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KULCHA - Multicultural Arts of Western Australia
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Mondays-Thursdays 9:30-10:30AMOZ TAI CHI Join Zee for Oz Tai Chi and enjoy a sense of calm before you tackle the challenges of the day. Exercise your mind and body and gain the health benefits of this ancient martial art tailored for the Australian market. Enjoy flowing, gentle movements that are relaxed and slow in tempo. Participation by donation |
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Sat 1 September 10-11:00 AM BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES 
Challenge your body, mind and spirit with Valli Batchelor's Indian Bollywood dance workshops.
Join the thousands over the globe who have experienced electrifying empowerment through this fusion of familiar dance moves from Africa,
the Middle East and Asia. Get fit, have fun and get grooving to Bollywood beats at this popular class. Limited places - bookings essential. Recommended for ages 8 years and up. No Free List
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Sat 1 September 8:00 PM SERBIAN COMMUNITY EVENT - Celebrate Serbian Culture Celebrate Serbian culture across a range of artforms! With songs from the middle ages to modern times and traditional folk dance, this is a unique opportunity to engage with Perth's Serbian community. 
Delight in Serbian culture at its best and enjoy the showcase presented by Katica Saicic, Tamara Miletic and Nikolina Vojvodic joined by Paul Wright, Director of String Studies at University of Western Australia.
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Mondays 3 September 6:30-9:15 PM SALSA CLASSES - Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy 
Beginners 6.30 - 7.45pmIntermediate/Advanced 8 - 9.15pm Move to the spicy rhythm of salsa! Join Liliana from the Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy and learn to dance to the exotic rhythms of salsa, merengue and cha-cha! Experiment with the true flavour of Latin street-dance with fitness guaranteed. No partner required. Early bookings recommended. $18 per casual class
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Wed 5 September 4:00 PM DRUMMING CIRCLE - KULCHA KIDS workshop 
Come in from the rain and join in the fun of the KULCHA Kids Drumming Circle!
Have fun and learn basic percussion skills and African djembe drumming at our after-school classes. Facilitated by Martin Phillips of Rhythmfix and popular world music bands Dunumba, Shangara Jive and Funkalleros. Drums provided and beginners welcome. Early bookings recommended. Bookings for the next eight week term commencing Wednesday 17 October now open.
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Fri 7 September 8:00 PM FLAMENCO PURO! 
Delight in a Flamenco performance by guitarist Jose Giraldo, singer Manolo Munoz and dancers from Farida Rabih's performance group as they capture
the vibrancy and intensity of this passionate artform. Farida and Jose have been performing Flamenco for over 20 years and will present soulful, melodic guitars and powerful, evocative songs to combine with infectious rhythms, bringing you the dynamic excitement that is pure Flamenco.
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Fri 7 September 10:00 AMMULTICULTURAL AUSTRALIA FORUM - Federico Medina and Sian Brown Come and take part in an interactive forum about multiculturalism. Renowned visual artist Federico Medina and KULCHA's Multicultural Arts Officer, Sian Brown, will use drama and art to explore the issues surrounding multiculturalism. Discussion from this forum will form the creative impetus behind a collection of large paintings displaying Federico's artistic talents, on exhibition at KULCHA in October. FREE ENTRY |
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Sat 8 September 10-11:00 AM BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES
Challenge your body, mind and spirit with Valli Batchelor's Indian Bollywood dance workshops.
Join the thousands over the globe who have experienced electrifying empowerment through this fusion of familiar dance moves from Africa,
the Middle East and Asia. Get fit, have fun and get grooving to Bollywood beats at this popular class. Limited places - bookings essential. Recommended for ages 8 years and up. No Free List
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Sat 8 September 8:00 PM SON LATINO - Latin Party 
In the great tradition of the Buena Vista Social Club, the grandfathers of the local Latin American scene who brought you Malembe,
LC Salsa and Son Montano, present a Latin party!
