just recently competed at the World Lion Dance Championships in Malaysia. Our team also performs around the UK and have performed at London New Years Day Parade Harrods Xmas Festival British Museum Terracotta Army Display Cyprus Ayia Napa Festival and many others.

Hutchinson, Emma - The Music House for Children

Jackson, Sarah - Chatterbox Events

Navarro Jose

Jose Navarro is an individual freelance artist working as a mime, puppeteer, and traditional "Peruvian Scissors Dance"; performing outdoors or indoors for children and adults alike. He also provides mime, puppetry, dance, pan-pipes andean music workshops in both primary and secondary schools, community theatres and private tuition.

Turtle Key Arts

Turtle Key was set up as a performance space in 1989 and changed to being a production and management company in 1998. Turtle Key Arts combines production skills, technical skills and training to work with artists, dancers, theatre companies, venues, disability arts organisations and the education sector in London and nationally. Objectives of the Trust The main objective of the Trust as stated in the Trust Deed is the advancement of public education in the dramatic and visual arts with the object improving the conditions of life for those persons who have need of such provision. The organisation works with a large number of freelancers including a graphic designer, a professional video company, a classical music producer, a sound engineer, a number of lighting designers, set and costume designers and makers as well as stage managers and technicians. In the past year Turtle Key have managed…

Knights, Eve - Language of Dance Centre

The Language of Dance Centre is an international organisation that promotes a innovative approach to dance and its education. Created by the world renowned dance notation expert Dr Ann Hutchinson Guest, it includes exploring, creating and analaysing movement. It also teaches the ability to record it in motif symbols. The LOD approach promotes the transference of physical dance to an intellectual understanding which enhances student learning and informs the dance making process. It extends past preconcieved boundaries for dance professionals or any person interested in the expression of movement.



Our activities include:



Promoting and teaching Language of Dance® (LOD) to children and adults.



Organising and running workshops and courses to train teachers in the LOD approach.



Providing National…

Kokona, Tomorr - Culture and Arts - Dance Challenge

Since 2005 thousands of young people have taken the Dance Challenge™ to renowned venues across UK.



It is open to teams of 5-25 members aged between 5-26 years old from primary/secondary schools and community groups.



Participants either choreograph their routines or train with our team of choreographers to produce a winning performance. The team is invited to present their work at one of our Regional (Eliminatory) Dance Challenge™ events.



The performances are reviewed by a panel of professional who award prizes for the best and most innovative choreographic presentations.



Each participant receives an attendance certificate in recognition of their hard work.

Buy tickets for the 17th July 2009 Shows at South Bank Centre (QEH) here:…

Kuppuswamy, Annapoorna

I am a Bharathanatyam dancer, choreographer, teacher and dance critic based in London. I have experience is choreographing and performing bharathanatyam both in its traditional and non-traditional contemporary format. I also conduct traditional bharathanatyam performances.

Lawrence, Paula

My company Street Poetry Productions specialises in funky and energetic Street dance and Hip Hop dance workshops and classes and performances for young people of all ages and abilities. Our teachers are highly experienced and versatile teachers in the performing arts and dance industry.

Our teachers are all professional dancers who are experienced in working with young people. The emphasis of our workshops is to introduce young people to new skills, encourage team work, improve self esteeem, and most af all for the young people to have fun.

We conduct one off workshops, ongoing projects, half term, easter and summer projects and choreograph work to be performed.

Lawrence, Paula - Street Poetry Productions

Our dance academy offers the best hip hop and street dance classes for children and adults. We also organize or supply teachers for schools, half term and summer activities. All our teachers are CRB checked as part of our child protection policy.
We provide dancers for exciting and cutting edge performances for festivals, events, launches and more.
Our amazing dancers provide dance entertainment for corporate events, birthdays and other celebrations.

Lippi, Fernanda

In 2003 Zikzira launched the critically acclaimed feature film, 'As Cinzas de Deus' www.ascinzasdedeus.com (Critics' Choice, Time Out). 2004/2005 Verissimilitude, live performance, based on Michel Foucault's text The Four Similitudes. 2006, Zikzira officially opens purpose-built studio, zikzira action space (Brazil), with Grotowski Center. 2007/9 Eu vos liberto' ('I set you free'), a live performance based on 'Hippolytus' by Euripides. 2008 A Ultima palavra, urban performance intervention with Teatro da Vertigem. 2009 'nu går vi' (now we go), a feature film shot in Sweden. 2009, 'Saber isso é Morrer' (To know this is to Die), a feature film inspired 'Hippolytus'.

