Welcome to Flamenco NI

Still trying to think of something special to give your loved one for Christmas. Have you ever heard them say how they would like to try Flamenco or do they like to dance or want to get some more exercise. Well let them know you heard them and give them a gift certificate for some private Flamenco dance lessons. It’s a great way to get started or to improve and move up quickly.

Gift certificates can bought in one hour slots at £30 per hour or as a special introductory offer of 5 half hour slots for £50. They can be purchased below using paypal and emailed to you so please include an email address on your paypal form. More information can be obtained by calling or texting 07746622821

Lesson Type

1 hour private lesson £30.00 GBP Set of 5 half hour lessons £50.00 GBP

The Crescent Arts Centre’s annual interactive dance festival CityDance will take place on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December 2011.

The festival features a wide variety of FREE dance workshops for everyone to enjoy, as well as screenings of popular dance films and a showcase of new and recent work from class participants, FlamencoNI and other top local dance companies.

To view schedule, get more information or book tickets please go to; http://www.crescentarts.org/2011/11/18/citydance-2011-10-11-december-2011/

Indulge the senses and enter into the spirit of celebration. Xmas Souk will bring more than a hint of the Orient. Killough, Co. Down 26th November  15.00 – 20.00pm

For more information go to http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177193259030221

Your chance to enjoy a free classand be on a popular BBC show

We’re excited to announce that a very popular BBC television series will be showcasing some of the activities at the Crescent Arts Centre – and we want you to get involved!

Simply choose your favourite class below and let us know that you are able to attend this Friday 21 October 2011 by sending an email to marketing@crescentarts.org by 20 October at 5pm.*

*Subject to availability, class places on a first-come, first-served basis.  By RSVPing you agree to being filmed, and must sign a consent form to this affect at reception before participating.  We will send you a confirmation email by 7pm on 20 October to inform you if you are successful.  You must be 18+ years old to apply.

Lower Garfield Street Belfast will turned into a street in Seville for Culture Night this Friday, 23rd September and the historic Barber Shop will host NI Opera who will perform arias every 30 mins from 6pm. In addition FlamencoNI will provide live Flamenco dancing including the very popular fiesta dance – Sevillanas. Get dressed up in your Flamenco/Gypsy best and come down and join us for an evening of fiery fun at the fiesta….

Expo-Nations 2011 – Celebrating Belfast’s Cultural Diversity

Place of Victory for all Nations (PVN) has announced the programme for Expo-Nations 2011, a full day of exciting and informative events taking place on Saturday 13th August at the Europa Exhibition Centre, Belfast.

Expo-Nations, now in its third year, is a colourful showcase of the City’s cultural diversity. This year’s programme is loaded, starting at 1pm and running through to 9pm, and it’s sure to attract people of all ages and communities from all over the country. Highlights include an international arts exhibition, a fashion show, a live cultural quiz show, children’s entertainment (Expo-Kidz), cultural performances and a live world music concert.

The events will be officially opened by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Niall Ó Donnghaile. Angela Ifonlaja, Project Co-Ordinator, says: “Expo-Nations compliments the efforts towards a dynamic, peaceful and shared Northern Ireland by celebrating the cultural diversity present in the City and providing a forum where people from many different communities and backgrounds can come together to learn more about each other in a relaxed and fun-filled environment. As we learn about our similarities and appreciate each other’s uniqueness, we discover how we can further develop inter-community ties that will harness the strengths of each community represented in the City for the benefit of all. It is very much an interactive two-way learning experience for both migrant and host communities in Northern Ireland.”

Expo-Nations is one of Belfast’s featured events that highlights how well it is moving on to being a truly culturally dynamic city. The symbolism of Expo-Nations in pulling together resources and talents from various community groups in our city resonates with the shared future that, as a developing cosmopolitan city, we are working towards. It speaks of the progressive journey that we have already made. The project is supported by various organisations, community groups, NGOs and local government organisations such as, Belfast City Council, the PSNI and Unite Against Hate.

Expo-Nations highlights the positive contributions of migrants to the province and is visible proof of the exciting new opportunities that the efforts towards good inter-community relations are creating right in the heart of this City.

Please go to www.expo-nations.org.uk for further information on the programme.

Many thanks to all for your continued support and encouagement throughout 2010. FlamencoNI wishes you a very safe and warm holiday season and a happy 2011.

Don’t forget you can now enroll online for all new 2011 classes offered through the Crescent Arts Centre.

For Beginners go to;

https://crescentarts.ticketsolve.com/shows/126511135/events

and for elementary go to;

https://crescentarts.ticketsolve.com/shows/126511136/events