Classes
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!
Afro-Brazilian Dance with Live Drumming
Brazilian Samba Dance & Music Workshop
Saturdays, 11:45am - 1:15pm
Cost: $12 per class / 4- or 8-class card at $11 per class
Location: City Dance Studios
Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:00pm
August 3 - September 21, 2010
Learn the samba—the most popular and iconic dance and rhythm of Brazil. The workshop will cover the history, dance style by region, musical instrumentation and song instruction in Portuguese. Appropriate for beginners and experienced dancers who want to improve their technique and knowledge of the samba.
Cost: Entire 8-week workshop $75/drop-in $12.00 per class or buy a class card
Location: CASA/City Dance Annex, 1420 Harrison St.
Capoeira
Capoeira is a form of dance/self-defense with strong roots in Afro-Brazilian music and dance. This class is taught in a positive and creative environment. Appropriate for all ages and levels, capoeira promotes flexibility, endurance, self-discovery and power. Location: CASA/City Dance Annex, 1420 Harrison St.
- Wednesdays, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
- Sundays, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Music
Mestre Low teaches Brazilian roots percussion, covering Afro-Brazilian rhythms and songs, and offers berimbau lessons.
Brazilian Drumming Club
Hosted by master drummer Mestre Wilson Low
Sundays, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Club members will study traditional, folkloric and contemporary Brazilian music including the samba, samba reggae, maculele, capoeira, batuque and many more Afro-Brazilian rhythms. Song instruction in Portuguese. All levels are welcome.
Cost: $10 per session
Location: Location: CASA/City Dance Annex, 1420 Harrison St.
Private and group capoeira, dance and music lessons and workshops are available. For more information, join our mailing list or email us at info@marareggae.
Class schedule last updated on July 20, 2010.