Intermission at St Saviour's

Intermission at St Saviours has a variety of dynamic spaces for performances, exhibitions, workshops, meetings and festivals. It is a faith community that seeks to support Christian Artists of all disciplines in the development of their craft.

Zack Malcolmson - Salon des Arts Trust

Salon des Arts is a registered charity created by Daniele Dodd and Peter Templeton in 1993 (No. 1024346) Mission Statement: To advance education for the public benefit by promoting artistic activities of aesthetic merit, including art exhibitions and to encourage the study and practice of contemporary art and the development of contemporary artists. It is administered by a non-profit company, Salon des Arts Ltd and funds are raised through membership / donations and hiring the premises for business seminars, book launches, private and corporate functions.

Marques, Aretha - SA Dance

Children: Street/Jazz/Freestyle/Tap SA Dance for Kids 3-6 years Saturdays 10.30-11.20am SA Dance for Kids 7-11 years Saturdays 11.30-12.30pm Street Tap for Kids 7-11 years Saturdays 10.30-11.15am @ Brentside High School’s Drama Studio, Hanwell, W7 1JJ Adults: Mamas and Babies - Workshop starts in January 2010 Dance/fitness class for you and your baby. Get back in shape. Connect with your baby. Socialise with other mums. Mondays 10.30-11.30am @ Bodyline Studios. Dance/Fitness - Jazz/Street/Freestyle Increase your fitness level. Learn dance routines. Work on posture, strength and flexibility. Improve confidence on the dance floor! Joy in Motion Beginners/Improvers Tuesdays 5.30-6.30pm @ Bodyline Studios Dance Aerobics Beginners/Improvers Thursdays 7.30-8.30pm @ Bodyline Studios Salsa with SA Dance Learn Salsa in proper Dance studio. Teachers trained in North, and South America 4 weeks intensive @ Bodyline Studios Call or email to sign up Beginners Ballet Bodyline Studios Call or email to sign…

Black British Heritage

Black British Heritage aims to work to raise the awareness of the whole community to the contributions made by Black people to Britain and British Society. A portion of our vision is to establish a centre where all members of the community can view images of the British Heritage of Black people and acquire information. To highlight the heritage accumulated by Black people over hundreds of years through contact with Britain, and work closely with schools and the whole community. Bring a better understanding about the bonded history of Britain and the Black Community, encourage schools to look favourably on and support the subject of positive Black history as an extra curricular study. Show how the careers of past and contemporary Black people are relevant as role models for young people today. Research the contributions made by past and contemporary Black people.

McGinlay, Adam - Cadogan Hall

Cadogan Hall is one of UK's Award Winning concert halls set in the heart of Chelsea just of the London's famous King's Road.
Presenting an eclectic mix of live performance from International Orchestras, soloists and conductors to pop, rock and contemporary music in a state of the art, luxurious 900 seat auditorium. A 'Time Out Critics Choice' Venue.

Medley, Sherine - ADELES DANCE SCHOOL

We are a fun and friendly Dance & Drama school, teaching all ages and abilities (adults too)! Dance Styles include Ballet, Tap, Street Dance, Jazz & Cheerleading all of which you can take exams in and be a part of our Annual Show. The School has been established for over 30 years and has an intake of around 200 pupils. The secret to our longevity is in the unique teaching style developed by Adele, which sees the pupils learn in a vibrant, stress-free atmosphere. This encourages confidence and ability to grow in equal measure. So if you're looking for somewhere to make friends, keep fit and learn to dance/act - ADELES DANCE SCHOOL is where it's AT!!

Mishra, Abhay Shankar

Abhay Shankar Mishra is one of the leading exponents of Kathak dance in the UK and in the world today. A mesmerizing performer, dynamic teacher, and creative choreographer of Kathak, Abhay currently lives and works in London. Born into a family steeped in musical tradition and trained under world-renowned Gurus, namely Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj, Smt Urmila Nagar Ji and late Pandit Pandey Maharaj, Abhay had the unique experience of learning all three of the major Gharanas of Kathak, i.e., Lucknow, Jaipur, and Banaras. He draws on his vast experience to achieve a beautiful blend of all three Gharanas in his work. He has been trained extensively in this fabulous art form and has excellent technical skill to present the entire Kathak repertoire, from devotional prayers to great strong intricate footwork all portrayed with commendable control and precision and brilliant accuracy of the Indian classical…

Misi, Zee - HYPNOTICK

Dance Audition

Mladenova, Polina

Event orginizer, cultural promoter , festivals, fairs, models

Morales, Omar

Our service consists of Luis Lema, (Colombian salsa and folk singer, dancer), Chica Latina (9, Colombian folk, salsa and regaeton) Leximan (Cuban regaeton singer and fire eater)) and Bombele 12 piece salsa, Colombian folk Orchestra combo - ready for festival and carnival stage performances and related workshops in schools and community and public settings through to weddings!

Morris, Rachael

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Adel Moulay - Halal Joint (The)

Moroccan musician U-CEF develops a futuristic new look at Arabic music from Morocco to the middle east in the light of the 21st Century, New York life, fusing urban beats such as Drum & Bass, Dub, Hip Hop, Funk & Jazz, with the Arabesque rhythms & sounds. His music reflects the idea that New York & London urban beats mixed with the Arabesque MOSAIC sounds can share the same bed in a unique magical way. For more information run a search on Google or Yahoo for U-CEF.

Myers, Anna - Tricycle Theatre

Access to the arts and art education is a key priority for the Tricycle. It has one of the largest primary, secondary and community education programmes of any London theatre, designed to open up the arts to all young people.

Nayyar, Ruby

Ruby, founder of Indiadances.com completed her early training as a young child under the Bharitya Vidhya Bhavan in London.

She later, continued her studies under Guru Ji- Priya Pawar, gaining a thorough grounding in the Jaipur Gharana of Kathak. Her quest for enriching her art with the techniques of classical dance combined with contemporary dance has proven fruitful and rewarding as she has developed workshops teaching Classical and Bollywood classes in the UK and abroad.

Pioneering in ‘Parent & Child Hindi for Dance’ workshop with Greenwich Community College, Ruby currently teaches both adults and children a foreign language through dance.

Ruby teaches workshops in schools and local communities and performs for charity, corporate or private events.

Nguyen, Marcia

o'reilly, louise

I am the Arts Manager for Look Ahead Housing and Care. Look Ahead is a supported housing organisation providing accommodation and support services for vulnerable people across London. Our client groups include young people, mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse and ex rough sleepers. Through our arts programme we offer inspirational opportunities for people to experience the arts and express themselves creatively. We actively seek partnerships with arts partners who offer high quality work with an understanding of community engagement.

Sapnay School of Dance

Sapnay School of Dance is a newly formed School that teaches Bollywood,Bhangra,Street and Hip Hop and within a short span of time we have created our own recognition and presence within the industry. Sapnay School of Dance are the firstever UK Bollywood Champions honoured and privileged to represent UK in the International finals. Sapnay School of dance are also the pioneers to offer Bollywood,Bhangra, Street and Hip Hop within one School.We have a professional team of teachers and choreographers on board the Sapnay Team. Sapnay School of Dance teach in contemparory style studios within the Harrow Area and in the New Year 2006 Sapnay's will be launching in the Northwood and Hounslow Area. Sapnay School of Dance maintain a friendly yet professional environment. We are known for our unique teaching skills and choreographies. We teach all age groups and to a class of 25 students provide 3 teachers to ensure…

Oki, Ajao Bolane

I organise African drumming, dance and storytelling workshops in schools and cultural centres Nationally.

Palmer, Alastair

We run projects in which young people aged between 15 and 19 from London’s diverse cultures have the chance to learn through the medium of performance, using drama, dance, poetry, prose, music, film and video. By taking part in such a project, they can acquire not only learning and performing arts skills, but also life skills such as self-confidence, pride in achievement and working as part of a group towards a common goal. Through these projects, we aim to provide opportunities to which they would otherwise have no access and to support and assist their progression from school or college through to Higher Education, training and employment.

