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# EducArte

Casa da Cultura Brasileira

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.educarteinc.org/blog/)
- [EducArte dancers and drummers dazzle in Downtown Silver Spring](https://www.educarteinc.org/2026/07/20/educarte-dancers-and-drummers-dazzle-in-downtown-silver-spring/) - We had a fantastic time performing at the International Food & Craft Festival at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring this past weekend.
- [EducArte Announces Brazilian Festa Julina in Wheaton, Featuring Felipe Hostins Trio, Jo Silva, Quadrilha, Forró, and Local Brazilian Food and Artist Vendors](https://www.educarteinc.org/2026/07/02/educarte-announces-brazilian-festa-julina-in-wheaton-featuring-felipe-hostins-trio-jo-silva-quadrilha-forro-and-local-brazilian-food-and-artist-vendors/) - Brazilian cultural center EducArte invites the community to celebrate Festa Julina, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live Brazilian music, dance, and family-friendly cultural activities rooted in Brazil’s beloved harvest-time traditions throughout the months of June and July.
- [Bateria EducArte at the Silver Spring World Heritage Festival](https://www.educarteinc.org/2026/06/04/bateria-educarte-at-the-silver-spring-world-heritage-festival/) - We had a wonderful time performing at the World Heritage Festival at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring on May 31.
- [EducArte performs at Adams Morgan PorchFest 2026](https://www.educarteinc.org/2026/05/05/educarte-performs-at-adams-morgan-porchfest-2026/) - EducArte’s bateria percussion and samba no pé dance students lit up Adams Morgan PorchFest 2026, transforming the neighborhood into a mini Rio carnival right here in Washington, DC.
- [EducArte offers "Dances of Resistance" workshops at ClancyWorks Dance Educators Training Institute](https://www.educarteinc.org/2026/05/10/educarte-offers-dances-of-resistance-workshops-at-clancyworks-dance-educators-training-institute/) - Coming up in June, EducArte is collaborating with ClancyWorks Dance Company's 2026 Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI), taking place June 29-30 at the CCBC Center for the Arts in Catonsville, MD.
- [National Endowment for the Arts awards  EducArte an Arts Project Grant to support our Sarau de Samba series](https://www.educarteinc.org/2026/04/14/national-endowment-for-the-arts-awards-educarte-an-arts-project-grant-to-support-our-sarau-de-samba-series/) - We are pleased to announce that EducArte has been awarded an Arts Project Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for FY26. This grant supports our monthly Sarau de Samba series at Glen Echo Park.
- [Viva Brasil! Bringing Rio, Salvador, and Recife to Baltimore](https://www.educarteinc.org/2026/03/06/viva-brasil-bringing-rio-salvador-and-recife-to-baltimore/) - Viva Brasil! Carnival Party lit up Creative Alliance on Saturday, February 28, and it felt so good to be back in Highlandtown sharing Brazilian Carnival with all of you. From the first drum hits to the last singalong, the room was full of color, rhythm, and genuine community energy.
- [Live music at the Grill on Sunday 1/31](https://www.educarteinc.org/2016/01/29/live-music-at-the-grill-on-sunday-131/) - Come to the Grill from Ipanema in Adams Morgan neighborhood in DC for live Brazilian music.
- [EducArte receives Maryland Humanities SHINE grant for FY26](https://www.educarteinc.org/2026/01/27/educarte-receives-maryland-humanities-shine-grant-for-fy26/) - EducArte is pleased to share that we were among the organizations selected to receive a Maryland Humanities SHINE grant this year.
- [Highlights from 2025](https://www.educarteinc.org/2025/12/26/highlights-from-2025/) - What an amazing year! For EducArte, 2025 was about continuing to grow our community-centered work in Brazilian music and dance throughout the DMV.
- [Registration open for Brazilian Arts Academy 2026](https://www.educarteinc.org/2025/11/26/registration-open-for-brazilian-arts-academy-2026/) - Registration is now open for the January 2026 session of the Brazilian Arts Academy, held at Round House Theatre in Bethesda on Saturdays at 11AM.
- [Recadinhos Do Samba campaign leading up to National Samba Day and Giving Tuesday](https://www.educarteinc.org/2025/11/10/recadinhos-do-samba-campaign-leading-up-to-national-samba-day-and-giving-tuesday/) - We are excited to announce our Recadinhos do Samba campaign, running from mid-November through December 2, building excitement for National Samba Day and Giving Tuesday.
- [Monobloco Concert and Percussion Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/07/17/monobloco-concert-and-percussion-workshop/) - On June 29th, Brazil’s most prominent carnival band, Monobloco, came to perform at the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park.
- [Bateria EducArte performs at the Wheaton Arts Parade](https://www.educarteinc.org/2025/09/29/bateria-educarte-at-the-wheaton-arts-parade/) - This weekend was Bateria EducArte's first time at the Wheaton Arts Parade! Our dancers and musicians had a blast and are already looking forward to next year.
- [Sarau de Samba celebrates #ArtAllNight at Eaton DC](https://www.educarteinc.org/2025/09/26/sarau-de-samba-celebrates-artallnight-at-eaton-dc/) - EducArte's Sarau de Samba was the headliner for Eaton DC's Art All Night on Saturday, September 13! It was a joyous evening of samba, capoeira with Capoeira Malês Maryland, and old and new friends.
- [Ilê Aiyê leads a community workshop and jams with Black Alley at DC's Go-Go Museum](https://www.educarteinc.org/2025/09/18/ile-aiye-gives-a-community-workshop-and-jams-with-black-alley-at-dcs-go-go-museum/) - Ilê Aiyê led a community workshop on Thursday, September 4, bringing together people from across the area’s Brazilian music and dance scene the day before their concert at the UDC Theater of the Arts. The event was held at the Go-Go Museum, a community-centered space in historic Anacostia dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and sharing the city’s homegrown go-go music through interactive exhibits, live performances, historic artifacts, and educational programs.
- [EducArte presents Ilê Aiyê in Washington, DC](https://www.educarteinc.org/2025/09/22/educarte-presents-ile-aiye-in-washington-dc/) - On Friday, September 5, Ilê Aiyê took the stage at UDC Theater of the Arts for a concert that brought powerful samba-afro rhythms and Afro-Brazilian dance to DC, along with a message of pride and resistance.
- [EducArte commemorates Brazilian Independence Day with a free Sarau de Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/2025/09/23/educarte-commemorates-brazilian-independence-day-with-a-free-sarau-de-samba/) - Our Sarau de Samba on Sunday, September 7, was offered free to the public to mark Brazilian Independence Day, thanks to a grant from the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center.
- [Summer Samba Challenge complete and fall classes starting next month](https://www.educarteinc.org/2025/08/04/summer-samba-challenge-complete-and-fall-classes-starting-next-month/) - Last week, we wrapped up our Summer Samba Challenge! It was a fantastic month of weekly sessions, including: a short workout to prepare our bodies to dance, intensive samba technique, and a Brazilian dance taster series.
- [Brazilian Arts Academy students learn about samba and legendary group Fundo de Quintal](https://www.educarteinc.org/2025/04/21/brazilian-arts-academy-gears-up-for-a-second-spring-session/) - Sessions were filled with energy and discovery as students learned the basics of samba and connected with Brazilian heritage through hands-on music-making.
- [Brazilian Arts Academy students learn Festa Junina traditions](https://www.educarteinc.org/2025/06/11/brazilian-arts-academy-students-learn-festa-junina-traditions/) - In preparation for Festa Junina (Brazil's June celebrations), our Brazilian Arts Academy students learned about forró and quadrilha in our latest spring session.
- [EducArte performs at the International Dance Experience at the Publick Playhouse](https://www.educarteinc.org/2025/05/20/educarte-performs-at-the-international-dance-experience-at-the-publick-playhouse/) - Our samba dancers, led by Mariana Triginelli and featuring special guest Andressa Telles, brought the carnival energy, and our bateria came out in force.
- [Brazilian Arts Academy launches in Rockville on March 1](https://www.educarteinc.org/2025/02/04/brazilian-arts-academy-launches-in-rockville-on-march-1/) - We are pleased to announce the launch of EducArte’s Brazilian Arts Academy, commencing Saturday, March 1st. This innovative program is designed to enrich the lives of Brazilian and Brazilian-American youth and families in Montgomery County and the Greater Washington DC area.
- [EducArte presents legendary samba band Grupo Fundo de Quintal at Black Cat DC](https://www.educarteinc.org/2025/03/22/educarte-presents-legendary-samba-band-grupo-fundo-de-quintal-at-black-cat-dc/) - On March 19, EducArte proudly presented the legendary Grupo Fundo de Quintal at Black Cat DC, marking a memorable night for Brazilian samba lovers in the region.
- [National Endowment for the Arts awards  EducArte a Challenge America grant to support Brazilian arts programming](https://www.educarteinc.org/2025/01/14/educarte-to-receive-10000-challenge-america-award-from-the-national-endowment-for-the-arts/) - We are pleased to announce that EducArte has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Challenge America award. This grant will support our monthly Saraus de Samba at Glen Echo Park. The NEA will award 272 Challenge America awards nationwide totaling $2,720,000 as part of the recent announcement of fiscal year 2025 grants. See the full announcement and list of awardees here.
- [EducArte receives Maryland Humanities SHINE grant](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/12/10/educarte-receives-maryland-humanities-shine-grant-2/) - EducArte is pleased to share that we were among the organizations selected to receive a Maryland Humanities SHINE grant this year.
- [Mestres do Samba t-shirt campaign launched!](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/11/29/mestres-do-samba-t-shirt-campaign-launched/) - Just in time for your holiday gift shopping, we have launched our limited edition Mestres do Samba t-shirt collection, highlighting iconic samba artists!
- [EducArte hosts percussive dance workshop with Soles of Duende](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/10/18/educarte-hosts-a-percussive-dance-workshop-with-soles-of-duende/) - EducArte hosted a community engagement workshop with Soles of Duende on Saturday, October 12, ahead of their concert at the Prince George’s Publick Playhouse later that evening. The all-female multicultural percussive trio offered an immersive group class experience on creative expression through migrational dance forms, centering creative conversation through music and movement.
- [EducArte and the Oliveira Lima Library at Catholic University Sign Cultural and Educational Partnership](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/09/20/educarte-and-the-oliveira-lima-library-at-catholic-university-sign-cultural-and-educational-partnership/) - EducArte, The Catholic University of America (CUA), and the Oliveira Lima Library at CUA are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at promoting Brazilian and Portuguese history, art, and culture. This collaboration marks a significant step in fostering cultural exchange and education in the Washington, DC region.
