Class Description:

This year the parade dancers will be exploring the beautiful Afro-Brazilian Dance styles created by the Blocos Afro of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

 

These 9-weeks of classes will focus on the following:

* Learning the history and cultural significance of the Afro-Brazilian Dance styles

* Practicing technique

* Gaining experience dancing to live percussion
* Learning the parade choreography
* Performance training including building confidence
* Community building through dance

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Attire:
* Leggings, yoga pants, dance leggings or shorts plus a tank top or shirt that you can comfortably dance in. We will sweat a lot.
* Barefoot or dance sneakers

 

Classes will be taught by Maria Vanderhorst, Samba do Mar Humboldt's Artistic Director

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​*** Parade E-Registration and Costume Information will be made available on Sunday, July 27. Registration and Costume Fees will be due no later than Saturday, August 2. We will be available on Thursday, July 31, after class from 7:30 - 9:00 PM at Humboldt Pie to help with measurements and costume questions.***