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'The
only nation I have now is my imagination' Derek Walcott
ImagiNation
2008-2012
2008
GermiNation
2012
DestiNation
ImagiNation
is a project that is driven by the belief that in London
we can realise and celebrate our unique position of
living in a city which houses the world.
Over
five years a story will be created, one that builds
each year. It will be a vision for the future which
has a collective imagination as its foundation and the
next generation as its creators.
In
2008 we will be sewing the seeds for the future around
the universal theme of GermiNation. We will explore
what are the essential ingredients for the future
and what specific qualities and cultures exist in
London .
Kinetika
seeks collaborators and partners for this exciting
new project. Please contact us at info@kinetika.co.uk
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Midnight
Robbers:
The Artists of London 's Notting Hill Carnival
Exhibition
featuring Ali Pretty, Artistic Director of Kinetika
27
September through 30 October, 2007
Weekdays,
10am - 7pm - FREE!
See
Ali Pretty at the "Meet the Artists" evening on
Tuesday October 16th. 5-7pm
at City Hall. Meet in the lower level cafe.
City
Hall, The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2AA
Would
you believe that the original Notting Hill carnival
started in 1492?! Today's Notting Hill carnival
with outdoor soundsystems, evolved in the mid 1960s
as a small community fair that gradually grew and
grew into the spectacular we know today!
This
new and first-of-its-kind exhibition on London 's
riverbank reveals the power and artistry of Europe
's largest street performance - Notting Hill Carnival.
A
key
feature of the exhibition is the "Interactive Carnival",
a multi media programme that enables you to step right
into Notting Hill Carnival - be part of the mas camp.
. .nose around the artists studios . . . become immersed
in the steel pan band. . . and check out a panorama
of the whole carnival!
The
exhibition highlights 4 diverse and key artists in
the carnival world - Ali Pretty, Carl Gabriel, Clary
Salandy and Lawrence Noel.
Ali
Pretty's
work is unique in the way she uses a strong narrative
and creates an intimate journey within a universal
experience. Ali has pioneered telling the story of
the evolving travels of carnival around the world.
Some of her selected work will be shown which includes
drawings of carnival designs, full costumes, photography
from events and filmed interviews.
Free
Events: Half-Term Week, October 22-26, 2007
Get
into the Carnival Experience! Tours of the
exhibition by Ruth Tompsett, carnival scholar and
co-curator of the exhibition.
For
all ages: Wednesday, October 24th and Thursday,
October 25th at 10.30am - 12.00pm and 2.30pm - 4.00pm
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Upcoming
dates for the Kinetika Bloco...
Saturday
17 November 2007 - 2.30pm
Southbank
Centre's Ball Room in the Royal Festival Hall,
FREE
Belvedere Road, SE1
Tel:
0871 663 2505
BRIXTON
CARNIVAL: MARKET MAMBO
1st
December 2007, between 12-4pm. FREE!
Kinetka
will be leading the carnival through Brixton
market leading to a performance outside the
Ritzy cinema.
The
Kinetika Bloco's musical journey has unpacked
the carnival suitcase and found a truly dynamic,
diverse British Carnival sound. The Kinetika Bloco
draws its influences from Trinidad and the Caribbean,
Brazil , West and Southern Africa, India and New
Orleans jazz. These sounds amalgamated reflect
the population of Britain today, and draw on past,
present and future journeys - historical, actual
and cultural.
Over
the last seven years Kinetika has been building
the model of The Kinetika Bloco with over a 100
young musicians and dancers from London . Kinetika
are keen to focus on positive examples of just
how much can be achieved with young people, from
whatever background. The Kinetika Bloco is
led by a professional team of artists including
Artistic Director & Designer Ali Pretty,
Musical Director Mat Fox, Bateria Director Sam
Agard, and Choreographers Jeanefer Jean-Charles
& Leon Hazlewood. The Kinetika Bloco employs
a long-term engagement programme with young people,
parents and communities. It trains up members
to become advocates and teachers for the Bloco,
hence creating pathways to careers for Bloco members.
Come
and see the Kinetika Bloco for free their last
few gigs of the year!
For
more information on our Summer School programme
and to hire the Kinetika Bloco, contact http://us.f562.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=info@kinetika.co.uk
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BOOK
THE TIGER AND THE EMPEROR
in
collaboration with Walk the Plank
The
recent Newcastle-Gateshead's
South Asian Music and Arts festival cultiminated
with an explosive finale with Kinetika's The Tiger and
The Emperor - a magical procession of musicians and
street entertainers alongside a roaring Bengal Tiger,
accompanied by fearless dancers, capturing the spirit
and spice of South Asia!
Commissioned
for the Brick Lane Baishaki Mela the large colourful
Riyal Bengal Tiger float and statuesque Emperor are
available for performances at events across the UK
.
The
animated Tiger is 6 metres long and 3 metres high,
has a sound system and platform on its back for performances.
It is operated by five perfomers who articulate
the legs and head.
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SCHOOLS
WORKSHOPS
May
Field used to be terrified of maths, but now she has
a toolbox with 6 special problem solving objects that
allow her to overcome her fear and approach maths with
confidence, and in fact she has to admit that she even
enjoys it! One day, however, she wakes up to find her
toolbox stolen! She calls all the children together
and asks them to help her find them. They willingly
go off in search of the tools. But it's not going to
be easy, because it's all the work of The Number Devil
and he sets many obstacles on the way!
In
the summer term of 2007, Kinetika went to Mayfield Primary
School to create the "May Field and the Number Devil"
playground installations. Around these, Kinetika produced
themed creative maths workshops with the children, where
every pupil was able to make a themed headdress. The
sessions culminated with a celebratory dance performance
and theatrical showcase of the maths problems to parents
on the last day of school. The project was funded by
Creative Partnerships.
Please
contact Kinetika if you are interested in more info
on our schools workshops: info@kinetika.co.uk
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EAST
LONDON
DANCE FORUM
Thursday
18 october 2007
3
- 6pm + free buffet dinner
Stratford
Circus, Theatre Square , London , E15 1BX
Cost:
£10 / free to East London Dance employees
This
session sees the start of brainstorming for the first
stage of our project ImagiNation. Over
five years a story will be created, one that builds
each year. The first stage in 2007/8 will be sewing
the seeds for the future, around the universal theme
of:
GermiNation:
When
the seed cracks, Tiny roots and shoots begin to grow
We
will explore what are the essential ingredients for
the future and what specific qualities and cultures
exist in East London .
East
London Dance and Kinetika will explore the fusion
of dance and carnival using large costumes. Ali Pretty,
Artistic Director for Kinetika, will lead this session
together with Artist Forum Leader, Jeanefer Jean-Charles.
A
fun and inspiring session that is bound to get those
creative juices flowing. So come and experience dancing
with large costumes and experiment with new choreographic
ideas!
And
if you enjoy this session there will be a chance to
continue this exploration by choreographing with Jeanefer
Jean-Charles and performing in the big costumes as
part of East London Dance's "Dance+" on Friday 16
November at Stratford Circus. Rehearsals will take
place on Sunday 4 November and Sunday 11 November
from 2-6pm.
To
book your place on any of the above sessions, please
ring East London Dance on 020 8279 1050 or email office@eastlondondance.org
The
East London Dance Artist Forum offers professional
development and networking opportunities for dance
artists living and/or working in East London .
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BOOKING
KINETIKA
Kinetika
has 10 years experience in the design, production and
performance of extraordinary shows that retain the essence
of carnival whilst telling a story.
The
accomplished Kinetika Bloco
of dancers, drummers and musicians are available for
booking for Christmas parties, festivals, carnivals
and corporate events. We can supply a small performance
group for an intimate event up to a full scale carnival
spectacular.
Kinetika
also has puppets and set shows
for hire - currently available:
-
Imagination Our Nation
-
The Tiger & The Emperor
-
Midnight Robber puppet
We
have a well established and highly regarded team of
workshop facilitators,
who can create a bespoke carnival creation (puppets,
masks, costumes) or team building workshop for your
school, company or community group.
Please
email about booking: info@kinetika.co.uk
Or
call 020 7092 9944
The
midnight Robber puppet
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perfect for a Halloween event!
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OPPORTUNITIES
TO TAKE PART
- If
you are an artist and would like to volunteer to
take part in one of our projects, or find out about
'making of mas' training opportunities, please email
us at info@kinetika.co.uk
- Every
year the 2 week long summer school is held on the
South Bank, from which we recruit for our year-round
Kinetika Bloco gigs and events. If you are aged
14+ you can participate in the open access, subsidised
workshops. There are opportunities for all - costume
making, dancing, drumming, woodwind and brass playing.
If you would like to be on the mailing list, please
email info@kinetika.co.uk
WAYS
TO SUPPORT US
- We
are a not-for-profit company and are enabled to
do what we do through funding bodies and support
of generous organisations. If you would like to
speak to Kinetika about possible funding opportunities,
sponsorship or donations, please email Kinetika
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GermiNation
Carnival
Exhibition
Upcoming
Bloco gigs
The
Tiger & The Emperor
Schools
Workshops
East
London
Dance Forum
Booking
Kinetika
Opportunities
to take part
Ways
to Support Kinetika |
Contact
Kinetika for details about hiring costumes or puppets, booking
the Bloco, design commissions or general queries:
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