Pandey, Tulika - The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Music and dance is taught at beginners’ and diploma level during the three terms of the academic year. Group and individual tuition is taught in a 3-year diploma and 2-year post-diploma course in Bengali music, Karnatic and Hindustani vocal music, harmonium, vina, sitar, violin, mridangam and tabla as well as in Kathak and Bharatnatyam dance forms. Non-diploma classes on the disciplines mentioned are offered through workshops, lectures and demonstrations. In addition the Bhavan also offers a 4-year BMus Degree in Indian Classical Music in collaboration with Trinity College of Music. Performances by world renowned artists are given throughout the year in the 300-seat Mountbatten Auditorium and a bookshop and membership is available offering discounts on tickets.

Parbat, Dina - Building Bridges Careers Service

To enable access, education and development for young people and ethnically diverse communities through arts, sports, media and culture. Spreading the message of love, knowledge and respect to young people using music and arts as the main vehicle to drive the campaign. Aimed for people of all ages, who want to make a fresh start and learn a trade or education. Building Bridges – Careers Service –With a library with useful information for residents to read, also prospectuses / applications forms for employment. Clients have one to one sessions to find out what career they are interested in and what tools they need to get further. We help clients build portfolios for arts/ and entertainment courses and also put them in touch with contact’s and companies within the music/sports and entertainment industry to source more knowledge and experience. We work alongside all companies that support the service with information and…

Sewa-education

Sewa-education is a charity providing a wide range of African performance arts tuition. The word ‘Sewa’ [seh-wah] means Joy. It is drawn from the Mandinka language of West Africa where the inspiration for our work originates. We combine music, dance and storytelling with informative discussion sessions to provide an exciting and enriching education experience.

Malti Patel

Dancer, choreographer and teacher in Indian dance - Kathak, Bollywood, Bhangra and Folk. I am also a researcher in Asian art and heritage subjects and have experience in organising and managing events. I also do cross collaboration work with other artists and companies.

Malti Patel

Building a bridge through creative art.

Richmond Theatre

Richmond Theatre is one of the most beautiful of all the Frank Matcham theatres.

Built in 1899 as the Theatre Royal and Opera House and refurbished in 1991 it is operated and managed by The Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd, renowned for its productions and highly successful management and ownership of theatre venues throughout the country.

Established as one of the most successful theatres in the country presenting a wide range of quality drama, record breaking musicals, opera, dance and family entertainment each year.

Richmond Theatre welcomes a quarter of a million theatregoers to over 40 outstanding productions a year performing for about 49 weeks in each year.

Richmond Theatre attracts up to 400 young people to education events, workshops and summer school activities each year and offers tours of its historic building, the auditorium and stage area to…

Phillips, Sarah

Youth Outreach Officer for Kensington Palace, and other associated Palaces within the Historical Royak Palaces Organisation.

Asha Pillai

We promote indian, specifically malayalee art and culture, language and tradition. We train young British Indians in Indian dance and art forms.

English National Ballet School

English National Ballet School aims to be a centre of excellence for young dancer development. It provides intensive two year classical ballet training for 16-19 year olds, completing their preparation for a professional career. The school's objective is for its graduates to enter not only English National Ballet but also other international classical companies. To this end, training is devised by the Director and Artistic director to meet the ever-increasing choreographic and technical demands made on Classical dancers in the 21st Century.

Princess, Emmanuelle

Word Sound 'n Power
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…Keep your Eyes wide open

Your Ears unblocked,

Your Spirit aware,

And Your Mouths speaking the Word of the Power we Got !!! 1

www.injusticefilm.co.uk

+447951 - 966039

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Princess Emmanuelle a.k.a. Empress*1

Princess Emmanuelle is a British female artist of Afrikan and Arabian heritage (Connects mainly to her 'Sae'eda' Upper Egyptian roots). She has been brought up in West London all her life, however have stepped out of the area to train, perform and widen her horizons. Dancer, Performance Poet (Rap-Poetess), Choreographer, Actress, Lyricist, freelance Youth Worker and an emerging Filmmaker with a strong background in Drama and the Performing Arts. She has completed 2 Spoken Word/Rap albums 'Born Into a Drowning World',…

