PDF Schedule of weekly dancecourses at Urkraft spring 2012

Urkraft course selection is based on African dance and and other danceforms with roots in the african dance. The African dance is the mother of almost all modern dance styles, thus it will give you a very good basis for several other dance styles such as street dance, jazz and modern dance.
On most of our dance classes, we also have live music, drummers that accompany the classes!

Sign-up/ Registration and prices for weekly classes spring 2012

Try our beloved westafrican dance or our other popular African rooted dance forms such as Afro Street, Zumba-Afro-Live, Coupe´Decale, African Newstyle, Doundoun-dance or Reggaeton ...

Choose from all our weekly courses or our exciting schedule for the weekendcourses and camps!

Afro Summer Dance Camp on the beautiful island of Gotland with Jenny, Seko & Jack from Urkraft in collaboration with Destination Gotland
Date: June 24 to June 30 2012
Location: Hejdebo, Gotland, Sweden
For more info: Click on the red topic

Jenny Ajland is teaching African dance on Herräng Dance Camp
Date: July 22 - July 27 2012
For more info see: www.herrang.com

Now we offer this training in a more individual way. Are you interested contact Urkraft and we willl give you more details

* Introduction
* Subject
* Course content
* Teachers
* Requirements
* Course Certificate / Diploma
* Registration and prices

Introduction
Finally, we have to Urkraft built up a solid dance teacher training in African dance! It is the only one in Scandinavia of its kind that is for those who eventually want to teach African dance and African-inspired dance at dance schools and training facilities in Sweden or abroad.

African dance has become an increasingly popular form of dance in both dance schools and gyms then the demand for knowledgeable and skilled instructors / teachers become great. With this training, you get a reputable instructor training in African dance designed by some of the best in African dance at both national and international level.

We will work with African dance, particularly from West Africa, focusing on dance from Guinea, Gambia, Mali and Senegal. The training includes a deep insight into the West African dance and music culture, where history, context and interaction with live drums have a very important role. We will also show, taste and discuss how the West African dance branched off and resulted in a variety of mixed forms of dance. You may, as participants take advantage of many years of dance experience and accumulated knowledge from Sweden and West Africa. All to give you a decent, quality education that you can feel confident and proud!

Purpose
The rapidly growing popularity of West African dance has also resulted in a variety of dance teachers who lack certain qualifications that we consider necessary for the spread of a fair and true picture of West African dance. It is in our interest as an artist to maintain a high standard and convey it to new teachers. So you burn to teach and feel that you want to deepen your knowledge of African dance, we recommend you warmly to join this training.

Teachers
Organizer: Urkraft and Jenny Ajland.
Teacher: Jenny Ajland (head teacher), Malin Wiskari, "Fanta" Fatou Mata Yayo, Helen Scott from Zindingaso dance center in Gothenburg, Kristina Aspeqvist, Maria Saraste, Jack Sylla and others
Musicians: Abou Camara, Jack Sylla, Bayady Camara, Seko Camara, Lee Fanou Others

Course content
Dance Training: Emphasis on the West African choreographies with depth in the accompanying rhythms and songs. Samples of other African dances such as Ndombolo and other African-inspired forms, such as Afro Street, African Newstyle, Dancehall, Afro-Modern, etc..
History: The African dances of different origin, distribution and development.
Technique: Dance Analysis, working with such posture and stretch.
Education / inspirational ploy: Lesson Structure, how to meet pupils' needs at the same time, etc..
Anatomy: A basic course in how to work right with your body, how to prevent injuries and the risk areas are in West African dance
& Music theory: When viewed from both a Western and African perspectives
Practice with Feedback: Participants will be put together and teach a dance class at 1.5 hours with two musicians for outside students (and each other). The lesson is filmed for those who want, and the participant receives written and oral feedback.
Creative work: Tips on how to create choreographies.
African dance and Health: The different health aspects of African dance.
Discussion: "Ritual dances versus choreographed", "What is West African dance", etc..

Prerequisites
You must meet at least one of the following requirements:
* Have good knowledge of West African dance
* Have a minimum of three years of dancing experience (of jazz dance, street, modern dance or similar)
* Have experience of leading dance / group fitness

Course Certificate / Diploma
To obtain a certificate of attendance must have attended at least 80% of the tuition. (Making some supplement available). You may, in addition to the certificate course, even one letter of recommendation, personal discretion based on participation during the course and practice.

Info/Contact: Mail us at info@urkraft.nu
 
General info
Each day of the course, we have approximately one hour for lunch and small stretch your legs. There are coffee and tea, microwave and refrigerator in Urkraft, and surrounding good lunch restaurants.
Documentation: If you take the course will be able to with your own camera to film the dances you learned at the end of each lesson (students shooting each other, but not the teacher) Please note that the material is for personal use as notes to yourself.

In collaboration with Destination Gotland
Date: June 24- June 30, 2012

After last summer's popularity we are again back at Gotland for another weelky camp with african dance!

Try-on opportunity for residents of Gotland:
Monday, 25 June!
Kl 16-18.15: Beginner Level
At 10:15 to 12:30: Continuation/Advanced Level
See more info below!

Welcome to an unprecedented week on the island of Gotland, Sweden, in the summer where nature, recreation, dance and inspiration meet in beautiful surroundings. We will stay at the modern guesthouse HEJDEBO who´s offering newly renovated rooms with 40 beds and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in the charming cafe or outside on the lawn.
The guest house has a large lovely garden for dance and other summer activities: a large natural grass soccer field for 11-person teams, volleyball, boules, trampoline, barbecue grills and a sauna for 20 persons. During the course we will live together and occupy the plant with all its facilities themselves.

FOOD is an exclusive this week's favorite dishes from all over the continent of Africa and cooked in Hejdebos own kitchen with great care and love. So far as you can use local and organically produced ingredients.

DANCE led by Jenny, Seko & Jack from Urkraft in Stockholm, Scandinavia's leading business in African dance and drums. The dance is accompanied by at least three drummers! Weather permitting we dance outside on the grass, or indoors in nice big rooms with high ceilings and wide windows looking out towards the beautiful garden. All dance workouts end with a yoga-inspired stretch and relaxation.
Hejdebo is also an excellent base for tourism on the beatiful island of Gotland.

LEVEL, TIME: Beginners: Dancing at. 16-18.15 every day. Dance Experience / Cont / Adv dancing at. 10:15 to 12:30 every day. Would you like to dance both sessions are welcome to add a bit of money we will solve it in place.

COURSE DETAILS: In the courses we focus primarily on the West African dance but will also get a taste of the cool African club style African Newstyle.

PRICE: 5250SEK/ 525 EURO INCLUDES:
- 12.5 hours of dancing (2.25 hours / day Monday to Friday. At least three drummers accompany the courses in African dance)
- 6 nights in a single / double / family room with varied size (first come ...)
- 1 Welcome coffee / tea with freshly baked bread
- 6 breakfasts
- 4 lunches
- 5 dinners including a closure dinner with whole grilled lamb!
Vegetarian option!

DISCOUNTS:
50% discount for children up to 10 years.
25% discount for children 11 to 15 years.

BABYSITTER: Hejdebos lawn is large and has fun toys for children, among them a large trampoline. Vi can organize a babysitter who keeps to the yard next to the courses if desired. Contact Urkraft for this!

TRY-ON OPPORTUNITY
A unique opportunity for those who live on the island of Gotland to try African dance with Urkraft popular teacher and musician. The course is accompanied by at least three drummers! If you are bitten, you are also subject to space to continue to dance the rest of the week at the weekly rate! To get a guaranteed spot on the weekly course it is good to sign up in advance!
Time trial date: Monday 25 June at 16:00 to 18:15 (beginners), 10:15 to 12:30 pm (forts.nivå).
Location: Hejdebo, at Guest Heidebo.
Price: 300kr.

REGISTRATION & prices: Register to Destination Gotland, which stands as the head organizer of the event. You can quickly sign up on their website:
http://www.destinationgotland.se/Paketresor/
If you are just taking the course n have your own accomodation call or mail us at Urkraft and we ll be happy to help you!

Also, write any allergies / special diet. Note: Only 36 residents! First come first served!

Bed linen and towels are carried on (You can also rent: 100sek/10euro for bed linen and towels for 50kr.) Cleanliness of rooms is done by the residents (if not 50sek/5 euro / person).

WELCOME to A DANCE TRIP you´ll never forget!

Exclusive partnership between Urkraft and West African Travel
* 2 weeks: 27 December 2011 - 10 January 2012 (10 days on the island of Rome, 4 days in Conakry, Matam
* 3 weeks: 27 December 2011- 17 January 2012 (10 days on the island of Rome, 9 days in Conakry and the weekend excursion to the countryside)

JOIN US for an unforgettable 2-3week dance, music and culture trip to Guinea in West Africa.
A trip to a traditional African lifestyle - today unique in the world! This year Jenny Ajland founder of the dance school Urkraft in Sweden will be your guide. Tour operator in Guinea in collaboration with Jenny & West African Travel is Fanta Yayo. Jenny has many years of experience of course arrangement in Guinea and Fanta who grew up in Guinea but now lives in Sweden is a griot with a cultural and artistic knowledge above many.

TRIP ARRANGEMENTS:
The Island Rom:
When we arrive in Conakry, Guinea's capital city, at about 19pm December 27, we will sleep one night in Conakry for the next morning head out to the natural beauty of the Island Rom which is located about 45 minutes by boat from Conakry.
There we will celebrate the New Year and install ourselves along with our "staff" and stay for 10 nights.
We will stay there next to the sea with access to swimming and sun at any time in a beautiful thriving nature. Rom has a small village where there is a small local Bush-cafe, bar, disco etc. We will be able to do boat trips to The foreign Slave island "Foteba" and to a larger island called Sorro. There are also opportunities for fishing, visit medecine men, fortune-tellers, etc. ..

