Category Archives: Brazilian Drumming

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…

Holiday Samba Class Video

Season’s Greetings Dancers! Here is a little clip from our December 22 class at the 418 Project. It’s been fabulous dancing with you in 2011 – Happy Holidays and Enjoy!  

Dance by the Lighthouse on West Cliff, September 6 & 13!

Come dance outside while the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean! We will have class on Tuesday, September 6 and Tuesday, September 13 at the Lighthouse on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, CA. Class starts at 6:00 pm. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of the ocean through samba and Brazilian drumming! Please…

Check Out 2011′s National Dance Week Performances!

Watch Dance of Brazil’s students and drummers bring their passion and love for Brazilian music and dance to the streets in celebration of National Dance Week 2011! Click the link below to watch: