Category Archives: Afro-Brazilian

Nat’l Dance Week Performances: Thurs, April 19 and Sun, April 22!

It’s time to celebrate National Dance Week! On Thursday night we’ll be taking it to the streets, performing downtown at 6:50 on Center Street at City Hall, and 7:50 at Church Street at Civic. Our theme this year celebrates our lives in this beautiful ocean-side community, sharing the gifts that the ocean bestows through dance!…

Sambarét ~ Cabaret, Brazilian Style, April 22 at the 418 Project

We are excitedly rehearsing for our upcoming show: Sambarét ~ Cabaret, Brazilian Style! We hope you can join us—this is a fabulous way  to celebrate National Dance Week! Sambarét will enrapture your senses through lively music, daring dance and delicious delicacies. This will be a scintillating evening of provocative entertainment and Bordeaux-infused Samba. Please visit…

Special Guest Teacher! Ana Carla Laidley from Brazil, March 8 and 13

Dance of Brazil is excited to host a special guest teacher from Brazil on March 8 and 13! Ana Carla Laidley is a samba dancer and instructor from Rio de Janeiro, whose classes integrate traditional and contemporary Samba styles. Ana provides a space for people to develop their knowledge of the Brazilian culture as well as reconnect with their…

Come out and learn the beauty of Silvestre Technique!

Hello Dancing Friends! This Friday and Saturday there is a visiting dancer in town, Stephanie Engel, who will be teaching the Silvestre Technique. Here is the info in case you want to join:               Come and explore Afro Brazilian dance through the interpretation of Silvestre Technique. We will explore…