EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class
2024-05-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-06-06 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Levine Music (Silver Spring campus), 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Have you been mesmerized by the energy and cohesion of the carnival street percussion groups of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? Join this weekly Brazilian bateria class to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire. A bateria is the percussion ensemble driving the groove of the whole samba band.
EducArte’s percussion director and Rio de Janeiro native André Coelho leads the bateria classes. André has played in many carnival groups, such as Carmelitas, Céu na Terra, Cacique de Ramos, Orquestra Voadora, Prata Preta, and Tá Pirando. Classes are also taught by Levine faculty member Christopher Payne, a multi-faceted drummer and percussionist who fuses ethnic hand percussion, orchestral percussion, and drum set to create music across a multitude of genres.
EducArte at Levine welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and music teachers. No auditions are required. The bateria class meets for 1.5 hours a week to work on technique and repertoire and to rehearse for group performances. All students will have the opportunity to perform periodically if they choose to.
Please see our online bateria demonstration videos here.
Semester tuition and drop-in classes available. Register for the semester ($325) on Levine’s website or purchase a $20 drop-in at the door.
Scholarships are also available to students. Please fill out this form to be considered for a scholarship.
Questions about payments or registration? Contact Levine student services at sservices@levinemusic.org or (202) 686.8000.

EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Samba Dance Class
2024-05-23 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-30 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-06 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-20 20:00 - 21:00 | Levine Music (Silver Spring campus), 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly in-person samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble.
Ilheuma Zezeh is a renowned Brazilian samba teacher, choreographer, and professional performer. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Zezeh is a former carnival queen of the Unidos do Peruche samba school located in São Paulo. She has taught and danced professionally for over 30 years in a number of countries including Brazil, the United States, and elsewhere. Zezeh’s teaching philosophy explores mental and physical well-being, self expression, and positivity.
EducArte at Levine welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and dance instructors. No auditions required. The dance class meets for 1 hour a week to work on technique, repertoire, and performance. All students will have the opportunity to perform periodically with the EducArte at Levine percussion ensemble, if they choose to.
Semester tuition and drop-ins classes available. Register for the semester ($250) on Levine’s websiteor purchase a $20 drop-in at the door.
Scholarships are also available to students. Please fill out this form to be considered for a scholarship.
Questions about payments or registration? Contact Levine student services at sservices@levinemusic.org or (202) 686.8000.

Yamandu Costa at Miracle Theatre (DC)
2024-05-31 20:00 | Miracle Theatre, 535 8th St SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Buy Tickets »As part of EducArte’s first Brazilian Guitar Masters Festival, we present Brazilian music icons and Latin GRAMMY® winners Yamandu Costa and João Bosco! Experience the exuberance, virtuosity, and passionate energy of Brazilian rhythms on guitar. Yamandu Costa performs on Friday, May 31, at Miracle Theatre in Eastern Market and João Bosco performs on Saturday, June 1, at Catholic University.
About Yamandu Costa:
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Listen to just one song, and you’ll agree—Yamandu Costa is the most transcendent guitarist you’ve ever heard. A virtuoso of the 7-string guitar, the Latin GRAMMY® winner evokes the full spectrum of human emotion with technical brilliance and deep passion. Credited with reviving interest in Brazilian guitar music, his diverse repertoire includes styles like choro, bossa nova, milonga, tango, samba, and chamamé. In addition to soloing with symphony orchestras around the world, he has collaborated with Bobby McFerrin, Richard Galliano, Doug de Vries, Gilberto Gil, Toquinho, João Bosco, Ney Matogrosso, Marisa Monte, and Renato Borghetti.
“Musicians of this caliber that make you fall out of your seat come once in a generation.” – La Presse Montreal
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Escuta uma música só deste mestre da música brasileira, e você vai concordar—Yamandu Costa é um dos violonistas mais transcendentes que você já ouviu. Um virtuoso de violão de sete cordas, este ganhador do Latin GRAMMY® expressa toda a emoção através do seu violão humano com brilho tecnical e muita paixão. Um dos maiores violonistas do Brasil e do mundo, o repertório dele inclui chorinho, bossa nova, milonga, tango, samba e chamamé. Além de solar com várias orquestras sinfônicas do mundo, ele já tocou com renomados artistas como Bobby McFerrin, Richard Galliano, Doug de Vries, Gilberto Gil, Toquinho, João Bosco, Ney Matogrosso, Marisa Monte e Renato Borghetti.

