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/OrixaBloco de Carnaval
Sat 14 & Sun 15 June
An intensive course in percussion, song and dance that
draws upon the African heritage of Brazil and Cuba in a
series of separate and combined workshops culminating
in a full performance with costume from the workshop
group. Presented in association with One Voice Music
www.ovm.co.ukTutors
Percussion – Ravin 'Raz' Jayasuriya
Dance – Marcia Magliari
Level of study
Percussionists – Must have some playing experience(not complete beginners).
Intermediate - advanced players welcome.
Dancers – Some dance experience required(not complete beginners). Intermediate - advanced dancers welcome.
This workshop mixes elements of Afrocuban and Afrobrazilian
rhythms for the bateria and creatively arranges them to
produce exciting dance grooves. The music is a fusion of
ideas, drawn from a wide range of rhythms that include
Candomblé, Samba, Samba Reggae and Ijexá from Brazil, and
from the Cuban styles of Bata, Rumba and other folkloric
traditions. The dance choreography will draw upon different
aspects of traditional and modern dance from Brazil.
Songs, Rhythms and Dances of the Orixás
Sat 12 & Sun 13 July
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.
Capoeira, with Mestre Valdir da Silva
Sat 23 & Sun 24 August
A weekend workshop in the Brazilian dance/martial art form
Capoeira. Workshops include movement and acrobatics, as well
as singing and percussion (including berimbau, atabaque and
pandeiro). Presented by Associação Capoeira Conviver
www.capoeira-conviver.com
Tutors
Mestre Valdir Da Silva
Aisha Malik
Level of study
Beginners to advanced levels catered for.
Delivered by Mestre Valdir da Silva, this intensive weekend course is perfect for anyone wanting to further their knowledge
of Capoeira. This study course is designed to cater for all and
dedicated to the progression and exploration of the rich and
beautiful tradition of Capoeira.
Cuban Folkloric Orchestra
Sat 20 & Sun 21 September
A study in Afrocuban percussion with songs. The workshop
features creative arrangements that mix elements from different
traditions. This is an intensive weekend course culminating in a
performance. Instruments: Bata, Congas, Cajones, Bells, Clave
and Chequeré. Presented in Association with One Voice Music
www.ovm.co.uk
Tutors Percussion – Ravin 'Raz' Jayasuriya
Level of Study
Intermediate and advance percussionists only.
Experience in hand drumming is essential for this course.
The workshop group will work both collectively and in small
ensembles playing a range of folkloric rhythms. Raz will
present arrangements that bring elements together to create
a magical mix of percussion colours which will be guided by
song sequences dedicated to one or more deities from the
Santeria tradition
Contemporary Groovesfor Bateria
Drum & Bass Funky Plus Fours
Sat 15 & Sun 16 November
The drum and dance workshop will draw upon movements and
phrasing from the Afro Cuban / Brazilian traditions of the Orixás
as well as contemporary influences to show how knowledge
of afro-centric roots styles can inspire and help develop new
original work. Presented in association with Samba Galêz
www.sambagalez.info
Tutors
Percussion – Simon Preston
Dance – Sallie MacLennan
Level of study
Percussionists – Must have some playing experience (notcomplete beginners). Intermediate - advanced players welcome.
Dancers – some dance experience required (not completebeginners). Intermediate - advanced dancers welcome.
Participants will learn how to build a performance based on
two different contemporary rhythms with dance and an
introductory song.
The Drum & Bass material is very excitingto play; this groove is fast and furious and uses dynamics tocreate tension and excitement.
Special attention will be paidto useful technique and polyrhythms to give
you the tools toplay and perform Drum & Bass.
The Funky Plus Fours groove explores the use of space and
has interesting improvisational elements, particularly for the
Surdo section. Dance work will combine movements and
phrasing from Brazilian Candomblé with a modern, funky
street style.
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
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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
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