Universal Grooves on the Surf Coast_VIKINGO DE JEREZ_Jan 8

Men dancing - can't get any better!!

This is how the Surf Coast interacts at Universal Grooves. This month the focus was on Andaluz guitar and Rumba Flamenca from Spain featuring Vikingo des Jerez and out local crew who can also play some fancy strings, The Sirens and the Sailors. What a fabulous night by all

Rowland Shultz

Juan- guitar, Michael - cajun, Rowland - guitar, Paul - dance

 

 

 

 

Our local talent, "The Sirens and the Sailors"

Simone Lewis

       

 

Date: Saturday 8th January, 2011
Time: 7.30 – 9.30pm
Place: Bellbrae Hall, 90 School Rd. Bellbrae
Cost: Adults $20; Surf Coast Arts members and concession $15;  Kids $5; Family $40; Drum hire $5
Pre purchased tickets: $15 at Torquay Health Food Shop, 24 Gilbert St
Enquiries: jacqui@wildmoves.com Mobile: 0409 025 062

http://www.myspace.com/vikingodejerez
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyFAKB-LYmI&feature=player_embedded#!

VIKINGO DE JEREZ
A chance to experience Rowland Shultz Spanish Andaluz guitar and oud, Michael Kontochristos rhythm box, and Flamenco dance in a interactive performance with drums. 

Join in or sit back and enjoy the interplay of passionate song and dance of the gypsies.  

A night not to be missed.   

                                                   
Also with special local guest artists that pull some fancy string rhythms 

The Sirens and The Sailors  

The Sirens and the Sailors

This is our first Universal Grooves interactive performance for the year. The idea is to provide our community with World Music and Dance experiences where professional artists can teach simple songs, chants, rhythms and moves to the audience for the pleasure of engaging with them in performance. Or the audience can choose to simply relax and observe and be entertained  in a lounge room concert performance. It is an insight into the stories inwhich artists share about their creative journey.

There is always a supporting local Surf Coast artist who will perform first and they usually would share a similar instrument or genre to the guest artist. 
Our guest artists may also run workshops in conjunction with Wild Moves or Singing for Fun.

Refreshments are available in a relaxed atmosphere. Lots of parking. Easy access into the hall.

Many thanks to the Surf Coast Shire's Community Grant 2010, for helping to get the event up and running. We are happy to announce that Surf Coast Arts Inc will now be helping to support along with Regional Arts Victoria. Thanks to all our volunteers from Wild Moves for helping to form the Grooves Committee and organising these fun-filled events where you can sing, play and dance alongside professional performers. 

BYO your instruments or hire a drum from Wild Moves

Here is what a few people have said about Universal Grooves on the Surf Coast

Michele Barnes from Singing for Fun about  

Valanga and Andrea Khoza

What a fantastic night this was. Firstly the opportunity to be up close and personal with such inspirational performers, and to experience their amazing harmonies and rhythms together. Then to be guided to join the music with my very well spent $5 hired drum, so that I could be part of the sound, was amazing. It was great too, to see others invited on stage to play guitars and other instruments. Both Valanga and Andrea showed such warmth and support for this interactive experience. Clearly they both have wonderful skills and a belief in music as a shared experience for all. Thanks to Universal grooves for bringing this rich interactive cultural experience to all of us on the Surf Coast. 

Sabiena Van Es from Wild Moves about  

Asanti dance theatre

I just loved dancing with these guys. They brought their whole family and their kids couldn't keep off the stage. It encourages other children to join in as well. Full on high energy traditional African dance and acrobatics that you just have to hold your breath. Joining in with the drums was easy, we just had to follow Appiah who helped us to hold a rhythm. As a dancer with Wild Moves we could get up and show the Africans what we do with African dance on the Surf Coast. Great night, hope there is going to be more.

...And more there shall be ....