Afro-Cuban Weekender

Mundesley’s Afro Cuban Weekender, Sept 2008

Next Afro Cuban weekender is on 11th to 14th September 2009 again at Mundesley, Norfolk.

Norfolk’s first Afro-Cuban Weekend. A small holiday camp on the Norfolk coast gave the whole event a very close nit feel where everyone seemed to know everyone, even if they didn’t they soon did. There was always space on the dance floor but it never looked empty. The classes looked few and far between on the program but you soon found out they were well balanced and with the best teaches going.

Ariel couldnt even walk past a set of congas without stopping !

Ariel couldn't even walk past a set of conga's without stopping !

Ariel’s Orisha and Pilon class were so informative and interesting that everyone just loved him. I felt we were just lucky to have him come to sunny Norfolk. 
Jose and the dumming workshop

Jose and the dumming workshopJose Ferrera Mulen, just to prove that Norfolk is not a total Cuban free zone Jose is based near Norwich.

For more of Jose including his Band Guateque at Norwich Arts Centre +Chan Chan Video, Energy by the bucket load.

 
Osbanis at his best as always with the Rumba.
Osbanis at his best with The Rumba

Osbanis at his best with The Rumba

 
 
His remarks about the way some of us dance Cuban were hard hitting but true. What’s the point of having someone like Osbanis come to teach if he then doesn’t get his message over ! That’s why I goto workshops, to improve, not for compliments. I will never ever get to where I want to be but it’s not going to be through the lack of trying. 
 
 
 
Annette and Niko, Bachata Workshop

Annette and Niko, Bachata Workshop

 
 
 
Annetta Kepka and Nike Valiente
 
Bachata, sorry to be so positve but I loved the workshop the amount and rate of information was perfect.

  Bachata workshop in the dining room with Niko and the lovely Annetta
The next weekender is booked 11th – 14th Sept 2009 again in Mundesley Norfolk.
Can’t thank Caren and Ibrahim enough as well as DJ Sol and everyone else involved. Afro-Cuban Rule’s Ok !
Jose, Rafael and Osbanis, its what they do in their time off !!

Jose, Rafael and Osbanis, it's what they do in their time off !!

Sharon and Polly taking through the Jazz Fusion.

Sharon and Polly talking through the Jazz Fusion workshop.

So wheres the door gone?

So where's the door gone?

There it is under Bren !

There it is under Bren !

!!!!!!!!!! but I do look happy

!!!!!!!!!! but I do look happy

8 Responses to Afro-Cuban Weekender

  1. Ibrahim Ajala says:
    September 15, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    Thank you so much for hosting us in Norfolk, we had a great time and can’t wait to come back next year.

  2. pat Kemp says:
    September 16, 2008 at 8:07 am

    Yea it was fantastic weekend, everyone was friendly, teachers great,(as always) class’s good.i loved the percussion and Belly dancing clas’s, was nice to do something different,staff very helpfull,special thank’s to Danial our waiter who was at our desposal all the time,what a nice guy,and to Sol, Ibraham for all the hard work, see you next year.
    Pat x

  3. DJ Shorty says:
    September 19, 2008 at 11:41 am

    Sure was a fantastic, rum, party, and giggle-filled weekend :-) … can’t wait for the next one! x
    Ps. am still laughing about the ping pong… :-)

  4. andrea says:
    September 21, 2008 at 9:07 am

    Hey guys!
    It was amazing!Does anybody have any videos?
    xx

  5. banester says:
    September 21, 2008 at 9:24 am

    Sorry to drunk totally forgot to take any !!

  6. banester says:
    September 21, 2008 at 9:28 am

    Sorry do have the Bachata Class on Video, will put in on you tube if you want. It was a great class loved them.
    Richard

  7. andrea says:
    September 22, 2008 at 1:18 pm

    That would be great, thanks Richard,
    Andrea

  8. Richard says:
    September 23, 2008 at 9:37 am

    Andrea, Video is now on this post.
    Can’t wait for Wales now !!
    Richard