Events
month | week | day | list| « | July 12, 2008 - August 11, 2008 | » |
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07 / 12
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 6:30 pm
The World Dance Center proudly announces a very special dance workshop this Saturday! On Saturday, July 12 from 5:00 to 6:30pm, Beto Guimaraes (www.betoguimaraes.org) returns to World Dance Center to teach an exciting and unique Maracatú Dance Movements Workshop at World Dance Center. A master dance instructor from Recife, Brazil, Beto's fun and energetic teaching style made him a favorite teacher during his time at WDC. Over the years, his workshops and classes throughout the Northwestern United States, Texas and Brazil have earned him rave reviews and new fans. This workshop will feature live drumming by members of Maracatú Luta and will cost only $15 (WDC students with class cards, please see Ave Maria for a special offer; sorry, no trade cards). MARACATÚMaracatú is a form of dance form, primarily danced in the Northeast of Brazil. It was brought to the state of Pernambuco by Congolese slaves in the 18th century. It represrents the proud coronation of the kings and Queens of Congo in Brazil. The dance is processional and often is danced during Carnaval in Recife and other cities across the Northeast. 510-528-1958 | ||
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07 / 22
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Maracatú is a processional style of music and dance from the state of Pernambuco in the northeast of Brazil. It's got deep roots and infectious, joyous rhythms. Maracatú Luta is offering a four week introductory workshop to share our love of this amazing music. You'll learn alfaia (the bass drum at the heart of maracatú), caixia (snare), gongué (bell), abé (shekere), body percussion, songs, stretches, and more. This is a beginner's class -- no experience is necessary, and instruments will be provided. $15 drop-in, or $40 for the whole four week series. | ||
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07 / 29
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Maracatú is a processional style of music and dance from the state of Pernambuco in the northeast of Brazil. It's got deep roots and infectious, joyous rhythms. Maracatú Luta is offering a four week introductory workshop to share our love of this amazing music. You'll learn alfaia (the bass drum at the heart of maracatú), caixia (snare), gongué (bell), abé (shekere), body percussion, songs, stretches, and more. This is a beginner's class -- no experience is necessary, and instruments will be provided. $15 drop-in, or $40 for the whole four week series. | ||
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Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Maracatú is a processional style of music and dance from the state of Pernambuco in the northeast of Brazil. It's got deep roots and infectious, joyous rhythms. Maracatú Luta is offering a four week introductory workshop to share our love of this amazing music. You'll learn alfaia (the bass drum at the heart of maracatú), caixia (snare), gongué (bell), abé (shekere), body percussion, songs, stretches, and more. This is a beginner's class -- no experience is necessary, and instruments will be provided. $15 drop-in, or $40 for the whole four week series. | ||
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