World Entertainment Stage
and Sensations
Be captivated by performances bringing the sights and sounds of cultures from around the world to life. This global extravaganza at The Times presents Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show showcases diverse dance acts including native African, Brazilian Capoeira, Colombian and Indian Bollywood dance.
Dance Acts
THE JOURNEY OF LATIN AMERICAN DANCE with Element Dance
Element Dance, based in London, Leeds and Birmingham was formed in 2005 under the direction of Ella Peck (Director, Passista, Rio Carnival). Element Dance will be performing A Viagem. This dance takes a tour of Latin America - stopping at Cuba, The Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and of course….Brazil and Rio De Janeiro. The all female piece combines Rumba, Charanga, Merengue, Samba, Baile Funk, Salsa and Carnival Samba with dazzling costumes and bright smiles.
Performances on:
Friday 29th Feb @ 12.30 pm
Saturday 1st Mar @ 1.30pm
Sunday 2nd Mar @ 10.30 am
THE ART OF CAPOEIRA with Cordão de Ouro
CDOL Capoeira under the leadership of Contra-Mestre Papa-Leguas is a cultural organisation dedicated to the teaching and promotion of Capoeira. Capoeira is an art form that involves movement, music, acrobatics, and elements of practical philosophy. One experiences the essence of capoeira by ‘playing’ a physical game called jogo de capoeira (game of capoeira) or simply jogo. During this ritualised combat, two capoeiristas (players of capoeira) exchange movements of attack and defence in a constant flow while observing rituals and proper manners of the art. Capoeira can be a means for great personal transformation and expression, as well as a unifying force that builds community.
Performances on:
Friday 29th Feb @ 10.30 am and 2.30pm
Saturday 1st Mar @ 10.30am
Sunday 2nd Mar @ 2.30pm
THE SOUND OF THE CARIBBEAN with Mighty Jamma's Hearts Aglow Steelband
Jamma is the UK'S No1 Steel pan soloist Champion and has taught many youngsters the wonderful art of playing the steel pans. Hearts Aglow Steel band has some of the best Steel pan players in the UK, featuring Soloist Jamani Stewart on tenor. This band is sure to bring the Heart of the Caribbean flavour to this event, great music to suit all tastes.
Performances on:
Saturday 1st Mar @ 12.30pm
Sunday 2nd Mar @ 11.30am
COX & KINGS presents THE FLAVOUR OF INDIA with Independance
2008 marks the 250th anniversary of the foundation of Cox & Kings, the longest established Travel Company in the world.
The company’s proud history stretches back to May 1758 when Richard Cox was appointed as regimental agent to the Foot Guards, later the Grenadier Guards. Such was Cox’s integrity and care for the regiments he represented that the company rapidly grew to be the foremost military agents for the British armed forces, in due course branching out into banking, shipping and travel. Today, as Cox & Kings celebrate their first 250 years, Cox & Kings travellers benefit from the same standards of service and attention to detail that established the company’s reputation all those years ago.
Today, Cox & Kings organises group tours and tailor-made private travel to the Indian Subcontinent, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, the Far East and Europe. In addition, they run a programme of tailor-made Family Explorer holidays and a selection of special interest tours, including expert-led Art Treasures holidays.
Cox and Kings are presenting a Bollywood extravaganza performance with Independance who will provide rich and vibrant costumes. The dances will consist of energetic and upbeat Bollywood numbers taking you on a true journey of the Indian culture.
Performances on:
Friday 29th Feb @ 1.30 pm
Saturday 1st Mar @ 2.30pm
Sunday 2nd Mar @ 12.30pm
THE RHYTHM OF AFRICA with Adanta Dance Group
ADANTA (African Dance and Theatre Training Ltd) was founded in 1997 by dancer drummer and choreographer, Sunny Nwachukwu. ADANTA tours with a company of 6 dancers, 5 drummers and 1 acrobat/body contortionist. This combination of people offer a variety of workshops, residencies theatre productions and public performances.
ADANTA exists to explore and express an idea through dance, which reflects its African roots, society and way of life. Its philosophy is to create innovative work by using sources rooted in traditional African culture and to communicate the diversity of dance vocabulary within the continent to its wide range of audiences. Adanta have over 30 different traditional African dances drawn from cultures across sub-Saharan Africa. Their most popular dances are: Atilogwu dance from the igbo tribe of Eastern Nigeria. This is a very exciting dance, usually performed by young men and women during events celebrating the rite of passage. Other dances include the Zulu Warrior dance, Nkwa Umu Agbogho (maiden dance), Yamama, from guinea, Kpanlogo, a celebratory dance from Ghana.
Performances on:
Friday 29th Feb @ 11.30 am
Saturday 1st Mar @ 11.30 am
Sunday 2nd Mar @ 1.30pm