Big Dance Weekender at the Watermans

Four Days of Dance for all

Watermans BIG DANCE WEEKENDER 11-14 July. This is the first of the new Watermans Weekenders which are the new format for the performing arts programme. Watermans are really excited about this new approach because it is quite innovative and should play to people's growing interest in getting involved in art and culture and venues, rather than just expecting to be entertained.

Highlights are:

Dance Cabaret on Friday and Saturday. This is the latest way to the sample dance, with four short pieces from different artists with different styles hosted by Jay Kumar
Kaavish by Sonia Sabri in the theatre on Thursday
Family entertainment with DJ Monski Mouse's Baby Disco Dance Hall who is currently performing on the Southbank, on Sunday afternoon
Then Geraldine Pilgrim will be performing her ridiculously satirical HANDBAG with a local cast on Sunday evening

At the end of each evening there will be free films on the terrace including Moulin Rouge, Saturday Night Fever and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Tickets for events can be bought individually and there are also special all-day ticket prices. And to make life easier the car parking charges will be suspended on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

We have been delighted by the response to our request for people to play a part in performances of Handbag here at Watermans on Sunday 14 July (Part of our Big Dance Weekender). Over 20 people have already put themselves forward but we'd still like a few more, particularly men.

Interested people should contact our Box Office on 020 8232 1010 and leave their name. They must be over 16 years and available to rehearse on Sunday 7th July, one evening during the following week and on the morning of Sunday 14 July before performing in late afternoon and evening.

FULL PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

Thursday 11 July,

Evening tickets providing entrance to all events are £10 (£8). (Entrance to individual events can be bought separately). Seating will not be allocated.

Dance Performance

Theatre, 7.45pm Tickets: £8.50 (£7.50)

Sonia Sabri Company, presents, KAAVISH

Celebrating 10 years of the Sonia Sabri Company, here are three audience and critical favourites: Red, Shobana Jeyasingh’s, slick urban solo; Neon Dream and Nisbat

New Commission, Kaavish, challenges boundaries between classical and contemporary dance.

PINA (U)

Dir. Wim Wenders/ 106m/2011/Ger, Fr, UK/part subt

Regina Advento, Malou Airaudo and Ruth Amarante

Sensually, and visually stunning homage to the late Pina Bausch, legendary pioneer of Tanztheater Wuppertal. Intense dance performances place the viewer at the heart of the action and interviews with Bausch dancers give an insight into her life and work.

Cinema, 6pm Tickets £8.50, (£7.50)

BRIDE AND PREJUDICE (12A)

Dir. Gurinder Chadha/112 mins /2004/UK, USA

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Martin Henderson, Nadira Babbar

Jane Austen’s classic novel gets a make-over, turned into an all-singing and all-dancing romantic Bollywood film.

Outdoor Cinema, 9.30pm Tickets: FREE Event

Friday 12 July

Day tickets that provide entrance to all events are £15 (Conc. £12.50). (Entrance to individual events can be bought separately) Seating will not be allocated

CAFÉ DE LOS MAESTROS

Dir. Miguel Kohan/90 mins/2008/USA, Br, UK, Arg/Subt

Aníbal Arias, Ernesto Baffa, Emilio Balcarce

Produced by the director of the Motorcycle Diaries, we follow the journey of Oscar-winning Argentinian musician, Gustavo Santaolalla’s idea, to create an album containing novices of tango musicians. It brings to light the importance of the dance and music in the lives of Argentinians. This is like Buena Vista Social Club for tango fans!

Cinema, 3pm Tickets: £8.50 (£7.50)

THE BEES KNEES FLAPPER ACADEMY

The 1920s are thoroughly kicked into the modern day with high-energy Charleston dance, full of humour, style and finesse by the Bees Knees Flapper Academy. These chic show-girls exude the quirky exoticism of an era when knees were VERY exciting! Join in for the Jive and Lindyhop.

Bar, 4.30pm Ticket: Free Event

ALLUMINAE

Our resident dance group showcases the talents of its participants in a mix of different street dance styles.'

Theatre 6pm £5 (£4)

THE SIX SEASONS (LES SIX SAISONS)

Dir. Gilles Delmas/51 m/2011/Fr, Ban

In this behind the scenes documentary the viewer is taken on a journey to Bangladesh where acclaimed choreographer, Akram Khan, researches his ideas for his Olivier Award-winning solo work DESH.

