Brent Dance Month 2012 programme

A multi-coloured extravaganza of dance of every shape and size, for everyone Sunday 1 July – Tuesday 31 July 2012 www.brent.gov.uk/dancemonth

OPENING MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

BRENT DANCE MONTH 2012 HIGHLIGHTS

This is a very exciting year for dance. First of all, as part of the Cultural Olympiad and in the run-up to the Olympic celebrations the Big Dance biennial festival will feature nine days of dance throughout the UK between 7 and 15 July, demonstrating the immense power of dance to move and engage people from all walks of life.

Brent Council recognises how dance can bring people together to exchange ideas and has supported the local dance community for a number of years. With a summer of momentous celebration ahead of us we are launching BRENT DANCE MONTH 2012, an exhilarating explosion of dance throughout July. Our programme sees an electrifying range of dance styles, from Nigerian tango and Korean contemporary to Garba aerobics and Bellydancing with Baby, representing our diverse community. Whether you’re looking for a high-quality dance performance or a class we have it all.

We are proud to be working with the west London hub for Big Dance, English National Ballet, on a ground-breaking project Physical Ballet, which will see dance artists from the borough collaborate with and learn from Soloist Daniel Jones.

Participants will perform at the Big Street Dance at Trafalgar Square on Saturday 14 July and at Brent Celebrates the Flame on Wednesday 25 July.

We welcome dance styles from around the world with powerful performances from Encee Academy of Performing Arts, Hypnotick, Muskan Dance, Sung-Im Her and London Ballet Ensemble among others.

A number of talks will highlight the various and wide-ranging benefits of dance as a participatory art form on Thursday 5, Friday 20 and Friday 27 July.

Brent Dance Blast is a competition giving young dance enthusiasts the opportunity to showcase their talents on Friday 13 July.

COUNCILLOR MICHAEL ADEYEYE

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DANCE EXPLOSION Ealing Road Library Sunday 1 July To celebrate the launch of Brent Dance Month there will be a number of performances at the newly renovated Ealing Road Library. The dance styles being showcased will give a flavour of the range of dance on offer throughout July. Full details available on the Brent Council website and at the library.

Zumba Willesden Sports Centre Throughout July: Sundays 10-11am Mondays & Saturdays 8.30-9.30pm Wednesdays 10.30-11.30am Thursdays 9.30-10.30am & 8.30-9.30pm This class is a mixture of Latin and Caribbean music with moves to go with it.

Zumba has grown to become the world’s largest dance-fitness programme – a fun way to shape and tone your body and improve fitness!

AGES: 16 yrs + PRICE: FREE for members, £5.10-6.45 for non-members (depending on whether it’s a peak or off-peak class)

Zumba Gladstone Park Sundays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 July 10.30-11.30am (running Sundays until the end of September) Set to zesty Latin music and with easy-tofollow moves, this is a fantastic and fun outdoor Zumba class guaranteed to get your energy levels soaring!

Gladstone Park, Kendal Road entrance, near netball courts AGES: 18 yrs + PRICE: £2 FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Brent Council Sports and Parks Service: 020 8937 3722 / jo.creary@brent.gov.uk

Pina: dance, dance, otherwise we are lost Lexi Cinema Sunday 1 July, 3pm A feature-length dance film with the ensemble of the Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, featuring the unique and inspiring art of the great German choreographer, Pina Bausch. Director Wim Wenders takes the audience on a visually stunning journey of discovery. The film won the Best Documentary category at both the European and German Film Awards in 2011.

Screening includes the premiere of Slum Civilians’ Big Dance Microgrant film and a Q&A with Slum Civilians.

AGES: Everyone welcome PRICE: £7 / £5 concessions

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Tap Tap Tap! Vale Farm Sports Centre Mondays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 July 11am-12noon Learn the kick ball change, clap your heel and shim sham shimmy in this fun cardio tap dance class. Tap shoes welcome but not required.

AGES: 16 yrs + PRICE: FREE for full members, £5.05 for non-members Ballroom Blitz Vale Farm Sports Centre Mondays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 July 12.30-2pm Sashay the floor like Fred and Ginger in this heart-pumping cardio class that combines classic ballroom like swing, merengue and foxtrot.

AGES: 16 yrs + PRICE: FREE for full members, £5.05 for non-members Be Fabulous at a Tea Dance with Mr Wonderful!

Brent Town Hall Mondays 2, 9, 16 & 23 July 1.30-4.30pm Be Fabulous at a Tea Dance with Eddie the Editor!

Brent Town Hall Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 July 1.30-4.30pm The social tea dances at Brent Town Hall have been running for over 20 years.

