EducArte’s bateria percussion and samba no pé dance students lit up Adams Morgan PorchFest 2026, transforming the neighborhood into a mini Rio carnival right here in Washington, DC.
EducArte performs at Adams Morgan PorchFest 2026 Read More »
Viva Brasil! Carnival Party lit up Creative Alliance on Saturday, February 28, and it felt so good to be back in Highlandtown sharing Brazilian Carnival with all of you. From the first drum hits to the last singalong, the room was full of color, rhythm, and genuine community energy.
Viva Brasil! Bringing Rio, Salvador, and Recife to Baltimore Read More »
What an amazing year! For EducArte, 2025 was about continuing to grow our community-centered work in Brazilian music and dance throughout the DMV.
Highlights from 2025 Read More »
This weekend was Bateria EducArte’s first time at the Wheaton Arts Parade! Our dancers and musicians had a blast and are already looking forward to next year.
Bateria EducArte performs at the Wheaton Arts Parade Read More »
EducArte’s Sarau de Samba was the headliner for Eaton DC’s Art All Night on Saturday, September 13! It was a joyous evening of samba, capoeira with Capoeira Malês Maryland, and old and new friends.
Sarau de Samba celebrates #ArtAllNight at Eaton DC Read More »
Our Sarau de Samba on Sunday, September 7, was offered free to the public to mark Brazilian Independence Day, thanks to a grant from the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center.
EducArte commemorates Brazilian Independence Day with a free Sarau de Samba Read More »
On Friday, September 5, Ilê Aiyê took the stage at UDC Theater of the Arts for a concert that brought powerful samba-afro rhythms and Afro-Brazilian dance to DC, along with a message of pride and resistance.
EducArte presents Ilê Aiyê in Washington, DC Read More »
Ilê Aiyê led a community workshop on Thursday, September 4, bringing together people from across the area’s Brazilian music and dance scene the day before their concert at the UDC Theater of the Arts. The event was held at the Go-Go Museum, a community-centered space in historic Anacostia dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and sharing the city’s homegrown go-go music through interactive exhibits, live performances, historic artifacts, and educational programs.
Ilê Aiyê leads a community workshop and jams with Black Alley at DC’s Go-Go Museum Read More »
Last week, we wrapped up our Summer Samba Challenge! It was a fantastic month of weekly sessions, including: a short workout to prepare our bodies to dance, intensive samba technique, and a Brazilian dance taster series.
Summer Samba Challenge complete and fall classes starting next month Read More »
In preparation for Festa Junina (Brazil’s June celebrations), our Brazilian Arts Academy students learned about forró and quadrilha in our latest spring session.
Brazilian Arts Academy students learn Festa Junina traditions Read More »
