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March 2023
Diva Passista Samba
with Nubia Quele
This two hour workshop will cover foundation drills,
passista technique
and end with a signature Nubia combo
Thursday, March 30
7:35-9:35pm
Guest Artist: Nubia Quele
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$50 in advance
$60 at the door
ABOUT NUBIA QUELE
Nubia Quele Santos is a dancer, choreographer, actress and philanthropist born in Minas Gerias, Brasil and raised in Sydney, Australia. She is a sought after Samba Instructor officially accredited by Carlinhos Salgueiro (Rio’s King of Samba), director of Samba Internacional and associate choreographer and performer for Rio Projekt. Nubia has been an official Passista for three of Rio’s top Samba school: Imperio Serrano, Tuiuti and Salgueiro and performs in Rio Carnaval annually.
Nubia’s experience in Brazilian dance and entertainment is extensive. Based between Sydney and New York City, Nubia is an internationally acclaimed artist. She is the founder of Casa Brazilia, a NYC based Brazilian entertainment company. Casa Brazilia was the officially entertainment for Team USA on their Road to Rio and during the 2016 Olympics. Casa Brazilia worked with Olympic partners and the USA Olympic Committee appearing on the Highest rated morning show ‘The Today Show’ multiple times. Nubia was the assistant choreographer and principal dancer for NBC Universal Rio Olympics launch event held at the prestigious Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Nubia has choreographed in Australia and the USA. She has choreographed for the successful Off Broadway Show ‘Rio The Musical’ and the Off Off Broadway show ‘Futurology’. Nubia was the choreographer for Indeed’s first TV Commercial, as well as doing choreography for the prestigious Estee Lauder brand ‘Mac Cosmetics’.
Nubia is in demand for her teaching techniques and has traveled around Australia, USA, the Middle East and Europe to promote and teach Brazilian Samba. She is versatile performer with over 15 years experience in traditional and world dance styles. Her accomplishments include being a dancer of the international hit dance show ’Mystic India - The World Tour' and was also Top 40 on So You Think You Can Dance (Australia).
Nubia Quele Santos is a dancer, choreographer, actress and philanthropist born in Minas Gerias, Brasil and raised in Sydney, Australia. She is a sought after Samba Instructor officially accredited by Carlinhos Salgueiro (Rio’s King of Samba), director of Samba Internacional and associate choreographer and performer for Rio Projekt. Nubia has been an official Passista for three of Rio’s top Samba school: Imperio Serrano, Tuiuti and Salgueiro and performs in Rio Carnaval annually.
Nubia’s experience in Brazilian dance and entertainment is extensive. Based between Sydney and New York City, Nubia is an internationally acclaimed artist. She is the founder of Casa Brazilia, a NYC based Brazilian entertainment company. Casa Brazilia was the officially entertainment for Team USA on their Road to Rio and during the 2016 Olympics. Casa Brazilia worked with Olympic partners and the USA Olympic Committee appearing on the Highest rated morning show ‘The Today Show’ multiple times. Nubia was the assistant choreographer and principal dancer for NBC Universal Rio Olympics launch event held at the prestigious Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Nubia has choreographed in Australia and the USA. She has choreographed for the successful Off Broadway Show ‘Rio The Musical’ and the Off Off Broadway show ‘Futurology’. Nubia was the choreographer for Indeed’s first TV Commercial, as well as doing choreography for the prestigious Estee Lauder brand ‘Mac Cosmetics’.
Nubia is in demand for her teaching techniques and has traveled around Australia, USA, the Middle East and Europe to promote and teach Brazilian Samba. She is versatile performer with over 15 years experience in traditional and world dance styles. Her accomplishments include being a dancer of the international hit dance show ’Mystic India - The World Tour' and was also Top 40 on So You Think You Can Dance (Australia).
March 2023
Brazilian Masters Pop Up
Workshops
Saturday, March 11
2:30-4:30pm
Symbology of Orixas
Sunday, March 12
2:30-4:30pm
Silvestre Technique
Guest Artist: Rosangela Silvestre
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$30 for one workshop
$50 for both workshops
SPECIAL FOUR-DAY INTENSIVE WITH GUEST ARTISTS ROSANGELA SILVESTRE AND LUCIANO XAVIER
FEBRUARY 23, 24, 25 AND 26, 2023
A new experience at BrasArte: a mini version of Rosangela Silvestre’s signature cultural dance intensive in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Twelve hours over 4 days with two master teaching artists with an ocean of knowledge to share. Silvestre Technique classes will culminate in a final presentation to be recorded in nature. All levels of dance experience (including none) welcome. Symbology & Ancestral Rhythms classes open for drop ins.