There is a free on-site car park, a café and licensed bar.

AGES: All adults welcome PRICE: £4

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High Energy Belly Dance Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre Mondays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 July 6.45-7.45pm A fun ladies-only class with energy that allows participants to learn traditional belly dancing movements whilst shaping and toning.

AGES: 17 yrs + PRICE: £3.10 on 2 July (usual price £5.40)

Tuned with Nature: Sung-Im Her

A seasonal dance showcase of Korean Contemporary Dance and Neo-classical Ballet Willesden Green Library Centre Monday 2 July, 7pm This event brings two very different dance experiences together to create a multisensory performance. Tuned with Nature, with dance artist Sung-Im Her and her musical collaborators, is inspired by Korean tradition and re-interpreted in contemporary form. With free-form jazz and Korean drumming it is a cross-over between East and West. Trained in Contemporary Dance in Korea and Belgium, Sung-Im Her is an internationally applauded dance artist.

Ballet Ensemble London perform their new work Paradise, an excerpt from their new ballet originally inspired by a Marie Brett painting The Flower Ballet. Paradise is a modern-day fairy tale with exciting pop culture references and multi-media enhancements. Ballet Ensemble London are dedicated to inspiring audiences to fall in love with the beauty of dance theatre.

AGES: All welcome PRICE: FREE, booking recommended FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Brent Council Arts Team: 020 8937 3119 / arts@brent.gov.uk

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Irish Dancing The Corrib Rest Pub Mondays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 July 6-9.30pm: Beginners 6-7pm and advanced 7-9.30pm Classes run by the Ellis-Parr Irish Dance Academy, a family-run Irish Dancing School in West London.

AGES: 5 yrs + and adults PRICE: £4-6.50 depending on the level, age and duration of the class.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Lizzie: 07590 435 078 / liz@ellisparr.com Zumba Chalkhill Community Centre Mondays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 July, 7-8pm Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 July, 6.15-7.15pm Zumba is an exhilarating, easy-to-follow dance workout set to red-hot international music. Discover how this workout can enhance your health and happiness.

AGES: 16 yrs + PRICE: £5 Mambo City: Sensational Salsa Sessions St Joseph’s Social Club Monday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 July 7.30pm for beginners/improvers, 8.30pm for intermediates, followed by social dancing Here’s a great way to meet new friends whilst getting fitter. Get a taste of what the fun, friendly team at Mambo City offers.

Everyone is welcome and you’ll be dancing in no time!

AGES: 18 yrs + PRICE: £6 for a taster session, half price for the rest of July FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Jean or Robert: 0208 908 6085 / salsa@mambocity.co.uk

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Salsa Mondays Tommy Flynn’s Bar and Steakhouse Mondays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 July 7.30pm for beginners/improvers 8.30pm for intermediate/advanced dancers, followed by a Latin Club Class and Club No partner is necessary at this salsa night.

Every level of ability is catered to and the classes are led by a Latin instructor. Just turn up five minutes before the class to register and join in!

AGES: 18 yrs + PRICE: £8 for the class and club, £4 entry to the club only Zumba Vale Farm Sports Centre Throughout July: Mondays 8.30-9.30pm Wednesdays & Fridays 7.30-8.30pm Saturdays 11.30am-12.30pm A mixture of Latin and Caribbean music with moves to go with it. A fun way to shape and tone your body!

AGES: 16 yrs + PRICE: FREE for full members, £5.15 for non-members

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Older People’s Movement and Dance Vale Farm Sports Centre Tuesdays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 July 1-2.30pm Feel fantastic with this gentle class aimed at keeping participants light on their feet and moving to upbeat but low tempo sounds.

AGES: 50 yrs + PRICE: £2.25 Dance and Movement Sudbury Neighbourhood Centre Tuesdays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 July 2.15-3.15pm Sudbury Neighbourhood Centre is an independent charity offering a range of services to all. This session is designed for the over 60s and run by Mary Bryant who is 87 years old and still tripping the light fantastic. If you are looking for a social activity that will keep you moving in body and spirit this is for you!

AGES: 60 yrs + PRICE: Annual membership to the centre is £20, which allows access to a wide range of activities and events. Each activity costs £5, or £10 with lunch included Be a Street Dance Sensation!

Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre Tuesdays 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 July 7.30-8.30pm This is an ever-more popular method of exercise that helps participants keep fit and learn new dance moves at the same time.

AGES: 17 yrs + PRICE: £3.10 on 3 July (usual price £5.40)

Club CEROC Brent Town Hall Tuesdays 3, 10, 17 & 24 July 8-11pm This dynamic blend of Jive and Salsa is popular and easy to learn. At every Ceroc night there will be a number of complete beginners and although you dance with partners, most people come on their own.