Conakry:
On the morning of 7th January we head to the city of Conakry to leave our stuff at our residence located in Matam, one of the artist district of Conakry. Then we´re free to explore Conakry and its vibrant life, go to the market, street parties, Clubs, etc. In the afternoon we ll dance with one of the famous local african dancetroups "ballets" : Commune Matam. On Monday, we will also hold a Dondounbah-street dance and "bye bye" party for those who travel for 2 weeks and are going home the following day.

WORKSHOP CONTENTS: 3.5 hours / day, 5 days / week. The dance is at different levels and you can be anything from beginner to advanced. Travelers have previously appreciated our approach to dance at 10-12.00am and at 17-18.30pm, where you can select the coures in djembe, Doundoun, DOUNDOUN-DANCE or other instrument. You can also come along and just drum the hole trip. A drumrent fee at 100kr/week (10Euro/week) for those who want to drum and not buy their own drum, which many do. You can pre-order drum if you want, then mail to: jennyajland@gmail.com
You will mainly learn West African dances with native teachers but also have the opportunity to try some African Newstyle / Afro Street & Ndombolo with Jenny & Fanta.
All dance teachers and musicians are among the best in the area and - most importantly - they are a very joyful and generous people who contribute to a wonderful atmosphere!

HOW A TIPICAL DAY CAN LOOK LIKE
Dancing at about 10-12
Sunbathing/ bathing in the sea of the island of Rome.
Lunchtime 13pm.
Free time for swimming, resting, going to the market, visiting schools, playing with children, check out the cooking, take note of the African everyday life and more.
17-18.30 Drum Course / Doundoun-Dance.
At 19pm Dinnertime.
Free time to cuddle, go to the local bar, getting to know all the wonderful people and more.
When we are in Conakry usually there is a lot of Doundounbas / street dance partys in the afternoon / evening.
We will also check out a lot of Guinean dance groups as they rehearse and get a little danceexperience with them too;)

THE FOOD: We put a lot of respect on the food and that it is cleaned and prperly cooked. There will be traditional African food for the most part! Nutritious and lots of fruit. Drinking Water you buy yourself: approx 5 sek (0,5 euro) / 1.5 litre

ACCOMODATION: 2-3 bedded rooms or room with several beds.

PRICE: Incl. accommodation, food, workshops and travel to our main destinations within the country: 10 950 SEK/1095 EURO (3 weeks), 8500 SEK/850 EURO (2 weeks). All bookings are made through West African Travel. See notice below.

FLIGHTS: For passangers not travelling from sweden please contact West African Travel for suggestions and registration: info@westafricantravel.nu For swedish passangers the fee is 12445SEK. Airline: SN Brussels Airlines. All bookings are made through the West African Travel. See notice below.

VISA:
As contact in Guinea type guest for Fatoumata Yayo
Address: Matam Lido, Conakry, Guinea.
Phone is 00224 64888986.
You can find instructions and VISA forms at the following page:
http://www.urkraft.nu/dansresor.html

VACCINATION: Talk to your doctor vaccination. NOTE: It is very important that you get a yellow fever vaccination stamp in your vaccination card. It is equally important that you remember to take this card with you when traveling.

HOW MUCH SPENDING MONEY DO I NEED??
We have previously said about 1000kr/vecka and you have quite gone on a bit of money for souvenirs, clothing sewing, water (1.5 liter bottle costs about 5kr), gratuities to deserving helpers, small shipments, etc.

INFO MEETING: Sunday Sept 18 at. 18:00 on Urkraft, Sveav 128, Stockholm. You need not be registered for the trip to attend the meeting but you must have pre-registered your interest. You can also email / call Jenny for questions you have regarding the stay in Guinea. Tel: +46 (0) 70 570 60 22, mail: jennyajland@gmail.com.

REGISTRATION: Travelers not from Sweden, please contact info@westafricantravel.nu for registration and plane ticket suggestions . Travelers from Sweden please see the following It is West African Travel who is in charge of organizing the trip . West African Travel answer any questions concerning your reservation. The registration fee is 3000 SEK/300EURO and should be paid to West African Travels Bg. 662-8648, Handelsbanken at the latest at 30 September 2011, together with your name, departure date for the destination and length of stay (2 or 3 weeks). Once they have received your deposit, they send out a confirmation and the date of when the last payment must be made. You can also mail to: info@westafricantravel.nu, website: www.westafricantravel.nu.
Complete your regestration with an email to Jenny Ajland (tour guide) so she can mail you information regarding meetings, additional details about the stay, etc. Mail to: jennyajland@gmail.com

WELLCOME TO GUINEA!
Wishes Jenny & Fanta from Urkraft & West African Travel