Cinema, 6.30pm Tickets: £8.50 (£7.50)

DANCE CABARET EVENING

An evening of dance talent like no other, featuring The Bees Knees Flappy Academy with the lovely chic show-girls, Craig Reid, aka The Incredible Hula Boy as featured in Britain’s Got Talent and a vibrant performance from Pagrav Dance. And don’t miss ground-breaking, hip hop contemporary dance from Birdgang Dance Company who have starred in Street Dance 3D 1 & 2 and represented the UK in the World Hip Hop Championships. All hosted by favourite Bollywood entertainer, Jay Kumar!

Bar, 8pm – 9.20pm Tickets: £10 (£8)

MOULIN ROUGE (12A)

Dir. Baz Luhrmann/127m/2001/USA, Aus

Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo

The glitz and glamour of the Moulin Rouge club with lavish costumes and dance sequences, is the setting to tell the story about a poet, Christian, who falls for the sultry sexy Satine, who works in the famous night spot.

Outdoor Cinema, 9.30pm Tickets: FREE event

Saturday 13 July

Day tickets that provide entrance to all events are £15 (Conc £12.50). (Entrance to individual events can be bought separately) Seating will not be allocated

GET UP & DANCE TASTER SESSIONS (FREE)

Whether you have two left feet or just looking at ways to keep fit we have an afternoon of fun taster workshops with Bollywood entertainer, Jay Kumar, Bees Knees Flapper Academy, Hula hooping with Craig Reid the Incredible Hula Boy, Zumba Riot with Craig Addison, with mix of aerobic and Latin dance.

Bar 1pm – 7pm see individual session times in diary section

SPIRALARTS DANCE SESSIONS

A session of creative dance with local company SpiralArts including a warm-up and an opportunity to learn choreographed pieces from their productions including ‘The Lake’ and ‘The Mountain’ and adding your own dance moves.

For 18 + years Studio 2, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm Tickets: FREE event

SA DANCE SCHOOL

In this session you will learn contemporary dance that will teach body awareness, movement, confidence and how to express yourself.

Studio 2, 4.15pm Tickets: Free

DV8 Double Bill: Strange Fish + The Cost of Living

STRANGE FISH

Dir. David Hinton, Lloyd Newson/50m/1992/UK

Strange Fish looks at our quest for someone to love and something, or someone, to believe in. It mixes humour, religious iconography and physicality, taking it beyond the boundaries of traditional dance.

Cinema, 2pm

THE COST OF LIVING

Dir. Lloyd Newson/35m/2004/UK

Winner of nineteen international awards, this hard hitting and exhilarating performance is the story of street performers David and Eddie are struggling to get by in a seaside down, clashing with each other as well as the local community.

Cinema, 3.45pm Tickets: £.8.50 (£7.50)

ALLIANCE DANCE UNIT

A Street dance showcase by participants of Torron Lee’s dance group.

Theatre 3.15pm Tickets: £5 (£4)

CAFÉ DE LOS MAESTROS

Dir. Miguel Kohan/90mins/2008/USA, Br, UK, Arg/Subt

Aníbal Arias, Ernesto Baffa, Emilio Balcarce

Cinema, 3pm Tickets: £8.50 (£7.50)

DANCE CABARET EVENING

Bar, 8pm – 9.20pm Tickets: £10 (£8)

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (18)

Dir. John Badham/118 mins/1977/USA

John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, Barry Miller

Tony Manero is young and wants to make something of his life and for him that is to be the King of Disco…

Outdoor Cinema, 9.30pm

Tickets: FREE event

Sunday 14 July

Day tickets that provide entrance to all events are £15 (Conc £12.50). (Entrance to individual events can be bought separately) Seating will not be allocated

BOLLYWOOD VIBES

During this exciting Bollywood dance class for children and families you will learn some Indian dance moves and get a real flavour of how to dance like a Bollywood movie star!

Bar 1pm, 2.45pm & 4.30pm

Tickets £5 (£4)

BABY DISCO

DJ Monski Mouse is brings her hit parent’s and children’s dance event for under 5’s to the Watermans’ Dance Weekender. Monski and her team will have heads and shoulders, knees and toes bopping along to retro classics, pop favourites and funk nursery rhymes.

Bar 1.45pm and 3.30pm

Tickets: £5 (£4)

MONISHA BHARADWAJ’S DANCE SHOWCASE

Students from Monisha Bharadwaj’s Bharatnatyam and Bollywood dance classes showcase a mixture of short pieces featuring the Indian classic and modern dance styles.

Studio 1 3pm Tickets: £5 (£4)

Geraldine Pilgrim presents

HANDBAG

In an empty space, a caretaker sweeps away the remnants of a previous event. A woman enters and puts down her handbag. A beat begins, a mirror ball turns and the sound of a classic dance track fills the air…. Watermans will be looking for participants aged 16+ to take part in this devised piece pre-rehearsed during the week before. If you are interested please contact the Box Office: 020 8232 1010.