There is a 45-minute class to learn three or four basic moves followed by a practice session and dancing until 11pm.

AGES: 18 yrs + PRICE: Free trial for the first night including free lifetime membership and free first night entry (usual price £8) FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Alan or Sue: 020 8933 4350 / www.clubceroc.com

Street Dance Programme for young people with street smart talent Granville Plus Youth Arts Centre Tuesdays 3, 10 & 17 July, 6-8pm This weekly street dance programme is taught by professional dancers from Slum Civilians Dance Company who have worked with artists such as Whitney Houston, JLS, The Saturdays and many more. Granville Plus is a unique youth arts centre providing free creative arts activities for young people aged 11-25 yrs. Dance programmes are linked to nationally recognised qualifications including the Arts Award, Duke of Edinburgh Award and AQA Awards.

AGES: 11-25 yrs PRICE: FREE, no booking required

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Zumba The Corrib Rest Pub Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 July, 9.30am Fridays 6, 13, 20 & 27 July, 9.30am Zumba is a great way to get fit while having fun! A Latin-inspired fitness programme involving dance and aerobic elements incorporating Hip-Hop, Soca, Samba, Mambo, Bollywood and even some Belly Dance moves. Suits any age and level of fitness.

AGES: 18 yrs + PRICE: £6 Hot Rod & Rock n’ Roll Night Ace Cafe London Wednesday 4 July, 7pm onwards Drool over the amazing cars that turn up and chill out to the live sounds of The Drugstore Cowboys with DJ Little Carl spinning the wax. A fully licensed premises, the cafe serves hot food until 10pm and the bar is open until 11pm.

AGES: 18 yrs + PRICE: FREE for patrons Bollywood Dance with the Sapnay School of Dance Jewish Free School Wednesdays 4, 11 & 18 July (term time only) 6-7pm: 6-10 yrs 7-8pm: teenagers and adults Got To Dance Semi-Finalists and the first-ever UK Bollywood Dance Champions, Sapnay School of Dance teaches Bollywood, Bhangra, Street and Hip Hop to children from 3½ years through to adults.

This Modern Bollywood class explores this new dance style.

PRICE: £8.50, advance booking required FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Ash or Charanjeet: 020 8248 5491 / www.sapnay.uk.com

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Swing Dance The Corrib Rest Pub Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 July, 7pm Swing Dance developed with the swing style of jazz music in the 1920s-1940s.

This is an enjoyable and social class run

by Swing Patrol that will catapult you back in time!

AGES: 18 yrs + PRICE: £8 per class, £7 with a class card (block of 10 classes), £12 for both classes on the night FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Fiona: 07799 480 431 / info@swingpatrol.co.uk Amazing African Dance Willesden Sports Centre Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 July 8.30-9.30pm A fun work-out experience to the sounds and moves of Africa.

AGES: 16 yrs + PRICE: FREE for members, £6.45 for non-members The Chantraine Dance of Expression St Mary’s C of E Primary School Thursdays 5 & 12 July 4.10-5pm: 6-9 yrs 5-5.50pm: 9-11 yrs A holistic approach to contemporary dance created in France by Alain and Françoise Chantraine. Covering all aspects of dance including the main styles of ballet, jazz and dances of other cultures these Chantraine School of Dance classes are open to all levels.

PRICE: First class FREE, £3 thereafter, advance booking required FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Patricia: 020 7435 4247 / patricia.woodall@yahoo.com

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Kids’ Street Dance Chalkhill Community Centre Thursdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 July 5.15-6.15pm A fantastic way for children to keep active, get focused and have a lot of fun, Street Dance is hugely popular. Participants will learn to dance with attitude and precision while developing confidence.

AGES: 6-12 yrs PRICE: £4

Talk with English National Ballet Soloist Daniel Jones Willesden Green Library Centre Thursday 5 July, 7-8pm Daniel Jones talks about what it takes to be a Soloist with the English National Ballet, his passion for his work and the innovative and collaborative dance project, Physical Ballet.

Brent Council and English National Ballet are working together to produce Physical Ballet, an unforgettable fusion of daring parkour and virtuoso ballet. This unique project, which starts in June, offers professional development and performance opportunities for dance artists in Brent.

Participants will become ultimate dance athletes as they are put through physical training and choreographic exploration discovering innovative ways of moving.

Artists will perform at Wayne McGregor’s Big Street Dance at Trafalgar Square on Saturday 14 July and at Brent Celebrates the Flame on Wednesday 25 July.

AGES: All welcome PRICE: FREE, booking recommended FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Brent Council Arts Team: 020 8937 3119 / arts@brent.gov.uk

The Chantraine School of Dance

Salsa Dance The Corrib Rest Pub Thursdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 July, 7.30pm Salsa, with its origins from the Cuban Son and Afro-Cuban dance, is a great partner dance and the most popular Latin dance style. No partner is required; just bring yourself and be ready to get into the spirit of Salsa!

AGES: 18 yrs + PRICE: £7

Dance Workshop for Young People with Profound Learning Difficulties Granville Plus Youth Arts Centre Fridays 6 & 20 July, 10.30am-12.30pm Granville Plus is running a dance programme in partnership with the organisation Development and Learning Opportunities, which works with young people with profound learning difficulties to develop dance and movement skills, whilst improving fitness levels. Participants to be accompanied by an adult who can attend to their personal needs.

AGES: 16-25 yrs PRICE: FREE

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BIG DANCE Week 7-15 July Big Dance 2012 is the UK’s biggest celebration of dance. Thousands of events are taking place across the UK in all sorts of locations – lidos, parks, palaces, schools and high streets – in all dance styles, as part of the London 2012 Festival, the culmination of the Cultural Olympiad.

Find events and opportunities near you: www.bigdance2012.com

Capoeira with Grupo Esporao

An Introduction to Ballet with Ballet for You Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre Friday 6 July, 1.30-3pm Serena Cundari runs Ballet for You, teaching a range of classes for adults of all abilities.

Classes build confidence and a sense of achievement in an enjoyable atmosphere.

In this taster class Serena introduces simple exercises and some ballet basics. Ballet has many benefits including toning the body, strengthening and lengthening muscles, and improving coordination.

AGES: 18 yrs + PRICE: FREE, attendees enrolling for September will receive an early-bird discount of £10 off the course fee.

Fee £115 for Level 1 course at Queen’s Park.

Advance booking recommended FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Serena: 07956 260 108 / mail@balletforyou.co.uk

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Zumba Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre Fridays 6, 13, 20 & 27 July, 6.30-7.30pm AGES: 17 yrs + PRICE: £3.10 on 6 July (usual price £5.40) Be Bollywood brilliant with Kuntal’s School of Bollywood!

Claremont High School Fridays 6, 13 & 20 July 5-6pm: 4-7 yrs 6-7pm: 8-12 yrs 7-8pm: 13 yrs + Kuntal’s School of Bollywood Dancing is one of the UK’s best Bollywood dance schools and offers a wide range of dance courses. Kuntal’s provides opportunities for its students to take part in local shows and Melas which helps them to gain confidence.

In this class participants will learn and practise new steps and skills.

PRICE: £5, advance booking recommended FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Kuntal: 07511 293 939 / info@kuntals.co.uk

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Film: Street Dance 2 – Kids Club Feature Lexi Cinema Saturday 7 July, 11.30am When top street dancer Ash is laughed off stage by American crew Invincible, he and his best mate Eddie gather the best dancers from around the world to take them on.

With a spectacular fusion of dance styles and an unparalleled vibrancy, the sequel to Streetdance sees Ash fall in love and discover the power and passion of the ultimate global dance-off.

AGES: 5-8 yrs PRICE: £5 Creative, ExpressivE Hip Hop & Street Dance with Hypnotick School of Performing Arts (Active Aspirations)!

Gladstone Park Primary School Saturday 7 July, 2-5pm Fun is guaranteed at this session led by professional dancers and choreographers with international experience, so come along and try this exciting opportunity full of dance and musical theatre.

AGES: 6-18 yrs PRICE: £5 FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Tekla: 07950 544564 / info@activeaspirations.com

Brent Museum and Brent Archives: Slo-Mo Re-Play Workshop Willesden Green Library Centre Saturday 7 July, 2-4pm Brent is the only borough to have hosted events at all three London Olympics: 1908, 1948 and 2012. Brent Museum & Brent Archives will be exhibiting Olympic objects alongside local residents’ memories of past Olympics and their hopes for 2012.

Slow-Mo Re-Play is a fun opportunity to be inspired by objects from the collection, using dance and movement to explore what it would have been like to take part in the Olympics.

AGES: 4 yrs + (children must be accompanied by an adult) PRICE: FREE Capoeira with Grupo Esporao Willesden Sports Centre Saturdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 July, 2-3pm Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance. These classes are taught by Prof. Topera and are fantastic for fitness, agility and flexibility.

