General Programme
Saturday 13 July ☆ 'Cali Swing Dance School’ Summer Dance Showcase
'Cali Swing Dance School’ presents their summer dance showcase, directed and choregraphed by London based Colombian dancer and teacher Saulo Gonzalez. With special international guests from Colombia and Spain, adding extra sparkle to the up-tempo and colourful Cali Salsa fireworks on display.
Venue: Haggerston School, Weymouth Terrace, London E2 8LS / Time: 3 pm to 9 pm / Tickets: £20 & £10 Children - Tickets directly from the Dance School (Call Saulo on 07535 891253)
Monday 15 July ☆ Miguel Ferrerossa ‘Yo Me Entacono’: A Salsa Journey in High Heels – A conversation - FREE EVENT
with Cali Salsa dancer Miguel Ferrerossa of ‘Yo Me Entacono’ and Colombian anthropologist Camilo Soler KCL. Miguel will be discussing Salsa gender politics in Cali, Colombia, his life, work and experience promoting gender equality and LGBTQ+ inclusion, while facing conservative and patriarchal aspects in society. Miguel also touches on his current European travels. (In English)
Venue: King’s College London, Strand, WC2R 2LS / Free Event / Time: 7pm to 10pm
Wednesday 17 July ☆ 'Salsa Barrio Cultura Convergencia Digital' - Lecture and Discussion - FREE EVENT
Alejandro Ulloa, Universidad del Valle, Cali, presents his co-authored book and multimedia platform ‘Salsa – Barrio – Cultura ’, a collaboration of 3 academics from Universidad del Valle. This work deals with the creation of a cultural collective memory that recreates digitally the Salsa culture, ‘La Salseridad’, in the city of Cali as a popular urban expression that links Cali to other Salsa urban centres across the continent. (In Spanish + English translator/interpreter)
Venue: Consulado de Colombia, Londres, Westcott House, 35 Portland Place, London W1B 1AE / Free Event / Time: 7 pm to 10 pm
Thursday 18 July ☆ 'Yo Soy Una Mujer (con tantas mujeres dentro)' - Concert
As part of Colombia Independence Festival 2024 - London based Colombian singer and songwriter Luz Elena Caicedo sings about women's global struggles whilst celebrating 3 generations of Colombian singers in the UK. With special guest, Painter Leo Rodriguez exhibiting 1 significant painting, that inspired Luz Elena's titled song 'Yo soy una Mujer', an ode to women, during the pandemic. Also performances from the Latin American Community Choir, British Colombian singer songwriter Stephanie Santiago and aspiring singer Allison Zapata.
Venue: Church of St Mary's, Primrose Hill, NW3 3DJ / Time: 7 pm - 11 pm / Prices: £8.50 in advance (including booking fee), £10 at the door / Colombian street food available + bar
Friday 19 July ☆ - 'BUSCA POR DENTRO' Life & Work of Jairo Varela - Grupo Niche with Q&A + Party with DJs £8 + booking fee
Celebrating 'Cali Pachanguero' 40 Years of an iconic tune, the popular anthem of the city of Cali, Colombia, this docu-film celebrates the life and artistic career of Jairo Varela - Grupo Niche’s famous founder, band leader and composer. Q&A led by Alejandro Ulloa from Universidad del Valle. (In Spanish with English interpreter/translator)
Venue: Whirled Cinema, 259-260 Hardess Street, Loughborough Junction, London SE24 0HN / Time: 7.30 pm to 1 am / Price £8
Film at 8 pm (90 minutes) followed by Discussion + Party with DJs till 1 am / Colombian food and bar available
Saturday 20 July – 'VIBRA COLOMBIA' ☆ Colombia Independence Day Party Celebration
With live music, dance acts, comedy, DJs, Colombian food stalls and bar. Music and dance workshops during the day. Artists confirmed so far: ‘Los Siameses’ Colombian duo from TV comedy programme ‘Sabados Felices’, Nilson & Eliana Cali Salsa world champions, Miguel Ferrerossa, Saulo Gonzalez and his ‘Cali Swing Dance School’, ‘Colombian Folkloric Dancers, DJs Edwin ‘Salsa’ and Fulvio, more artists and DJs TBC.
Venue: All Souls Church, Langham Place W1B 3 DA / Time: 5 pm to 11 pm
