Date: June 19th  2009. Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Angel shopping centre. Admission: Free. See details at: angelislington.net
Public performances at the N1 shopping centre are free to the public and will showcase a variety of dance performances including hip hop, belly dance and many others engaging with all dance lovers and passers-by.  

 

 

 

Date: June 19th 2009. Time: 10:30 p.m.
Venue: The Dome
Tickets at the door 
A club night for Gay and Lesbians on Bollywood, Turkish and Arabic Sounds played by DJ Ritu, a key figure in the British club scene as a DJ and radio presenter for more than 23 years.

 

 

 

Date: June 25th 2009. Time: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Darbuka (182 John Street, London EC1V 4JZ). Details and booking at: Planet Egypt Tickets £12 at the door  
London’s oriental dance community brings you a night of oriental music and dance through performances by Star Maria Aya of Greece along side Amel Tafsout, Sarah, Kimset and Tribe of Kimset, Candy, Jane Delves, Gwen Booth and Harriet Gervasio.

 

 

 

 

June 25th 2009. Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: The Rocket (Metropolitan University 166-220 Holloway Road, Islington). London N7 8DB – Phone: 020 7359 7443. www.wildbunchclub.com Tickets 5 £ at the door...........A club night for those with learning disabilities presented by the Wild Bunch. No strict dress codes or bad attitudes here. The focus is firmly on fun, and everyone is welcome (18+). The club will showcase the talents of DJs, performers and dancers with learning difficulties. 

 

 

June 26th 2009: Time:8:00 p.m.
Venue: Fassika
DETAILS location/price/contact.  
A showcase of Ethiopian music performed by local talents from the Ethiopian community in Islington.Fassika, an Ethiopian restaurant, will offer you a taste of Ethiopian food and drinks. 

June 28th 2009: Time: 5:00 p.m.
Venue: The Shaw Theatre The Shaw Theatre, 100 - 110 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AJ
Tickets £12.00 for adults and £7.00 for under 16's. Booking fees apply: £1.20 for adults and £0.70p for under 16's. Booking by phone 0871 594 3123 or online www.theshawtheatre.com/ticketsales 
The City Dance Academy presents “Showtime”, a showcase performance of dances that all the classes of the Academy have put together. Performances include different styles to different kinds of music, including classical, Broadway musical, pop, jazz and others.

 

 

 

Date: Sunday 28th June 2009. Time: 8pm
Venue: Union Chapel, Compton Av, London, N1 2XD
Tel: 020 72263750
Tickets: £20. Booking see www.unionchapel.org.uk

"One of the most beautiful voices on earth" - Billboard.

A one off opportunity to hear two glorious voices drawing two ancient worlds of tradition together. Chandra and Riain are each fine exponents of distinct spiritual music traditions. In this unique concert they will be juxtaposing their songs and their song's histories to illustrate the connections between them.

 

 

July 1st 2009: Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Venue: St. Luke’s Community Centre Central Street, Islington, London EC1
Phone: 020 7263 0293
Amission: Free
Dancer Elena Gianotti and guest artists will present a show open to all in the ground floor space at the St. Luke’sCommunity Centre and specially designed for older people.  
Elena Gianottin is supported by Culture Ireland for this event 

 

 

 

Date: Thur July 2nd. Time: 8pm.
Venue: Union Chapel (Bar)
Tickets: £15 from wegottickets.com See also www.unionchapel.org.uk

“The synergy between [size2shoes]… puts you in mind of Simon & Garfunkel or Steely Dan unplugged” - Sunday Independent

Size2shoes are Eoin (28) & Moley (25) O Suilleabhain. The brothers have been singing together for around 6 years and this is their first commercial release. Size2shoes are essentially two voices and two guitars, inspirational pop songs with ultra tight harmonies. Moley is a rapper & master beatboxer recently singing with Bobby McFerrin and Eoin’s guitar playing is undoubtedly one of the best on the Irish music circuit. Size2shoes can also play with a larger band of double bass, saxophone, strings & percussion. These two brothers are the most exciting & entertaining singer songwriters in Ireland.

Size2shoes have a long line of fans so far and have jammed with violinist Nigel Kennedy (“These boys are the best singer songwriters in Ireland”), actor Russell Crowe, Choice Music Prizewinner Julie Feeney, and singers Iarla o Lionaird & Brian Kennedy, to name but a few. The potential of this outfit has to be seen to be believed. They are guaranteed not to disappoint and truly are a world class pair of singers and entertainers.

 

July 2nd 2009. Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: St. Luke’s Community Centre Central Street, Islington, London EC1 – Phone: 020 7263 0293. Free 
Dir. Barak Haymann 52 min (Documentary) is a pitch-perfect portrait of a vital widower who finds a physical practice that sustains him, the community and creativity in the rhythms and movement of flamenco. A story of love, passion and dance in older age. 

July 5th 2009. Time: 6:30 p.m.
City Dance Academy Unit 13, The Ivories,  6 - 8 Northampton Street, Islington, N1 2HY. Phone: 020 7704 0633
Admission: Free... donations are welcome
Frances Barbe has trained in the highly visual and visceral Japanese Butoh all over the world for the past 15 years, spending time in Japan in 1995, 2000 and 2007. Based in London since 1996, she has trained and performed primarily with Tadashi Endo since 1997 and toured with his company for ten years. She combines Butoh with her existing training in western dance and theatre to produce a unique aesthetic.
The performance will be followed by a Q&A session. 

