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Children's Brasilian Percussion (6-13 years)

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.).

 

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Brasilian Carnaval Cardio
Sat Jul 31, 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 Jul 31, 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 Jul 31, 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 Jul 31, 2010 @02:00PM - 03:30PM

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Danca de Salão (Brasilian Ballroom Dance)
Sat Jul 31, 2010 @06:00PM - 08:00PM

Mestre Beiçola and/or Ananda

Special Focus on

Samba de Gafieira and Forro

 

THIS CLASS WILL NO LONGER TAKE PLACE; IT MAY BECOME A WORKSHOP SERIES; IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DOING THIS STYLE AS A WORKSHOP SERIES, PLEASE CALL 510.528.1958


Samba de Gafieira, originally from Rio de Janeiro, is the couples version of the world-renowned Brasilian Samba dance.  Dynamic and playful, samba de gafieira uniquely accompanies all the other samba styles and rhythms (ie. pagode, bossa nova, chorinho, etc.)

 

Forro, originally from the northeast of Brasil, has become very popular in the US.  The music uniquely combines such instruments asthe safona (small accordion), triangle and zambumba (bass drum).  The most common rhythms for forro are called baiao xote and coco.


Brasilian Dance/All Levels
Sun Aug 01, 2010 @11:30AM - 12:30PM

Conceição and/or Danilo


Discover the grace, beauty, joy, power and freedom of Brasilian samba!  Celebrate your soul and Brasil.  Come join us!

Children's Brasilian Dance (6-13 years)
Tue Aug 03, 2010 @04:00PM - 05:00PM

Amaya

On Summer Break

Returns in the Fall

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.

 

West African Dance
Tue Aug 03, 2010 @06:00PM - 07:15PM

M'Mah

Features Live Drumming

Experience West African dance with a wonderful teacher and former dancer with Guinea's Les Ballets Africains!  Suitable for All Levels.  Class includes a warm-up, a cool down and choreography.  Come join us!

Afro Samba
Tue Aug 03, 2010 @07:15PM - 08:15PM

Rodson

Iyengar Yoga
Wed Aug 04, 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!
Brasarte: World Dance Center
1901 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, California 94702-1611
510.528.1958