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Senegal in London: Sabar Dance Classes
Senegalese director and choreographer Diene Sagna moved to the UK four years ago to run his own dance company, Yaye Dib Sabar. He also holds sabar dance classes in London: “Sabar is the drum, and also...
View ArticleVideo: Royal Ballet Principal Guest Artist Carlos Acosta Talks about Creativity
Here’s another great video produced by the Foreign Office: this time featuring Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta. Acosta is one of the most influential male dancers of our time. This short film...
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And: 5, 6, 7, 8! Street Dance Classes at Finsbury Town Hall
Last week I headed to Finsbury Town Hall for my first ever street dance class. Danny, our instructor, was brilliant, giving us lots of praise for our new-found street skills. We learnt a fantastic...
View ArticleAzerbaijan in London: Jalya Belly Dance
Belly dancer Jalya was born in Baku, Azerbaijan. She started dancing at the age of eight, and went on to become a dance instructor, choreographer and performer specialising in modern and traditional...
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Cyprus in London: The Philhellenes Dancing Group and the Yasar Halim Bakery
Journalist Marina Soteriou is a long-term London resident. Writing as part of our World in London series, Marina adds her experiences of Cypriot culture in the capital. Every Thursday evening at a...
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Street Dance Class at City Academy
Every Thursday evening for the last eight weeks I’ve been upstairs in an arty building, dipping, sliding and body-popping, at City Academy’s Beginners’ Street Dance Class. You know the sort of moves:...
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Welcome Back World! Highlights of the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening...
Last night performers, athletes and spectators welcomed the world back to London for the 2012 Paralympic Games. The spectacular Opening Ceremony, created by artistic directors Jenny Sealey and Bradley...
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The Snowman in London
Have you seen The Snowman in London? He’s been melting the hearts of both children and adults for 30 years and this Christmas, he’ll be visiting the capital in more ways than one. On Christmas Eve,...
View ArticleLondon Video of the Week: It’s a Man’s World – Some Like It Hip Hop by...
Two stars from ZooNation’s smash hit street dance show Some Like It Hip Hop have been out and about exploring London (and surprising a few members of the public with their moves!). You can see the...
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1920s Parties and the Gatsby Glamour in London
The phrase ‘hotly anticipated’ doesn’t really do Baz Luhrmann’s film adaptation of The Great Gatsby justice. 1920s fever is everywhere, and if you’re looking to get in touch with the hedonistic spirit...
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What’s On This Weekend: 9-11 August 2013
There are lots of fun activities on this weekend for both children and adults – why not learn about science, make your own ice cream or see some stunning press photography? Icy Activity Day at the...
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What’s On This Weekend. 23-26 August 2013
It’s the August Bank Holiday weekend – get set for three days of colourful parties, family activities and, hopefully, summer weather! Notting Hill Carnival There are always lots of great parties...
View ArticleLondon Video of the Week: Sadler’s Wells’ New Season
Talented theatrical street dance outfit Blaze show off their eye-popping breakdancing skills in this exhilarating video. The video is one of several made by Sadler’s Wells to celebrate the launch of...
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What’s On This Weekend: 17-19 January
It’s time to get out of the cold and enjoy London’s indoor attractions this weekend, when you can be beguiled by ghost stories, captivated by a Shakespearian tragedy or awe-struck by Marilyn Monroe’s...
View Articlevisitlondon.com Guest Editors: Marianela Nunez and Thiago Soares
Royal Ballet dancers, and husband and wife team, Thiago Soares and Marianela Nuñez tell their London Story in the video above. During our interview the two dancers, who are both South American but met...
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Museums at Night 2014
Museums at Night, the annual night-time festival of arts, heritage and culture, will take place between Thursday 15 May and Saturday 17 May this year. The packed programme sees the UK’s best museums,...
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Spring in London: Lambs, Daffodils and the Great Outdoors!
Spring has sprung! Celebrate the change in season by enjoying some traditional (and not-so traditional) spring festivities in London. Newborn lambs at Woodlands Farm There’s nothing cuter than a lamb...
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Brazil in London
In case you missed the news (where on earth have you been?) the 2014 FIFA World Cup is being held in Brazil. But you don’t need to jet around the world to get into the spirit, there are plenty of...
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