- [An energetic kickoff to our monthly Saraus de Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/09/16/an-energetic-kickoff-to-our-monthly-saraus-de-samba/) - Our first Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park yesterday was incredible! Thanks to everyone who came and brought their energy to sing, dance, and celebrate with us.
- [Announcing our Fall 2024 events and programs](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/08/12/announcing-our-fall-2024-events-and-programs/) - We have an exciting fall coming up starting in September, after an eventful summer filled with concerts!
- [EducArte presents electrifying samba star Diogo Nogueira at Karma DC](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/09/22/educarte-presents-diogo-nogueira-at-karma-dc/) - Thank you to everyone who came to our Diogo Nogueira concert at Karma DC on Friday, September 15! It was an incredible showing of samba culture, featuring crowd favorites that everyone sang along to.
- [Brazilian Guitar Masters Festival featured in Washington City Paper](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/05/31/brazilian-guitar-masters-festival-featured-in-washington-city-paper/) - We made it to the homepage of Washington City Paper this week! Thanks Steve Kiviat for writing a beautiful feature on EducArte's first Brazilian Guitar Masters Festival this weekend, with two incredible concerts by Yamandu Costa and João Bosco. Kiviat writes: "This weekend offers an opportunity to hear Brazilian masters of guitar from two different generations, who each bring their own unique songcraft touches: Yamandu Costa and João Bosco. [...] Costa...has become acclaimed for his speedy, high-pitched finger work on tuneful, leisurely Brazilian samba and bossa nova, as well as on upbeat tango, Roma jazz, and swing jazz. [...] For decades now, Bosco has been writing joyous sing-alongs, busy but beautiful rhythmic sambas, and tender slow songs. Bosco is adept at playing percussion-like rhythms on his guitar as well as sweet, picked notes."
- [EducArte presents Gilsons in DC for their debut USA/Canada tour](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/07/14/educarte-presents-gilsons-in-dc-for-their-debut-usa-canada-tour/) - The band was met with a full house of excited fans of this new generation of Brazilian popular music. It was moving to see everyone swaying and singing along with their latest hits, and they ended with some classic samba to bring it all back to the band’s roots in Bahia.
- [Registration is now open for Fall 2024 samba percussion and dance classes](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/06/27/registration-is-now-open-for-fall-2024-samba-percussion-and-dance-classes/) - Registration is now open for our Fall 2024 semester of samba bateria and dance at Levine Music in Silver Spring.
- [EducArte presents Yamandu Costa as part of our first Brazilian Guitar Masters Festival](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/06/04/educarte-presents-yamandu-costa-as-part-of-our-first-brazilian-guitar-masters-festival/) - On Friday, Yamandu Costa took us on an emotional journey with an amazingly varied solo 7-string guitar performance. Audience members called his music "transcendent," "virtuosic," "human," and "accessible."
- [Samba, frevo, and batucada at Glen Echo Park's Echo Arts Festival celebrating Latino heritage](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/10/04/samba-frevo-and-batucada-at-glen-echo-parks-echo-arts-festival-celebrating-latino-heritage/) - We had a wonderful time this past weekend at Glen Echo Park's Echo Arts Festival, celebrating Latino heritage! We were invited to share Brazilian cultural arts at the event.
- [EducArte presents our first Festa Junina in Washington, DC, featuring Forróçacana](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/06/16/educarte-presents-our-first-festa-junina-in-washington-dc-featuring-forrocacana/) - We are proud to have presented our first Brazilian Festa Junina festival at Black Cat DC in Washingon, DC, on June 13! EducArte brought together important Brazilian-run nonprofits and community partners and Brazilian audiences from the DMV to enjoy typical dances (quadrilha and forró), traditional foods, and one of the most important forró bands from Brazil, Forróçacana.
- [EducArte receives Mid Atlantic Arts Folk & Traditional Arts Community Projects Grant](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/09/16/educarte-receives-mid-atlantic-arts-folk-traditional-arts-community-projects-grant/) - The grant supports projects that are "designed to support the vitality of traditional arts and cultural communities in the mid-Atlantic region."
- [EducArte selected for Spur Local's 2024 class of critical nonprofits](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/06/11/educarte-selected-for-spur-locals-2024-class-of-critical-nonprofits/) - We are proud to announce that EducArte has been selected by Spur Local (formerly Catalogue for Philanthropy) as a trusted and critical small nonprofit in the Greater Washington region! Spur Local runs a rigorous review process and we are grateful to the community advocates who volunteered their time and experience as part of this process. It’s an honor to be recognized for our impact and work in the DC region.
- [EducArte presents Joao Bosco as part of our first Brazilian Guitar Masters Festival](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/06/06/educarte-presents-joao-bosco-as-part-of-our-first-brazilian-guitar-masters-festival/) - On Saturday night, iconic Brazilian guitarist and songwriter João Bosco brought his quartet to Catholic University's Hartke Theatre on Saturday evening. He was joined by top Brazilian musicians Ricardo Silveira (guitar), Kiko Freitas (drums), and Guto Wirtti (bass). We loved hearing Bosco's classics, like "O Bêbado e a Equilibrista," "Incompatibilidade de Gênios," and "De Frente Pro Crime," among other favorites.
- [Announcing our first Brazilian Guitar Masters Festival, May 31-June 1](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/04/16/announcing-our-first-brazilian-guitar-masters-festival-may-31-june-1/) - For one special weekend, Washington, DC, hosts two iconic masters of the Brazilian guitar: Latin GRAMMY® winners Yamandu Costa and João Bosco! Experience the exuberance, virtuosity, and passionate energy of Brazilian rhythms on guitar. Yamandu Costa performs on Friday, May 31, at Miracle Theatre in Eastern Market and João Bosco performs on Saturday, June 1, at Catholic University.
- [Viva Brasil! A weekend of bossa nova, samba, pagode, frevo, samba reggae, funk, and more](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/03/29/viva-brasil-a-weekend-of-bossa-nova-samba-pagode-frevo-samba-reggae-funk-and-more/) - Creative Alliance's Viva Brasil! Carnival Dance Party celebrated its 20th year earlier this month! This year, carnival celebrations extended through the entire weekend. EducArte curated Friday night's bossa nova performance, featuring the great showman Marcos Ariel from Rio de Janeiro, who took us on a journey through Brazilian music. The Marcos Ariel Trio featured Andrew
- [Community engagement highlight: Body percussion workshop with Music from the Sole](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/02/29/community-engagement-highlight-body-percussion-workshop-with-music-from-the-sole/) - In early February, we organized a free community workshop with Music from the Sole at Dance Place's Edgewood Arts Center. The Brazilian tap dance company worked with local percussive dancers, percussionists, and capoeiristas to explore Afro-Brazilian rhythms through body percussion.
- [EducArte selected for Compass Pro Bono On Demand program](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/02/28/educarte-selected-compass-pro-bono/) - We are happy to share that EducArte was selected to work one-on-one with a fundraising consultant through Compass Pro Bono's On Demand program. Through On Demand, volunteers work with nonprofit leadership to address an immediate strategic challenge for up to eight weeks.
- [Announcing EducArte at Levine](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/01/09/announcing-educarte-at-levine/) - We are excited to announce our partnership with Levine Music to present EducArte’s samba percussion and dance classes at Levine's Silver Spring campus in Montgomery County starting on January 18. Levine Music is the largest and most prestigious community music school in our region, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to add Brazil’s vibrant music and dance to their offerings.
- [Annual Report 2023](https://www.educarteinc.org/2024/01/03/annual-report-2023/) - We had another year of tremendous growth in 2023! Our reputation as a center for Brazilian arts and culture is growing and we are looking forward to expanding further in 2024.
- [EducArte receives Maryland Humanities SHINE grant](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/12/19/educarte-receives-maryland-humanities-shine-grant/) - EducArte is pleased to share that we were among the organizations selected to receive a Maryland Humanities SHINE grant this year.
- [Our 2023 retrospective](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/12/21/our-2023-retrospective/) - We have had a wonderful year of growth! Check out our highlights from 2023, including concerts with Monobloco, Djavan, and Diogo Nogueira, and many performances featuring our samba bateria, frevo and samba dance, and much more.
- [Executive Director Pablo Regis de Oliveira selected for WESTAF's National Leaders of Color Fellowship](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/12/12/executive-director-pablo-regis-de-oliveira-selected-for-westafs-national-leaders-of-color-fellowship/) - Congratulations to our Executive Director, Pablo Regis de Oliveira, on being selected to represent Maryland as a National Leaders of Color Fellow for 2023-24! The program supports arts leaders of color who are committed to the advancement of cultural equity in the arts, emphasizing policy and data in the arts, leadership, culture of care, and strategic foresight through an advocacy lens.
- [EducArte unveils new visual identity inspired by Brazilian folk arts](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/11/03/educarte-unveils-new-visual-identity-inspired-by-brazilian-folk-arts/) - We recently unveiled a new visual identity to more effectively convey our mission to bring equity to the Brazilian cultural arts community in Maryland and the DC region. The new design expresses EducArte’s unique, joyful brand and incorporates elements from Brazilian folk arts, especially from northeastern Brazil and Brasília.
- [Iuri Bittar & Almir Côrtes bring the best of choro to Creative Alliance](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/06/26/iuri-bittar-almir-cortes-bring-the-best-of-choro-to-creative-alliance/) - We had a wonderful Saturday at Creative Alliance to celebrate both São João and the end of our Spring 2023 semester with world-class Brazilian choro music.
- [Lulu Santos at The Fillmore - Silver Spring](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/05/25/lulu-santos-at-the-fillmore-silver-spring/) - What a wonderful concert! We were emotional hearing some of Lulu's classic songs and experiencing the energy that his band brought to Maryland.
- [Richard Miller dazzles on Brazilian guitar at Brentwood Arts Exchange](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/09/10/richard-miller-at-brentwood-arts-exchange/) - EducArte presented Richard Miller in partnership with the Brentwood Arts Exchange for their Listening Room Concert Series.
- [Diogo Nogueira coming to DC on September 15](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/08/15/diogo-nogueira-coming-to-dc-on-september-15/) - Our Brazilian carnival dance and percussion classes start up again this Saturday and we are bringing samba superstar Diogo Nogueira to DC on September 15.
- [Brazilian Drumming Reverberates Through the Old Parish House](https://www.educarteinc.org/2021/08/15/brazilian-drumming-reverberates-through-the-old-parish-house/) - As Maryland lifts pandemic-related restrictions, College Park's Old Parish House is again hosting in-person events, including Brazilian percussion workshops.
