Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba
2023-02-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Old Parish House of College Park, 4711 Knox Rd, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! You are welcome to come to one or both. Also stay for our bateria (samba percussion ensemble) rehearsal with André Coelho at 3PM!
Frevo with Kate: 1-2PM
Learn the basics of Recife’s carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife. Learn more about frevo and Mexe Com Tudo here.
Samba with Ilheuma Zezeh: 2-3PM
Learn samba from Ilheuma Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Ilheuma Zezeh will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance.
This event is free and open to the public. All levels are welcome to participate. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. Please note that this class will be held at Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road.
Registration for the full semester of lessons (11 total) is $90. Scholarships are available to those for whom cost is prohibitive (contact us for more information).
$15 drop-ins are also available.

Brazilian Bateria Class
2023-02-04 15:00 - 16:30, 2023-03-04 15:00 - 16:30 | Old Parish House of College Park, 4711 Knox Rd, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any.
This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice. All levels are welcome to participate; while primarily intended for adults, all ages are welcome.
Registration for the full semester of lessons (11 total) is $90. Scholarships are available to those for whom cost is prohibitive (contact us for more information).
$15 drop-ins are also available.

The event is a program of College Park-based arts non-profit EducArte. Special thanks to our event sponsor, the College Park Arts Exchange.
Thanks also to our instrument sponsor, Contemporânea. EducArte exclusively uses Contemporânea instruments at our Brazilian percussion events.

Weekly music lessons at ABRACE
2023-02-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA, 22101, United States
For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte’s music program with ABRACE here.
EducArte’s youth Portuguese-language music lessons have been supported by funding from:

Choro music performance
2023-02-16 15:00 - 16:30
Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.

Pablo's Baile at Bossa Bistro
2023-02-16 21:00 - 23:30 | Bossa Bistro, 2463 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Pablo’s Baile happens every month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo’s Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró.

The evening will start with a samba dance class with Ilheuma Zezeh (downstairs) at 9PM. Live music by Pablo’s Baile will start at 10PM.

Pablo’s Baile was featured in Washington City Paper in December 2021! Check it out: City Lights—Pablo’s Baile Brings Brazil to Adams Morgan

$10 at the door

Brazilian Carnival percussion and dance performance (private event)
2023-02-18 16:30 - 17:30

Viva Brasil! Pre-concert percussion and dance workshops
2023-02-25 13:00 - 15:30 | Creative Alliance, The Patterson Building, 3134 Eastern Avenue,, Baltimore, MD, 21224, United States
Creative Alliance’s annual mid-winter Carnival celebration is back, featuring concerts, dancers, dance lessons, and more! Carnival dates back to the 1600s and is a celebration of Brazilian life and culture.
The concert starts at 8PM and there will also be Brazilian percussion and dance workshops earlier in the afternoon, presented by EducArte. André Coelho will teach percussion at 1-2:30PM and Ilheuma Zezeh will teach samba dance at 2:30-3:30PM.
Register for percussion with André at 1PM: https://creativealliance.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class/
Register for samba dance with Zezeh at 2:30PM: https://creativealliance.org/event/samba-with-ilheuma-zezeh/

Viva Brasil! Carnival Dance Party at Creative Alliance
2023-02-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Creative Alliance, The Patterson Building, 3134 Eastern Avenue,, Baltimore, MD, 21224, United States
Creative Alliance’s annual mid-winter Carnival celebration is back, featuring concerts, dancers, dance lessons, and more! Carnival dates back to the 1600s and is a celebration of Brazilian life and culture.
The concert starts at 8PM and there will also be Brazilian percussion and dance workshops earlier in the afternoon. André Coelho will teach percussion at 1PM and Ilheuma Zezeh will teach samba dance at 2PM.
Featured Artists:

JP Silva (presented by EducArte)
Samba Trovão
Rose Moraes

JP Silva & Band
Join us for this special performance by JP Silva, coming to us directly from Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. JP will perform classic samba and carnival songs with band members Pablo Regis, André Coelho, Lucas Ashby, Filipe Brandão, and more.

Born in Rio de Janeiro, JP Silva is a singer, composer, and instrumentalist who professionally entered the world of music through choro at the Escola Portátil de Música da Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO). He has played with renowned musicians Diogo Nogeira, Elza Soares, Toninho Gerais, Barbeirinho, Marquinhos de Oswaldo Cruz, Délcio Carvalho, Maurício Carrilho, Elton Medeiros, Paulão 7 Cordas, Ademilde Fonseca, Velha Guarda Império Serrano, Velha Guarda Mangueira, Velha Guarda Portela, Mario Broder, Neguinho da Beija-Flor, B Negão, Wilson Moreira, Wilson das Neves, Dudu Nobre, Fernanda Abreu, Jorge Aragão, and Luiz Melodia.
JP has played the DC/Baltimore area various times in the past, representing the genres of samba, choro, and MPB. He previously performed at Creative Alliance’s Viva Brasil! party in 2019 and 2020.