Son Latino perform the coolest Cuban rhythms for lovers of Latin sounds. Enjoy the tunes that encapsulate Cuba's musical golden age - sit back and relish in these passionate sounds or be enticed to the dance floor and groove the night away.
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Sat 8 September 2:00 PM EGYPTIAN FOLKLORE MASTERCLASS - SNAKE DANCE 
Hassan Youssef presents a series of workshops with Dr Samir Gaber Beshai, one of Egypt's premier dance instructors,
an acclaimed professor of folkloric dance who pioneered Egypt's National Folk Troupe. The masterclasses will cover the theory, practice and traditions behind traditional snake, horse and stick dances, as well as Ghawazi, Awalim, Nubian, Haggala and Siwa folkloric dance. Come for one class or for all, then put it into practice with a concert at Kulcha Saturday 13 October. Sat 8 Sept 2pm.....Snake Dance Wed 12th Sept 7pm....Ghawazi Dance Wed 19th Sept 7pm...Awalim Dance Wed 26th Sept 7pm...Nubian Dance Sat 29th Sept 2pm...Horse Dance Wed 3rd Oct 7pm......Haggala Dance Sat 6th Oct 2pm......Siwa Dance Wed 10th Oct 7pm.....Stick Dance Bookings essential. No Free List
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Sun 9 September 10:00 AM INDIAN RAGA & MEDITATION - MASTERCLASS This event has been cancelled. Please note Dr Sanananad Mankar's credentials were incorrectly listed. His details are Sangeet Bhushan, Parangat and PhD (AM Music Therapy). We will him well in his future endeavours. |
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Mondays 10 September 6:30-9:15 PM SALSA CLASSES - Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy
Beginners 6.30 - 7.45pmIntermediate/Advanced 8 - 9.15pm Move to the spicy rhythm of salsa! Join Liliana from the Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy and learn to dance to the exotic rhythms of salsa, merengue and cha-cha! Experiment with the true flavour of Latin street-dance with fitness guaranteed. No partner required. Early bookings recommended. $18 per casual class
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Wed 12 September 4:00 PM DRUMMING CIRCLE - KULCHA KIDS workshop
Come in from the rain and join in the fun of the KULCHA Kids Drumming Circle!
Have fun and learn basic percussion skills and African djembe drumming at our after-school classes. Facilitated by Martin Phillips of Rhythmfix and popular world music bands Dunumba, Shangara Jive and Funkalleros. Drums provided and beginners welcome. Early bookings recommended. Bookings for the next eight week term commencing Wednesday 17 October now open.
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Wed 12 September 7:00 PM EGYPTIAN FOLKLORE MASTERCLASS - GHAWAZI DANCE
Hassan Youssef presents a series of workshops with Dr Samir Gaber Beshai, one of Egypt's premier dance instructors,
an acclaimed professor of folkloric dance who pioneered Egypt's National Folk Troupe. The masterclasses will cover the theory, practice and traditions behind traditional snake, horse and stick dances, as well as Ghawazi, Awalim, Nubian, Haggala and Siwa folkloric dance. Come for one class or for all, then put it into practice with a concert at Kulcha Saturday 13 October. Wed 12th Sept 7pm....Ghawazi Dance Wed 19th Sept 7pm...Awalim Dance Wed 26th Sept 7pm...Nubian Dance Sat 29th Sept 2pm...Horse Dance Wed 3rd Oct 7pm......Haggala Dance Sat 6th Oct 2pm......Siwa Dance Wed 10th Oct 7pm.....Stick Dance Bookings essential. No Free List
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Fri 14 September 8:00 PM ANDY COPEMAN - THE SPELMAN PROJECT 4: THE TREE TREE 
Multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer and multimedia artist Andy Copeman (Miles to Go Band, Caravan) presents The Spellman Project 4: The Tree. Andy will take you on a beautiful and entrancing journey of discovery. Explore a world inhabited by wild and fascinating creatures and consider the need for salvation of our threatened planet. A reflective evening combining live music, multimedia and soundscapes. (The multimedia presentation includes scenes of nudity.)