- [EducArte proudly brings new Latino programming to College Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/2021/11/11/educarte-latino-programming-college-park/) - Connecting over shared interests in cultural performance, we began to produce Brazilian and Latino music shows all over the DMV.
- [City Lights: Pablo’s Baile Brings Brazil to Adams Morgan](https://www.educarteinc.org/2021/12/18/city-lights-pablos-baile-brings-brazil-to-adams-morgan/) - Fronted by Pablo Regis, this monthly Brazilian music event at Bossa Bistro unites call-and-response vocal melodies with percussive dance beats.
- [New dates for Brazilian dance and percussion workshops + Irish céilí announced](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/01/30/new-dates-for-brazilian-dance-and-percussion-workshops-irish-ceili-announced/) - We are looking forward to getting back into the swing of things and continuing to build momentum for these great community events.
- [Larry & Joe bring bilingual and bicultural performance to Joe's Movement Emporium](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/01/16/larry-joe-at-joes-movement-emporium/) - Larry & Joe brought amazing energy with their bilingual and bi-cultural performance, combining Venezuelan llanera music with Appalachian bluegrass.
- [Word Calculator Version 1.2 released](https://www.educarteinc.org/2015/06/22/word-calculator-version-1-2-released/) - Word Calculator Version 1.2 was just released to the App Store! What's new in Version 1.2: Bug fixes Added values for letters with diacritical marks in Italian, Spanish, French, and Portuguese Added an Info page about the app
- [Brazilian Percussion Batucada & Dance at Paladar Latin Kitchen and Bar](https://www.educarteinc.org/2015/02/17/brazilian-percussion-batucada-dance-at-paladar-latin-kitchen-and-bar/) - We provided Brazilian entertainment at Rockville's Paladar Latin Kitchen and Bar to celebrate carnival with live music and dance.
- [Forrobodó at Creative Alliance in Baltimore](https://www.educarteinc.org/2015/02/28/forrobodo-at-creative-alliance-in-baltimore/) - Forrobodó performed a high-energy forró set at Creative Alliance in Baltimore.
- [Introducing SambApp: the samba metronome](https://www.educarteinc.org/2015/06/03/introducing-sambapp-the-samba-metronome/) - Welcome to the first SambApp-related blog entry! Read on to follow the development of our "samba metronome" for the iPhone.
- [SambApp is now available on the App Store](https://www.educarteinc.org/2015/12/05/sambapp-is-now-available-on-the-app-store/) - Our newest app, SambApp, is now available for purchase on the App Store! SambApp is a Brazilian rhythm metronome, including samba, choro, forró, and capoeira. It's like having one or two percussionists playing for you at exactly at the speed, volume and in the style you want. It is a tool for music or dance practice and performance, just like any other metronome, but we figured it would be much more productive and pleasurable to practice forró or samba-choro with an instrument as opposed to a metronome click. SambApp also functions as a drum machine that can be used in live settings. If you are lacking an extra percussion instrument or musician, SambApp can step in as your your pandeiro, shaker, and/or berimbau player.
- [Washington Folk Festival at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/2016/06/05/washington-folk-festival-at-glen-echo-park/) - Pablo Regis, Lucas Ashby, and Tom Rohde performed Brazilian choro at the Washington Folk Festival at Glen Echo Park this year.
- [Monobloco Percussion Workshop at the Brazilian Embassy in Washington, DC](https://www.educarteinc.org/2016/08/03/monobloco-percussion-workshop-at-the-brazilian-embassy/) - We held a very special workshop with Monobloco, hosted at the Brazilian Ambassador's residence in Washington, DC.
- [Monobloco at Creative Alliance in Baltimore](https://www.educarteinc.org/2016/08/04/monobloco-at-creative-alliance-in-baltimore/) - Monobloco brought amazing carnival energy to Baltimore's Creative Alliance! The combination of percussion, singing, and dancing together was a real treat.
- [Ava Rocha at Tropicalia in Washington, DC](https://www.educarteinc.org/2016/08/16/ava-rocha-at-tropicalia/) - Ava Rocha performed her new album, "Ava Patrya YndiaYracema," named one of New York Times Best Albums of 2015.
- [Pablo Regis and Forrobodó: For All Brazilian Dance Party at The Clarice's NextNOW Fest](https://www.educarteinc.org/2016/09/09/pablo-regis-and-forrobodo-at-nextnow-fest-at-the-clarice/) - Pablo Regis and Forrobodó brought the Brazilian heat to The Clarice's NextNOW Fest, with dancing led by Bohasha Lima Porto and Kate Spanos.
- [Pablo Regis & Forrobodó: World Music & Dance Series at Anne Arundel Community College](https://www.educarteinc.org/2016/09/23/pablo-regis-forrobodo-world-music-dance-series-at-anne-arundel-community-college/) - We performed at Anne Arundel Community College's World Music & Dance Series performance by Pablo Regis & Forrobodó.
- [Brazil Carnaval Passion: Passport to the World Festival at the Creative Cauldron](https://www.educarteinc.org/2017/01/14/brazil-carnaval-passion-passport-to-the-world-festival-at-the-creative-cauldron/) - It was a beautiful evening of performances by singers Kenia and Cissa Paz and dancers Michelle Clark, Aquiles Holladay, Gustavo Abath, and Dee Hale.
- [Vanessa Da Mata at Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center in Silver Spring, MD](https://www.educarteinc.org/2017/09/14/vanessa-da-mata-at-montgomery-college-cultural-arts-center-in-silver-spring-md/) - Vanessa Da Mata at Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center in Silver Spring, MD. Latin Grammy Award winner Vanessa Da Mata is a Brazilian singer and songwriter from Mato Grosso, Brazil. Her musical style is a mix of Brazilian popular music (MPB), samba, pop, reggae, and R&B.
- [Pablo Regis and the Samba For All Dance Party at The Clarice's NextNOW Fest](https://www.educarteinc.org/2017/09/16/pablo-regis-and-the-samba-for-all-dance-party-at-the-clarices-nextnow-fest/) - Pablo Regis and the Samba For All Dance Party brought the Brazilian carnival spirit to The Clarice's NextNOW Fest at the University of Maryland.
- [Pandeiro Workshop with Scott Kettner at Espaço Cultural Samba Trovão](https://www.educarteinc.org/2017/09/17/pandeiro-workshop-with-scott-kettner-at-espaco-cultural-samba-trovao/) - Master percussionist Scott Kettner taught a special pandeiro workshop at the Espaço Cultural Samba Trovão in Hyattsville.
- [Rob Curto’s Forró For All Dance Party at MilkBoy ArtHouse in College Park, MD](https://www.educarteinc.org/2017/11/10/rob-curtos-forro-for-all-dance-party-at-milkboy-arthouse-in-college-park-md/) - Rob Curto’s Forró For All Dance Party at MilkBoy ArtHouse in College Park, MD. Concert produced in partnership with The Clarice at the University of Maryland and MilkBoy ArtHouse.
- [Choro Das 3 at MilkBoy ArtHouse in College Park, MD](https://www.educarteinc.org/2017/11/10/choro-das-3-at-milkboy-arthouse-in-college-park-md/) - Choro Das 3 at MilkBoy ArtHouse in College Park, MD. Concert produced in partnership with The Clarice at the University of Maryland and MilkBoy ArtHouse.
- [Pablo Regis wins Maryland State Arts Council 2018 Individual Artist Award](https://www.educarteinc.org/2018/04/20/pablo-regis-wins-maryland-state-arts-council-individual-artist-award/) - We are proud to announce that Pablo Regis has won a 2018 Individual Artist Award from the Maryland State Arts Council for Non-Classical Music: Solo Performance!
- [Announcing our first annual Samba, Choro & Jazz Concert Series](https://www.educarteinc.org/2018/05/31/announcing-the-first-annual-brazilian-samba-choro-jazz-concert-series/) - Samba Jig Productions is excited to announce our first annual Samba, Choro & Jazz Concert Series for Fall 2018. The series brings four critically acclaimed international performing artists to the Washington, DC metropolitan area. These artists represent the highest level of samba music and choro (an instrumental Brazilian jazz). This year’s artist line-up includes the
- [Brazil v. Belgium World Cup Watch Party at Public Bar in Washington, DC](https://www.educarteinc.org/2018/07/06/brazil-v-belgium-world-cup-watch-party-at-public-bar-in-washington-dc/) - We celebrated Brazil's game against Belgium at the World Cup Watch Party in Public Bar in downtown DC with samba dancers and live music!
- [Hamilton de Holanda at MilkBoy ArtHouse in College Park, MD](https://www.educarteinc.org/2018/08/03/hamilton-de-holanda-at-milkboy-arthouse-in-college-park-md/) - Hamilton de Holanda at MilkBoy ArtHouse in College Park, MD. Concert produced in partnership with The Clarice at the University of Maryland and MilkBoy ArtHouse.
- [Neguinho da Beija-Flor at MilkBoy ArtHouse in College Park, MD](https://www.educarteinc.org/2018/10/13/neguinho-da-beija-flor-at-milkboy-arthouse-in-college-park-md/) - Neguinho da Beija-Flor at MilkBoy ArtHouse in College Park, MD. Concert produced in partnership with The Clarice at the University of Maryland and MilkBoy ArtHouse; also presented in collaboration with Multiflora Productions as part of its annual month-long DIY global music festival Flash of the Spirit.
- [Choro Das 3 at MilkBoy ArtHouse in College Park, MD](https://www.educarteinc.org/2018/11/11/choro-das-3-at-milkboy-arthouse-in-college-park-md-2/) - Choro Das 3 at MilkBoy ArtHouse in College Park, MD. Concert produced in partnership with The Clarice at the University of Maryland and MilkBoy ArtHouse.
- [NextLOOK residency 2020](https://www.educarteinc.org/2019/07/26/nextlook-residency-2020/) - We are excited to announce that Samba Jig founders Pablo Regis and Kate Spanos are involved in a project that has been awarded a 2019-2020 NextLOOK residency.
- [Jean-Francis Varre and Sahel at Fort Dupont Summer Concert Series 2019](https://www.educarteinc.org/2019/08/10/jean-francis-varre-and-sahel-at-fort-dupont-summer-concert-series-2019/) - Concert produced in partnership with Smithsonian Folklife Festival Brazil in DC Project at Fort Dupont Park in Washington, DC. Jean-Francis Varre and his band Sahel performed for World Music Night with Wunmi as part of the Fort Dupont Summer Concert Series.
