Saturday 04th of February 2012
Save the Dates! Family Carnaval Ball and Yemanja Arts Festival Coming in February Print E-mail
Brasarte - Main

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
Brasarte - Main

Sunday, 05 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

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

 

 

 
Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 January 2012 02:47
 

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Brasilian Carnaval
Sat Feb 04, 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 04, 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!

Afro Cuban Folkloric
Sat Feb 04, 2012 @02:00PM - 05:30PM

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

Saturday Workshops
Sat Feb 04, 2012 @03:30PM - 05:00PM

Guest Instructors Vary

Call or Email for Details

Rio Samba Workshop
Sat Feb 04, 2012 @03:30PM - 07:00PM

Ana Carla Laidley

Last Saturday of Each Month

Workshops Resume in February

Celebrate Rio in this amazing dance workshop taught by a wonderful professional dancer/performer/instructor from LA. You'll learn basic and advanced steps and choreography while having fun! All levels welcome. Bring your best smile!

 

Cost: $20

 

PLEASE NOTE: Workshop Runs 90 Minutes

Adult Brasilian Percussion
Sat Feb 04, 2012 @03:30PM - 06:30PM

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

Adult Brasilian Percussion
Sat Feb 04, 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 Feb 05, 2012 @09:00AM - 12:00PM

Shoshanna

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 Feb 05, 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 Feb 05, 2012 @02:00PM - 03:30PM

Mory Fofana

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
Brasarte: World Dance Center
1901 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, California 94702-1611
510.528.1958