Dance

Samba, Salsa, Forró, Lambada, Contemporary and all other Dance in London

flamingofeather @ Chisenhale Dance Space

flamingofeather are presenting an evening of theatre, dance and music at Chisenhale Dance Space, as part of their Agony Aunt series, on Sunday 25th September. The evening will feature Drina (inspired by a João Guimarães Rosa short story), original Brazilian music from Fernando Machado and Nicoletta Tiberini and new dance piece Abundance. Continue Reading

Grupo Corpo: Ímã & Onqotô @ Sadler’s Wells

Brazilian dance company Grupo Corpo’s take on clasical ballet has earnt them much praise since their formation in 1975. Across four nights at Sadler’s Wells they will be performing Ímã and Onqotô, two pieces featuring music by +2, Caetano Veloso and José Miguel Wisnik. Continue Reading

Havana Rakatan @ Peacock Theatre

Havana Rakatan returns to the West End once more, bringing the rhythm and soul of Havana to London. Featuring sizzling live music and dance, Havana Rakatan is a journey through Cuba’s rich musical heritage. Continue Reading

Carnival Weekend at Guanabara

Carnival weekend is looking pretty good at Guanabara. It starts with Movida Corona’s DJ competition on Thursday 25th, then live bands on Friday (Balanco Tropical) and Saturday (Paraisso) and finishing off with a late opening time on Sunday for their hugely popular forró night. Continue Reading

River Tango 2011 – London’s International Tango Festival

River Tango returns to London in September for an even bigger Tango Festival than ever before. 4 days of performances, workshops, live music and free dance classes will make River Tango one of the biggest Tango festivals London has ever seen. Continue Reading

Carlos Acosta – Premieres Plus

Carlos Acosta returns for a strictly limited run of sensational, beautiful and unforgettable work, dubbed Premieres Plus. This is your chance to see the world’s most popular dancer in action. Continue Reading

The Return Of Fela!

Fela! is a musical based on the story of Fela Kuti. It’s basically won every award that’s going and has now returned for a second run in London. Expect one funky evening! Continue Reading

Queen of the Bateria Competition 2011

The UK’s finest samba competition (with celebrity judges) will be choosing the 2011 winner of the most prestigious samba prize out there, as they choose Queen of the Bateria Competition 2011. Continue Reading

Taste of Brazil feat. LSS

Every Wednesday the London School of Samba head a night of Brazilian music and dance at Tonki Gorilla in Clapham. Continue Reading

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