Virtual Lancaster - Local Performance Artists

Welcome to the Virtual-Lancaster Performance Gallery - featuring local performance artists and entertainers. As you can see, this part of the site is still under construction but we hope you enjoy the links below - compiling them has really been been a pleasure for me.

s solo.jpg The Beat Artistes
07719431945
djenaab@yahoo.com
West african drum, dance, song and story from Guinea Conakry - at its best from the best. Performing on traditional instruments, the Beat Artistes will thrill you at events (corporate and private), school and community workshops, projects and performances, with their exhilarating beats and sassy dance steps. Performing and teaching from Singapore to Senegal to Sussex, Maitre Samsou from Les ballets africains and Diane Camara, formerly Drumdance, also teach weekly classes at St Paul's social centre (opp. church), Scotforth Road, Lancaster on Tuesday evenings.
www.thebeatartistes.com
Maitre Samsou and the Beat Artistes www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtaGZjmDwcs

Desna Desna
Desna is a performer and instructor of Egyptian style bellydance.
She is currently available for private tuition and instruction for school and community groups.
In addition she performs for birthday parties, weddings, commitment ceremonies, naming ceremonies and other joyous occasions!
See: www.desna-dances.co.uk

The John O'Gaunt Morris Men
John O'Gaunt Morris Men, Lancaster were formed in 1968 from an existing sword team, with the aim of learning and continuing the traditional dances of England. The side now has a repertoire of dances drawn from two diverse traditions, the Cotswold and the North West.

Lavender Lounge
Lavender Lounge is a long running Lancaster based women's organisation based around cabaret evenings, sensational talent and having fun....
We hold regular events and are always looking for volunteers. Magicians, belly dancers and karaoke kings are all welcome...we know you are out there

Ludus Dance Company
Assembly Rooms, King Street, Lancaster LA1 1RE
Gen. Enquiries : 01524 35936. Fax: 01524 847744.
Touring Enquires: 01524 389901.
Diverse schedule of classes in a variety of techniques / styles. The company produces issue based work that tours to schools and theatres across the UK and internationally and creates dance & workshops for a broad-range of schools and community groups.
"Whether you just want to have fun, enjoy a creative way to get fit, or reach a professional dance level - Ludus Dance has a dance class for you. We have an unrivalled reputation for excellence in dance and dance teaching built over 30 years. Select from dance classes in Lancaster or youth classes across Lancashire."

The Spotlight Club
Highly recommended live-writing event with local authors and performers. Held on the 3rd Friday of every month at The Yorkshire House, Parliament Street, Lancaster. 8.30pm start. Events comprise open mic session, poets, writers, comedy and music.