Event details

Date/time: Friday, May 31 at 8PM (doors open at 7PM); estimated duration is 2 hours but is subject to artist discretion
Location: Miracle Theatre (535 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003)
Tickets: Premium seats (front rows), $70 / General admission (seated), $50

Children age two and under do not need a ticket and will be given free admission. Any children above age two need a ticket for the show (no discounts)

Parking/transportation: Transportation information to Miracle Theatre can be found here; 1.5 blocks from the Eastern Market Metro (blue line)
Donations: EducArte encourages donations to support victims of the devastating floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Yamandu Costa’s home state in Brazil. Please click here to learn more about how you can help.

Tickets are sold through the Miracle Theatre / Union Stage website. Click here for FAQs about ticketing and venue policies.
This engagement of Yamandu Costa is made possible in part through the ArtsCONNECT program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

João Bosco at Catholic University (DC)
2024-06-01 20:00 | Hartke Theatre, Catholic University, 3801 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC, 20064, United States
As part of EducArte’s first Brazilian Guitar Masters Festival, we present Brazilian music icons and Latin GRAMMY® winners Yamandu Costa and João Bosco! Experience the exuberance, virtuosity, and passionate energy of Brazilian rhythms on guitar. Yamandu Costa performs on Friday, May 31, at Miracle Theatre in Eastern Market and João Bosco performs on Saturday, June 1, at Catholic University.
About João Bosco:
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João Bosco has been loved in his home country of Brazil for decades, since the 60s when he first began composing and performing. In the early 90s, Bosco mounted a major tour of the US, and since then he has become increasingly popular internationally, regularly performing at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival.
Despite his growing popularity outside of his homeland, Bosco remains thoroughly attached to Brazil to the point of never leaving it for extended periods. His music, though rooted in Brazil’s classic samba and bossa nova traditions, combines rock and roll, jazz, African sounds, and many other global styles in an eclectic brew that is as inventive and challenging as he is.
João Bosco performs with top musicians from Brazil, including guitarist Ricardo Silveira, Francisco “Kiko” Freitas on drums, and Gustavo Dellagerisi on bass.
EducArte is thrilled to present João Bosco with his quartet here in Washington, DC, at Catholic University’s Hartke Theatre. New York City-based Bahian singer, percussionist, and guitarist Nanny Assis will open the show with his trio.
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João Bosco é querido em seu país natal, o Brasil, há décadas, desde os anos 60, quando começou a compor e se apresentar. No início dos anos 90, Bosco organizou uma grande turnê pelos Estados Unidos e, desde então, tornou-se cada vez mais popular internacionalmente, apresentando-se regularmente no prestigiado Festival de Jazz de Montreux.
Apesar de sua crescente popularidade fora de sua terra natal, Bosco permanece profundamente ligado ao Brasil, a ponto de nunca mais sair do país por longos períodos. Sua música, embora enraizada nas tradições clássicas do samba e da bossa nova do Brasil, combina rock and roll, jazz, sons Africanos e outros estilos globais em uma mistura eclética que é tão inventiva e desafiadora quanto ele.
João Bosco se apresenta com músicos de destaque do Brasil, incluindo o guitarrista Ricardo Silveira, Francisco “Kiko” Freitas na bateria e Gustavo Dellagerisi no baixo.
EducArte tem o prazer de apresentar o quarteto do João Bosco aqui em Washington, DC, no Hartke Theatre da Catholic University. O cantor, percussionista e violonista baiano Nanny Assis abre o show.