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Sat 15 September 10-11:00 AM BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES
Challenge your body, mind and spirit with Valli Batchelor's Indian Bollywood dance workshops.
Join the thousands over the globe who have experienced electrifying empowerment through this fusion of familiar dance moves from Africa,
the Middle East and Asia. Get fit, have fun and get grooving to Bollywood beats at this popular class. Limited places - bookings essential. Recommended for ages 8 years and up. No Free List
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Sat 15 September 8:00 PM TIN DOG - Blues 
Be enthralled by the music of Tin Dog and enjoy an evening of blues following their acclaimed performance at this year's Fairbridge Folk Festival. The band features the blistering piano of Paul Gioia, the lush guitar work of Andrew Winton, wailing harmonica from Bill Lawrie, Bob Thomson on bellowing double bass and the rocking rhythms of John Loss on baby ukulele. This year, the band is delighted to welcome the driving energy of drummer/percussionist Paul Novosel to the line up. No Free List
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Mondays 17 September 6:30-9:15 PM SALSA CLASSES - Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy
Beginners 6.30 - 7.45pmIntermediate/Advanced 8 - 9.15pm Move to the spicy rhythm of salsa! Join Liliana from the Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy and learn to dance to the exotic rhythms of salsa, merengue and cha-cha! Experiment with the true flavour of Latin street-dance with fitness guaranteed. No partner required. Early bookings recommended. $18 per casual class
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Wed 19 September 7:00 PM EGYPTIAN FOLKLORE MASTERCLASS - AWALIM DANCE
Hassan Youssef presents a series of workshops with Dr Samir Gaber Beshai, one of Egypt's premier dance instructors,
an acclaimed professor of folkloric dance who pioneered Egypt's National Folk Troupe. The masterclasses will cover the theory, practice and traditions behind traditional snake, horse and stick dances, as well as Ghawazi, Awalim, Nubian, Haggala and Siwa folkloric dance. Come for one class or for all, then put it into practice with a concert at Kulcha Saturday 13 October. Wed 19th Sept 7pm...Awalim Dance Wed 26th Sept 7pm...Nubian Dance Sat 29th Sept 2pm...Horse Dance Wed 3rd Oct 7pm......Haggala Dance Sat 6th Oct 2pm......Siwa Dance Wed 10th Oct 7pm.....Stick Dance Bookings essential. No Free List
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Thu 20 September 8:00 PM DICK GAUGHAN - Folk Style 
Join one of the UK's most respected artists as he takes folk stylings and shakes them until they rattle. A well established voice in Scotland, Dick sings of struggle, resistance and love. He is a passionate performer and equally at home with traditional material or his own compositions. Dick has been producing music for over three decades and his discography includes 15 solo albums and multiple compilations. No Free List
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Fri 21 September 5:00 PMKULCHA SUNDOWNER The weather is warmer and the KULCHA Sundowners are back! A great way of meeting the people who make up the KULCHA network, celebrate KULCHA's dedication to the development of artists from diverse cultural and performing backgrounds. Delight in the vibrant surrounds of one of Australia's leading multi-arts venues and enjoy the best balcony in Fremantle. All KULCHA members and supporters welcome. FREE ENTRY |
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Fri 21 September 8:00 PM AKWAABA - African Rhythms 
Lift your spirits with an evening of West African rhythms from drum and dance group Akwaaba, led by Paul Osei Kofi. This dynamic group of local musicians is dedicated to promoting peace and unity within the Western Australian community. Their energetic and exciting performance will surely get you moving! Akwaaba will be joined by special guests, including Senegalese djembe virtuoso Djibril Diagne. No Free List
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Sat 22 September 10-11:00 AM BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES
Challenge your body, mind and spirit with Valli Batchelor's Indian Bollywood dance workshops.