Quy, Sam

Samantha Luisa Quy holds a PGCE, Master of Arts Degree, Dance Studies (distinction) and Specialist Diploma in "El Arte Flamenco" (distinction) where she trained in Andalucia, Spain. She is a member of Equity and the Institute for Learning. She began dancing professionally, at 11 years, on TV and in London’s West End productions. She received dance scholarships from Royal Academy, Equity, Dancer’s Trust, and London Contemporary. In Spain, she performed choreographies by Carmen Ledezma, Isabel Bayon, Hiniesta Cortes, Rafael Campallo, Javier Baron, Milagros Menjibar, and Manolo Soler at La Fundacion and Teatro Sol, Sevilla. In Portugal, she performed with Suite Española from Madrid in “El Feticio de Gitana”. She has danced in numerous flamenco companies in UK including "El Aire flamenco", "Duende Flamenco", "Flamenco Fusion", "Diva Flamenca", "Candela Flamenca", "Flamenco Fiesta", "Alegria Flamenca", and "Camino Flamenco". Her TV credits include “Campion”, “Top of the Pops”, “Access…

Ray, Shamita

Shamita Ray teaches dance workshops within schools in a range of styles including ballet, contemporary dance, jazz and Indian dance. She teaches all ages including nursery, primary, secondary and special schools. Shamita also teaches INSET workshops, summer courses, and choreography of end-of-term performance pieces. INSET workshops come inclusive of teacher packs. CRB check and references available. Call or email to discuss availability

Dalgarno SRB

The purpose of the Dalgarno SRB BID: To unlock and develop the capacity of Dalgarno's communities to bring cohesion, harmony and added value to the neighbourhood and to actively involve people in maximising the potential of Dalgarno's existing capital assets. Main themes of the SRB programme: ·Children and Families e.g. developing more play activities/facilities for children. ·Young people e.g. developing more organised youth activities. ·Healthy Living e.g. provide opportunities for people to improve their health through exercise and dance sessions. ·To improve the environment for the community We are interested in exploring the potential of using arts to encourage community participation to develop projects.

Revill, Terence - Flash Musicals

Theatre, Youth, Performances, Workshops.

We have a fully equiped 200 seater Theatre for hire. We have full disabled access/facilities.

Rhind, Denise - London Childrens Ballet (The)

Excellence and Education in Dance - The London Children’s Ballet was formed in 1994 as a performance company for talented boys and girls from every corner of the community. The LCB offers a truly unique opportunity; the audition judges look for expressive and musical performers who may well not have the classical ballet physique required by all ballet vocational training institutions. The LCB does not charge for the 100 hours of tuition time LCB dancers are privileged to have with top choreographers. The LCB is a leader in creating exciting original narrative ballets. Since the company was founded, the LCB has developed Outreach performances for inner-city schools, elderly and children’s charities.

Rodden, Natalie - Historic Royal Palaces

Rodrigues, Nelio - ABADA-Capoeira

ABADA -Capoeira is the Brazilian association for the support and development of the art Capoeira. Capoeira is the Afro-Brazilian dance and martial art developed by African slaves in Brazil. Slaves developed a way of practising defensive and offensive techniques with music, singing and dance. ABDA-Capoeira UK is the UK branch of this organization. We are a non profitable group whose purpose is to spread capoeira into schools, universities, clubs and diverse communities.We believe capoeira is a valuable pedagogic tool as well as a rich artistic and cultural resource. Capoeira's popularity is constantly increasing, as well as the number of people that come from different walks of life to get together to share their beliefs. We have been working in the UK since 2003 with the mission of promoting what we believe to be an ancestral art form for the future.

Women International Coalition Organisation (WICO)

To promote sustainable development through arts, music and culture.

Rossi, Jessica - Space City Zoo Cheerleaders

Space City Zoo is the UK cheerleading club that specializes in events and promotion. When you hire Space City Zoo for an event, you are guaranteed the cream of the cheerleading community.

We have lots of different routines to choose from which all have exciting elements - from stunts (where we throw people in the air) to classic cheerleading and dance routines. We are also available for filming, photography shoots, leading Hen Parties and Children’s Parties, teaching private cheerleading classes or camps, and to produce choreography.

