African Dance

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Level 3 Function Room
In Conversation with Vincent Mantsoe
Saturday 10 October 2009 Saturday 10 October 2009

Soweto-born South African dancer and choreographer Vincent Mantsoe talks to Jeanette Bain-Burnett, director of ADAD, about his work and influences.

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Soweto-born South African dancer and choreographer Vincent Mantsoe talks to Jeanette Bain-Burnett, director of ADAD, about his work and influences.
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Purcell Room
African Dance Encounter
Thursday 9 September 2010 Friday 10 September 2010

African Dance Encounter is an exploration of traditional, contemporary and urban approaches to dance of the African diaspora.

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African Dance Encounter is an exploration of traditional, contemporary and urban approaches to dance of the African diaspora.
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The Clore Ballroom
Afro-Contemporary Dance Workshop
Saturday 24 September 2011 Saturday 24 September 2011

Take part in an energetic Afro-Contemporary workshop with choreographer Alesandra Seutin, the founder of Vocab Dance Company, fusing an eclectic mix of African, contemporary and hip-hop dance...

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Take part in an energetic Afro-Contemporary workshop with choreographer Alesandra Seutin, the founder of Vocab Dance Company, fusing an eclectic mix of African, contemporary and hip-hop dance forms.
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The Clore Ballroom
Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop
Saturday 24 September 2011 Saturday 24 September 2011

Try something new at this Afro-Brazilian dance workshop with Irineu Nogueira, a passionate teacher who is a pioneer in African and Brazilian rhythms and movement.

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Try something new at this Afro-Brazilian dance workshop with Irineu Nogueira, a passionate teacher who is a pioneer in African and Brazilian rhythms and movement.
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The Clore Ballroom
Open Dance and Drumming Circle
Saturday 24 September 2011 Saturday 24 September 2011

Traditionally an opportunity for all generations to gather to share music and dance, come take part in an uplifting African dance and drumming circle.

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Traditionally an opportunity for all generations to gather to share music and dance, come take part in an uplifting African dance and drumming circle.
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Purcell Room
ADAD Bloom Festival Mixed Bill
Saturday 24 September 2011 Sunday 25 September 2011

An evening of rhythm-driven dance from the African diaspora, featuring a mixed bill of work from Vocab Dance, Ballet Nimba and Maxwell Dance Project, and the London premiere of the Norway-based...

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An evening of moving, rhythm-driven dance from the African diaspora, featuring a mixed bill of work from Vocab Dance, Ballet Nimba and Maxwell Dance Project, and the London premiere of the Norway-based African and Caribbean company Tabanka Crew.
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Level 5 Function Room
Bloom Symposium: Europe and the African Diaspora
Saturday 24 September 2011 Saturday 24 September 2011

A panel of experts chaired by Funmi Adewole Kruczkowska discusses the future of dance of the African diaspora in Europe, with an opportunity for questions from the audience.

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A panel of experts chaired by Funmi Adewole Kruczkowska discusses the future of dance of the African diaspora in Europe, with an opportunity for questions from the audience.
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The Clore Ballroom
Bloom Film Screening
Sunday 25 September 2011 Sunday 25 September 2011

A selection of dance films produced by ADAD in partnership with ITV Yorkshire and by ADAD Trailblazer Denise Rowe, followed by a discussion with Sharon Watson, David Hamilton and Denise Rowe.

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A selection of dance films produced by ADAD in partnership with ITV Yorkshire and by ADAD Trailblazer Denise Rowe, followed by a discussion with Sharon Watson, David Hamilton and Denise Rowe.
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The Clore Ballroom
African and Caribbean Dance Workshop
Sunday 25 September 2011 Sunday 25 September 2011

Take part in a dynamic African and Caribbean dance workshop led by Thomas Presto.

Open to ages 12 and over. This workshop runs for an hour and a half.

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Take part in a dynamic African and Caribbean dance workshop led by Thomas Presto.
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The Clore Ballroom
Ugandan Dance Workshop
Sunday 25 September 2011 Sunday 25 September 2011

Join in this fun Ugandan dance and drumming workshop with south London-based Shake and Dance. Ideal for families and people from all generations.

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Join in this fun Ugandan dance and drumming workshop with south London-based Shake and Dance.
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The Clore Ballroom
Bloom Open Stage
Sunday 25 September 2011 Sunday 25 September 2011

Two new short choreographies by up-and-coming artists Mbulelo Ndabeni and Frances Lawrence and Rachael Foster, influenced by dance from Africa and its diaspora.

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Three new short choreographies by up-and-coming artists Mbulelo Ndabeni, Chirague Amarchande, and Frances Lawrence and Rachael Foster, influenced by dance from Africa and its diaspora.
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Queen Elizabeth Hall
Gregory Maqoma
Tuesday 17 July 2012 Tuesday 17 July 2012

In this show South African choreographer and dancer Gregory Maqoma breathes new life into his Xhosa past.

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In this show South African choreographer Gregory Maqoma breathes new life into his Xhosa past
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Purcell Room
Catalyst Rwanda
Thursday 19 July 2012 Thursday 19 July 2012

Picture this - a group of former street children in Rwanda want to learn hip-hop dance, so London B Boy Pervez heads out to this tiny central African country to teach them how to break!

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Picture this - a group of former street children in Rwanda want to learn hip-hop dance, so London B Boy Pervez heads out to this tiny central African country to teach them how to break!<br/><br/>Les Enfants de Dieu aims to transform the lives of Rwandan street children by giving them a place to live, an education and hope
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Ballet Boyz
Saturday 21 July 2012 Saturday 21 July 2012

A double bill featuring a UK premiere of a new work.

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A double bill featuring a UK premiere of a new work.
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