Carl Campbell Dance Company 7

22/01/2022

✍
ARCHBISHOP DESMOND
TUTU
TRIBUTE IN REMEMBRANCE
OF A SPECIAL EVENT IN
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF
CARL CAMPBELL DANCE

Carl Campbell reflected on his recent Lifetime Achievement Award in 'Dance of the African Diaspora', and his memory of Archbishop Desmond Tutu when he performed at the Stoke City's Britannia Stadium in 2008, as part of 'SPORT FOR PEACE' and, the unveiling of a special statue of England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks, to an estimated fans of 7,000 and invited guests, including Brazilian Star, "Pele the Great".

18/08/2021

🤛 CARL CAMPBELL DANCE
. TO
JEAN BINTA BREEZE
Oh, our beautiful poet, I knew you well, and, although journeys have taken different roads, the memories of your recitals will never be forgotten. Oh, you Africa-Jamaican woman; smiles of a beautiful and true humanity's womanity, you gave us many dreams and way out of our desert of delusions and confusions. How to explore the ability to develop inner creativity.
Blessed be sweet child of Jah. JahGuidance as you journey through your "Spiritual Path" to a New Beginning.
Jahlove 🌷🖐
Carl Campbell Dance
Ajiwasa-D'Osagie

03/07/2021

✍"THE DANCER DANCES AND HAVING DANCED MOVES ON."
Carl's Tribute to the late Barry Anderson, director, dancer and musician of the legendary 'Ekome Dance Company'; a dynamic African music and dance company, who in the nineteen eighties, was voted the "best dance company in Britain" by the renowned magazine 'Timeout'.
CarlC Ajiwasa-D'Osagie
Carl Campbell Dance

23/06/2017

We would like to thank everyone for their help and support in making the 39th year of CCDC7 possible.

14/02/2016

"Beverley, Beverley" was written in the Kingdom of Lesotho in Southern Africa in 1975, while Carl was teaching Contemporary dance at the University of Lesotho in Roma. The song was first performed at the Holiday Inn, Maseru with the resident band. For Valentine's day, here the song is dedication to all Beverleys, wherever you are.

28/06/2015

While visiting Runaway Bay, Jamaica, Carl Campbell was invited by the manager of the Royal Decameron Club Caribbean to work with their resident dancers.

14/05/2015

Contemporary Caribbean Dance Theatre classes/choreography & performance. Classes are geared towards beginners, intermediate & advance students Pulse. pic.twitter.com/dCTORoOyUM

20/04/2015

09/04/2015

"OUR CULTURE, OUR
FREEDON, OUR RIGHTS,
AND OUR FAMILY WAYS
OF LIFE ARE ROOTED IN
OUR LAND"
Friends of CCDC7/CCRTMEMBERS, families and fellow arts professionals. This visual dance exhibition; instillation, poetry and movements at 91 Peckham High St. London SE15 5R2, was a tribute and acknowledgement of the work and contribution CCDC7 have made to the performing art and professional lives of people; on TV, stage, schools, Dance schools, colleges, university and in the Community to thousands of young people, elderly, children and adults, who have experience the ethos and visions of the legendary Carl Campbell.
The exhibition was the idea of Kathy O'Brien, Development Worker in 2015 who wanted passersbys and local members of the public to see visual images of the Company's work throughout the years and to respectfully acknowledge Phil Polglaze, photographic genius, for his commitment to Carl and the work of CCDC7. Our Culture was also seen in 2018 as part of CCDC7 40th and the 32nd year of (CCRTS): The Carl Campbell Recycled Teenagers Music Dance Theatre Programme in the UK and Jamaica. Lastly, 2023, with a brief lecture and discussion, the video, "Our Culture" was featured on Zoom in acknowledgement, of 45 years since Carl leave the West End Stage and turned down a recording contract to form CCDC7, a Contemporary Caribbean Dance Theatre to try and make a positive difference.
Let us know what you think.
(CarlC Ajiwasa-D'Osagie)
Founder/Artistic Director.

13/02/2015

Dear Friend, a special Valentine's Greeting from CC (CCDC7) to you

08/12/2014

"Awakening". A woman influenced by two strong men in her life, one a poet and the other a farmer. To one she was a daughter, the other a wife. Both were great influences in her life. Choreographed by Carl Campbell, the theme challenged family perception.

12/11/2014

Blast from the Past. CCDC7's performance of 'The Path' at Tropical Palace Theatre, Chamberlayne Road in Kensal Rise In 1983. The Tropical Palace was a reggae venue and featured gigs with the likes of Winston Reedy (of the Cimarons from Harlesden), Misty in Roots, Sugar Minott, Junior Reid, Carroll Thompson, King Sounds and the Israelites. Chamberlayne Road was also home to the reggae labels CSA, featuring Sly and Robbie and Black Uhuru, and 7 Leaves who released Lee Perry’s ‘Heart of the Ark’ volumes.