Space City Zoo is the only event cheerleading squad that is linked to the UK's growing competitive cheerleading community. We have members from prize-winning squads that can execute those moves you've seen on Bring It On! We're more than just uniforms and pom poms - we're the real deal!

We're only…

Earl's Court Festival

The Earl’s Court Festival 2009 runs from the 20th June – 19th July 2009. The festival promises to offer a fresh, vibrant world of dance, film, theatre, live music, visual art, street performers, literary and scientific events.

Sachin, Shubha

Bharatanatyam,Bollywood,Fitness classes and Indian Folk for all age group @ BIA (Brent Indian Association), 116 Ealing Road, Wembly.
Contact BIA office: 020 89033019 / 07872345748

Sargant, Sam - The Gate Theatre

“The Gate is our oxygen. It should be on the National Health.” Bill Nighy



The Gate, London’s international theatre, is renowned for its inventive use of space and the exceptional artists it attracts. The Gate continues to break boundaries and challenge form by producing the very best in international writing, attracting a wide ranging audience into our ever-changing space with bold and innovative work that encourages artistic risk and nurtures emerging talent.



“Great riches in a small space" Sunday Times on HEDDA at the Gate



The Gate is a springboard - our aim is to give emerging artists the opportunity to take risks, to excel and to make their mark.The Gate has been home to a variety of both established and emerging artists including Lez…

Scurr, Alex - Slapdash Productions

Slapdash Productions Fusing innovative and original productions with first rate entertainment and up to date performance training. We can create original production shows to any specification, catering to a demanding, modern audience. We have Twisted Dance Theatre, our own contemporary dance company and we run West End Workshops, a chance to get those young performers involved and active with current West End stars! We are currently working on our premiere performance of ‘FINDING CHRISTMAS’, on Sunday 20th December 2009 at The John McIntosh Arts Centre Theatre.

shantonas, josie - charity

Angolan Community

Angolan Community in London aims to support its community in the UK. It started a while back in Kensington & Chelsea after the occupance of some serious cases in various areas which affect the civil and criminal lives of people. We decided to set up a group that would help assist victims and if possible prevent further discrimination. The group is based locally and operates in West London, but we do occasionally get clients from the rest of London and other parts of the community. Therefore we encourage all sources of people to participate and bring their skills.

sivadharan, radhini

Students can enrol from the age of 5 and above and they are trained for exams held by the Oriental Examination Board London and annual shows are held every year to encourage the studens and parents. Special classes and advanced teachers training is available.

Smalldon, Artistic Director, Anne-Marie - Combination Dance Company

Combination Dance Company is Richmond’s leading contemporary company & is led by Artistic Director Anne-Marie Smalldon. The company’s professional programme seeks to discover new platforms for dance and recently finished a tour of site specific venues including St Pancras International. Combination Dance Company also delivers an outstanding community dance programme & received a London Health Commission awards in 2008 for its "outstanding work" “elegant choreography within an inspiring amalgamation of vocal spoken &sung accompaniment.. a discerning exploration of integration art” Rebecca Rosier Ballet Magazine “A wonderful show. The Secret Garden was delivered to such a high standard” The Arts Service, London Borough of Richmond “Combination’s choreographers demonstrated their exceptional talent in working with the range of ages and abilities, in producing work of such a high standard, and one of which Richmond deserves to be proud” Richmond & Twickenham Times

Smalldon, Artistic Director, Anne-Marie - Combination Dance Company

Smith, Lise - Srishti - Nina Rajarani Dance Creations

Srishti – Nina Rajarani Dance Creations is a London based dance company that exists to create and present work that maintains the authenticity of Indian classical dance and music whilst presenting these forms in innovative ways and within contemporary contexts.

Srishti tours both its small-scale and mid-scale performance works nationally in the UK and internationally and is currently working with a male-dominated cast. The company prides itself upon providing innovative dance and music workshops to young people and has an extensive range of workshop packages and longer residencies available for schools and theatres.

