Celebratory Carnival Dance courses

with Rosaria Gracia

See also Celebratory Carnival Dance Workshops

Be ready to be immersed in a mixture of rhythms and colours! These sessions are devised to explore movement through rhythms inspired by the Candomble and Santeria divinities, regional dances such as Maracatu, the sensual and
energetic Samba and collective dances to the sound of Samba Reggae. Fusion techniques and performance skills will be also covered.

The sessions are created to teach and inspire participants to move to fun and energetic rhythms. They are tailored to the participants’ experience and ability. All abilities and ages are welcome. Mums with young babies are encouraged to attend
to bring in that intergenerational feel (proved and tested!).

Rosaria has been working on Afro-brazilian, Samba and general carnival dances for many years, performing with Carnival Collective, Paraiso School of Samba, London School of Samba, Estrela do Norte and Maracatu Nao E among others. She learned the Orixas dance from Muta, a Candomble priest, in Savador de Bahia, Brazil. She is a highly experienced dancer and choreographer recognised nationally and internationally, and has worked in schools, community centres, festivals and theatres.

Six Thursdays starting 13th November at Evolution
1.00 – 2.15 pm

Six Thursdays starting 29th January at Evolution
1.00 – 2.15 pm

Cost: £38 (£32 concessions) per course

Celebratory Carnival Dance Workshops

This introductory session is devised to explore movement through rhythms inspired by the Candomble and Santeria divinities, regional dances such as Maracatu, the sensual and energetic Samba and collective dances to the sound of Samba Reggae. Fusion techniques and performance skills will be also covered.

The sessions are created to teach and inspire participants to move to fun and energetic rhythms. They are tailored to the participants’ experience and ability. All abilities and ages are welcome. Mums with young babies are encouraged to attend
to bring in that intergenerational feel (proved and tested!). Be ready to be immersed in a mixture of rhythms and colours!

For information on Rosaria and 6-week Carnival Dance courses see above.

Saturday 8th November at Evolution
2.00 – 6.00 pm

Saturday 24th January at Evolution
2.00 – 6.00 pm

Cost: £36 (£30 concessions and earlybird) per afternoon