BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EducArte - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EducArte X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.educarteinc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EducArte REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000 DTSTAMP:20250409T143040Z CREATED:20250328T145558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T143040Z UID:10000662-1746270000-1746273600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Arts Academy DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-arts-academy-2/2025-05-03/ LOCATION:Montgomery College Rockville Campus\, 51 Mannakee Street\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Arts Academy,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Brazilian-Arts-Academy-promo-photo-web.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T210000 DTSTAMP:20250411T173306Z CREATED:20250411T173305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T173306Z UID:10000652-1746127800-1746133200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Samba no Pé Dance Class DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-no-pe-dance-class-spring25-2/2025-05-01/ LOCATION:Maryland Youth Ballet\, 926 Ellsworth Dr.\, Silver Spring\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Heather-Osteen-Photography-42-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T210000 DTSTAMP:20250106T183530Z CREATED:20241211T180137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T183530Z UID:10000633-1746127800-1746133200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class/2025-05-01/ LOCATION:Levine Music (Silver Spring campus)\, 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ensaios-de-Bateria-Quadrado-EN.png ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T210000 DTSTAMP:20241128T042707Z CREATED:20241122T181216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T042707Z UID:10000607-1746041400-1746046800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Irish step dance with Kate Spanos DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-step-dance-with-kate-spanos/2025-04-30/ LOCATION:CityDance at Parklawn\, 11711 Parklawn Dr B\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/KSpanos-Heather-Osteen-Photography-4-square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T193000 DTSTAMP:20241229T202003Z CREATED:20241122T175558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T202003Z UID:10000556-1746037800-1746041400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Sean nós Irish dance with Kate Spanos DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sean-nos-irish-dance-with-kate-spanos/2025-04-30/ LOCATION:CityDance at Parklawn\, 11711 Parklawn Dr B\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MSAC_IrishStepDancing-1794-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T230000 DTSTAMP:20250414T164328Z CREATED:20250401T135235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T164328Z UID:10000667-1745685000-1745708400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Sarau de Samba at Penn State's Carnaval Latino DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-carnival-performance-private-event/ LOCATION:Alumni Hall at Penn State University\, Hintz Family Alumni Center\, University Park\, PA\, 16802\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-04-26-Penn-State-Carnaval.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000 DTSTAMP:20250409T143040Z CREATED:20250328T145558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T143040Z UID:10000661-1745665200-1745668800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Arts Academy DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-arts-academy-2/2025-04-26/ LOCATION:Montgomery College Rockville Campus\, 51 Mannakee Street\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Arts Academy,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Brazilian-Arts-Academy-promo-photo-web.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T170000 DTSTAMP:20250414T164529Z CREATED:20250414T164529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T164529Z UID:10000668-1745593200-1745600400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian dance workshop (private event) DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-dance-workshop-private-event-2/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-Blue-black-circle-module.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T124500 DTSTAMP:20241223T180048Z CREATED:20241223T180048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T180048Z UID:10000658-1745577900-1745585100@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Ciranda workshop (private event) DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/ciranda-workshop-private-event/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-Blue-black-circle-module.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T210000 DTSTAMP:20250411T173306Z CREATED:20250411T173305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T173306Z UID:10000651-1745523000-1745528400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Samba no Pé Dance Class DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-no-pe-dance-class-spring25-2/2025-04-24/ LOCATION:Maryland Youth Ballet\, 926 Ellsworth Dr.\, Silver Spring\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Heather-Osteen-Photography-42-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T210000 DTSTAMP:20250106T183530Z CREATED:20241211T180137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T183530Z UID:10000632-1745523000-1745528400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class/2025-04-24/ LOCATION:Levine Music (Silver Spring campus)\, 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ensaios-de-Bateria-Quadrado-EN.png ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T210000 DTSTAMP:20241128T042707Z CREATED:20241122T181216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T042707Z UID:10000606-1745436600-1745442000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Irish step dance with Kate Spanos DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-step-dance-with-kate-spanos/2025-04-23/ LOCATION:CityDance at Parklawn\, 11711 Parklawn Dr B\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/KSpanos-Heather-Osteen-Photography-4-square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T193000 DTSTAMP:20241229T202003Z CREATED:20241122T175558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T202003Z UID:10000555-1745433000-1745436600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Sean nós Irish dance with Kate Spanos DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sean-nos-irish-dance-with-kate-spanos/2025-04-23/ LOCATION:CityDance at Parklawn\, 11711 Parklawn Dr B\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MSAC_IrishStepDancing-1794-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T210000 DTSTAMP:20241128T042707Z CREATED:20241122T181216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T042707Z UID:10000605-1744831800-1744837200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Irish step dance with Kate Spanos DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-step-dance-with-kate-spanos/2025-04-16/ LOCATION:CityDance at Parklawn\, 11711 Parklawn Dr B\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/KSpanos-Heather-Osteen-Photography-4-square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T193000 DTSTAMP:20241229T202003Z CREATED:20241122T175558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T202003Z UID:10000554-1744828200-1744831800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Sean nós Irish dance with Kate Spanos DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sean-nos-irish-dance-with-kate-spanos/2025-04-16/ LOCATION:CityDance at Parklawn\, 11711 Parklawn Dr B\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MSAC_IrishStepDancing-1794-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T170000 DTSTAMP:20250401T154631Z CREATED:20241126T163850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T154631Z UID:10000614-1744552800-1744563600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-apr13/ LOCATION:Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park\, 7300 MacArthur Blvd\, Glen Echo\, 20812\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,Pablo Regis,Saraus de Samba ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SARAUS-DE-SAMBA-Oficial-Quadrado-no-QR-Apr-13.png ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T210000 DTSTAMP:20250106T183530Z CREATED:20241211T180137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T183530Z UID:10000631-1744313400-1744318800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class/2025-04-10/ LOCATION:Levine Music (Silver Spring campus)\, 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ensaios-de-Bateria-Quadrado-EN.png ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T203000 DTSTAMP:20250411T173230Z CREATED:20241211T180517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T173230Z UID:10000650-1744313400-1744317000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Samba no Pé Dance Class DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-no-pe-dance-class-spring25/2025-04-10/ LOCATION:Maryland Youth Ballet\, 926 Ellsworth Dr.\, Silver Spring\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Samba-no-Pe-Quadrado-PT.png ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T210000 DTSTAMP:20241128T042707Z CREATED:20241122T181216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T042707Z UID:10000604-1744227000-1744232400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Irish step dance with Kate Spanos DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-step-dance-with-kate-spanos/2025-04-09/ LOCATION:CityDance at Parklawn\, 11711 Parklawn Dr B\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/KSpanos-Heather-Osteen-Photography-4-square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T193000 DTSTAMP:20241229T202003Z CREATED:20241122T175558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T202003Z UID:10000553-1744223400-1744227000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Sean nós Irish dance with Kate Spanos DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sean-nos-irish-dance-with-kate-spanos/2025-04-09/ LOCATION:CityDance at Parklawn\, 11711 Parklawn Dr B\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MSAC_IrishStepDancing-1794-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T120000 DTSTAMP:20250106T183510Z CREATED:20241115T190409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T183510Z UID:10000541-1743850800-1743854400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Arts Academy DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-arts-academy/2025-04-05/ LOCATION:Montgomery College Rockville Campus\, 51 Mannakee Street\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Arts Academy,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Brazilian-Arts-Academy-promo-photo-web.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T210000 DTSTAMP:20250106T183530Z CREATED:20241211T180137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T183530Z UID:10000630-1743708600-1743714000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class/2025-04-03/ LOCATION:Levine Music (Silver Spring campus)\, 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ensaios-de-Bateria-Quadrado-EN.png ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T203000 DTSTAMP:20250411T173230Z CREATED:20241211T180517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T173230Z UID:10000649-1743708600-1743712200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Samba no Pé Dance Class DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-no-pe-dance-class-spring25/2025-04-03/ LOCATION:Maryland Youth Ballet\, 926 Ellsworth Dr.\, Silver Spring\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Samba-no-Pe-Quadrado-PT.png ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T210000 DTSTAMP:20241128T042707Z CREATED:20241122T181216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T042707Z UID:10000603-1743622200-1743627600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Irish step dance with Kate Spanos DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-step-dance-with-kate-spanos/2025-04-02/ LOCATION:CityDance at Parklawn\, 11711 Parklawn Dr B\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/KSpanos-Heather-Osteen-Photography-4-square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T193000 DTSTAMP:20241229T202003Z CREATED:20241122T175558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T202003Z UID:10000552-1743618600-1743622200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Sean nós Irish dance with Kate Spanos DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sean-nos-irish-dance-with-kate-spanos/2025-04-02/ LOCATION:CityDance at Parklawn\, 11711 Parklawn Dr B\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MSAC_IrishStepDancing-1794-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000 DTSTAMP:20250106T183510Z CREATED:20241115T190409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T183510Z UID:10000540-1743246000-1743249600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Arts Academy DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-arts-academy/2025-03-29/ LOCATION:Montgomery College Rockville Campus\, 51 Mannakee Street\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Arts Academy,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Brazilian-Arts-Academy-promo-photo-web.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T210000 DTSTAMP:20250106T183530Z CREATED:20241211T180137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T183530Z UID:10000629-1743103800-1743109200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class/2025-03-27/ LOCATION:Levine Music (Silver Spring campus)\, 900 Wayne Ave 2nd floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ensaios-de-Bateria-Quadrado-EN.png ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T203000 DTSTAMP:20250411T173230Z CREATED:20241211T180517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T173230Z UID:10000648-1743103800-1743107400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Samba no Pé Dance Class DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-no-pe-dance-class-spring25/2025-03-27/ LOCATION:Maryland Youth Ballet\, 926 Ellsworth Dr.\, Silver Spring\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Featured,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Samba-no-Pe-Quadrado-PT.png ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T210000 DTSTAMP:20241128T042707Z CREATED:20241122T181216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T042707Z UID:10000602-1743017400-1743022800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Irish step dance with Kate Spanos DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-step-dance-with-kate-spanos/2025-03-26/ LOCATION:CityDance at Parklawn\, 11711 Parklawn Dr B\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/KSpanos-Heather-Osteen-Photography-4-square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T193000 DTSTAMP:20241229T202003Z CREATED:20241122T175558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T202003Z UID:10000551-1743013800-1743017400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Sean nós Irish dance with Kate Spanos DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sean-nos-irish-dance-with-kate-spanos/2025-03-26/ LOCATION:CityDance at Parklawn\, 11711 Parklawn Dr B\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MSAC_IrishStepDancing-1794-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR