Thursday 02nd of September 2010

Join Us for Guinga and Pagode de Mesa This Weekend Print E-mail
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Guinga Live!
Presented by BrasArte and Riopoint
DATE: Saturday, September 4
DOORS AND BAR OPEN AT 6PM
SHOW TIMES:
7pm and 9pm
LOCATION: Casa de Cultura
1901 San Pablo Ave. (at Hearst St.), Berkeley
PRICES: $20 Advance ~ $25 at the Door
ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE:
In Person or Via Telephone ~ 1901 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley
Online ~ www.riopoint.com

Brasil Summer Fest 2010

Pagode de Mesa
Presented by BrasArte
DATE: Sunday, September 5
TIME: 5-9pm
LOCATION: Casa de Cultura
1901 San Pablo Ave. (at Hearst St.), Berkeley
ADMISSION: Only $10 at the Door
MORE: Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to mingle with guests artists from
California Brazil Camp before they return to Brazil ~ Music and Dancing,
plus Brazilian drinks and foods available for sale ~ This event is not to be missed!

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 September 2010 20:54
 
Percussion Workshops with Jorge Martins in September Print E-mail
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Percussion Workshops and Solano Stroll
with Jorge Martins in September
Workshops and Solano Stroll
Brasarte: World Dance Center

DATES & TIMES: 9/7/10 6:00pm-7:30pm
9/8/10 7:00pm-8:30pm
9/9/10 6:00pm-7:30pm
...9/10/10 7:00pm-8:30pm
9/11/10 2:00pm-3:30pm
9/12/10 9:00am (SOLANO STROLL PARADE)

PRICES: $15 advance, $20 at the door,
$72 for the whole package!

LOCATION: Casa de Cultura
1901 San Pablo Ave. (at Hearst St.)
Berkeley

MORE: He's Back! Come join us for a special series of workshops with Jorge Martins! Ending highlight: Solano Stroll! Don't miss it!


 
Join Us at Brazil Summer Fest 2010 Print E-mail
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Brasil Summer Fest 2010
Last Updated on Thursday, 02 September 2010 20:47
 
Don't Miss These Rare Opportunities to Take Classes/Workshops with Alvaro Reys! Print E-mail
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Last Updated on Friday, 27 August 2010 19:16
 
What's New at World Dance Center Print E-mail
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Scotty McCaulley Returns to Teach Iyengar Yoga
Morning Classes Will Begin Wednesday, August 18 and Thursday, August 19
Scotty, a much-loved yoga instructor from our Solano Avenue location, returns in August to teach again at WDC. He teaches a class that offers basics for beginners and challenges for intermediate/advanced students -- a balance ideal for all levels. Join us in August and start your day off right!

WHEN: Wednesdays and Thursdays
TIME:  9:00-10:30am
COST: $15 or Class Card

Get Ready for Solano Stroll in September
Get Ready to Dance Down Solano Avenue on Sunday, September 12
Save the date and register early! The Berkeley/Albany Solano Stroll and Parade will take place in less than two months -- Sunday, September 12 to be exact. Advance registration is only $10 (rent a costume for an additional $10). We'll have more information in August. Come to classes (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays) and dance and enjoy! You can also do freestyle in the parade. So, save the date and get ready to have fun!

West African Dance Classes Drum Up Excitement
Enjoy WDC's African Dance Classes Twice A Week;
Saturday's Class Now 90 Minutes Long
WDC offers two amazing dance classes -- one on Saturdays (now 90 minutes in length) and one on Tuesdays (75 minutes in length).

Both classes feature live drumming (please bring tip money for the musicians).

So, get ready to experience the joy and exuberance of West African Dance!

Naby After WDC  Class

Discover, experience and learn the varied dances, music, songs And rhythms

of Guinea and West Africa from Naby Bangoura, a highly respected and charismatic Bay Area performer and instructor!

This  class will fill you with joy!


WHEN: Saturdays with Naby Bangoura
TIME:  11:30am-1pm
COST: $15 or Class Cards
HIGHLIGHTS: Live Drumming with Mohamed Kouyate and Learning Songs with Naby



Andreina In Carnaval SmilingAn acclaimed teacher and a fabulous dancer with Guinea's Les Ballets Africains, M'Mah Toure's style and energy will bring a smile to your face and put happiness in your heart!