Event details

Date/time: Saturday, June 1 at 8PM (venue doors open at 7PM, theatre doors open at 7:30PM); estimated duration is 2.5 hours but is subject to artist discretion
Location: Hartke Theatre at Catholic University (3801 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC 20017)
Tickets: General admission – seated, $40 advanced / $50 at the door (no refunds)

Children age two and under do not need a ticket and will be given free admission. Any children above age two need a ticket for the show (no discounts)

Parking/transportation: Transportation information to Catholic University can be found here; Catholic University is on the red line Metro (Brookland-CUA); street parking is available or use the Flowbird app to park in the McMahon Lot
Drinks/refreshments: Drinks and light refreshments by Prime Brazil Food will be available for purchase at the venue starting at 7PM
Donations: Bring soap and deodorant to donate to the Personal Care Foundation; see details below

Co-presented with Catholic University’s Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies (ILAIS) and Latin American Music Center (LAMC).

EducArte partners with the Personal Care Foundation
EducArte is proud to announce our partnership with the Personal Care Foundation. We will be collecting personal care products to support survivors of domestic violence at our João Bosco concert on June 1 at Catholic University.
Support this worthy cause by bringing and donating one or more of the following personal care items. PCF will be on site collecting soap and deodorant at the concert on June 1.
Personal Care Foundation is a Maryland-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that was founded by our Brazilian American friend Carol Freitas, who, after breaking free of an abusive relationship in 2018 and struggling to support her family, made it her mission to provide essential hygiene products to survivors of domestic violence and to foster their physical and mental well-being. A typical PCF Care Package includes full-size items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, disinfecting wipes, menstrual products, and SPF50 sunscreen.
Learn more about PCF, its care packages, and our friend and champion for domestic violence survivors, Carol Freitas, here: personalcarefoundation.org.

Festa Junina with Forróçacana at Black Cat (DC)
2024-06-13 19:30 | Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
Apresentando a banda de forró Forróçacana diretamente do Brasil

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EducArte celebrates its first annual Festa Junina party, featuring forró super band Forróçacana directly from Brazil!
Festa Junina is Brazil’s second largest festival after Carnival and just as fun! Celebrate this amazing festival with traditional music and dances like forró and quadrilha. This year, EducArte presents Forróçacana, one of Brazil’s most innovative forró bands, celebrating 25 years of thrilling audiences with their high-energy music.
Forróçacana emerged in 1997 from the union of a young group of musicians who had a shared love for forró pé de serra and were heavily inspired by forró legends Luiz Gonzaga, Jackson do Pandeiro, and Dominguinhos. Their unique style, born from three decades of performance, combines traditional forró with other Brazilian rhythms such as samba and choro, while also drawing from other influences such as rock and reggae music. They have made several global international tours and they now perform for the first time in Washington, DC.
Special guest DJ Grace will open the night. Special thanks to Mulheres Brasileiras de Virginia and Grupo Mulheres do Brasil Núcleo Washington DC for bringing their rich experience and knowledge of the traditional Festa Junina, complete with typical foods, Junina flags and decorations, and a fun enactment of the traditional “casamento na roça,” or shotgun wedding. Wear your best caipira costume! Forróçacana will bring the energy and get us dancing forró and quadrilha all night.
This is a family-friendly event. All ages are welcome.
Presented by EducArte.
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EducArte celebra sua primeira Festa Junina anual apresentando a banda de forró Forróçacana diretamente do Brasil!
A Festa Junina é o segundo maior festival do Brasil, após o Carnaval, com músicas e danças tradicionais como forró e quadrilhas. Forróçacana é uma das bandas de forró mais inovadoras do Brasil, comemorando 25 anos de empolgar o público com sua música energética e contagiosa.
Forróçacana surgiu em 1997 da união de um grupo jovem de músicos que tinham um amor pelo forró pé de serra e foram inspirados pelos ícones do forró Luiz Gonzaga, Jackson do Pandeiro e Dominguinhos. Seu estilo único, nascido de três décadas de atuação, combina forró tradicional com outros ritmos brasileiros como samba e choro, além de ser influenciado por outras vertentes como rock e reggae. Eles fizeram várias turnês internacionais globais e agora se apresentam pela primeira vez em Washington, DC.
DJ Grace abrirá a noite com forró e outras músicas favoritas da Festa Junina. Agradecimentos especiais às Mulheres Brasileiras de Virgínia e Grupo Mulheres do Brasil Núcleo Washington DC por trazerem sua rica experiência e conhecimento da tradicional Festa Junina, completa com comidas típicas, bandeirinhas e decorações juninas, e o tradicional ‘casamento na roça’. Use sua melhor roupa de caipira!
Este é um evento para toda a família. Todas as idades são bem-vindas.
Apresentado pela EducArte.

Event details

Date/time: Thursday, June 13; doors open at 7:30PM; estimated event duration is 2.5 hours but is subject to artist discretion

Schedule: 7:30PM DJ Grace, 8PM Quadrilha and Casamento Caipira, 8:30PM Forróçacana (subject to change)

Location: Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Tickets: General admission (standing) – $40 in advance, $45 at the door
Ages: All ages are welcome
Parking/transportation: Reserve parking through SpotHero; closest Metro stop is the U Street/Cardozo/African-American Civil War Memorial station (green line)
Food/drink: Traditional Festa Junina foods by Prime Brazil Food will be available for purchase
Donations: Bring shampoo and conditioner to donate to the Personal Care Foundation; see details below

Tickets are sold through the Black Cat website. Click here for information about ticketing and venue policies.

EducArte partners with the Personal Care Foundation
EducArte is proud to announce our partnership with the Personal Care Foundation. We will be collecting personal care products to support survivors of domestic violence at our Festa Junina with Forróçacana on June 13 at Black Cat.
Support this worthy cause by bringing and donating one or more of the following personal care items. PCF will be on site collecting shampoo and conditioner at the concert on June 13.
Personal Care Foundation is a Maryland-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that was founded by our Brazilian American friend Carol Freitas, who, after breaking free of an abusive relationship in 2018 and struggling to support her family, made it her mission to provide essential hygiene products to survivors of domestic violence and to foster their physical and mental well-being. A typical PCF Care Package includes full-size items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, disinfecting wipes, menstrual products, and SPF50 sunscreen.
Learn more about PCF, its care packages, and our friend and champion for domestic violence survivors, Carol Freitas, here: personalcarefoundation.org.

Gilsons at Black Cat (DC)
2024-07-12 20:00 | Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
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Formed in 2018, Gilsons continue the musical legacy of their father and grandfather, Gilberto Gil, a leading artist in the Tropicália movement of 1960s Brazil. Gilsons is the musical partnership of Francisco, João, and José Gil, a leading band of the new Brazilian popular music (MPB), blending influences of pop rock, samba, reggae, and Bahian rhythms alongside the sounds of classic MPB.
After a series of successful releases, including their smash hits “Várias Queixas” and “Devagarinho,” the band won a 2022 Latin GRAMMY® for their debut album “Pra Gente Acordar.” The trio has toured at major festivals throughout Brazil—including performing on the Sunset Stage of Rock In Rio to an audience of over 100,000 people, as well as at Lollapalooza Brazil in 2023.
Special guest DJ Marcela Biondo will open the night.
Presented by EducArte.
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Formada em 2018, os Gilsons continuam o legado musical de seu pai e avô, Gilberto Gil, um dos principais artistas do movimento Tropicália do Brasil dos anos 1960. Gilsons é a parceria musical de Francisco, João e José Gil e uma das principais revelações da nova geração do MPB que mistura influências de pop rock, samba, reggae e ritmos baianos ao som da música popular brasileira (MPB).
Após uma série de lançamentos bem-sucedidos, incluindo os sucessos “Várias Queixas” e “Devagarinho”, a banda ganhou um Latin GRAMMY® em 2022 pelo álbum de estreia “Pra Gente Acordar”. O trio já se apresentou em grandes festivais em todo o Brasil, incluindo shows no Sunset Stage do Rock In Rio para um público de mais de 100.000 pessoas, assim como no Lollapalooza Brasil em 2023.
DJ Marcela Biodo abrirá a noite com música popular brasileira.
Apresentado pela EducArte.

Event details

Date/time: Friday, July 12; doors open at 8PM; estimated event duration is 3 hours but is subject to artist discretion
Opening act: DJ Marcela will open the show
Location: Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Tickets: General admission (standing) – $40 in advance, $45 at the door
Ages: All ages are welcome
Parking/transportation: Reserve parking through SpotHero; closest Metro stop is the U Street/Cardozo/African-American Civil War Memorial station (green line)

Tickets are sold through the Black Cat website. Click here for information about ticketing and venue policies.

EducArte's Sarau de Samba experience at Glen Echo's Social Dance Free-For-All
2024-09-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, 20812, United States
“Vem Pra Perto da Gente Sambar!” (Come Samba With Us!) — Luiz Carlos Da Vila
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents a family-friendly Social Dance “FREE-for-All” over Labor Day Weekend! Short beginner lessons will be included in each dance session, and all dances are open to people of any skill level! No partner required and all events are free.
EducArte will present the Pablo Regis Band, playing Brazilian samba and choro favorites, with dances led by samba dance master Ilheuma Zezeh. This event is a preview of EducArte’s new Sarau de Samba series, starting on September 15.
Learn more about the Social Dance “FREE-for-All” event at Glen Echo’s website.

About EducArte’s Saraus de Samba:
Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV. Renowned local Brazilian performers Pablo Regis, André Coelho, and Ilheuma Zezeh lead the Rio de Janeiro style music and dance event. Samba is an interactive experience and we invite you to join the Sarau de samba.
Set in the historic Glen Echo Park, Sarau de Samba features a dynamic ensemble of skilled musicians and dancers, showcasing the diverse rhythms of samba, from Golden Age classics and choro to modern pagode and high-energy carnival beats. More than just a performance, this event invites attendees to become part of the music, with opportunities to dance, sing, and even play instruments alongside the professionals. Short beginner dance lessons will be included in each session. The event is open to people of any skill level, no partner or instruments required.
Sarau de Samba is presented by the region’s premier Brazilian performing arts presenter EducArte in partnership with Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. Glen Echo Park is a family friendly venue and park that offers free parking and is easily accessible by public transportation. Food and drink are for sale. This family-friendly event offers a welcoming space for all ages and backgrounds to come together.
Join us monthly for an afternoon of rhythm, dance, and community. Sarau de Samba isn’t just an event; it’s a living, breathing celebration of Brazilian identity and the unifying power of music. Don’t miss this chance to experience the authentic spirit of Brazil right here in Maryland!

Irish Dance with Kate Spanos
2024-09-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-02 19:30 - 21:00 | CityDance at Parklawn, 11711 Parklawn Dr B, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Deepen your skills in Irish dance with Kate Spanos! Classes will focus primarily on festival style Irish dance technique, with an emphasis on strength, control, musicality, and stage presence. In a fun and non-competitive environment, you will learn new steps and choreographies that draw from various Irish step dance styles.
The goal of the class series is to promote a holistic understanding of Irish dance and develop strong performers, well-informed traditional dancers, and inspired creators.
The class is geared toward intermediate/advanced Irish dancers (ages 13+) and will include both soft shoe and hard shoe dancing. If you are not sure if this level is right for you, please talk to Kate.
Semester registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome. New choreography will be introduced every 2-3 weeks.
Class details:

Dates: Wednesdays, Sep 5 – Dec 18 (15 classes; no class Nov 27)
Time: 7:30-9 p.m.
Location: CityDance at Parklawn in Rockville, MD
Cost: $320 semester registration (family discounts available; contact Kate), $24 drop-in

About festival style:
Festival style Irish dance is from the Belfast area of Northern Ireland. The style was innovated in the 1930s to 1950s by Patricia Mulholland, who created an “Irish folk ballet” that focused on expressiveness and musicality in Irish dance. The style has garnered more global attention in recent years through the work of Lauren Smyth, the first principal dancer in Riverdance to come from the festival tradition. Festival style 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 this style.
Other Irish dance styles include “feis” style (e.g., the style promoted by organizations like An Coimisiún and An Comhdháil), show style (e.g., Riverdance), old style step dance, sean nós dance, and céilí and set dancing.
This class is focused on festival style technique—a style that rarely taught in the United States—but we will take inspiration from various styles to develop a holistic understanding of Irish dance as a rich and multifaceted genre.
About the instructor:
Kate Spanos is a dancer and dance scholar from the DC area with a Ph.D. in dance and performance studies from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in traditional Irish dance performance from the University of Limerick. She has been teaching Irish dance since 1999. She started dancing in 1990 with Laureen O’Neill-James, ACDRG, and had a successful competitive career that led her to the World Championships in 2000. She learned to teach under the mentorship of Carmel O’Rourke-Tighe, ACDRG, and Maria Oliver, TCRG. She currently studies festival style with Lauren Smyth from County Down through the Lauren Smyth Academy. For more about Kate, visit www.thekatespanos.com.
About the program:
The Kate Spanos Irish Dance program is for dancers interested in exploring the diversity of Irish dance, beyond just the competition world, to gain a holistic understanding of the genre. Classes are strongly rooted in traditional Irish dance techniques but also encourage dancers to develop their own voices as performers and creators. The program emphasizes playfulness while taking seriously the Irish dance tradition and its history. The program is informed by inspirational dancing masters who made significant contributions to the genre from inside and outside of Irish dance’s larger governing bodies (e.g., An Coimisiún) over the past century.
The program aims to build a community of performers and includes preparation to participate in a robust performance schedule for dancers who are interested.

Brazilian Samba no Pé Dance Class
2024-09-05 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-09-12 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-09-19 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-09-26 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-10-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Maryland Youth Ballet, 926 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, 20910, United States
Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly in-person samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble.
Ilheuma Zezeh is a renowned Brazilian samba teacher, choreographer, and professional performer. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Zezeh is a former carnival queen of the Unidos do Peruche samba school located in São Paulo. She has taught and danced professionally for over 30 years in a number of countries including Brazil, the United States, and elsewhere. Zezeh’s teaching philosophy explores mental and physical well-being, self expression, and positivity.
EducArte at Levine welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and dance instructors. No auditions required. The dance class meets for 1 hour a week to work on technique, repertoire, and performance. All students will have the opportunity to perform periodically with the EducArte at Levine percussion ensemble, if they choose to.
Note: Class at Maryland Youth Ballet runs from 7:30-8:30 p.m. After class, all samba dance students will be invited to join our bateria rehearsal across the street at Levine Music for an opportunity to practice dancing to live music until 9 p.m.

Registration
Semester tuition and drop-in classes are available. Register online or pay at the door.
Limited scholarships are also available to students in need. Please fill out this form to be considered for a scholarship. The deadline for Fall 2024 is Thursday, August 29.
Questions about payments or registration? Contact us.

EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class
2024-09-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Levine Music (Silver Spring campus), 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Have you been mesmerized by the energy and cohesion of the carnival street percussion groups of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? Join this weekly Brazilian bateria class to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire. A bateria is the percussion ensemble driving the groove of the whole samba band.
EducArte’s percussion director and Rio de Janeiro native André Coelho leads the bateria classes. André has played in many carnival groups, such as Carmelitas, Céu na Terra, Cacique de Ramos, Orquestra Voadora, Prata Preta, and Tá Pirando. Classes are also taught by Levine faculty member Christopher Payne, a multi-faceted drummer and percussionist who fuses ethnic hand percussion, orchestral percussion, and drum set to create music across a multitude of genres.
EducArte at Levine welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and music teachers. No auditions are required. The bateria class meets for 1.5 hours a week to work on technique and repertoire and to rehearse for group performances. All students will have the opportunity to perform periodically if they choose to.
Please see our online bateria demonstration videos here.

Registration
Semester tuition and drop-in classes available. Register for the semester ($325) on Levine’s website or purchase a $20 drop-in at the door.
Limited scholarships are also available to students in need. Please fill out this form to be considered for a scholarship. The Fall 2024 deadline is Thursday, August 29.
Questions about payments or registration? Contact Levine student services at sservices@levinemusic.org or (202) 686.8000.

Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park
2024-09-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, 20812, United States
“Vem Pra Perto da Gente Sambar!” (Come Samba With Us!) — Luiz Carlos Da Vila
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Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV. Renowned local Brazilian performers Pablo Regis, André Coelho, and Ilheuma Zezeh lead the Rio de Janeiro style music and dance event. Samba is an interactive experience and we invite you to join the sarau de samba.
Set in the historic Glen Echo Park, Sarau de Samba features a dynamic ensemble of skilled musicians and dancers, showcasing the diverse rhythms of samba, from Golden Age classics and choro to modern pagode and high-energy carnival beats. More than just a performance, this event invites attendees to become part of the music, with opportunities to dance, sing, and even play instruments alongside the professionals. Short beginner dance lessons will be included in each session. The event is open to people of any skill level, no partner or instruments required.
Sarau de Samba is presented by the region’s premier Brazilian performing arts presenter EducArte in partnership with Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. Glen Echo Park is a family friendly venue and park that offers free parking and is easily accessible by public transportation. Food and drink are for sale. This family-friendly event offers a welcoming space for all ages and backgrounds to come together.
Join us monthly for an afternoon of rhythm, dance, and community. Sarau de Samba isn’t just an event; it’s a living, breathing celebration of Brazilian identity and the unifying power of music. Don’t miss this chance to experience the authentic spirit of Brazil right here in Maryland!
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A EducArte lhe convida para nosso Sarau de Samba, uma roda de samba mensal que celebra a rica tradição do samba que acontece no coração da região do DMV. A roda é comandada pelos músicos Pablo Regis e André Coelho e dançarina Ilheuma Zezeh. O samba é uma mágica manifestação popular e contamos com você.
Realizado no histórico centro cultural Glen Echo Park, o Sarau de Samba reúne músicos, dançarinos e o público num ambiente amistoso e contagiante. O evento é aberto a pessoas de qualquer nível de habilidade, sem necessidade de trazer um parceiro de dança ou instrumentos.
Sarau de Samba é apresentado pela produtora EducArte em parceria com o Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. O Glen Echo Park é um parque histórico e um ambiente excelente para famílias. Glen Echo Park oferece estacionamento gratuito e é de fácil acesso por transporte público. Comidas e bebidas estão à venda.
Junte-se a nós mensalmente para uma tarde de música, dança e comunidade que celebra nossas tradições e o poder da música em nos unir.
Event details:

Location: Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park (see map)
Tickets: $15 adults (pay now or at the door), $10 teens / $5 children under 12 (pay at the door)
Ages: All ages are welcome
Parking: A free parking lot for Glen Echo Park is located just off MacArthur Boulevard on Oxford Road (5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812), across from the Glen Echo Shopping Center. From the parking lot, follow the foot-bridge across the Minnehaha Creek to enter the Park.
Public transportation: See options here

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