Sri Lanka Professional Training Program
AFRODEESIAC
Thriving in Thailand
Opening Asiafrica Dance Academy
We’re jumping for joy and very happy to announce the launch of ASIAFRICA DANCE ACADEMY on September 3, 2017 in Bangkok!
Our teams have been working on this project for a long time to share the authenticity of Africa and Asian cultures through their most expressive forms – dance!
With the blessing of international dance organizations and Embassies, our aim is to go beyond dance moves and techniques and build bridges and mutual understanding through multicultural education that dance can offer.
Our curriculum will cover fundamental knowledge, historical heritage and context, musicality as well as developing solid skills and foundation for leisure, fitness, social dance or performance.
To begin with, the courses are designed for beginners and intermediate levels in KIZOMBA, AFRO, AFRO CUBAN, SALSA and a variety of Asian dances.
Different offers will also be available to students according to their desire and demand.
The following offers will be available:
• Test course (1 session)
• Drop in (1 session, for people who are only in Bangkok for a few days)
• Private classes ( 1 session or 10 session)
• 12 Session programs. At the end of this program students will receive Asiafrica Certificate for the particular course attended. This certificate will be issued under the supervision of the International Dance Council CID, the official organization for dance, validates that a person has followed classes at Asiafrica Dance Academy.
Schedules of the courses:
• Saturday: From 5pm to 7pm
• Sunday: From 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Venue:
KPN Music Academy Gateway Ekamai – 4th Floor, 98/22 Sukumvit Road, Prakanong, Klongteoy, Bangkok 10110 – Tel: 02 – 108 – 2899
To celebrate the opening of our academy we offer an open a Kizomba course of September 3, 2017.
It is free and open to all levels.
Come, see and Enjoy !!!!!!
THAILAND-MALAYSIA KIZOMBA AFRO-LATIN/SALSA BRIDGE IN BANGKOK
WELCOME TO THE FIRST THAILAND-MALAYSIA KIZOMBA AFRO-LATIN/SALSA BRIDGE IN BANGKOK
We are excited to bring to you the first ever Kizomba and Afro - Latin connecting event in Bangkok. Kizomba is the new dance sensation in Asia and a great opportunity to enjoy other culture and make more friends.
THE CONCEPT
This event is a project of AsiAfrica Foundation and based on the motto of using Kizomba and other Afro-Latin dance expression as a bridge for friendship and cooperation in Asia.
THE ARTISTS AND DJS
We are very pleased to welcome Kizomba stars Azlan Mackechnie and Mabel Kok, brought to fame during the Afro-Latin Invasion Asia (ALIA) event in KL in August 2015. They are now one of the Kizomba dream teams in Asia. We also have DJ Selva, one of the most famous DJs and influential Afro-Latin specialists in Malaysia.
THE VENUE
4 Points by Sheraton has graciously accepted to be the venue the event. It is located at Sukumvit Soi 15, only 15 minutes walk away from the Skytrain Station (NANA). It is known as the "Latin Quarter" (Quartier Latin) of Bangkok.
BOOTCAMP
Azlan and Mabel will give 4 hours Kizomba Bootcamp to understand to share all the fundamentals to became an outstanding Kizomba dancer.
Initiation, basic and improver level from 1-00 pm – 3-00 pm
Break from 3-00 pm – 4-00 pm
Intermediate and advanced levels from 4-00 pm – 6-00 pm
DJ Selva will give 1 hour FREE Son Cubano Workshop before party from 8-00 pm till 9-00 pm
PARTY AND PERFORMANCE
Doors open at 8-00 pm
DJs start at 9-00 pm
Performances from 10-30 pm
Party resumes at 11-00 pm till late
ACCOMMODATION
Should any overseas friends or visitor be interested our partnership with Four points by Sheraton allows us to have accommodation at the best value for money.
BACK TO THE ROOTS
Bangkok - Wednesday 19 August 2015
We are excited to invite you to the first ever “BACK TO THE ROOTS” event in Thailand ! It is a great opportunity for People to People friendship, cooperation and networking between Africa, the Caribbean and Thailand.
We would like to thank African Embassies and the Thai community for their kind support.
Day program:
1.pm - 7.pm : Exhibition of African Embassies in the lobby of the hotel Four Points by Sheraton - Bangkok
Please feel free to visit the African Embassies for business, investment and tourist opportunities in Africa.
Night program:
20:00 - 21:00 : Welcome address by African Embassies
21:00 - 22:00 : Performances
22:00 - 22:15 : Short presentation of AsiAfrica Foundation
22:15 - 22:30 : Apple Busakorn (rumPUREE-World Dance Studio) sharing her recent experience across Africa
22:30 - 22:45 : Performances
22;45 until late : Afro-latin and Caribbean music and dance