Join the thousands over the globe who have experienced electrifying empowerment through this fusion of familiar dance moves from Africa,
the Middle East and Asia. Get fit, have fun and get grooving to Bollywood beats at this popular class. Limited places - bookings essential. Recommended for ages 8 years and up. No Free List
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Sat 22 September 8:00 PM JAY WESTON - AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MINUTES 
Classically trained tenor Jay Weston adds a special dimension to his traditional repertoire.
His performance will range from contemporary hits to emotive favourites including Phantom of the Opera and Bocelli's arias. Jay received critical acclaim for charismatic performances with the Australian Opera Company and national stage musical companies. Enjoy a captivating and powerful performance as he journeys the globe.
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Mondays 24 September 6:30-9:15 PM SALSA CLASSES - Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy
Beginners 6.30 - 7.45pmIntermediate/Advanced 8 - 9.15pm Move to the spicy rhythm of salsa! Join Liliana from the Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy and learn to dance to the exotic rhythms of salsa, merengue and cha-cha! Experiment with the true flavour of Latin street-dance with fitness guaranteed. No partner required. Early bookings recommended. $18 per casual class
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Wed 26 September 7:00 PM EGYPTIAN FOLKLORE MASTERCLASS - NUBIAN DANCE
Hassan Youssef presents a series of workshops with Dr Samir Gaber Beshai, one of Egypt's premier dance instructors,
an acclaimed professor of folkloric dance who pioneered Egypt's National Folk Troupe. The masterclasses will cover the theory, practice and traditions behind traditional snake, horse and stick dances, as well as Ghawazi, Awalim, Nubian, Haggala and Siwa folkloric dance. Come for one class or for all, then put it into practice with a concert at Kulcha Saturday 13 October. Wed 26th Sept 7pm...Nubian Dance Sat 29th Sept 2pm...Horse Dance Wed 3rd Oct 7pm......Haggala Dance Sat 6th Oct 2pm......Siwa Dance Wed 10th Oct 7pm.....Stick Dance Bookings essential. No Free List
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Fri 28 September 8:00 PM MARK CAIN & ANNE NORMAN - Japanese Bamboo Flute 
Shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) extraordinaire Anne Norman and multi-reed instrumentalist Mark Cain of Nova and Ozmosis present Improvisations and Reflections. A skilled and creative musician, Anne regularly performs at national and international festivals. Joined by double bassist Manoli Vouyoucalos and string and percussion player Jamie David, Anne and Mark will present a celebration of improvisational musings.
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Sat 29 September 2:00 PM EGYPTIAN FOLKLORE MASTERCLASS - HORSE DANCE
Hassan Youssef presents a series of workshops with Dr Samir Gaber Beshai, one of Egypt's premier dance instructors,
an acclaimed professor of folkloric dance who pioneered Egypt's National Folk Troupe. The masterclasses will cover the theory, practice and traditions behind traditional snake, horse and stick dances, as well as Ghawazi, Awalim, Nubian, Haggala and Siwa folkloric dance. Come for one class or for all, then put it into practice with a concert at Kulcha Saturday 13 October. Sat 29th Sept 2pm...Horse Dance Wed 3rd Oct 7pm......Haggala Dance Sat 6th Oct 2pm......Siwa Dance Wed 10th Oct 7pm.....Stick Dance Bookings essential. No Free List
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Sat 29 September 8:00 PM SIMON PERRONI - Soundscapes 
Delight in sonic philosopher Simon Perroni's musical imagery - a journey of evocative and serene soundscapes. Simon has undertaken extensive training in classical guitar and has composed soundtracks for film, theatre and dance companies. He will be joined by talented percussionist Alex Koresis and sitar maestro Balvinder Singh. Enjoy a unique blend of guitar, percussion, strings and saranghi (Hindustani strings), with DJ sets from The Soul Purpose.
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