Thursday 09th of February 2012

Save the Dates! Family Carnaval Ball and Yemanja Arts Festival Coming in February Print E-mail
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SAVE THE DATES!
Family Carnaval Ball
Saturday, February 18, 5-10pm
&
Annual Yemanja Arts Festival
Saturday, February 25, 7pm

Casa de Cultura
1901 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, California
Family Carnaval and Yemanja Festival 2012 Promo
Family Carnaval Ball
Saturday, February 18, 5-10pm

Admission:
$5 for Children
$10 for Adults

Special Children's Activity:
5-7pm Craft Workshop Making Custom Headpieces
($10 for Kit)
Yemanja Arts Festival
Saturday, February 25, 7pm

Admission: $18 Advance (Check or Credit Only at Casa de Cultura; online at Brown Paper Tickets [event link coming soon])
$20 At the Door (Cash or Credit Only)

Featuring Special Guests

BrasArte wants to make its events better that ever. You can help! Please donate through the BrasArte Website or at the front desk at Casa de Cultura. Contributions will go towards improved sound and lighting systems and to pay artists from out of town.

As always, thank you for your support and patronage!
BrasArte
Casa de Cultura
1901 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, California 94702-1611
510.528.1958

Last Updated on Saturday, 28 January 2012 22:56
 
Upcoming Special Events at Casa de Cultura Print E-mail
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Sunday, 12 February -- Choro Roda Jam Session

Choro Roda Music with members of Grupo Falso Biano

4:00-6:00pm

$5


Saturday, 25 February -- Rio Samba Workshop

Rio Samba Dance Workshop with Ana Carla Laidley

3:30-5:00pm

$20


Sunday, 26 February -- Rio Samba Class

Rio Samba Dance Class with Ana Carla Laidley

11:30am-12:30pm

$15 or Class Card


Special Sunday Evening (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, New Date To Be Confirmed -- 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 415.412.1866 or Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Additional Details: www.marcelosolisargentinetango.com



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Last Updated on Sunday, 05 February 2012 22:09
 

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Zumba
Thu Feb 09, 2012 @09:00AM - 12:00PM

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!

Adult Int Ballet
Thu Feb 09, 2012 @10:00AM - 01:30PM

Nona

Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate level dance class taught by an experienced and professional instructor. Class includes warmup/cool down, barre and center work. Join us and rediscover the beauty and grace of this classical dance!

NOTE: Advanced Beginners may take this class with instructor approval.

PLEASE NOTE: Class Runs 90 Minutes

Creative Movement (3-5 years)
Thu Feb 09, 2012 @03:15PM - 04:00PM

Briana

On Hiatus

This class offers young dancers the opportunity to learn basic rhythms as they express themselves through dance!

Children's Brasilian Percussion (6-13 years)
Thu Feb 09, 2012 @04:00PM - 05:00PM

Abel

Class Returns in 02 February

Please Note New Time!

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 (6-11 years)
Thu Feb 09, 2012 @04:00PM - 05:00PM

Briana

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.

 

West African Dance
Thu Feb 09, 2012 @06:00PM - 08:15PM

Naby

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!

PLEASE NOTE: Class Runs 75 Minutes

Adult Brasilian Percussion
Thu Feb 09, 2012 @06:15PM - 09:15PM

Abel

Explore the rhythms of Brasilian percussion! Learn core beats in Brasilian samba and afro samba (Maracatu, Ijexa, samba de roda, etc.) using various instruments (congo, surdo, agogo, panderiro, triangle, etc.).

Afro Samba
Thu Feb 09, 2012 @07:15PM - 08:15PM

Felice/Ashlee

Live Drumming!

Get your feet moving and your blood pumping! Taught by an experienced native Brasilian dancer, this class will have you smiling and laughing as you move to the beats of afro samba. Ideal for advanced beginners and above. Join us!

 


Brasilian Carnaval
Sat Feb 11, 2012 @10:30AM - 11:30AM

Danilo

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.  A great way to start your day!

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

Naby

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!

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

510.528.1958