Surelia, Jenney

She returned to London to dance & began to teach in 2005, founding A Taste of Tango with her first class at Pineapple Dance Studios. "For me, dancing Tango socially isn't about flashy show-style moves, and complicated learnt routines, this is dancing for other people, it's about connecting to your partner and seeing where the relationship leads you. If you dance simply but well, and can move to the music, then this is Tango."
The Pineapple class continues today & there are more classes during the week. Jenney also founded Toca Tango a regular Tango Club, and held the first series of Toca Tango Fuera (Play Tango Outside) in Summer 2006. She started A Taste of Tango with the aim of growing the London Tango community through teaching, events and bringing guest teachers from Buenos Aires and other Tango centres in the world to pass…

Templeton, Claire - Theatre-Rites

The Company has a unique approach to creating theatre for young people; it feeds the imagination and encourages adults and children to share magical experiences. Theatre-Rites offers a rich mix of performance, installation, puppetry, video and sound.

“The company that has put play back into the play and produced some of our most outstanding theatre of the past decade” The Guardian

The trendiest dance academy in town, Jus 4 Dance - JUS 4 DANCE

Jus 4 dance are a Wembley based dance academy, offering a fantastic range of styles from, Street, Bollywood, Hip pop, Bhangra, Salsa, Belly dancing and Jazz.



Gain experience from professional choreographers and teachers including Bombay dreams artist and choreographer, Bollywood UK dancing champion, British Asian & Bollywood Music video choreographer and an Exquisite Belly dancer from Egypt


Previous shows and experiences;

Bombay dreams west end musical

Boogie Woogie international dance competition

Diwali on Trafalgar square

Walkers advert with Gary linker

London Palladium

Gareth Gates – Spirit in the Sky

Cher – Heaven (P.A.)

La Toya Jackson – G.A.Y. (P.A.)

S Club 7 – Record of…

Thomas, Heather

I am the Events Officer at Hammersmith and Fulham Council and part of my role includes bringing the arts into the Borough.

The Arts Service at Orleans House Gallery

The Arts Service at Orleans House Gallery welcomes new and existing audiences to our forthcoming programme of activity. Our varied programme includes historical and contemporary exhibitions, arts festivals, special events for families and our ever-expanding education provision, which caters for all ages and needs.

The opening of the Coach House Education Centre last year marked the beginning of a new era for the gallery and Arts Service. More exciting developments take place during 2007 - the 35th anniversary of the gallery - with the refurbishment of the Stables Gallery and creation of an artist in residence space, heritage display and much-needed café. Work will also be undertaken to facilitate access, and improve signage and orientation to enhance your visit.

Please contact us for more information about any of the events or to join our free mailing list.

Tranter, Rachel - Art and Soul

Art and Soul is an on-going programme, organised by a team of local arts professionals, mental health workers and service users.

Our aim is to celebrate mental and emotional well-being through the arts by offering to people with mental health issues the opportunity to express themselves through their art. The works produced are professionally exhibited to members of the public in the Stables Gallery at Orleans House Gallery.

Art with Heart

We are a group of friends who hold a 3 day creative event each season, in a great location and venue, on Portobello road at the very heart of Notting Hill. We use the 20th century theatre to exhibit and sell our creations and some of us make performances ( music, dance, song etc.) in the evenings on the stage. People who attend the event get a chance to make their own piece of art too! Our intention is to value and promote creativity both in ourselves and our audience. Creativity brings fun and good feelings that gradually melt away the difficulties in life. We believe that by inspiring creativity in all walks of life - we are making a vital difference to every-ones lives. We value our creativity through the enjoyment we find in doing it! This is more important than skill or reputation but actually when we are…

van dais, Colé

Cole' is a jazz, rock, pop & soul singer. Originally from South Africa she performs internationally

Her CV is at www.myspace.com/colevandais

Sings all genres and adapts to theme. Has a talent to switch vocal styles and impersonate artist as well as singing her own style. She sings a variety of originals and chart covers mostly rock/pop and jazz.


For bookings contact:

supreme.entertainment@yahoo.com

Bracho varvara

I was born in Moscow in 1971 and have studied art professionally since I was 11. I attended the Moscow Surikov Art Academy, where I studied the classic way of portraiture, drawing, landscape, perspective, anatomy, art history and many other subjects. I have participated in many national and international exhibitions and have taught oil painting and watercolour for 7 years. I believe that pure idea in visual arts can't exist without brilliant command of technique and combination of original ideas, which make a masterpiece.

vassallo, michael

music producer looking for a female vocalist for a commercial sounding garage track.

