Friday 18th of May 2012
Join Us in the SF Carnaval Parade Sunday, 27 May Print E-mail
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Ginga Brasil Carnaval 2012
Dear Friends,
GINGA BRASIL AND TAMBORES DA BAHIA
It's CARNAVAL TIME!!! Join Ginga Brasil and Tambores do Bahia in the 34th Annual San Francisco Carnaval Parade on Sunday, May 27. We will dance directly behind the float for the Queen and King of Carnaval, our own Ashlee and Roberto! This year's theme is "Warriors for the Earth."

Music by Abel Damasceno Moura and Tambores do Brasil
Choreography by Ana Laidley and Adriane Rodrigues
Costumes by Conceicao Damasceno

Registration to join BrasArte's contingent $30 through Saturday, 12 May. Registration increases to $50 Sunday, 13 May. No dance experience necessary! Call 510.528.1958 for more information.
King Roberto and Queen Ashlee/Photo Dave Golden
King Roberto and Queen Ashlee 2012   Photo by Dave Golden

BrasArte's Special Events for San Francisco Carnaval

Choreography Rehearsals
Thursdays 7:15-8:15pm w/Adriane (Live Music)
Saturdays 4:30-5:30pm w/Conceicao and Tika

Carnaval Kick Off Party
Sunday, May 20, 2012 4:00pm ($8 at Door)

Live Music with Abel and Tambores do Brasil
Special Guests Ashlee and Roberto,
2012 Carnaval Queen and King

Brasilian Food and Drinks
Camp Ere Coffee King and Queen 2011
Ginga BRASIL
Humankind's history is marked by the bravery of WARRIORS! Ginga Brasil wants to honor those warriors that contributed to the positive existence of humans, animals and our planet. We want to show that, in Life's battles, we had great names that fought for JUSTICE, PEACE, LOVE and a better life for ALL! Not only will Ginga Brasil honor those great WARRIORS, but also everyone who makes this planet a better place. Through Brasilian culture, dance and music,Ginga Brasil wants develop awareness about the importance of battles that save and protect our community and our planet!

Last Updated on Friday, 11 May 2012 00:43
 
Upcoming Special Events at Casa de Cultura Print E-mail
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Saturday, 05 May -- Rio Samba Workshop

Rio Samba Dance Workshop with Ana Carla Laidley

3:30-5pm

$20

Saturday, 05 May -- Celebrate Cinco de Mayo/Leave Your Children at Casa de Cultura

Parents/Guardians Enjoy a Night Out and Let BrasArte Watch the Children!

5-10pm -- NEW TIMES!

$20 per Child

Sunday, 06 May -- Rio Samba Class

Rio Samba Dance Class with Ana Carla Laidley

11:30am-12:30pm

$15 or Class Card

Sunday, 20 May -- Carnaval Kick-Off Party

Get Ready for SF Carnaval!

Features 2012 SF Carnaval Queen and King, Ashlee and Roberto

Live Music with Abel Damasceno Moura and Tambores do Brasil

Brasilian food and drinks

4pm

$8 at the door

 

Tuesday, 22 May -- Argentine Tango Master Class and Milonga

Master Class with Enriqueta Kleinman and Osvaldo Natucci

8:15-9:30pm -- Master Class

9:30-12mindnight -- Milonga

$25 for Master Class and Milonga

$10 for Milonga Only

Beverages on Sale

 

 

Sunday, May/June Date to be Announced -- Choro Roda Jam Session

Choro Roda Music with members of Grupo Falso Biano

4-6pm

$5

Special Sunday Evening (Fall/Winter Date To Be Announced)

CafeArtes: A Night of Life Drawing

Professional Models Provided by Bay Area Models for the Arts (BAMA)

4:30-8:30pm

Pre-Registration -- $20

Entrance Fee at Door -- $25

Saturday (Next Date to be Announced) -- Milonga

Argentine Tango like in Buenos Aires

You will be received at the door and assigned a seat at a table. We will practice "cabeceo."

8pm -- Class ($15; includes entrance to milonga)

9pm-1am -- Milonga ($10)

Traditional Music by DJ Marcelo Solis

Food and Beverages for Sale; Inquire When Making Reservations

Reservations Please -- Call 650.996.2876 or Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Additional Details: www.escuelatangoba.com

Please Go To "Latest News" For Individual Event Details -- Thank You

 

 

 
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Brasilian Dance
Sat May 19, 2012 @10:30AM - 11:30AM

Danilo

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

West African Dance
Sat May 19, 2012 @11:30AM - 01:00PM

Naby (19 May)

Mandjou (12 & 26 May)

Features Live Drumming

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!

Afro Cuban Folkloric
Sat May 19, 2012 @02:00PM - 04:30PM

Susana

Celebrate the rhythms and moves of Cuba in this amazing class taught by a wonderful native Cuban performer/instructor! Join Us!

 

PLEASE NOTE: Class Runs 90 Minutes

Adult Brasilian Percussion
Sat May 19, 2012 @03:30PM - 05:30PM

Abel

Beginning Level

Beginning Bateria and Technique Class

All Students Welcome

Some instruments are available in class; please bring drums if you have them

NOTE: 60 Minute Class

Saturday Workshops
Sat May 19, 2012 @03:30PM - 05:00PM

Guest Instructors Vary

Call or Email for Details

Adult Brasilian Percussion
Sat May 19, 2012 @04:30PM - 05:30PM

Abel

Beginning and Intermediate Levels

For Tambores do Brasil Group

All Students Welcome

Some instruments are available in class; please bring drums if you have them

NOTE: 60 Minute Class

Zumba
Sun May 20, 2012 @09:00AM - 10:00AM

Tanya

Nadia on 13 May

Get ready to move to the hottest workout in the Bay Area! Have fun and workout to great beats and energetic choreography with a certified Zumba instructor. Come join the party!

Please Note: Class Runs 60 Minutes

Brasilian Dance/All Levels
Sun May 20, 2012 @11:30AM - 12:30PM

Rodson

Discover the grace, beauty, joy, power and freedom of Brasilian samba!  Celebrate your soul and Brasil.  Taught by a professional dancer direct from Brasil. Come join us!

West African Drum and Technique
Sun May 20, 2012 @02:00PM - 03:30PM

Mory Fofana

No Class 13 May

Learn traditional West African drum rhythms and techniques with this professional performer/instructor. Practice djembe, dunnun, sangban and kenkeni with a native African artist.

PLEASE NOTE: Class runs 90 minutes

Zumba
Tue May 22, 2012 @09:00AM - 10:00AM

Tanya

Get ready to move to the hottest workout in the Bay Area! Have fun and workout to great beats and energetic choreography with a certified Zumba instructor. Come join the party!
Brasarte: World Dance Center
1901 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, California 94702-1611
510.528.1958