- [Smithsonian Folklife Festival Story Circle: Northeast to Southeast – Brasil in DC](https://www.educarteinc.org/2020/04/30/smithsonian-folklife-festival-story-circle-northeast-to-southeast-brasil-in-dc/) - A conversation with Christylez Bacon and Cissa Paz about Brazilian music in Washington, DC, moderated by Pablo Regis de Oliveira.
- [Announcing Ethnographic Research Workshops for Fulbrighters](https://www.educarteinc.org/2020/06/28/announcing-ethnographic-research-workshops-for-fulbrighters/) - What are some common concerns for Fulbrighters when working in a new country? How do cultural encounters shape our Fulbright research or work?
- [Announcing our 2021 Virtual Performance Series](https://www.educarteinc.org/2020/08/06/announcing-our-2021-virtual-performance-series/) - EducArte announces our 2021 Virtual Performance Series, including performances and conversations with JP Silva, Cissa Paz, Amy K Bormet, and more.
- [The Maryland Cape Verdean Music Traditions Project](https://www.educarteinc.org/2020/08/18/the-maryland-cape-verdean-music-traditions-project/) - We are excited to announce that Pablo Regis and Peter Arteaga have been awarded a Folklife Apprenticeship Award for Cape Verdean music.
- [Announcing our 2020 Virtual Workshop Series](https://www.educarteinc.org/2020/10/03/announcing-our-2020-virtual-workshop-series/) - EducArte announces our 2020 Virtual Workshop Series, including opportunities to learn from Richard Miller and André Coelho about Brazilian music and percussion.
- [Announcing our 2020 Virtual Performance Series](https://www.educarteinc.org/2021/01/17/announcing-our-2020-virtual-performance-series/) - EducArte announces our 2020 Virtual Performance Series, including performances and conversations with Cissa Paz, Elin, Rose Moraes, Geovane Santos, and more.
- [Announcing our 2021 Virtual Workshop Series](https://www.educarteinc.org/2021/02/04/announcing-our-2021-virtual-workshop-series/) - EducArte announces our 2021 Virtual Workshop Series, with opportunities to learn from André Coelho, Philip Galinsky, Jean-Francis Varre, and more.
- [Choro Lectures Series 2021](https://www.educarteinc.org/2021/08/16/choro-lectures-series-2021/) - We kick off the Maryland Choro Lecture Series, celebrating choro, Brazil’s first native music. Choro is the foundation of many popular Brazilian music genres.
- [Emerging Impact Leaders Fund (ELIF) with the Greater Washington Community Fund](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/03/17/emerging-impact-leaders-fund-elif-with-the-greater-washington-community-fund/) - EducArte co-founder Kate Spanos is quoted in a story about philanthropy in Prince George's County, as a member of the Emerging Impact Leaders Fund.
- [Greater Washington Community Foundation annual gala](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/05/07/greater-washington-community-foundation-annual-gala/) - We were thrilled to provide entertainment at this year's Greater Washington Community Foundation gala at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC this week!
- [Dance and music workshops at ABRACE's Feira do Livro](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/05/09/dance-and-music-workshops-at-abraces-feira-do-livro/) - We had a great time giving workshops at ABRACE's Feira do Livro, sponsored by the Embassy of Brazil. Kate Spanos gave a frevo dance workshop that was full of energy, and Filipe Brandão led kids and parents in singing and clapping in his musicalização workshop. We even picked up some hard-to-find books and DVDs at
- [Celebrating another a great semester with ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/06/14/celebrating-another-a-great-semester-with-abrace/) - Parabéns and congratulations to everyone who participated in ABRACE's Portuguese language music lessons for kids with our instructor Filipe Brandão. The kids put on a great show for the final showing of the year on Saturday! We are grateful to ABRACE for their partnership and support, and we are looking forward to growing this program
- [EducArte receives Oracle NetSuite Social Impact donation](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/08/04/educarte-receives-oracle-netsuite-social-impact-donation/) - EducArte was selected to receive a pro-bono donation of Oracle’s NetSuite business software suite through Oracle’s Social Impact program. The Social Impact program’s mission is “to support the success of nonprofits globally through the power of cloud technology.”
- [Musicalização students sing "Samba de Uma Nota Só" by Tom Jobim](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/12/15/musicalizacao-students-sing-samba-de-uma-nota-so-by-tom-jobim/) - Last weekend, we were proud to have students enrolled in our aulas de musicalização sing "Samba de Uma Nota Só" by Tom Jobim for their families.
- [New Year's Céilí a big success](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/01/20/new-years-ceili-a-big-success/) - It was a full house at our first céilí of the year at Glen Echo Park last weekend! The band sounded great and we had a mix of new and experienced dancers.
- [EducArte performs frevo to celebrate PAHO director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/02/05/educarte-performs-frevo-to-celebrate-paho-director-dr-jarbas-barbosa/) - This week we performed at the inauguration ceremony for the Pan-American Health Organization's new director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa.
- [Viva Brasil! Carnival Dance Party brings the heat to Creative Alliance](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/02/26/viva-brasil-carnival-dance-party-brings-the-heat-to-creative-alliance/) - We had an amazing time at Creative Alliance's annual Viva Brasil! Carnival Dance Party in Baltimore yesterday! You could feel the energy in the space!
- [Monobloco brought the electric energy of Rio's Carnival to DC!](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/03/13/monobloco-brings-the-electric-energy-of-rios-carnival-to-dc/) - Monobloco took to the stage to play classic samba hits, along with covers by other popular Brazilian artists, including Tim Maia, Jorge Ben, and Alceu Valença.
- [EducArte co-presents Djavan at Strathmore](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/04/24/educarte-co-presents-djavan-at-strathmore/) - Djavan got the whole hall singing along with his crowd favorites, like "Flor de Lis," "Sina," "Oceano," "Eu Te Devoro," and more.
- [Article about the Mexe Com Tudo frevo method](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/06/05/article-about-the-mexe-com-tudo-frevo-method/) - Last week, Revista Continente published a wonderful, in-depth article about frevo master Otávio Bastos and his Mexe Com Tudo teaching method.
- [EducArte performs frevo at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) / World Bank Spring Meetings](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/04/17/educarte-performs-frevo-at-the-international-monetary-fund-imf-world-bank-spring-meetings/) - Last week, EducArte was proud to present frevo at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) / World Bank 2023 Annual Spring Meetings. Dancers Kate Spanos and Guilherme Antonio da Silva performed with Brian Falkowski (sax, flute, arrangement), Matvei Sigalov (guitar), Jon Steele (bass), and Joe Herrera (trumpet).
- [EducArte brings equity to education at the 2023 CIES conference](https://www.educarteinc.org/2023/02/19/educarte-brings-equity-to-education-at-the-2023-cies-conference/) - We had a fantastic time yesterday presenting at the 2023 Comparative International Education Society (CIES) conference at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC.
- [Announcing Larry & Joe at Joe's Movement Emporium on 1/14](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/11/30/announcing-larry-joe-at-joes-movement-emporium/) - Larry & Joe is a fully bilingual and bi-musical act combining Venezuelan llanera and Appalachian folk music.
- [EducArte bateria at College Park Day](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/10/16/educarte-bateria-at-college-park-day/) - We were thrilled to be at this year's College Park Day! André Coelho and Pablo de Oliveira led a short demo and workshop for the community.
- [Milton Nascimento at The Birchmere](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/10/05/milton-nascimento-at-the-birchmere/) - Milton "Bituca" Nascimento put on a fantastic (and sold out!) show last night at The Birchmere! Que emoção! The tour, "A Última Sessão de Música," is his farewell after an illustrious 60-year career.
- [Irish Céilí at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/09/26/irish-ceili-at-glen-echo-park/) - We had a great time at our céilí last week! We had dancing with live accompaniment by some of the region’s best Irish musicians and the energy was amazing.
- [Adriana Calcanhotto at The Birchmere](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/09/11/adriana-calcanhotto-at-the-birchmere/) - What a great concert by Adriana Calcanhotto on Friday! With just her and her guitar on stage, she brought back some of her greatest hits.
- [Samba Jig on stage](https://www.educarteinc.org/2015/07/28/samba-jig-on-stage/) - Upcoming events include Cissa Paz at Bossa Bistro and Washington Sound Museum's Hip Hop Meets Ireland with Christylez Bacon and Shannon Dunne.
- [Monobloco in DC/Baltimore](https://www.educarteinc.org/2016/08/09/monobloco-in-dc/) - Thanks to Monobloco for coming to Washington, DC and Baltimore! We had a great workshop hosted at the Brazilian Ambassador's house in DC and an amazing, high-energy concert at Creative Alliance in Baltimore.
- [Word Calculator released](https://www.educarteinc.org/2015/05/06/word-calculator-released/) - The Word Calculator app is now available in the App Store!
- [NextLOOK residency - Ainihi e Alteridade: Performing Otherness](https://www.educarteinc.org/2021/10/01/nextlook-residency-ainihi-e-alteridade-performing-otherness/) - This new dance and music project examines ainihi (“identity” in Hausa) and alteridade (“otherness” in Portuguese) based on the traditions of Nigeria and Brazil.
- [Marisa Monte sold out at Strathmore Music Hall](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/03/14/marisa-monte-sold-out-at-strathmore-music-hall/) - We were thrilled to share the magical space that Marisa Monte created at Strathmore Music Hall on Mar 12, preceded by a pre-show panel about women arts leaders.
- [First Irish céilí a success](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/03/16/first-irish-ceili-a-success/) - EducArte's first Irish céilí on March 12 was a great success! We packed the College Park Old Parish House with live music and dancing.
- [Happy Carnival!](https://www.educarteinc.org/2022/02/28/happy-carnival/) - This past weekend we held a mini street parade with our Brazilian percussion ensemble to celebrate Carnival, led by percussion director André Coelho.

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- [Home](https://www.educarteinc.org/) - Through Brazilian performing arts and culture, we connect members of the local Brazilian community with each other and the greater Washington DC region.
- [Brazilian Performances & Workshops](https://www.educarteinc.org/samba-performances-workshops/) - Bring the vibrant energy and spectacle of Brazilian samba to your next event with EducArte’s professional samba dancer services.
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- [About Us](https://www.educarteinc.org/who-we-are/) - EducArte was founded in 2019 by Kate Spanos and Pablo Regis de Oliveira, two multidisciplinary performers, art administrators, and social marketing experts.
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- [Concert Series History](https://www.educarteinc.org/concert-series/) - EducArte has produced exciting, high-quality Brazilian concerts since 2016. Check out highlights from past events here. Monobloco - August 4, 2016, co-presented with Creative Alliance, Baltimore, MD Ava Rocha - August 16, 2016, Tropicalia, Washington, DC Vanessa Da Mata - September 14, 2017, Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, Silver Spring, MD Choro das 3 -
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- [Brazilian Arts Academy](https://www.educarteinc.org/brazilian-arts-academy/) - Aulas de Musicalização para Jovens em Português Canções ~ Ritmos ~ Cultura ~ Língua ~ Comunidade 🇧🇷 PORTUGUÊS 🇧🇷A Academia de Artes Brasileiras da EducArte é um programa semanal de aulas de musicalização para jovens e famílias brasileiras e brasileiro-americanas que moram no Condado de Montgomery e na área metropolitana de Washington DC. Esta iniciativa
- [Saraus de Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/saraus-de-samba/) - Sarau de Samba: A Roots Samba Experience Scroll down for upcoming events 🇺🇸“Vem Pra Perto da Gente Sambar!” (Come Samba With Us!) — Luiz Carlos Da VilaExperience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of roots samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV. Renowned local Brazilian
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- [Annual Report 2023](https://www.educarteinc.org/annual-report/annual-report-2023/) - EducArte Annual Report 2023Letter from the foundersQuick facts and numbersBoard of directorsFundraisingMarketing and communicationsProgrammingMultimediaFinancial reportLetter from the foundersWe had another year of tremendous growth in 2023! We presented some of Brazil’s biggest artists, including Monobloco, Diogo Nogueira, and Djavan (co-presented with Strathmore), and our performance ensembles participated in some amazing festivals here in Maryland and
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- [About Frevo Dance](https://www.educarteinc.org/dance/frevo/) - About frevo dance Overview Frevo, from the Portuguese word “ferver,” is an effervescent dance and music genre associated with the street carnivals of Recife, the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Pernambuco. There are many styles of frevo dance, and our classes focus on street frevo. EducArte’s frevo dance classes are taught by Kate Spanos
- [Irish Céilí Dance Series](https://www.educarteinc.org/irish-ceili-dance-series/) - Join us for an Irish social gathering filled with traditional music and dance! We do beginner-friendly group dances, called by professional Irish dancers and accompanied by live music by some of the region's best Irish musicians.
- [Brazilian Guitar Masters Weekend: Yamandu Costa and João Bosco](https://www.educarteinc.org/brazilian-guitar-masters-2024/) - Brazilian Guitar Masters Festival: Yamandu Costa and João Bosco For one special weekend, Washington, DC, hosts two iconic masters of the Brazilian guitar: Latin GRAMMY® winners Yamandu Costa and João Bosco! Experience the exuberance, virtuosity, and passionate energy of Brazilian rhythms on guitar. Yamandu Costa performs on Friday, May 31, at Miracle Theatre in Eastern
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- [Youth Music Lessons in Brazilian Portuguese](https://www.educarteinc.org/music-lessons/) - EducArte offers free weekly music lessons on Saturday mornings for Portuguese speaking children to promote cultural and linguistic heritage.
- [Bateria demonstration videos](https://www.educarteinc.org/bateria-demos/) - EducArte percussion director André Coelho demonstrates samba bateria instruments and rhythms. Credits: Video by Douglas Morassi de Lima Video editing by Lucas Ashby Produced by EducArte / Pablo Regis de Oliveira
- [Past Events](https://www.educarteinc.org/past-events/) - Past events and programs EducArte dancers and drummers dazzle in Downtown Silver Spring Read More July 20, 2026 EducArte Announces Brazilian Festa Julina in Wheaton, Featuring Felipe Hostins Trio, Jo Silva, Quadrilha, Forró, and Local Brazilian Food and Artist Vendors Read More July 2, 2026 Bateria EducArte at the Silver Spring World Heritage Festival Read
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- [2021 Virtual Workshop Series](https://www.educarteinc.org/virtual-workshop-series/) - EducArte's virtual workshop series in 2021, featuring Brazilian music, and more.
- [Choro Lecture Series](https://www.educarteinc.org/choro-lecture-series/) - EducArte kicks off the 2021 Choro Lecture Series, celebrating the history of choro, Brazil’s first native music and the foundation of bossa nova and samba.
- [EducArte COVID Safety Plan](https://www.educarteinc.org/covid-safety-plan/) - To ensure the health and security of our audiences and community, EducArte has implemented the following COVID safety guidelines, effective August 28, 2021.
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- [Annual Report 2020](https://www.educarteinc.org/annual-report/annual-report-2020/) - EducArte Annual Report 2020 Letter from the founders Quick facts and numbers Business development Board of directors Fundraising Marketing and communications Programming Multimedia Letter from the founders It is with great pride that we report on our first year of arts education programming. We have dreamed of starting an arts non-profit organization for more than
- [The Maryland Cape Verdean Music Traditions Project](https://www.educarteinc.org/the-maryland-cape-verdean-music-traditions-project/) - Cape Verdean music has a rich musical tradition that is passed on through oral history and direct learning from practitioners. Novices learn from elders and masters in the community through one-on-one interactions, community sessions, and performances. This apprenticeship award grants Cape Verdean master musician Peter Arteaga and Brazilian cavaquinho player Pablo Regis the time
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- [Ethnographic Research Workshops for Fulbrighters](https://www.educarteinc.org/ethnographic-research-workshops-for-fulbrighters/) - Workshop #1: Panel discussion about ethnography and cultural encounters in Fulbright research Tuesday, March 31, 2020 At the core of Fulbright's mission is cultural ambassadorship and international partnership. What are some common concerns for Fulbrighters when working in a new country? How do cultural encounters shape our Fulbright research or work? How do we develop
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- [2020 Virtual Workshop Series](https://www.educarteinc.org/2020-virtual-workshop-series/) - EducArte's virtual workshops series in Brazilian music and percussion, and more.
- [2020 Virtual Performance Series](https://www.educarteinc.org/2020-virtual-performance-series/) - EducArte's virtual performance series in 2020, featuring Brazilian and jazz artists, and more.
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- [Pablo Guerreiro dance workshops](https://www.educarteinc.org/product/pablo-guerreiro-samba-workshops/) - Do not miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn firsthand about connections between samba no pé, orixá dances, the African diaspora, and processes of bodily decolonization, inviting dancers of all levels to explore ancestry, embodiment, and cultural identity through movement. Casa da Cultura Brasileira EducArte is proud to host two samba dance workshops with master Afro-Brazilian dance artist, choreographer, researcher, and educator Pablo Guerreiro on Saturday, August 22. Drawing on a career spanning Rio’s Carnival, samba schools, audiovisual productions, and international residencies, Pablo's research explores connections among samba no pé, orixá dances, the African diaspora, and processes of bodily decolonization, leading to the development of his own unique methodologies for teaching and artistic creation. Recognized for bridging tradition, research, and innovation, Pablo Guerreiro has built a career dedicated to championing Afro-Brazilian cultures, training emerging artists, and crafting narratives that place Black ancestry at the heart of the contemporary arts scene. Workshops are $40 each, or $70 when you register for both. Pablo will also offer private lessons on Sunday, August 23. Schedule a private class at the times listed below or contact us for a different time/location. Workshops (Saturday, August 22, 2026) Workshop #1 (Afro-Brazilian orixá origins of samba): 2:30-4:00 PM Workshop #2 (Carnival-style samba no pé): 4:30-6:00 PM Location: Dance Place's Brookland Arts Loft Studio, 3305 8th St NE, Washington, DC (across from ArtsPark at 3225 8th St., NE) Private lessons (Sunday, August 23, 2026) 50-minute slots available on Sunday, August 23, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Private lessons are meant for individual students or small groups of 2-3 students. Contact us for pricing information and to schedule.
- [Sarau de Samba t-shirt](https://www.educarteinc.org/product/sarau-de-samba-t-shirt/) - Don't miss this opportunity to rep EducArte's Sarau de Samba! Your purchase will not be shipped to you. You may arrange a time to pick it up either in College Park, MD, or collect it at one of our events, such as our weekly dance/percussion classes. Orders are non-refundable. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
- [Coleção Mestres do Samba camisetas / Samba Masters Collection t-shirts](https://www.educarteinc.org/product/samba-shirts/) - 🇧🇷 PORTUGUÊS 🇧🇷 Adquire já sua camiseta da coleção exclusiva Mestres do Samba e mostre no peito seu amor ao samba. Sua compra não apenas presta homenagem aos grandes nomes do samba, assim como também apoia a missão da EducArte, organização sem fins de lucro que promove a cultura brasileira na região de Maryland, Virginia e Washington DC. Com sua camiseta da coleção Mestres do Samba você vai chegar a rigor no próximo Sarau de Samba da EducArte fazendo uma linda homenagem a alguns dos mais celebrados nomes do samba brasileiro. Escolha entre três designs: Alcione, Beth, Leci e Ivone Zeca, Almir, Arlindo e Jorge Zeca, Alcione, Arlindo e Jovelina Disponíveis em verde floresta ou azul marinho, essas camisetas unissex de alta qualidade vêm nos tamanhos P ao 2GG. A sua compra não lhe será enviada por correio. Você poderá marcar horário para buscar sua encomenda em College Park, MD, ou em um dos eventos Saraus de Samba da EducArte no Glen Echo Park. As encomendas não são reembolsáveis. Por favor, entre em contato conosco para quaisquer perguntas. 🇺🇲 ENGLISH 🇺🇲 Proudly wear your love for samba on your sleeve with our exclusive Samba Masters t-shirt collection! Your purchase not only pays homage to great samba artists but also supports Montgomery County-based Brazilian cultural arts nonprofit EducArte. EducArte's exclusive Samba Masters collection shirts are the best way to show up and participate in our next EducArte Sarau de Samba and celebrate Brazilian samba. These specialized shirts feature the names of some of Brazil’s most iconic samba composers and musicians—perfect for samba lovers. Choose from three designs: Alcione, Beth, Leci e Ivone Zeca, Almir, Arlindo e Jorge Zeca, Alcione, Arlindo e Jovelina Available in forest green or navy blue, these high-quality unisex shirts come in sizes S to 2XL. Your purchase will not be shipped to you. You may arrange a time to pick it up either in College Park, MD, or collect it at our Saraus de Samba events at Glen Echo Park. Orders are non-refundable. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
- [Brazilian Samba Dance Class (Tuesdays) - Fall 2026](https://www.educarteinc.org/product/brazilian-samba-dance-class-tuesdays-fall-2026/) - About the program Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly samba dance class, which gives students the opportunity to work on their technique and learn exciting new choreographies, including footwork, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble, if you choose to. EducArte welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and dance instructors. No auditions required. About the instructor Classes are led by Luy Cortes, a dynamic Brazilian samba performer, choreographer, and instructor with more than fifteen years of professional experience. Luy has graced stages and celebrations across the world, performing at hundreds of weddings, corporate galas, cultural festivals, parades, Carnival events, and community celebrations. As the founder and director of Samba Passion, Luy has created, staged, and taught choreographies for dancers of all levels, from beginners discovering samba’s rhythms to seasoned performers refining their stage presence. She has also taught at prestigious institutions, including the University of Maryland, College Park, and has brought her knowledge to numerous dance studios. Program details Date & Time: Tuesdays, September 15 - December 8 (no class November 24) / 7:30-9 PM Location: The JaM Space (12009 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD) Registration options: Full session tuition ($20 per class; $240 for 12 weeks, September 15 - December 8, no class November 24) Monthly package ($20 per class) Drop-in ($25 per class) A 15% discount is applied when you register for a semester or monthly package for both of EducArte's weekly samba classes on Tuesday and Thursday (automatically applied at checkout).
