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National Dance Week 2013 Rehearsals Begin Tuesday, March 12!

Written on March 7, 2013

That’s right, we’re takin’ it to the Streets! National Dance Week is Thursday, April 18 this year. This is our chance to share with other dance organizations and the general community the way we at Dance of Brazil celebrate life together through dance and music.

This year’s theme is Calypso/Samba, fusing movement from Trinidad and Brazil in a Carnaval-themed presentation with live drums. Come join us by participating in Tuesday dance classes and rehearsal immediately afterwards beginning Tuesday, March 12th.

REHEARSAL INFO:
Tuesday Nights
March 12 – April 16
8 – 9:30 pm
Louden Nelson Community Center

The rehearsal fee is $60 paid in advance to cover the full six sessions. You may only miss one rehearsal and you must attend dance class at least once a week for the duration. We will also probably rehearse on Sunday, April 14 with live music, location TBD.

For more information, feel free to contact Marsea at marsea.marquis@yahoo.com

Can’t wait to dance with you!

Here’s a clip from our 2010 National Dance Week performance to get you inspired!

Upcoming Performance! Jan 25th at Cabrillo: Prime Movers

Written on January 22, 2013

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Performance Workshop Series with Rosangela Silvestre, Oct 16 – 20

Written on September 22, 2012

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West African & Afro-Cuban Master Series: Drum, Percussion & Song

Written on June 11, 2012

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

Written on April 18, 2012

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

Written on April 4, 2012

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

Written on March 1, 2012

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Hélio Faria Teaching Two Special Classes in February

Written on February 6, 2012

We are excited to announce that Brazilian dancer Hélio Faria will be coming to teach for us two days in February. A professional dance teacher and sports trainer from Rio De Janeiro, Hélio has appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” and has worked as a choreographer for stars in Brasil. Faria is currently on tour…

Monday classes in January at SCDC

Written on January 5, 2012

Happy New Year dancers! Add some extra dancing to your schedule this month with three All Levels classes in January at the Santa Cruz Dance Company. Here are the Details: MONDAYS at Santa Cruz Dance Company January 9th, 16th and 23rd 5:30 – 6:30 pm ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Santa Cruz Dance Company is located at:…

Holiday Samba Class Video

Written on December 23, 2011

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!