the Orixás Group presents - Global Grooves

Name

the Orixás Group presents - Global Grooves

Starts at

10:30 on 12 July 2008

Finishes at

16:30 on 13 July 2008

Address

Zion Arts Centre
335 Stretford Road
Hulme, Manchester
M15 5ZA
M15 5ZA

Description

the Orixás Group presents

Global Grooves

 

An exciting programme of weekend workshops specially selected for the UK s percussion and dance community

http://groups.google.com/group/Orixa

 

Songs, Rhythms and Dances of the Orixás

Sat 12 & Sun 13 July

(See below for details)

 

Capoeira, with Mestre Valdir da Silva

Sat 23 & Sun 24 August

(See Events Calendar for details)

 

Cuban Folkloric Orchestra

Sat 20 & Sun 21 September

(See Events Calendar for details)

 

Contemporary Groovesfor Bateria

Drum & Bass Funky Plus Fours

Sat 15 & Sun 16 November

(See Events Calendar for details)

 

the Orixás Group presents

Global Grooves

An exciting programme of weekend workshops specially selected for the UK s percussion and dance community

http://groups.google.com/group/Orixa

 

Songs, Rhythms and Dances of the Orixás

Sat 12 & Sun 13 July

 

The Saturdays start at 10.30 a.m. and finish at 6.30 p.m.

 

Sunday's start at 11.30 a.m. and finish at 4.30 p.m.

 

Evening performances start at 7.30 and finishing at 10.30.

 

 

Afro-Cuban dances of Santeria combined with the songs and rhythms of Afro-Brazilian Candomblé, in an intensive weekend study culminating in a performance from the workshop group. Presented in association with Grupo Ilu

Axé / www.myspace.com/iluaxe

 

Tutors
Percussion and Songs – Jon Hardeman

Dance – Alain Hernandez

 

Level of study
Percussionists – Must have some playing experience (not complete beginners). Intermediate - advanced welcome.

Dancers – some dance experience required (not complete beginners). Intermediate - advanced dancers welcome.

Singers – must have some singing experience and an understanding of rhythm.

The deities, or Orixás, of Candomblé and Santeria are celebrated with a dynamic, powerful and very beautiful combination of songs, rhythms and dances; the roots of nearly all the folkloric and popular music and dance of Brazil and Cuba. The weekend will focus on the music and dance of several of the Orixás, with space and time to study the three disciplines separately, before fusing them for the final sessions and performance.

 

Drummers will learn the bell, support drum patterns, lead drum technique and sequences for the Brazilian Orixás. Singers will learn some of the Orixá call and response songs, with the accompaniment of the drummers. Dancers will learn the movements, sequences and language of some of the Cuban Orisha dances.

 

This is an opportunity for drummers, singers and dancers to focus on the African rooted musical and movemental expressions that continue to inform and inspire Brazilian and Cuban artists and performers.

 

Fees and Registration

 

Early payment price per course: £55

(if booked one month before the workshop date)

 

Standard price per course: £65
Book 4 workshops in advance and receive the 5th free!

 

Group Bookings(for 6 or more people)

Early payment price per course: £50

(if booked one month before the workshop date)

Standard price per course: £60

 

Study Bursaries

The Orixás group is dedicated to professional, informed and accessible programmes of study. There are several bursaries available to help improve accessibility to all. If you would like to apply for a bursary for the 2008 programme then please contact us and one of our team will be happy to help.

 

Equipment

Instruments can be provided upon request.

Please contact us for more information.

 

Venue

 

www.zionarts.com
Zion Arts Centre
335 Stretford Road
Hulme, Manchester
M15 5ZA

 

Contact

 

For course enquiries and bookings please contact
info@bangdrum.co.uk / 07771923185
Join our group for the most up-to-date course information and special offers
http://groups.google.com/group/Orixa

 

Sponsored by Soar Valley Music LTD. www.soarvalleymusic.co.uk.

In partnership with Zion Arts Centre and MusicLeader North West. www.zionarts.com  / www.musicleader.net

The Orixás group is managed and administrated by Meninos Oldham and Bangdrum Workshops. www.meninos.org.uk  / www.bangdrum.co.uk