Symbology of Orixa and Caboclo with Rosangela Silvestre:
Afro & Indigenous Brazilian ancestral presence in the expressions and revelations of dance.
Silvestre Technique with Rosangela Silvestre:
Fundamentals, pratiques and composition with technique creator. Learn more about silvestre technique at www.silvestretraining.com
Ancestral Rhythms with Luciano Xavier:
Rooted in experiences of the day-to-day life of traditions in Candomblé houses (spiritual houses). With an understanding of ancestral rhythms, Luciano shares his musical understanding through classes inspired by the rhythms of Candomblé, samba roots, Samba Afro, Samba Reggae and folkloric music.
Drop in Classes $20
Full Intensive (12 hours of study including culmination) $180
FEBRUARY 23, 24, 25 AND 26, 2023
A new experience at BrasArte: a mini version of Rosangela Silvestre’s signature cultural dance intensive in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Twelve hours over 4 days with two master teaching artists with an ocean of knowledge to share. Silvestre Technique classes will culminate in a final presentation to be recorded in nature. All levels of dance experience (including none) welcome. Symbology & Ancestral Rhythms classes open for drop ins.
Symbology of Orixa and Caboclo with Rosangela Silvestre:
Afro & Indigenous Brazilian ancestral presence in the expressions and revelations of dance.
Silvestre Technique with Rosangela Silvestre:
Fundamentals, pratiques and composition with technique creator. Learn more about silvestre technique at www.silvestretraining.com
Ancestral Rhythms with Luciano Xavier:
Rooted in experiences of the day-to-day life of traditions in Candomblé houses (spiritual houses). With an understanding of ancestral rhythms, Luciano shares his musical understanding through classes inspired by the rhythms of Candomblé, samba roots, Samba Afro, Samba Reggae and folkloric music.
Drop in Classes $20
Full Intensive (12 hours of study including culmination) $180
November 2022
Brazilian Masters Series VII
Saturday, November 19
2:30-4:30pm
Dancing Medicine
Sunday, November 20
2:30-5:30pm
Dancing Celebration!
Guest Artists: Vera Passos & Dandha Da Hora
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$30 for Dancing Medicine Workshop
$45 for Dancing Celebration Workshop
$70 for Both Workshops
October 2022
Brazilian Masters Series VI
Saturday, October 22
Fundamentals Workshop
5:30-7:00pm
Followed By Social
7:00-10:00pm
&
Sunday, October 23
Int/Adv Workshop
3:30-5:00pm
Forro Weekend
Guest Artist: Kamilla Esteves
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$20 for one workshop
$25 for one workshop + social
$40 for both workshops + social
$10 for social only
Brazilian Masters Series VI
Saturday, October 22
Fundamentals Workshop
5:30-7:00pm
Followed By Social
7:00-10:00pm
&
Sunday, October 23
Int/Adv Workshop
3:30-5:00pm
Forro Weekend
Guest Artist: Kamilla Esteves
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$20 for one workshop
$25 for one workshop + social
$40 for both workshops + social
$10 for social only
October 2022
Brazilian Masters Series V
Friday, October 14
6:30-8:30pm
Silvestre Technique
@ KSP Studios
1501 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland
Saturday, October 15
3:30-5:30pm
Symbology of Caboclos & Orixa
@ The Beat
2560 Ninth St, Ste 119, Berkeley
Guest Artist: Rosangela Silvestre
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$30 for one workshop
$50 for both workshops
September 2022
Brazilian Masters Series IV
Saturday, September 24
2:30-4:00pm
Cabrocha & Malandro Workshop
Guest Artist: Thai Rodrigues
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$60 in advance *
$65 at the door
(* = Please note that advance sales close
at 11pm on Friday, September 23)
Brazilian Masters Series IV
Saturday, September 24
2:30-4:00pm
Cabrocha & Malandro Workshop
Guest Artist: Thai Rodrigues
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$60 in advance *
$65 at the door
(* = Please note that advance sales close
at 11pm on Friday, September 23)
August 2022
Brazilian Masters Series III
Sunday, August 21
3:00-5:00pm
&
Saturday, August 27
5:00-7:00pm
Samba no Pe Intensive
Guest Artist: Kellyn Rosa
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$50 for one workshop
$80 for both workshops
Brazilian Masters Series III
Sunday, August 21
3:00-5:00pm
&
Saturday, August 27
5:00-7:00pm
Samba no Pe Intensive
Guest Artist: Kellyn Rosa
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$50 for one workshop
$80 for both workshops
August 2022
Brazilian Masters Series III
Sunday, August 28
3:00-5:00pm
Ancestral Symbologies
Caboclos & Orixa
Guest Artist: Rosangela Silvestre
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$30 in advance
$35 at the door
July 2022
Brazilian Masters Series II
Saturday, June 9
10:00am-12:00noon
Rio de Janeiro's Samba Scene
Guest Artists: Renowned Passista Directors
Alex Coutinho & Jorge Amarelloh
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$50 in advance
$60 at the door
July 2022
Brazilian Masters Series II
Saturday, July 16 ~ 2:30-4:30pm
Samba & Connection
Sunday, July 17 ~ 2:30-4:30pm
Choreography & Style
Guest Artist: Egili Oliveira
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$50 for one workshop
$80 for both workshops
July 2022
Brazilian Masters Series II
Saturday, July 23 ~ 3:00-4:30pm
Malandro Samba
Sunday, July 24 ~ 3:00-4:30pm
Porta Bandeira & Mestre Sala
Guest Artist: Matheus Oliverio
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$30 for one workshop
$50 for both workshops
June 2022
Brazilian Masters Series I
Thursday, June 2
5:45-7:15pm, Percussion
7:30-9:00pm, Song and Dance
Guest Artist: Luiz Badaro
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$25 for percussion only
$30 for song and dance only
$45 for both workshops
June 2022
Brazilian Masters Series I
Saturday, June 4 ~ 2:00-4:00pm
Guest Artist: Rosangela Silvestre
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$30 in advance
$35 at the door
June 2022
Brazilian Masters Series I
Sunday, June 5 ~ 3:30-6:00pm
Expressions of Sambas Workshop
with Dandha Da Hora, Rosangela Silvestre, Vera Passos
Samba de Caboclo * Samba de Roda * Samba Afro
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$40 in advance
$50 at the door
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“Together we will dance and salute all Queens, mothers, aunts, sisters and grandmother’s of dance, life and art. Mine, yours, ours. Movement, clarity and honey. The feminine is beautiful!” ~ Vera Passos
A Special Sacred Orixá Movement Workshop where we will explore the symbology of different yabás (feminine orixás): Yemanjá, Oxum, Oyá & Ewá. Lead by Master teaching artist from Salvador, Bahia: Vera Passos. A study of the connections between the rhythms and the traditional movement, archetype and story, of the Orixa dances interpreted as an art form. Discover how sacred symbolism inspires the body to dance. Orixa is the Essence of the Universe. About Vera Passos With a degree in Dance at the Federal University of Bahia, Master's student in Dance at PRODAN - UFBA, teacher, dancer and choreographer, Vera began her training with modern dance in Salvador, and got involved with other forms of dance - such as Classic Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Traditional Brazilian Dances. She has studied with first generation renowned Brazilian professors, among them: Gal Mascarenhas, Lia Robato. Mestre King, Carlinhos Moraes, Zebrinha… Passos danced in Companies such as Africa Poesia, Companhia de Dança Jorge Silva and was a solo dancer with the internationally acclaimed Bale Folclórico da Bahia. Initiating her studies with the Silvestre Technique (Developed by Rosângela Silvestre) in 1988 and, in 2002, she began to share Silvestre knowledge with students in Salvador and around the world. She is currently director of Silvestre Link Bahia, associate artistic director of Los Angeles based, award winning Viver Brasil Dance Company, and director and founder of Casa de Cultura Somovimento. Vera travels around the world teaching classes and composing for Dance, music and theater companies. |
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