Bar, 5.30pm, 6.30pm. 7.15pm & 9.15pm. Tickets: FREE EVENT

THE ART OF DEFINING ME

Dir. Seeta Patel/15m/2013/UK

The Art of Defining Me is a short dance film by Seeta Patel, Kamala Devam and Maria Akesson, scripted by former DV8, member Ankur Bahl, that takes a humorous look at how we are influenced by other people’s expectations.

Followed by Q&A with the choreographer and filmmaker

Cinema, 6pm Tickets: £5 (£4)

Divya Kasturi and Watford Palace Theatre present

NOWHERE

With NowHere Divya Kasturi presents two works offering an insight into the vibrant traditions and new directions in South Asian dance. NowHere uses live vocals and interactive video and audio technology to create an emotionally charged fusion of styles, sounds and images.

Theatre, 7.45pm

Tickets: £8.50 (£7.50)

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (12A)

Dir. John Badham/100m/1975/USA

Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick

A young couple whose car breaks down in the middle of nowhere seek help from the residence of a large chateau. It is here that they are thrust into the world of Dr Frank N Furter, a transvestite from the planet Transexual.

Outdoor Cinema, 9.30pm Tickets: FREE event

Riverside Gallery Exhibition

Sat 29 June – Mon 30 July

Dance in Focus: An exhibition of dance photography curated by Chris Nash

Premiered at City Hall as part of Big Dance 2012 and the London 2012 Festival, this vibrant and inspiring collection of photographs explores the energy and elegance of dance and movement, presenting some of West London’s top dancers, captured by local photographers.

Open daily 12noon – 9pm FREE

Dance Photography 2 Day Workshop

Fri 12 – Sat 13 July 10am – 4.30pm

Join internationally acclaimed dance photographer Chris Nash in this intensive two day workshop where you will spend 1 day shooting dancers under theatrical lighting and day 2 working on editing, post-production and Photoshop to further enhance and improve your images. Participants must be experienced and bring their own SLR camera.

Tickets: £200 for both days. Theatre & Studio 1

Diary of Events

Sat 29 June – Tue 30 July Dance In Focus Exhibition – open daily

Thu 11 July

6.00pm Pina

7.45pm Kaavish

9.30pm Bride and Prejudice

Fri 12 July

10.00am Dance Photography Workshop

3.00pm Café De Los Maestros

4.30pm The Bees Knees Flapper Academy

6.00pm Alluminae Performance

6.30pm The Six Seasons

8.00pm Dance Cabaret with Jay Kumar, The Bees Knees Flapper Academy, Hats,

Hula Boy and Pagrav Dance & Birdgang Dance Company

9.30pm Moulin Rouge

Sat 13 July

10.0am Dance Photography Workshop

1.00pm Bollywood Dance Taster Session

SpiralArts Dance Taster Session

2.00pm The Bees Knees Flapper Academy Taster Session

Strange Fish by DV8

3.00pm Bollywood Dance Taster Session

SpiralArts Dance Taster Session

3.15pm Alliance Dance Unit, Performance

3.45pm SA Dance taster session

3.45pm The Cost of Living screening by DV8

4.00pm Hula with Craig Reed taster session

4.15pm SA Dance School

4.45pm The Bees Knees Flapper Academy Taster Session

5.00pm SprialArts Dance Taster Session

5.00pm Alluminae Taster Session

5.30pm Zumba Riot Taster session

6.00pm Hula with Craig Reed Taster Session

Café De Los Maestros

8.00pm Dance Cabaret with Jay Kumar, The Bees Knees Flapper Academy, Hats,

Hula Boy and Birdgang Dance Company

9.30pm Saturday Night Fever Outdoor Screening

Sun 14 July

1.00pm Bollywood Vibes

1.45pm Baby Disco with DJ Monski Mouse

2.45pm Bollywood Vibes

3.00pm Monisha Bharadwaj’s Dance Performance

3.30pm Baby Disco with DJ Monski Mouse

4.30pm Bollywood Vibes

5.30pm Handbag by Geraldine Pilgrim

6.00pm The Art of Defining Me with Q& A

6.30pm Handbag by Geraldine Pilgrim

7.15pm Handbag by Geraldine Pilgrim

7.45pm Nowhere by Divya Kasturi

9.15pm Handbag by Geraldine Pilgrim

9.30pm Rocky Horror Picture Show

July 10, 2013

Big Dance Weekender at the Watermans

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