Tuesday 07th 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
Tue Feb 07, 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 Beg Ballet
Tue Feb 07, 2012 @10:00AM - 12:30PM

Nona

Beginner/Advanced Beginner level dance class 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!

Pre-Ballet (3-5 years)
Tue Feb 07, 2012 @03:15PM - 04:00PM

Nona

Designed especially for the youngest dancer! Explore and discover the basic positions, moves and terms of ballet in a relaxed, nurturing and gently-paced environment

Children's Brasilian Dance (6-12 years)
Tue Feb 07, 2012 @04:15PM - 05:15PM

Ashlee

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.

 

Children's Beg Ballet (6-11 years)
Tue Feb 07, 2012 @04:15PM - 05:15PM

Nona

Discover the beauty and discipline of this classical dance style! Explore and discover the basic positions, postures, placements, moves and terms of ballet in a relaxed, nurturing and gently-paced environment.

Children's Brasilian Percussion (6-13 years)
Tue Feb 07, 2012 @05:15PM - 06:15PM

Bateria

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.).

 

Popular Cuban Dance
Tue Feb 07, 2012 @06:00PM - 07:15PM

Susana

Learn dances you can take right to the club in Susana's energetic popular Cuban dance class! She'll teach all levels of Cuban salsa, merengue, mambo, cha cha cha and more. Great music, great energy and great fun characterize Susana's classes. No partner needed.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Class Runs 75 Minutes

Adult Brasilian Percussion
Tue Feb 07, 2012 @06:15PM - 09:15PM

Bateria

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
Tue Feb 07, 2012 @07:15PM - 08:15PM

Rodson

Live Drumming!

Join in the the excitement and energy! This class will have you moving and smiling in no time! Advanced Beginners and Above.

Argentine Tango
Tue Feb 07, 2012 @08:15PM - 11:30PM

Marcelo

You've always wanted to "Dance with the Stars" and this is your chance! Come learn the steps of this timeless and beautiful dance from a master dancer and instructor!

Class:       8:15-9:30pm (Includes admission to milonga)

Milonga:   9:30pm-Midnight (Admission to Milonga only $10)

For more information, please contact Marcelo at 415.412.1866 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.marcelotango.com

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

510.528.1958