AGES: 5 yrs + and adults (children must be accompanied by an adult) PRICE: FREE for members, £6.10 otherwise FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Ariana: 07791 086 040 / www.capoeira-esporao.com

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Kilburn Festival Kilburn Grange Park Sunday 8 July, Dance Zone 1-7pm Kilburn is the gateway to London’s most diverse neighbourhood; come and join their celebration of ‘the Biggest Show on Earth’, the Olympics. The Festival’s 2012 theme illustrates the ‘5 Olympic Continents’ with a feast of dance! Head to the Festival’s Olympic Dance Zone for the global dance movement Thrill the World London, Arthur Murray Dance Studios (the largest chain of dance studios in the world), Tabot Dance (twice UK Street Dance Champions) and more of Kilburn’s best! Enjoy performances and take part in workshops.

AGES: All welcome PRICE: FREE FURTHER INFORMATION: www.kilburnfestival.co.uk Binal Trivedy teaches Bollywood with Bharatanatyam fusion Patidar House Mondays 9 & 16 July, 6-7pm If you are interested in vibrant styles of Indian modern to classical dances, from Bollywood Extravaganza to beautiful Indian classical, then come along to this workshop with Binal Trivedy. Participants will work to create a short item and will get an opportunity to perform it on stage.

AGES: All welcome PRICE: £6.50, advance booking recommended FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Binal: 07884 472 266 / www.binalsdanceacademy.co.uk

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An Evening celebrating Contemporary Dance Westminster Academy Tuesday 10 July, 4-5pm The Westminster Academy Young Dance Company hosts a performance of their latest work, Fragility. This was created by the students and explores peer pressure while highlighting the inner emotional state of every young person. It was recently performed at The Jack Petchey Awards to a standing ovation.

AGES: For young people and adults PRICE: £2, advance booking required Binal Trivedy’s Bollywood, Garba and Folkdance Workshop Patidar House Tuesdays 10 & 17 July, 7-8pm If you are interested in vibrant styles of Indian dances, from Bhangra to the latest moves of Rass Garba, then come and join this workshop with Binal Trivedy.

AGES: 5 yrs + PRICE: £6.50, advance booking recommended FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Binal: 07884 472 266 / www.binalsdanceacademy.co.uk Encee Academy of Performing Arts does Kathak!

Patidar House Tuesdays 10 & 17 July, 7.30-8.30pm Kathak is an age-old North Indian classical dance style usually taught to the younger generations who learn elegance and grace whilst mastering many different and often difficult techniques. This taster workshop covers the foundations including footwork, rhythmic patterns and hand gestures.

AGES: 21 yrs + PRICE: FREE, advance booking recommended

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Kilburn Festival

School of Cheer

Shallam!

Toddler Drum and Dance The Queensbury Pub Wednesdays 11 & 18 July, 10am Play along with percussionist Sallam and dance your socks off with upbeat movements from Mia. Busy Rascals offers an exciting and educational introduction to rhythm, music and movement. Bring a shaker or a drum if you have one.

AGES: Suitable for walking babies / toddlers up to age three PRICE: £5 for the first workshop, £7 thereafter, booking advised FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Mia: 07956 272 390 / www.miaserra.com

Inspiring Brent PE and Sports Awards Wembley Plaza Wednesday 11 July, 6-8pm Inspiring Brent PE and Sport Awards recognise and celebrate the physical education and sporting achievement, success and commitment of young people in Brent. They also recognise the dedication of adults working with young people in PE and sport. Includes showcase dance performances by local groups.

AGES: Nominees and invitees only FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Brent Council Sports and Parks Service: 020 8937 3721

Belly Dance with Baby The Queensbury Pub Wednesdays 11 & 18 July, 10.50am Belly dancing is the original post-natal workout, practised for thousands of years.

This class is a great way to get your shape back, boost your confidence, have fun and introduces baby to gentle movement and rhythm. No dance or fitness experience is required (although you must be cleared to exercise by your GP).

AGES: Babies of up to one year are welcome. Please bring a baby sling for the little ones; mats and toys are provided for bigger babies.

PRICE: £5 for the first workshop, £7 thereafter, booking advised FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Mia: 07956 272 390 / www.miaserra.com

Saracens Sport Foundation’s School of Cheer Capital City Academy Thursdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 July, 4.30-5.30pm Cheerleading is for everyone. In these sessions you will learn stunts, gymnastics, cheer, chants, dance and much more. If you are under 18 and are looking to continue or learn a new skill come along to Saracens’ School of Cheer.

AGES: 6-18 yrs PRICE: 1st session FREE, £3 thereafter, advance booking recommended FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Clare: 07801 691 591 / clarebellchambers@saracens.net

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Nigerian Tango with ADANTA Salvation Army Hall Thursdays 12 & 19 July 7-8pm: 13 yrs + 8-9pm: 18 yrs + and professionals Award-winning ADANTA is a cultural organisation dedicated to the preservation, education and appreciation of traditional African music, dance, theatre, and culture, through a wide-ranging programme of events and courses. This taster workshop focuses on a Nigerian dance called Tango, which has simplified dance steps.

PRICE: £3, advance booking recommended FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Sunny: 07903 894 651 / adanta.dance@gmail.com

Brent Dance Blast Granville Plus Youth Arts Centre Friday 13 July, 6.30-9pm Brent is bursting with talented young dancers. As a way to celebrate and promote the achievements of dancers in the area Brent Council is launching a dance competition for young people. Open to groups, schools or individuals, selected participants will perform a dance piece of 3–5 minutes based on the values of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. There will be prizes for the top entrees including a professional development session with Daniel Jones, English National Ballet Soloist. Judging panel: Daniel Jones (English National Ballet), Luther Dyer (Artistic Director of Slum Civilians) and Taofeeq (Taz) Sanusi (Director of Active Aspirations and Artistic Director of Hypnotick). Includes a performance by Hypnotick and a screening of Slum Civilians’ Big Dance Microgrant film.

PRICE: FREE, advance booking required FURTHER INFORMATION / REGISTRATION: Contact Brent Council Arts Team: 020 8937 3119, or Granville Plus Youth Arts Centre

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Kiskerine’s African Showcase Market at Willesden Green’s Saturday World Flavours Market Willesden Green Library Centre Saturday 14 July, 12noon-6pm A great way to celebrate and explore African culture – dancers, singers and drummers from Ghana, Gambia and Nigeria will surprise and entertain you among stalls selling authentic produce, food, fashion, music and more. A fantastic opportunity to experience dance as part of wider African culture.

AGES: All welcome PRICE: FREE

Big Dance 2012: Trafalgar Square Saturday 14 July, times TBC The premier of Wayne McGregor’s new dance piece involves thousands of dancers in Trafalgar Square. Alongside members of his dance company, Wayne McGregor | Random Dance, performers from English National Ballet, dance groups, emerging and professional dancers and choreographers from a range of dance backgrounds across London, this will be a large-scale collaborative and creative choreographic project. Dancers involved in Brent Council’s Physical Ballet, a project with English National Ballet, will also be showcasing their work at this event.

AGES: All welcome PRICE: FREE FURTHER INFORMATION: www.bigdance2012.com/trafalgar_square.php

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Get out on the floor with Ace Cafe London’s Soulville Dance Night Ace Cafe London Saturday 14 July, 7pm onwards DJ Little Diane will be spinning some soulful grooves and enticing patrons to shimmy the night away.

AGES: 18 yrs + PRICE: FREE for patrons The SAAFI Community Organisation presents an evening of Somali Dance Willesden Green Library Centre: Saturday 14 July, 7-11pm SAAFI is an organisation promoting the Somali community through arts and culture.

They organise cultural events and arts exhibitions to encourage integration and the appreciation of diversity. Last year SAAFI put together a Somali Dance group and this performance showcases their achievements so far.

AGES: All welcome PRICE: £10, advance booking recommended FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Rhoda: 020 8459 9050 / saafi-org@hotmail.co.uk Sensational Swing Dance Brent Town Hall Tuesday 17 July, 5.30-6.30pm Jive, jitterbug and be joyous! An exhilarating class of Swing, Lindy Hop and the Charleston, run by the London Swing Dance Society.

This event has been organised for council staff but anyone is welcome.

PRICE: FREE FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Simon: 01895 613 703 / www.swingdanceuk.com

Caribbean Quadrille Dancers Birchwood Grange Care Home: Wednesday 18 July, 11am Ogilvy Court Care Home: Wednesday 18 July, 2pm Caribbean Quadrille Dance originates in France and was taken to the West Indies by slaves. The Caribbean Quadrille Dancers are a group of pensioners who dress in colourful national costumes from the West Indies. A short and gentle interactive activity will follow the main performance.

Open to residents and staff at the homes only FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Pat: 020 8567 7091 Zumba Brent Town Hall Wednesday 18 July, 5.45-6.45pm AGES: 12 yrs + PRICE: £4 reduced price for this taster class (usually £5) Garba Aerobics with Encee Academy of Performing Arts Patidar House Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 July, 7.30-8.30pm Come and enjoy a great workout to get your heart and adrenaline pumping!

This class introduces Garba aerobics, a great new way to work out the body, keep active and moving whilst learning new and intricate Garba steps to get you ready for the Navratri season! For men and women.

AGES: 16 yrs + PRICE: FREE, advance booking recommended FURTHER INFORMATION: 020 8795 1648 / encee@patidars.org

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Performance and talk

by Muskan Dance Asian People’s Disability Alliance Fridays 20 & 27 July, 11am Since 1995 Muskan Dance, a well-established group of Asian women wheelchair dancers, have been performing to raise public awareness of disabilities. As part of this event dancers from the group and Zeenat Jeewa, the Joint Chief Executive Officer of Asian People’s Disability Alliance, will talk about their own dance encounters.

AGES: All welcome PRICE: FREE FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Parin: 020 8451 5188 / apdmcha@aol.com Rolladome presents an all-skating performance headlined by the High Rollaz Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre Friday 20 July, 4.30-6.30pm An electrifying performance of daring and skill presented by the High Rollaz is taking place to celebrate Rolladome All Skate’s 12-week programme where participants of their Big Dance Microgrant project were introduced to a range of artistic and jam skating techniques. Between 4 May and 20 July there will be drop-in sessions for ages 4-19.

AGES: All welcome PRICE: FREE FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Doreen: 020 88838 1171 / enquiry@rolladome.org.uk

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Mansi Dabral Kathak Dance School St John’s Reform Church Saturday 21 & 28 July, 11am-12noon This workshop is an enjoyable journey into music and dance. The focus will be on body alignment and how you can make your body feel light and wonderful with the art of Kathak dance.

AGES: 10-18 yrs and adult beginners PRICE: £2 FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Mansi: 07523 621 277 / mansidabral@gmail.com

A fusion class of Contemporary and Street Dance styles with Physical Theatre Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre Monday 23, Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 July, 10am-12noon A class for young people run by Heather Cupid who blends a mixture of styles while provoking the creation of new ways of moving. Class includes an introduction to contemporary dance techniques, a section involving street, breaking and physical theatre, learning a sequence and watching a performance of their dance piece, What the soul can’t hide.

AGES: 13-18 yrs PRICE: £15 for 3-day workshop, or £6 per session, advance booking recommended FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Heather: 07939 985 559 / h.e.cupid@gmail.com

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Granville Plus Youth Arts Contemporary Dance Course Granville Plus Youth Arts Centre Monday 23 – Friday 27 July, 1.30-4pm A week-long intensive Contemporary Dance Course, part of the Brent in Summer programme. It will provide participants with opportunities to develop contemporary dance techniques and creative expression through movement.

AGES: 11-19 yrs PRICE: FREE, advance booking required

Humpty Dumpty: an Immersive World of Words and Action Willesden Green Library Centre: Tuesday 24 July 10.15-10.45am & 11.15-11.45am Ealing Road Library: Tuesday 24 July 2-2.30pm & 3-3.30pm This workshop, being run to coincide with Summer Reading Challenge 2012, takes families on an exciting, interactive journey through a magical landscape of words and actions inspired by the Humpty Dumpty riddle. This immersive theatre experience will blend word-play with live performance and music, a multi-sensory set, costumes and evocative projection. The Second Hand Dance team aim to get participants moving by learning dances and making up their own rhymes and actions.

AGES: 3-7 yrs (children must be accompanied by an adult) PRICE: FREE, advance booking required

Contemporary dance with Heather Cupid

Brent Libraries celebrate Brent Dance Month 2012 Explore the world of dance through an interesting and broad range of dancerelated books, DVDs and CDs at libraries across Brent.

Brent Celebrates the Flame King Edwards Park Wednesday 25 July, 12-7pm A special event celebrating the Olympic torch relay passing through Brent. Bring a picnic and blanket to enjoy a laid-back afternoon watching performances, taking part in workshops or trying some of the diverse food that will be available to buy.

Akademi will be showcasing a community dance piece from their 2012-inspired Who We Are programme and are working with dance artist and carnival arts specialist Manuela Benini.

AGES: All welcome PRICE: FREE Rockin’ Record Hop with DJ Jimmy Guntrip Ace Cafe London Saturday 28 July, 7pm onwards If you want to travel back in time to an era when Chuck Berry, Marty Wilde and Elvis were in their heyday then this night of 1950s medleys will delight and get you boogiewoogying!

AGES: 18 yrs + PRICE: FREE for patrons

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Brent Dance Month 2012 Locations Ace Cafe London North Circular Road, Stonebridge NW10 7UD 020 8961 1000 www.ace-cafe-london.com/default.aspx Asian People’s Disability Alliance Day Care Centre, Alric Avenue, off Bruce Road, Stonebridge NW10 8RA 020 8459 1030 www.apda.org.uk

Patidar House 22 London Road, Wembley HA9 7EX 020 8795 1648 www.patidars.org/home.asp Gladstone Park Kendal Road, Dollis Hill NW2 6HT 020 8937 5341

Brent Town Hall Forty Lane, Wembley HA9 9HD 020 8937 1200 Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre Brentfield, Harrow Road, Brent Park NW10 0RG 020 8937 3730 www.brent.gov.uk/sport.nsf/sc/lbb-215 Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens, Willesden NW10 3ST 020 8838 8700

Gladstone Park Primary School Sherrick Green Road, Willesden NW10 1LB 020 8452 1027 ‎ Granville Plus Youth Arts Centre 80 Granville Road, Kilburn NW6 5RA 020 8937 3615 www.bmyvoice.org.uk/granville Hillside Performing Arts 8 Hillside, Stonebridge NW10 8GH Tel: 020 8904 1986 www.hillsideperformingarts.com

Chalkhill Youth & Community Centre Poplar Grove, Wembley HA9 9DB 020 8904 1974 www.chalkhillcommunitycentre.org Claremont High School Claremont Avenue, Kenton HA3 0UH 0844 850 0093 Corrib Rest Irish Pub 76-82 Salusbury Road, Queens Park NW6 6PA 020 7625 9585 www.claddagh-ring.co.uk/corrib/index.html

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Ealing Road Library Coronet Parade, Ealing Road, Wembley HA0 4BA 020 8937 3560

VENUES OUTSIDE BRENT Sudbury Neighbourhood Centre 809A Harrow Rd, Wembley HA0 2LP 020 8908 1220 www.sudburyneighbourhoodcentre.co.uk

Kenton Methodist Church Woodgrange Avenue, Kenton HA3 0XF 020 8907 8755 Kilburn Grange Park Kilburn High Road, Kilburn NW6 4LB

The Queensbury Pub 110 Walm Lane, Willesden Green NW2 4RS 020 8452 0171 www.thequeensbury.net/busy.php

St John’s United Reformed Church 63 Woodcock Hill, Harrow HA3 0JH 020 8097 2818

The Salvation Army Hall 55 Chichester Road, Kilburn NW6 5QW 020 7328 1312

St Mary’s C of E Primary School Quex Road, Kilburn NW6 4PG

Tommy Flynn’s Bar and Steakhouse 253 Ealing Road, Alperton HA0 1ET 020 8991 0760 www.tommyflynnswembley.co.uk Vale Farm Sports Centre Watford Road, North Wembley HA0 3HG 020 8908 654 www.harpersfitness.co.uk/gyms/ vale-farm-sports-centre/

King Edward VII Park Park Lane, Wembley HA9 7RX

Willesden Green Library Centre 95 High Road, Willesden NW10 2SF 020 8937 3400

Lexi Cinema 194b Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise NW10 3JU 08717 042 069 www.thelexicinema.co.uk

Willesden Sports Centre Donnington Road, Willesden NW10 3QX 020 8955 1120 www.harpersfitness.co.uk/gyms/ willesden-sports-centre/

Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road, Westbourne Park W2 5EZ 020 7121 0600

St Joseph’s Social Club York House, Empire Way, Wembley HA9 0RJ 020 8902 8476

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Further Opportunities to keep you moving and grooving!

There is a range of ways to carry on having fun and remaining active in the borough.

Brent Council runs a number of services that offer programmes to stretch both mind and body: Brent Adult and Community Education Service (BACES) provides the borough’s adult education course programme and is committed to providing life-long education opportunities for residents to encourage as many people as possible to continue to learn. BACES runs a number of dance courses across the year, including Salsa and Zumba. www.brent.gov.uk/baces

We need your feedback If you have taken part in an activity as part of Brent Dance Month 2012 please let us know what you thought by downloading an evaluation form from: www.brent.gov.uk/dancemonth

Have you caught Olympic fever?

Why not join in the fun with Brent Council Sports and Parks Service’s holiday programme activities? There will be lots of great sports to try over June half-term and the summer holidays. Activities include athletics, archery, cricket, dance, horse riding, kayaking and tennis.

020 8937 3707 / www.brent.gov.uk/sports The Youth and Connexions Service provides activities and advice and runs centres for young people in Brent. From the end of July onwards they will be running the Brent in Summer programme with the Brent Council Sports and Parks and Libraries Services. www.bmyvoice.org.uk

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information about the Brent Dance Month 2012 programme and the wider Arts programme contact: 020 8937 3119 / arts@brent.gov.uk www.brent.gov.uk/arts