Afro-Brazilian Dance

Drawn from 18 years of study and experience, Rhonda Stagnaro Low's class is a unique blend of traditional contemporary Brazilian dance with techniques and technical training. The high energy class is suitable for all levels and will enable students to feel comfortable dancing in any part of Brazil.

All classes are accompanied by live drumming under the direction of Mestre Wilson Low. Join us!

class schedule (as of February 2008)

Afro-Brazilian dance with live drumming

Saturdays  11:45am - 1:15pm
Level: All levels are welcome
Cost: $12 per class / 4- or 8-class card at $11 per class
Location: City Dance Studios [map and directions]

Samba with live drumming
Tuesdays  7:15pm - 8:45pm
The class will focus on technique and choreography.

Level: All levels are welcome
Cost: $12 per class / 4- or 8-class card at $11 per class
Location: City Dance Studios [map and directions]

Capoeira

Learn capoeira—a Brazilian art combining martial arts, dance, acrobatics, and music—from São Paulo-born Mestre Wilson Low. Mestre Low welcomes children and adults alike to learn the beauty, discipline and cultural respect and traditions of Brazilian capoeira.

Private and group lessons and workshops are available. For more information, please call us at 415-587-3907 or email info@marareggae.

Capoeira dance workout
Capoeira is a unique dance art form, which has strong roots in Afro-Brazilian music and dance. Its harmony of forces promotes flexibility, endurance, self-discovery and power. (Read more about Capoeira dance workout.)

Mondays  7:30pm - 9:00pm (begins February 11)
Level: All levels are welcome
Cost: $15 per class / $130 for 10 classes
Location: Shoebox Studios

Music

Brazilian Roots Percussion classes
Mestre Low will be teaching an 8-week percussion session, covering Afro-Brazilian rhythms and songs. Classes will begin Saturday, January 19th, 3:30pm - 4:30pm at Mestre Low's private studios. $15.00 per class. Class size will be limited to 6 committed students, so reserve your spot early. Contact Mestre Low at marareggae@msn.com.

Berimbau Lessons
Students should already own a berimbau. Lessons are arranged by private appointment with Mestre Low.

Group of 6 - $20.00/hour class
Individual - $25.00 / hour class. Minimum commitment of 4 lessons.

Contact Mestre Low at marareggae@msn.com.