 

 

July 6th 2009. Time: 8:00 p.m.
The Union Chapel Compton Terrace, Islington N1 2UN - Phone: 020 7226 1686. www.unionchapel.org.uk
Tickets 10 £  
Dance artist Elena Giannotti presents an evening of dance improvisation, in the form of short solos that draw the audience into a shared moment of intimacy. Suspended by a delicate thread of emotions, the solos unfold between the narrative and the abstract, tracing a free flow of physical obsessions and nomadic dreams. 
Elena Gianottin is supported by Culture Ireland for this event 

 

 

July 7th. Time: 8:00 p.m.
The Union Chapel (Compton Terrace, Islington N1 2UN - Phone: 020 7226 1686) www.unionchapel.org.uk
Tickets 10 £  
Three dancers will share the stage that evening: Angie Smallis will present “the lightly fragranced solo” a unique journey progressing at different rates, every stage having something to offer; Janyce Michellod will present “imbibe” inviting the imaginary to slide into the surrounding reality, therefore destroying its walls and freeing oneself from judgement and censorship; and DETAILS of the third performer! 
Angie Smallis is supported by Culture Ireland for this event.

 

 

Islington Dance Festival is offering several workshops in different dance styles…so just join in and dance! 
For more information and bookings: booking@culturedevice.com 

1. Improvisation workshop with Elena Gianotti 
Tuesday July 7th   
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
DETAILS:  fees
The Union Chapel Compton Terrace, Islington N1 2UN 
The workshop introduces a thematic exploration on the body structure through the use of tasks based on experiential anatomy, Ideokinesis and imagery that allows the students to emerge with a wider range of movement possibilities on their own terms.  

2. Belly Dance with Daniel Vais 
Wednesdays June 17&24    
3:00-5:00 p.m.
DETAILS:  fees
Older persons
St. Luke’s Community Centre – 2nd floor activity room, Central Street, Islington, London EC1 

Sundays June 21&28; July 5th
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
10£
Level: beginners
City Dance Academy Unit 13, The Ivories, 6 - 8 Northampton Street, Islington, N1 2HY Phone: 020 7704 0633

3. Butoh with Fran Barbe 
Sunday July 5th
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
30£ (25£ conc.)
City Dance Academy Unit 13, The Ivories, 6 - 8 Northampton Street, Islington, N1 2HY 
Bookings and Information:  Info@theatretraining.org.uk or 07931 710 808

This workshop will introduce participants to Fran Barbe’s approach to training and creative process. Her work is primarily influenced by Japanese Butoh, which she has studied for 16 years, but also incorporates element of yoga, modern dance and physical theatre. It is suitable for performers from a variety of disciplines including actors, dancers, circus performers and anyone who enjoys working creatively and poetically with the body as a source.  

4. Classical ballet at the City Dance Academy 
Saturdays June 20&27; July 4th
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. (4-6 year old)  fees?
11:30 – 12:30 a.m. (6-9 year old) fees?
12:30 – 14:00 p.m. (15-18 year old)fees?
DETAILS: how to book.
City Dance Academy Unit 13, The Ivories, 6 - 8 Northampton Street, Islington, N1 2HY Phone: 020 7704 0633

5. Tap dance at the City Dance Academy 
Saturdays June 20&27; July 4th
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. level?fees?
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. 4-6 year old fees?
DETAILS: how to book.
City Dance Academy Unit 13, The Ivories, 6 - 8 Northampton Street, Islington, N1 2HY Phone: 020 7704 0633

6. Hip Hop with Abiola “Care Bare” Bello 
Mondays June 22&29; July 6
4:30 to 6pm 13+
Free
Andover Community Centre, Andover Estate, Corker Walk, N7 7RY (Finsbury Park station)

Tuesdays June 23&30; July 7
5h to 6h
14+
1£
St Mary's Youth Club, Upper Street, Islington, N1 2TX (Angel Station)

Wednesdays June 24; July 1&8
5h to 7h
7 to 10 year old
2.50£
St Luke's Community Centre, Central Street, Islington, EC1

 

Islington Dance Festival is offering artists residencies to three outstanding choreographers that are to take place at the City Dance Academy and the Bridge School.  

Professional dance residency is awarded to choreographer Fran Barbe.
The international artist scheme will offer a studio space to French artist Cecile Mustiere.
The Young Artists Scheme is awarded to Islington’s Abiola Bello.
 
Artisitc Director Daniel Vais is also mentoring a young dance company in the framework of the Islington Dance Festival, offering support to lead the company to the next stage of its development. Kurupt Dance Company is led by Abiola “Care Bare” Bello who has been dancing for 7 years and teaching for 3 years. Kurupt started as an open class for 2 years and became a proper company in 2008. It's a street dance, mixed group ranging from age 15-20.  

The Islington Dance Festival is proud to work in partnership with the Holloway Arts Festival.
Highlights of the Holloway Arts Festival include Divine Voices: Sheila Chandra and Noirin Ni Riain who are each fine exponents of distinct spiritual music traditions; and Size2shoes an Irish duo who will be making its London debut; as well as an Arabic night with Aly El Minyawi who will be launching his new album that is a mixture of Eastern & Western music; with guest artist U-CEF who will be also performing that evening.