Festival style Irish dance workshop with Kate Spanos
2023-03-03 19:30 - 20:30 | District Irish Dance Academy, 4435 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite LL10, Washington, DC, 20016, United States
Join Kate for a special community event to learn Festival style Irish step dance at District Irish Dance Academy (DIDA)!
In this workshop, we will work on some of the movements and techniques that are typical of this style’s “slow” slip jig and learn a short piece of choreography. Festival style Irish dance is from the Belfast area of Northern Ireland and was developed by Patricia Mulholland (or “Miss Mulholland”) in the 1950s to draw the focus of Irish dance away from the “pageantry” of feis style and more towards individual expression. The costumes are simpler and dancers do not wear wigs. Festival slip jigs and set dances are much slower than their feis style counterparts, and dancers pay particular attention to expressing “light and shade” in the music. Grace, elegance, and control are key features of Festival style, and one of its distinctive motifs is the “burl” or turn/spin.
DIDA Tappy Hour is designed with community in mind. This event is open to everyone, including dancers from any Irish dance school or style. Footwear: Soft shoes, socks, or light/non-stick sneakers.
Here is a video of Kate performing a festival slip jig at the Maryland Irish Festival in November 2022:

Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba
2023-03-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Old Parish House of College Park, 4711 Knox Rd, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! You are welcome to come to one or both. Also stay for our bateria (samba percussion ensemble) rehearsal with André Coelho at 3PM!
Frevo with Kate: 1-2PM
Learn the basics of Recife’s carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife. Learn more about frevo and Mexe Com Tudo here.
Samba with Zezeh: 2-3PM
Learn samba from Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Zezeh will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance.
This event is open to the public. All levels are welcome to participate. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. Please note that this class will be held at Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road.
Registration for the full semester of lessons (11 total) is $90. Scholarships are available to those for whom cost is prohibitive (contact us for more information).
$15 drop-ins are also available.

Brazilian Bateria Class
2023-03-04 15:00 - 16:30 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4512 College Avenue, College Park, Maryland, 20740
Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any.
This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice. All levels are welcome to participate; while primarily intended for adults, all ages are welcome.

The event is a program of College Park-based arts non-profit EducArte. Special thanks to our event sponsor, the College Park Arts Exchange.
Thanks also to our instrument sponsor, Contemporânea. EducArte exclusively uses Contemporânea instruments at our Brazilian percussion events.

Capoeira workshop (private event)
2023-03-10 09:00 - 11:00
Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.

Monobloco - US Tour 2023
2023-03-11 20:00 - 23:59 | Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20010
NEW VENUE: Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
Due to circumstances outside our control, we have moved the event from Glen Echo Park to Hook Hall in Petworth in Washington, DC.

EducArte is thrilled to welcome back the joyous energy of Rio de Janeiro carnival to the DC area!
ENGLISH
Monobloco is a “bloco,” or street band, that parades during carnival in Rio de Janeiro and is also a professional touring band. The group became popular by creating powerful cover versions of Brazilian hits, stepping outside of the samba genre. Classics by Tim Maia, Jorge Benjor, Alceu Valença, and many others were transformed into samba anthems and attracted fans from a whole new generation. During the world-famous Rio de Janeiro carnival, Monobloco has its own parade, which today attracts over half a million people to the streets to dance and sing. The group’s popularity soon led to the creation of a professional touring band, which has performed extensively around Brazil and internationally, including at the London Olympics in 2012. The group has also released several live and studio albums including the 2010 release called “10,” which was nominated for a Latin GRAMMY for Best Samba/Pagode album.
EducArte last presented Monobloco at Glen Echo Park in June 2022. It was an exciting live performance! Experience the electric exuberance of Rio de Janeiro’s street carnival.
PORTUGUÊS
O show do Monobloco é uma viagem intensa pela alegria e energia do brasileiro e sua paixão pelo samba e carnaval. O grupo começou em 2000 como uma festa de samba que rapidamente ganhou popularidade ao criar versões cover poderosas de clássicos de Tim Maia, Jorge Benjor, Alceu Valença e muitos outros. Além desses sucessos o Monobloco também interpreta clássicos do samba, marchinhas, forró e até funk. Durante o mundialmente famoso carnaval carioca, o Monobloco tornou-se um “bloco” oficial, que hoje atrai milhões de pessoas às ruas para dançar e cantar. O Monobloco desenvolveu uma banda para shows que já fez turnês pelo Brasil e pelo mundo e também gravou vários álbuns indicados ao Latin GRAMMY.
EducArte trouxe o Monobloco em junho de 2022. Foi um show incrível com muita energia! Experiencie a exuberância elétrica do Carnaval do Rio.
Tickets: General admission, standing room only, $45
Date/time: Saturday, March 11 at 8PM to midnight (doors open at 7PM, free dance lesson at 7:30PM)
Location: Hook Hall, Main Hall (3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010)
About the venue
Situated in the heart of Washington, DC, Hook Hall is a traditional tavern and event space. We will be in the Main Hall, which is a spacious hall with plenty of room for dancing. They will have a full bar open and will serve food and drinks all night.
Hook Hall is metro accessible.