WHEN: Tuesdays with
M'Mah Toure
TIME: 6-7:15pm
COST: $15 or Class Cards
HIGHLIGHTS: Live Drumming


Children's Programs on Summer Schedule
Children's Percussion Thursdays at 5pm;
Children's
Tuesday
Dance Classes on Break
We invite and encourage all children to attend the Thursday Children's Percussion class with Lucas. Understanding the rhythms and beats of Brasilan music helps young dancers and musicians better understand the culture of Brasil. This class takes place every Thursday from 5:00 - 6:00pm.

Join Saturday's Zumba Party
Andreina In Carnaval SmilingAndreina Teaches Zumba Workouts on Saturday
Zumba, the latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, feel-it-to-the-core fitness-party, rocks the 1:00pm class slot on Saturdays at WDC.  An energetic dance workout, it combines Latin rhythms with unique moves.

Andreina Febres, a certified Zumba instructor, will teach this all levels, all ages workout. "Zumba is based on the principles that a workout should be easy to follow and as fun as a good party," explains Andreina.

Students who come to 10 Saturday workouts earn Zumba gear. So, come and join the fun!

WHEN: Saturdays
TIME: 1:00-2:00pm
COST: $15 or Class Cards

Thank you for your continued support and patronage.  You keep us dancing and drumming!
Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 20:36
 

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Iyengar Yoga
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @09:00AM - 10:30AM

Iyengar Yoga

Scotty

World Dance Center welcomes back one of its favorite yoga instructors! Classes will begin August 18 and 19. Stay tuned for more details!


Child Creative Movement (3-5 years)
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @03:15PM - 04:00PM

Adriane

On Temporary Hiatus

In this class, very young dancers learn to express themselves with basic body movments and imagination.  They learn to listen and interpret music with the body and develop rhythm, individual confidence and connection with fellow dancers.


Children's Brasilian Percussion (6-13 years)
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @04:00PM - 05:00PM

Lucas

 

Explore the basic rhythms of Brasilian percussion in a fun, age appropriate style.  Youth students learn core beats in Brasilian samba and afro samba (Maracatu, Ijexa, samba de roda, etc.) using various instruments (congo, surdo, agogo, panderiro, triangle, etc.).

 


Children's Brasilian Dance (6-13 years)
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @04:00PM - 05:00PM

Adriane

On Hiatus

Discover the fun of Brasilian dance!  This class teaches young dancers the moves and music of both traditional and modern Brasilian dance.  They learn the importance of warming up and stretching, basic dance positions and postures and simple to complex choreography.  Class is ongoing.

 


Beginning Brasilian Dance
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @06:15PM - 07:15PM

Elisita

Learn the basic moves of Brasilian dance from an experienced dancer/performer.  Geared towards beginners (intermediate and advanced students are also welcome).  Come discover Brasil!

 


Afro Samba
Thu Sep 02, 2010 @07:15PM - 08:15PM

Danilo

Guest Instructor

 



Brasilian Carnaval Cardio
Sat Sep 04, 2010 @10:30AM - 11:30AM

Rodson

Come join in the excitement and the fun!  This dance/workout class will get you moving to the carnaval beats of Brasil.  Includes both warm-up and cool down. The dance/workout portion moves you all over the floor.  Taught by Rodson, a professional dancer direct from Brasil.  A great way to start your day!


West African Dance
Sat Sep 04, 2010 @11:30AM - 01:00PM

Naby

Features Live Drumming

Led by Mohamed Kouyate

Become intoxicated by the rhythms of West Africa!  Rediscover the moves and music of Africa with a gifted and respected dance instructor and performer.  Class incudes a warm-up, a cool down and choreography.  A former dancer with Les Mervielles de Guinee, Naby teaches dance moves and singing.  Come join us!


Zumba Workout
Sat Sep 04, 2010 @01:00PM - 02:00PM

Andreina

Join the Party!  Zumba fitness has come to World Dance Center!  Experience the latin-based, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, feel-it-to-the-core fitness-party the has taken the US by storm.  Take 10 or more classes and earn Zumba gear!


Saturday Workshops
Sat Sep 04, 2010 @02:00PM - 03:30PM

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Brasarte: World Dance Center
1901 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, California 94702-1611

510.528.1958