Vinjamuri, Ragasudha

Cultural and literary pursuits include reviewing Indian cultural programs in the media, as a cultural commentator, and giving Bharatha Natyam dance presentations on various occasions. Her reviews and comments have been published in Asian Leader in the North West, Narthaki, a renowned website for danseuses.



She has also taken Saturday classes on Indian culture-Folk art at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan at Manchester.



Well-versed in dance choreography.

Vora, D - The Bhavan Centre, Institute of Indian Art & Culture

The Bhavan provides courses in Indian music, dance, languages, drama, art and archaeology and yoga. Courses are taught at different levels – open, diploma (5 years) and master. We are associated academically with the University of Cambridge and Trinity College of Music, London. The Bhavan has room hire facilities including an Archive, Library, study rooms, classrooms, A large Art Gallery and a state of the art Auditorium. The Bhavan aims to preserve, encourage and propagate the teaching and understanding of Indian art and culture as an integral part of the culture of the United Kingdom. It commends universal values in performance and studies.

Voss, Thomas Michael

Versatile Choreographer, Dance Teacher and Performance Coach. Specialising in Ballroom and Latin American Dancing, Contemporary Dance, Jazz Dance, Ballet and even Wedding Dances.
Very experienced in TV, Theatre, Film, Corporate, Events, Commercials and Music Videos, Charities.
Teaches absolute beginners to professionals and works with all age groups and people from all sorts of back grounds. Loves children and is very dynamic and fun.
Based in Fulham

W, Suzannah - Capoeira MarAzul

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines dance, fighting movements and music. Capoeira helps develop co-ordination, flexibility and fitness and is suitable for all ages.

Adults classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7-9.30pm, £7 per class or £45 per month.

Childrens classes: Tuesdays 4-5.30pm (East Acton), Thursdays 4-5.30pm (Shepherds Bush) (£5 for 10 weeks)


Venues:
Adults: West Kensington Estate Tenants Association Hall, Lillie Road, West Brompton, London SW6 1TN

Children - East Acton: Old Oak Community Centre, 76 Braybrook Street, London W12 0AP

Children - Shepherds Bush: Edward Woods Community Centre, Boxmoor House, Queensdale Crescent, W11 4TJ

Walker, Hopeton

Fusion Community Carnival Arts is a multicultural arts organisation based in the London Borough of Brent. It seeks to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare; for recreation and leisure time occupation; to advance the education of friends, participants and the general population concerning good citizenship in a multi-racial, multi-cultural society and the intellectual, artistic, economic and cultural background of those in society.
We will consider projects anywhere within the Greater London area and beyond.


Fusion’s current activities include dance, drama, carnival costume design and construction, carnival processions, event planning and management and basic IT Skills.

Watts, Anna

Yanagisawa, Akiko - mu:arts

mu:arts specializes in promoting music,arts,culture, and life-style from Japan, presenting range of excellent artists and unique and innovative cultural events in the UK and Europe and beyond. With extensive knowledge of Japanese culture from traditional to contemporary, mu:arts facilitates creative cross-cultural collaborations. What mu:arts offers? 1. Promotion/Production of music, arts, design and culture from Japan and beyond in collaboration with UK/ European arts/cultural organisations. •Traditional music: Tsugaru-shamisen, Jiuta, Shakuhachi, Koto, Shomyo, Gagaku, Taiko, Vocal music. •Contemporary music: J-pop, Enka, DJ, Electronics, Jazz, Fusion. •Performing Arts: Kabuki, Noh, Kagura, Bon Dance, Contemporary dance. •Theatre: •Visual Arts: Manga, Kamishibai (Paper theatre story-telling performance), Contemporary artists. •Game: Shogi (Japanese chess) •Design: •Life style: Japanese food and tea party 2. Production and Co-ordination of concerts, tours, cultural events and educational workshops. 3. Liaison for corporate sponsorship and fund-raising. 4. Consultation and Research on music, artists, market and cultural policy in…

zabala, jennifer

my creative photography can be viewed on http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennspace/