Congolese Dance workshop with Lolita Babindamana Hot

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An opportunity to take part in various dance techniques with teachers from around the globe. It is a chance to gain insights into the passions, challenges, and experiences of various artists and teachers.

Venue: The London Studio Centre, 42-50 York Way (adjacent to Lincoln Lounge), London N1 9AB

Time: 7pm – 9.15pm (registration: 7pm -7.10pm; class 7.15pm – 9.15pm)


Congolese Dance workshop with Lolita Babindamana, Thursday 13 May 2010, 7.15pm – 9.15pm.


Focusing on the correct placement of feet; upon body undulation and direction; as well as comprehension of drum language and calls, participants will gain from this workshop an understanding of Congolese dance techniques. For those who wish to gain greater knowledge of the origins of wining and the roots of many Caribbean dance forms, this is a workshop not to be missed!


Cost: £15 advanced / £18 on the door. NB: Booking in advance is advised as places at this workshop are limited.

To book a place on this workshop, please email Paula Allen: p_j_allen@hotmail.com or phone: 07792 236583.



FEEDBACK33 TEACHER'S BIOGRAPHY

Lolita Babindamana: born in Congo-Brazzaville, Lolita is an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and musician who has been teaching worldwide for over 30 years. A former dancer-choreographer with the National Ballet of Congo-Brazzaville, Lolita began dancing at the age of 4. An example of a true artist, Lolita’s virtuosity in singing, dance, drumming and lamellophone playing extended his performance experience outside the theatrical world in to the fields of television and radio throughout Europe, the USA, and the Caribbean. Lolita became internationally know with the release of L´Afrique d´aujourd´ hui - avec Andre Babindamana die Lolita in 1979. He has since gone on to collaborate with a number of African music legends including Soukouss Machine, 4 Etoiles (Les Quatre Etoiles) and Kanda Bongo Man.

In 1996 Lolita founded Ballet Theatre Lokole dance company which has toured throughout France and Africa. Currently Lolita teaches music and dance classes in Paris, France; in addition he holds regular workshops throughout the rest of France as well as in Switzerland, Italy, Germany and the USA.

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