I wanted to let people know about a show beginning this week at the Peacock Theatre at Sadlers Wells called Havana Rakatan.
It runs from Wednesday 23 May - Saturday 23 June 2007.
http://www.sadlerswells.com/peacock/2006_2007/rakatan.asp
Here's the blurb....
Nilda Guerra's acclaimed Cuban company Ballet Rakatan brings a slice of Havana flavour to London as high-octane Cuban dance combines with an awe-inspiring Cuban band in this spectacular new show direct from the world's most soulful city.
From the sexy, spontaneous rumba to the slick footwork of the cha-cha-cha, this is a show that's guaranteed to get heads nodding and feet tapping. Set to live Cuban music courtesy of Cuba's well-known son band Turquino, Havana Rakatan is a captivating journey through the dance and music of a truly unique country.
Beginning with the Cuban fusion of Spanish culture and African spiritual beliefs, choreographer Nilda Guerra takes us through a rich mix of flamenco, Yoruba and Afro-Haitian rhythms, before moving on to the modern forms of salsa that originated in the early twentieth century salon dances.
Jazz, mambo, bolero, son, cha-cha-cha, rumba and salsa all come alive in a dazzling dance display of Cuban passion.
Friday Night Salsa Classes
The really lovely thing is that on Fridays after the show there is music and dancing and even an intro salsa class for those who are rusty or who have non dancers with them. This is taught by the excelllent Amanda Maitland who some of you will know from Turnmills and Salsa Republic as well as from several other London venues.
DJ's included are as follows
DJ Enrique (Salsa Explosion)
DJ Leo (Cubashe)
DJ Felicidad (Streetbeat Salsa)
DJ Sol (Afro Cuba Pati)
Dr Jim (Salsa Caribe)
DJ Lazaro (Afrocubano)
DJ Javier (Salsa Tumbao)
Available to Havana Rakatan ticketholders only
Tickets can be purchased online (USE THE CODE PC TO GET THEM HALF PRICE!!)
http://www.sadlerswells.com/peacock/2006_2007/rakatan.asp
or by phone on 0844 412 4322. I understand if you quote "London Salsa Scene offer" you get the same discount.
Hope some of you fancy it. There is a video clip on the web page if you want a taster.
It runs from Wednesday 23 May - Saturday 23 June 2007.
http://www.sadlerswells.com/peacock/2006_2007/rakatan.asp
Here's the blurb....
Nilda Guerra's acclaimed Cuban company Ballet Rakatan brings a slice of Havana flavour to London as high-octane Cuban dance combines with an awe-inspiring Cuban band in this spectacular new show direct from the world's most soulful city.
From the sexy, spontaneous rumba to the slick footwork of the cha-cha-cha, this is a show that's guaranteed to get heads nodding and feet tapping. Set to live Cuban music courtesy of Cuba's well-known son band Turquino, Havana Rakatan is a captivating journey through the dance and music of a truly unique country.
Beginning with the Cuban fusion of Spanish culture and African spiritual beliefs, choreographer Nilda Guerra takes us through a rich mix of flamenco, Yoruba and Afro-Haitian rhythms, before moving on to the modern forms of salsa that originated in the early twentieth century salon dances.
Jazz, mambo, bolero, son, cha-cha-cha, rumba and salsa all come alive in a dazzling dance display of Cuban passion.
Friday Night Salsa Classes
The really lovely thing is that on Fridays after the show there is music and dancing and even an intro salsa class for those who are rusty or who have non dancers with them. This is taught by the excelllent Amanda Maitland who some of you will know from Turnmills and Salsa Republic as well as from several other London venues.
DJ's included are as follows
DJ Enrique (Salsa Explosion)
DJ Leo (Cubashe)
DJ Felicidad (Streetbeat Salsa)
DJ Sol (Afro Cuba Pati)
Dr Jim (Salsa Caribe)
DJ Lazaro (Afrocubano)
DJ Javier (Salsa Tumbao)
Available to Havana Rakatan ticketholders only
Tickets can be purchased online (USE THE CODE PC TO GET THEM HALF PRICE!!)
http://www.sadlerswells.com/peacock/2006_2007/rakatan.asp
or by phone on 0844 412 4322. I understand if you quote "London Salsa Scene offer" you get the same discount.
Hope some of you fancy it. There is a video clip on the web page if you want a taster.