Easter arts showcase swings into town
Residents and visitors to Watford town centre enjoyed a wide range of performances from local groups and artists, courtesy of Watford Borough Council, on Good Friday.
The event was the first of the council’s scheduled arts showcases that aim to highlight local talent and showcase artists and performers from Watford and the surrounding area.
The acts showcased on Good Friday included:
Hayaam is a natural talented belly dance artist and teacher. Contact details: Tel: 07855 362849, email: hayaam@hayaam.com or visit: www.hayaam.com
navcUK (real name Naveen Chawla) is a electronic music composer based in Markyate. Contact details: Tel: 07966 422448, email: naveen.chwl@googlemail.com or visit YouTube channel navcUK.
JiveSwing
Joseph and Trisha, from JiveSwing.Com, are UK champions and one of Europe’s Leading Swing Dance instructors and experts, specialising in the 1940’s Lindy Hop (sometimes referred to as Jitterbug) and the 20’s Charleston. Contact details: Tel: 01438 718906, email: mail@jiveswing.com or visit: www.jiveswing.com
Popdance was created for adults who want to learn dance routines to pop music from the 80’s, 90’s and modern day. Contact details: Email: info@popdance.co.uk or visit: www.popdance.co.uk
Salsa Revolution run Salsa lessons every Thursday in Highlight (formerly Jongleurs) Watford High Street. Beginners, improvers and intermediate/advanced classes from 8 to 9.30pm. Social dancing and Latin music from 9.30pm till late. £7 all night, over 18's only. For more information visit: www.salsarevolution.co.uk
If you are interested in performing in the town centre, the next showcases are scheduled for August. For more information please tel: 01923 278333 or email: community@watford.gov.uk
