Led by percussionist Lekan Babalola, a protégé of Fela Kuti, the Wessex Afrobeat Ensemble will be a collective of Wessex musicians. They will meet on a weekly basis to re-create both vintage Afrobeat Fela and English folk song music arranged on an Afrobeat groove.
The Ensemble will provide a base for musicians, young musicians and semi-professional musicians to learn about Afrobreat. The weekly open session is aimed at any musicians from the community playing at any level.
The Ensemble will run a monthly Afrobeat nights in Dorchester and Yeovil and will include pre-performance workshops to involve the wider community.
Hot on the heels of hip-hop, drum n’ bass and Acid Jazz, Afrobeat is a genre that is currently becoming very popular among dance music goers.
Call 01963 23458 or 07800851406 or email kllb@btinternet.com for more information
DORCHESTER ARTS • Thursdays • 7:30pm - 9pm • £5/£4
If you love to sing join Kathie Prince and the Dorchester Community Choir!
The group has now entered its 3rd year, meeting weekly during term time and exploring an eclectic mix of Roots music from all over the world.
They perform regularly at local events and next term plans are afoot to join forces with Magic Drum and acapella group, The Heavens.
Kathie is a performer/director and teacher who has a wealth of experience working with professional and community groups in Britain and abroad.
Details and bookings: 01305 259201
Dorchester Youth Theatre
DYT is for young people who have a passion for theatre and are interested in performing. Led by drama teacher Jo Simons, DYT uses improvisation, games and devising to create drama.
DORCHESTER ARTS • Tuesdays in term time
DYT Primary 4-7 year olds 4.45pm-5.45pm• £40
(half price second sibing)
DYT Juniors (8-11 year olds) • 6 - 7pm • £40
(half price second sibing)
DYT (12-18 year olds) • 7 - 9pm • £60
(half price second sibling)
Pop Club
DORCHESTER ARTS • Saturday Mornings • 10.30-12.30 • £45 per term (siblings half price)
Saturday morning Pop Club is a fantastic opportunity for young people to take part in and to experience live music performance.
Each week Pop Club members get the chance to engage in a diverse range of musical workshops and perform through a professional sound system under the guidance of music producer Mickey Wills. Pop Club also showcases its work at gigs and festivals in front of live audiences throughout the year.
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Just Dance
DORCHESTER ARTS • Mondays
JUST DANCE offers RAD Ballet and ISTD Modern and Tap to all ages and abilities.
Learn to dance in a healthy and happy environment with opportunities to perform and take examinations. Lisa Evans-Misailidou – (RAD, CBTS,RTS, AISTD)
Details and bookings: 01305 259937
Art Lab
DORCHESTER ARTS • Mondays 9:30am - 3pm •
Art Lab is an arts and crafts day service in Dorchester for adults with moderate/mild learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders.
We offer a relaxed and supportive environment in which to develop creative skills in arts, crafts and design.
For details of our autumn programme, bookings or an informal discussion, please e-mail:
dorchesterartlab@btinternet.com
phone 01305 261065 or 07817 493696 (Tim)