The nearest metro stop is Georgia Ave-Petworth. Street parking is also available.
We encourage carpooling and ridesharing.

Hook Hall only allows patrons ages 21 and over. People under 21 will not be allowed in the venue.
*Tickets are non-refundable, all sales are final.
Highlights from June 2022

Pablo's Baile at Bossa Bistro
2023-03-16 21:00 - 23:30 | Bossa Bistro, 2463 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
3.16.23 POSTPONED
Pablo’s Baile happens every month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo’s Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró.

The evening will start with a samba dance class with Ilheuma Zezeh (downstairs) at 9PM. Live music by Pablo’s Baile will start at 10PM.

Pablo’s Baile was featured in Washington City Paper in December 2021! Check it out: City Lights—Pablo’s Baile Brings Brazil to Adams Morgan

$10 at the door

Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba
2023-03-18 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4512 College Avenue, College Park, Maryland, 20740
Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! You are welcome to come to one or both. Also stay for our bateria (samba percussion ensemble) rehearsal with André Coelho at 3PM!
Frevo with Kate: 1-2PM
Learn the basics of Recife’s carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife. Learn more about frevo and Mexe Com Tudo here.
Samba with Ilheuma Zezeh: 2-3PM
Learn samba from Ilheuma Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Ilheuma will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance.
This event is open to the public. All levels are welcome to participate. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. Please note that this class will be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at 4512 College Avenue (free parking on the street or in the back lot).
Registration for the full semester of lessons (11 total) is $90. Scholarships are available to those for whom cost is prohibitive (contact us for more information).
$15 drop-ins are also available.

Brazilian Bateria Class
2023-03-18 15:00 - 16:30 | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4512 College Avenue, College Park, Maryland, 20740
Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any.
This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice. All levels are welcome to participate; while primarily intended for adults, all ages are welcome. Please note that this class will be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at 4512 College Avenue (free parking on the street or in the back lot).
Registration for the full semester of lessons (11 total) is $90. Scholarships are available to those for whom cost is prohibitive (contact us for more information).
$15 drop-ins are also available.

The event is a program of College Park-based arts non-profit EducArte. Special thanks to our event sponsor, the College Park Arts Exchange.
Thanks also to our instrument sponsor, Contemporânea. EducArte exclusively uses Contemporânea instruments at our Brazilian percussion events.

Clave - Orphan Roots of American Culture (private event)
2023-03-24 10:00 - 11:00

Irish Céilí Dance at Glen Echo Park
2023-03-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, 20812, United States
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s month at an Irish social gathering filled with traditional music and dance! We will learn some basic Irish dance steps and beginner-friendly group dances, accompanied by live music by some of the region’s best Irish musicians.
The caller will be dancer Kate Spanos and the band will include Marty Frye (flute), Peter Brice (button accordion), Richard Osban (guitar/tenor banjo), and Meghan Mette (fiddle).
The event will be held in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park (Spanish Ballroom Annex). Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Note: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is not required; face masks are encouraged but not required.
There is a 50% discount for kids under the age of 7 available at the door.
Check out highlights from our last céilí in January:

The event is a program of College Park-based arts non-profit EducArte. Special thanks to our event partner, Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture.

Spanish and bossa nova guitar performance (private)
2023-03-29 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-30 15:00 - 16:00

Samba dance workshop (private event)
2023-03-29 17:00 - 18:30

Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba
2023-04-01 13:00 - 15:00 | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! You are welcome to come to one or both. Also stay for our bateria (samba percussion ensemble) rehearsal with André Coelho at 3PM!
Frevo with Kate: 1-2PM
Learn the basics of Recife’s carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife. Learn more about frevo and Mexe Com Tudo here.
Samba with Ilheuma Zezeh: 2-3PM
Learn samba from Ilheuma Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Ilheuma will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance.
This event is open to the public. All levels are welcome to participate. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. Please note that this class will be held in The Clarice’s Orchestra Room (signs will be placed around the building and parking is free in Lot 1 on Saturdays).
Registration for the full semester of lessons (11 total) is $90. Scholarships are available to those for whom cost is prohibitive (contact us for more information).
$15 drop-ins are also available.

Brazilian Bateria Class
2023-04-01 15:00 - 16:30 | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any.
This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice. All levels are welcome to participate; while primarily intended for adults, all ages are welcome. Please note that this class will be held in The Clarice’s Orchestra Room (signs will be placed around the building and parking is free in Lot 1 on Saturdays).
Registration for the full semester of lessons (11 total) is $90. Scholarships are available to those for whom cost is prohibitive (contact us for more information).
$15 drop-ins are also available.

The event is a program of College Park-based arts non-profit EducArte. Special thanks to our event sponsor, the College Park Arts Exchange.
Thanks also to our instrument sponsor, Contemporânea. EducArte exclusively uses Contemporânea instruments at our Brazilian percussion events.