- [EducArte logo t-shirt](https://www.educarteinc.org/product/educarte-logo-t-shirt/) - Don't miss this opportunity to rep EducArte and support our mission! Your purchase will not be shipped to you. You may arrange a time to pick it up either in College Park, MD, or collect it at one of our events, such as our Saraus de Samba events at Glen Echo Park. Orders are non-refundable. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
- [Brazilian Samba Dance Class (Thursdays) - Fall 2026](https://www.educarteinc.org/product/brazilian-samba-dance-class-thursdays-fall-2026/) - About the program Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly samba dance class, which gives students the opportunity to work on their technique and learn exciting new choreographies, including footwork, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble, if you choose to. Students in our Thursday class have the special privilege of rehearsing with our bateria at Levine Music, across the street from Round House Education Center. This is a unique opportunity for dancers and percussionists to practice together and learn about the key relationship between music and movement in samba. EducArte welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced, semi-professionals, and dance instructors. No auditions required. About the instructor Classes are taught by Mariana Triginelli, who was born and raised in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and has been immersed in samba since the age of six. Her love for samba and Brazilian Carnival runs deep, fueling her lifelong passion for dance. Over the years, she has refined her skills through workshops with renowned samba instructors, including Natalia Moreno and Preta Nascimento. Mariana brings her vibrant energy and cultural pride to every class, making samba not just a dance, but an exciting and transformative experience for her students. Program details Date & Time: Thursdays, September 10 - December 10 (no class November 26) / 7:30-9 PM Location: Round House Education Center (925 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD) Registration options: Full session tuition ($20 per class; $260 for 13 weeks, September 10 - December 10, no class November 26) Monthly package ($20 per class) Drop-in ($25 per class) A 15% discount is applied when you register for a semester or monthly package for both of EducArte's weekly samba classes on Tuesday and Thursday (automatically applied at checkout).
- [Private music lessons for youth - Brazilian Arts Academy](https://www.educarteinc.org/product/private-music-lessons-for-youth-brazilian-arts-academy/) - As aulas particulares com Carlos Rangel na Brazilian Arts Academy (BAA) da EducArte oferecem aos estudantes a oportunidade de desenvolver ainda mais suas habilidades musicais por meio de instrução individualizada. Embora não sejam obrigatórias para participar na BAA, essas aulas individuais proporcionam a chance de aprofundar os conhecimentos nas tradições da música brasileira, assim como explorar outros gêneros como clássico, pop e jazz. As aulas são agendadas mensalmente (quatro por mês), com opções de horários flexíveis para atender às diferentes necessidades. Essa abordagem permite que alunos iniciantes ou avançados recebam orientações personalizadas enquanto participam da comunidade maior da Brazilian Arts Academy. Aulas cobrem estas modalidades: Teclado/piano, violão, guitarra eléctrica, baixo, bateria, percussão, ukulele, cavaquinho, acordeão/sanfona e canto. Estas aulas particulares são oferecidas prioritariamente aos alunos matriculados na BAA. Por favor, entre em contato conosco pelo (202) 450-8541 antes de fazer o pedido para discutir e agendar as aulas.
- [Donate to EducArte](https://www.educarteinc.org/product/donate-to-educarte/) - EducArte’s mission is to connect members of the local Brazilian community with each other and the greater Washington DC region through Brazilian performing arts and culture. We envision a vibrant arts community where Latin American artists and educators are equitably represented and free to explore and innovate their rich cultural traditions, reflecting the demographic makeup and aesthetic values of our local audiences. Your financial contributions play a vital role in sustaining our mission. Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for your support!
- [Monobloco - US Tour Summer 2022](https://www.educarteinc.org/product/monobloco22/) - General admission, standing room only, $40 advance (discounted price) / $50 day of (full price) Date/time: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 8PM (doors open at 7:00PM) Location: Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park (7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812) EducArte is proud to welcome back the joyous energy of Rio de Janeiro carnival to the DC area! Monobloco is a "bloco," or street band, that parades during carnival in Rio de Janeiro and is also a professional touring band. The group became popular by creating powerful cover versions of Brazilian hits, stepping outside of the samba genre. Classics by Tim Maia, Jorge Benjor, Alceu Valença, and many others were transformed into samba anthems and attracted fans from a whole new generation. During the world-famous Rio de Janeiro carnival, Monobloco has its own parade, which today attracts over half a million people to the streets to dance and sing. The group’s popularity soon led to the creation of a professional touring band, which has performed extensively around Brazil and internationally, including at the London Olympics in 2012. The group has also released several live and studio albums including the 2010 release called "10," which was nominated for a Latin GRAMMY for Best Samba/Pagode album.
- [Monobloco Percussion Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/product/monoworkshop/) - Tickets: $30 in advance (discount price) / $35 day of (full price) Date/time: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 7PM Location: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, College Park, MD Join us for an extra special Brazilian percussion workshop with members of powerhouse Rio street carnival band, Monobloco! Participants will learn from Brazilian percussion masters how to play rhythms on each of the bateria instruments, including tamborim, chocalho, surdo, and and other samba instruments. This is face-to-face learning and performance opportunity with Rio de Janeiro's largest streeet carnival percussion directors.

## Portfolio

- [Lucas Ashby](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/lucas-ashby/) - Multi-faceted drummer and percussionist Christopher Payne fuses ethnic hand percussion, orchestral percussion, and drum set to create music across a multitude of genres.
- [Luy Cortes](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/luy-cortes/) - Luy Cortes is a dynamic Brazilian samba performer, choreographer, and instructor with more than fifteen years of professional experience. Luy has graced stages and celebrations across the world, performing at hundreds of weddings, corporate galas, cultural festivals, parades, Carnival events, and community celebrations. Dedicated not only to performance but also to service, Luy has shared the
- [Hugo Vásquez](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/hugo-vasquez/) - Hugo Vásquez is a samba percussionist from Santiago, Chile, who has studied and performed with various samba schools in Rio de Janeiro. Throughout his career, he has played percussion in Latin American folk music and flamenco groups and has had the opportunity to direct the percussion section of several samba and samba-enredo groups. He served as mestre of the bateria for GRES Alegria de Barcelona (Spain) for nearly 10 years. He serves as an assistant to EducArte's samba bateria director, André Coelho.
- [Amina Malik](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/amina-malik/) - Amina is a seasoned Brazilian samba performer and teacher with over five years of experience performing at hundreds of weddings, corporate events, Carnival events, parades, celebrations, cultural events, and centers. She is engaging and energetic both as a performer and instructor and has created and taught choreographies for all levels of samba learners. In 2025,
- [Carlinhos Rangel](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/carlinhos-rangel/) - Carlos Rangel, originally from Brasília, Brazil, is a professional musician, music instructor, and producer. He studied at Escola de Música de Brasília, Universidade de Brasília, and Clube do Choro Rio. Carlos holds a degree in children’s music education from the Escola de Música de Brasília. As a versatile musician, Carlos works as a music producer, musical director, and teacher. He has taught music at Montgomery College in Bethesda and is an in-demand professional musician and musical director working on the East Coast. Carlos brings his extensive knowledge of Brazilian music to the Brazilian Arts Academy, guiding students through the rich landscape of Brazilian rhythms and instruments.
- [Heitor Presser](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/heitor-presser/) - Heitor Presser's musical influences came from home, having a musician and singer as a father. He grew up in the roda de samba and learned about Brazilian popular music from an early age. Heitor had his first contact with music in the junior band of São Bernardo do Campo Cidade in São Paulo, Brazil, where he learned music theory and played the trombone. In his teens he joined a church group where he had his first contact with the guitar, and at 23 years old he moved to the United States and joined the Brazilian music community playing different styles such as pagode, samba, forró, axé, and sertanejo. Heitor loves music and does it with love—through music, he spreads his joy and happiness.
- [Pablo Regis](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/pablo-regis/) - Pablo Regis is a cavaco player and percussionist performing Brazilian music in the DC metro area. He grew up in Los Angeles and Brasília, surrounded by Brazilian music and culture. Over the years, he has worked with numerous Brazilian musicians and organized events and concerts to bring Brazilian music to the United States. He is a recipient of a Maryland State Arts Council 2018 Individual Artist Award. He has also trained in a variety of Brazilian movement styles, including the martial art of capoeira, and frevo and cavalo marinho from the state of Pernambuco. Pablo also brings professional experience in communications and marketing. He is contributing a combination of his business and artistic expertise to Samba Jig Productions. For more information, visit www.pabloregis.com.
- [Kate Spanos](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/kate-spanos/) - Kate Spanos, Ph.D., is a dancer and dance scholar with a passion for studying dance and music styles from around the world. She earned her doctorate from the University of Maryland's School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies in 2016, with a focus on dance ethnography and performance studies. She received a postdoctoral Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant to study frevo and popular dance in Recife and Olinda in Pernambuco, Brazil in 2018. Her doctoral work was about carnival and the masquerade tradition of the Caribbean island of Montserrat. She earned her Master's degree in Traditional Irish Dance Performance from the University of Limerick's Irish World Academy of Music & Dance in 2008. Her dance training is based in Irish dance, but she continues to explore other dance genres through a combination of practice and research, especially Brazilian and Caribbean styles. She aims to make traditional performing arts accessible to the DC metro community through teaching and promotion of cultural events. For more information, visit www.thekatespanos.com.
- [Mariana Triginelli](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/mariana-triginelli/) - Mariana Triginelli was born and raised in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and has been immersed in samba since the age of six. Her love for samba and Brazilian Carnival runs deep, fueling her lifelong passion for dance. Over the years, she has refined her skills through workshops with renowned samba instructors, including Natalia Moreno and Preta Nascimento. Mariana brings her vibrant energy and cultural pride to every class, making samba not just a dance, but an exciting and transformative experience for her students. Find her on Instagram at @maribythesea.
- [Ilheuma Zezeh](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/zezeh/) - Zezeh is a Washington, DC based dancer, teacher, choreographer, and professional performer of Brazilian samba, and she is the founder of ZEZEH BRAZIL Dance Troupe. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Zezeh Zax is a former carnival queen of the Unidos do Peruche samba school located in São Paulo. She has taught and danced professionally for over 15 years in a number of countries including Brazil, the United States, and elsewhere. In 2009, she formed ZEZEH BRAZIL as a dance troupe dedicated to bringing the great beauty, diversity, and vibrancy of Brazilian culture to the United States. Performing a number of styles of Brazilian dance—from traditional samba de roda movements of Bahia to the Afro-influenced pulsing samba reggae rhythms of Pelourinho to the intoxicating carnival batucada styles of Rio de Janeiro.
- [Christopher Payne](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/christopher-payne/) - Multi-faceted drummer and percussionist Christopher Payne fuses ethnic hand percussion, orchestral percussion, and drum set to create a multitude of genres.
- [André Coelho](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/andre-coelho/) - André Coelho is a pandeiro player and percussionist from Rio de Janeiro. He played in samba schools, blocos, samba and choro circles where he delved into his studies of the pandeiro, one of the most popular instruments in instrumental Brazilian music. He has played with greatest musicians in the Rio music scene and has accompanied singers at various performances as a freelancer in various projects. He has furthered his knowledge of percussion, and today, besides pandeiro, he also plays surdo, tantan, repique de anel, atabaque, repinique, caixa, tamborim, and various other instruments. He is a researcher in environmental studies and sustainability. In this context, he develops projects that bring together science, culture, and art, contributing to the promotion of environmental awareness and education using percussion instruments created with recyclable materials. He moved to the United States, where he currently lives with his family. In the short time he has lived in the Washington, DC region, he has already played with various musicians. He also records in his home studio and offers workshops and classes in partnership with the non-profit EducArte.
- [Brian Falkowski](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/brian-falkowski/) - Brian Falkowski performs with a wide variety of groups at many top venues throughout the DC metropolitan area. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Music where he studied saxophone, flute, and clarinet with Chris Vadala and Dale Underwood. Since then he has traveled the world playing all styles of music on cruise ships, and has won top prizes at the Takoma Park Jazz Festival, DC Blues Festival, Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, and Mu Phi Epsilon Soloist Competition, and recently was named winner of the 2020 Emergent Seed competition in the Instrumental Category. Equally at home in the studio as on stage, Brian's playing can be heard on 33 albums by various artists, including his 2011 debut album Transitions, the Zeitgeist Media progressive music documentary Romantic Warriors, and Tosin Aribisala's 2018 album Africa Rising, which received a Grammy nomination for "Best World Music Recording." In addition to performing/recording and teaching privately, he currently leads his own group "Kaleidoscope," which features his original compositions, dynamic improvisation, multi-textured electronic experimentation, and mixed-media visual art.
- [Jean-Francis Varre](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/jean-francis-varre/) - Jean-Francis is a singer multi-instrumentalist who holds BA in Sociology with a focus on postcolonial studies. Jean-Francis Varre was born to Senegalese and Cape Verdean immigrants in Washington, DC. He began singing at 13 years old, at first in English, and later in Spanish and the languages of his heritage: French, Wolof, and Portuguese. A self-taught singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Jean-Francis has performed musical genres including American soul & rock, Cuban salsa, and Senegalese mbalax in multiple local and international projects such as DC rock groups Lucy Brown and Sitali, Brazilian samba/axé celebrity Tonho Matéria, British soul icon Omar, Grammy-nominated hip hop fusion artist Christylez Bacon, and Grammy-nominated salsa/timba ensemble Gonzalo Grau y la Clave Secreta. Jean-Francis currently leads the band Sahel which performs a fusion of his influences. In 2017 and 2018, Sahel shared bills with international artists such as Les Nubians, Habib Koite & Bamada, Bombino, and the Afro-Cuban All Stars. Sahel is presently in the process of recording its first original release.
- [Filipe Brandão](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/filipe-brandao/) - Drummer, Brazilian percussionist, and composer, Filipe Brandão holds a Bachelor's degree in popular music from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. He was a staple in the music scene in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and his musical inspirations date back to his childhood in Sete Lagoas, also located in Minas Gerais. Since the
- [Jeremy Jonal Lartigue](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/jeremy-jonal-lartigue/) - Jonal is a certified personal trainer and movement specialist who has been working with both youth and adults for over 20 years. He works with individuals in a variety of settings—school- and community-based venues, as well gyms and fitness studios—both nationally and internationally. Jonal has been a student and teacher of the principles, art form,
- [Clarissa McKithen](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/clarissa-mckithen/) - Clarissa has been training capoeira Angola for over a decade, but has used movement as expression and for fitness for much of her life (e.g., as a cheerleader, stepper, dancer). For several years, she was also a performer and choreographer for a DC-based theatre group, of which she was a co-founder (Wild Women Theatre, formerly
- [Tom Rohde](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio/tom-rohde/) - Tom Rohde is a classical guitarist who earned a Ph.D. in musicology with a minor in Latin American music from Catholic University. Dr. Rohde specializes in the music and culture of Brazil and also holds a Master of Music degree from the New England Conservatory and a Bachelor of Music degree from Ithaca College. His

## Venues

- [Peirce Mill](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/peirce-mill/)
- [Dance Place - Brookland Arts Loft Studio](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/dance-place-brookland-arts-loft-studio/)
- [Mount Pleasant Library](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/mount-pleasant-library/)
- [Marian Fryer Town Plaza](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/marian-fryer-town-plaza/)
- [Le Mondo](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/le-mondo/)
- [Veterans Plaza](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/veterans-plaza/)
- [Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) at Catonsville](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/community-college-of-baltimore-county-ccbc-at-catonsville/)
- [Round House Theatre Education Center (Silver Spring)](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/round-house-theatre-education-center-silver-spring/)
- [Round House Theatre](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/round-house-theatre/)
- [El Tamarindo](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/el-tamarindo/)
- [National Theatre](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/national-theatre/)
- [UDC Theater of the Arts](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/udc-theater-of-the-arts/)
- [Go-Go Museum & Cafe](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/go-go-museum/)
- [Eaton DC](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/eaton-dc/)
- [The JaM Space](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/the-jam-space/)
- [Maryland Folk Festival](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/maryland-folk-festival/)
- [Alumni Hall at Penn State University](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/alumni-hall-at-penn-state-university/)
- [Prince George's Publick Playhouse](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/prince-georges-publick-playhouse/)
- [Montgomery College Rockville Campus](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/montgomery-college-rockville-campus/)
- [The Hamilton Live](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/the-hamilton-live/)
- [Levine Music (DC campus)](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/levine-music-dc-campus/)
- [CityDance at Friendship Heights](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/citydance-at-friendship-heights/)
- [Maryland Youth Ballet](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/maryland-youth-ballet/) - Join this weekly in-person samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work.
- [Wheaton Arts Parade](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/wheaton-arts-parade/)
- [F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/f-scott-fitzgerald-theatre/)
- [CityDance at Parklawn](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/citydance-at-parklawn/) - Deepen your skills in Irish dance with Kate Spanos! Classes will focus primarily on festival style Irish dance technique, with an emphasis on strength, control, musicality, and stage presence.
- [Black Cat](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/black-cat/)
- [Hartke Theatre](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/hartke-theater/)
- [Willard Middle School](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/willard-middle-school/)
- [Prince George's Ballrom](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/prince-georges-ballrom/)
- [Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall (University of Maryland Baltimore County)](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/earl-and-darielle-linehan-concert-hall-university-of-maryland-baltimore-county/)
- [Miracle Theatre](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/miracle-theatre/)
- [Dance Place - Edgewood Arts Center](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/dance-place-edgewood-arts-center/)
- [Kennedy Center](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/kennedy-center/)
- [Levine Music (Silver Spring campus)](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/levine-music-silver-spring-campus/)
- [Brentwood Arts Exchange](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/brentwood-arts-exchange/)
- [Sandy Spring Museum](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/sandy-spring-museum/)
- [Karma DC Live Music Venue](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/karma-dc/)
- [Howard Theatre](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/howard-theatre/)
- [Filene Center: Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/filene-center-wolf-trap-national-park-for-the-performing-arts/)
- [The Creativity Center](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/the-creativity-center/)
- [Jefferson Patterson Park​](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/jefferson-patterson-park/)
- [CUA Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/cua-rome-school-of-music-drama-and-art/)
- [Hook Hall](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/hook-hall/)
- [The Fillmore Silver Spring](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/the-fillmore-silver-spring/)
- [Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/glen-echo-park/)
- [Prince George's Community Room (The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center)](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/prince-georges-community-room-the-clarice-smith-performing-arts-center/)
- [TBD](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/tbd/)
- [Creative Alliance](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/creative-alliance/)
- [Maryland State Fairgrounds](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/maryland-state-fairgrounds/)
- [Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/ballroom-back-room-at-glen-echo-pr/)
- [Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/bumper-car-pavilion-at-glen-echo-park/)
- [District Irish Dance Academy](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/district-irish-dance-academy/)
- [Langley High School](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/langley-high-school/)
- [The Birchmere](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/birchmere/)
- [College Park Aviation Museum & Airport](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/college-park-aviation-museum-airport/)
- [Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/annmarie-sculpture-garden-arts-center/)
- [The Grill From Ipanema](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/the-grill-from-ipanema/)
- [Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/glen-echo-park-2/)
- [Eaton House DC](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/eaton-hotel/)
- [Prince George's Community Pool](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/prince-georges-community-pool/)
- [Cesar Chavez Elementary School](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/cesar-chavez-elementary-school/)
- [Downtown Salisbury](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/downtown-salisbury/)
- [McLean Baptist Church](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/mclean-baptist-church/)
- [DAR Constitution Hall](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/dar-constitution-hall/)
- [Silver Spring Metro Plaza](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/silver-spring-metro-plaza/)
- [Atlantic Ballroom](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/atlantic-ballroom/)
- [McLean High School](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/mclean-high-school/)
- [Georgetown University](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/georgetown-university/)
- [St. Andrew's Episcopal Church](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/st-andrews-episcopal-church/)
- [Strathmore](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/strathmore/)
- [University of Maryland Global Communities Living-Learning Program](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/university-of-maryland-global-communities-living-learning-program/)
- [The Village at Rockville](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/the-village-at-rockville/)
- [Millennium Stage](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/millennium-stage/)
- [Social Beast](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/social-beast/)
- [Mr. Henry's](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/mr-henrys/)
- [Old Parish House of College Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/old-parish-house-of-college-park/)
- [Deborah Mason Performing Arts Center](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/deborah-mason-performing-arts-center/)
- [Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/bossa-bistro/)
- [Online](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/facebook/)
- [Zoom](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/zoom/)
- [George Washington University](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/george-washington-university/)
- [Joe's Movement Emporium](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/joes-movement-emporium/)
- [The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/the-clarice-smith-performing-arts-center/)
- [Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/smithsonian-center-for-folklife-and-cultural-heritage/)
- [Washington International School](https://www.educarteinc.org/venue/washington-international-school/)

## Organizers

- [Peirce Mill](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/peirce-mill/)
- [Le Mondo](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/le-mondo/)
- [ClancyWorks](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/clancyworks/)
- [Adams Morgan PorchFest](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/adams-morgan-porchfest/)
- [National Theatre Foundation](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/national-theatre-foundation/)
- [Go-Go Museum & Cafe](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/go-go-museum-cafe/)
- [DC Art All Night](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/dc-art-all-night/)
- [Kate Spanos Irish Dance](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/kate-spanos-irish-dance/)
- [Latin American Graduate Student Association at Penn State University](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/latin-american-graduate-student-association-at-penn-state-university/)
- [The Hamilton Live](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/the-hamilton-live/)
- [Levine Music](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/levine-music/)
- [Wheaton Arts Parade](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/wheaton-arts-parade/)
- [South Loudoun Youth Chorale](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/south-loudoun-youth-chorale/)
- [Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) Prince George's County Parks & Recreation](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/maryland-national-capital-park-and-planning-commission-m-ncppc/)
- [University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county-umbc/)
- [The Clarice](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/the-clarice/)
- [Kennedy Center](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/kennedy-center/)
- [Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/glen-echo-park-partnership-for-arts-culture/)
- [Georgetown University Department of Performing Arts](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/georgetown-university-department-of-performing-arts/) - Tiago do Bandolim (mandolin), Rogério Souza (7-string guitar), Stephen Guerra (guitar), and Gigi MacLaughlin (percussion) perform samba, choro, jazz, and more.
- [Maryland Folk Festival](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/maryland-folk-festival/)
- [Brentwood Arts Exchange](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/brentwood-arts-exchange/)
- [Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/wolf-trap-national-park-for-the-performing-arts/)
- [​Southern Maryland Celtic Festival](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/southern-maryland-celtic-festival/)
- [Latin American Music Center](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/latin-american-music-center/)
- [Live Nation](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/live-nation/)
- [Creative Alliance](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/creative-alliance/)
- [Maryland Irish Festival](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/maryland-irish-festival/)
- [District Irish Dance Academy](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/district-irish-dance-academy/)
- [City of College Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/city-of-college-park/)
- [Annmarie Artsfest](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/annmarie-artsfest/)
- [Prince George's Community Pool](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/prince-georges-community-pool/)
- [Cesar Chavez Elementary School](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/cesar-chavez-elementary-school/)
- [National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA)](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/national-council-for-the-traditional-arts-ncta/)
- [DAR Constitution Hall](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/dar-constitution-hall/)
- [Strathmore](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/strathmore/)
- [Silver Branch Brewing Company](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/silver-branch-brewing-company/)
- [The Emerald Isle Club, Inc.](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/the-emerald-isle-club-inc/)
- [EducArte](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/educarte-2/)
- [sPACYcLOUd](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/spacycloud/)
- [Social Beast](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/social-beast/)
- [Maija Rejman](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/maija-rejman/)
- [Rebecca McGowan Dance](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/rebecca-mcgowan-dance/)
- [Partners of the Americas - Washington, DC Chapter](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/partners-of-the-americas-washington-dc-chapter/)
- [ABRACE Brasil](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/abrace-brasil/)
- [University of Maryland Global Communities Living-Learning Program](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/university-of-maryland-global-communities-living-learning-program/)
- [Joy of Motion Dance Center](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/joy-of-motion-dance-center/)
- [Wolf Den Management](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/wolf-den-management/)
- [Fulbridge](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/fulbridge/)
- [Fulbrighter Network](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/fulbrighter-network/)
- [EducArte](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/educarte/)
- [NextLOOK](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/nextlook/)
- [University of Maryland School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/university-of-maryland-school-of-theatre-dance-and-performance-studies/)
- [Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/smithsonian-center-for-folklife-and-cultural-heritage/)
- [Fulbright in the Classroom](https://www.educarteinc.org/organizer/fulbright-in-the-classroom/)

## Events

- [Picnic in the Park at Peirce Mill](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/picnic-in-the-park-at-peirce-mill/) - EducArte will provide Brazilian music entertainment at this year's Picnic in the Park at Peirce Mill on Saturday, September 26, at 5-7 p .m.
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-a-roots-samba-experience-3-2/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-a-roots-samba-experience-4-2/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-a-roots-samba-experience-4/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Rastapé](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/rastape/) - Rastapé, one of Brazil’s most beloved forró bands, brings 25 years of high-energy, accordion-driven dance music to Black Cat DC on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8 PM.
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-a-roots-samba-experience-3/2027-02-21/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Pablo Guerreiro dance workshops](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-guerreiro-dance-workshops/) - Do not miss out this amazing opportunity to learn first-hanbd about connections between samba no pé, orixá dances, the African diaspora, and processes of bodily decolonization, inviting dancers of all levels to explore ancestry, embodiment, and cultural identity through movement.
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-a-roots-samba-experience/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Samba and choro performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-and-choro-performance-private-event-2/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Duo Casanoches](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/duo-casanoches/) - Casa da Cultura Brasileira EducArte presents Casanoches at Brentwood Arts Exchange for an immersive night of “Latin Classical Psychedelic,” where hypnotic guitar and Brazilian/world percussion carry audiences through Brazil, Cuba, Latin America, and Spain.
- [Festa Julina Wheaton: A Brazilian Summer Festival in Maryland](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/festa-julina/) - 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. Schedule
- [Brazilian Samba Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-class-4/2026-09-15/) - Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly samba dance class, which gives students the opportunity to work on their technique and learn exciting new choreographies, including footwork, body isolations, and hip work.
- [Afro-Brazilian Percussion for Kids at Mount Pleasant Library](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/afro-brazilian-percussion-for-kids-at-mount-pleasant-library/) - The National Theatre Live at the Library presents Afro-Brazilian Percussion for kids with EducArte. Join teaching artists Lucas Ashby for a hands-on exploration of rhythms from musical traditions like samba, samba-reggae, and ciranda!
- [EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-copy/2027-01-07/) - Join this weekly Brazilian bateria class to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire.
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-a-roots-samba-experience-2-2/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-5/2026-09-10/) - Join this weekly Brazilian bateria class to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire.
- [Brazilian Samba Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-class-5/2026-09-10/) - Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly samba dance class, which gives students the opportunity to work on their technique and learn exciting new choreographies, including footwork, body isolations, and hip work.
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-a-roots-samba-experience-2-3/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-4/2026-07-02/) - Have you been mesmerized by the energy and cohesion of the carnival street percussion groups of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? Join us for a special summer session for weekly Brazilian bateria classes to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire.
- [Bateria EducArte at International Food & Craft Festival (Silver Spring)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/bateria-educarte-at-international-food-craft-festival-silver-spring/) - Bateria EducArte will perform at the 2026 International Food & Craft Festival at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring.
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-a-roots-samba-experience-2/2027-01-17/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Gilsons at Black Cat (DC)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/gilsons-at-black-cat-dc/) - Gilsons is the musical partnership of Francisco, João, and José Gil, a leading band of the new Brazilian popular music (MPB), blending influences of pop rock, samba, reggae, and Bahian rhythms alongside the sounds of classic MPB.
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-5/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Summer Samba Challenge](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/summer-samba-challenge-2/2026-06-23/) - Take our Summer Samba Challenge to tone your body, build and polish your samba dance technique, and experience other dances of Brazil!
- [Bateria EducArte at World Heritage Festival (Silver Spring)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/bateria-educarte-at-world-heritage-festival-silver-spring/) - Bateria EducArte will perform at the 2026 World Heritage Festival at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring.
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-5-4/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Bossa nova performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/bossa-nova-performance-private-event-4/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-5-3/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Bateria EducArte at Adams Morgan PorchFest](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/bateria-educarte-at-adams-morgan-porchfest-2/) - Bateria EducArte will perform samba percussion and dance at the 2026 Adams Morgan Spring PorchFest, on Saturday, May 2.
- [Capoeira workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/capoeira-workshop-private-event-6/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Novos Caminhos (Brazil) with Bent Wrench Ensemble (Baltimore)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/novos-caminhos-brazil-with-bent-wrench-ensemble-baltimore/) - Novos Caminhos is more than a show, it’s an artistic manifesto celebrating the continuity and evolution of Brazil’s rich musical heritage, inviting listeners on a journey through roots and possibilities that bridge generations and cultures. Their performances aim to deliver a live experience that is deeply Brazilian yet open to the world, captivating diverse audiences from traditional fans to those eager for new sounds.
- [Bateria EducArte at Wheaton Arts Parade](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/bateria-educarte-at-wheaton-arts-parade/) - Experience the vibrant music, dance, and culture of the Brazilian community in Montgomery County at this year's Wheaton Arts Parade. Brazilian performing arts organization EducArte presents its Afro-Brazilian drumming ensemble—a group of percussionists and dancers delivering high-energy, infectious rhythms of Brazil’s samba tradition. Together, they create an immersive musical experience that gets audiences on their feet and
- [Diogo Nogueira at Karma DC Live Music Venue](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/diogo-nogueira-at-karma-dc/) - Diogo Nogueira é um dos maiores nomes da música brasileira da atualidade. Diogo Nogueira is one of the biggest names in Brazilian music today.
- [The Grill from Ipanema's 30-Year Anniversary](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/the-grill-from-ipanemas-30-year-anniversary/) - Join us on September 18 for The Grill from Ipanema's 30-year Anniversary Celebration! Come listen to live forró music by Gigi Macaxeira from 4 to 6 pm, and live Samba music from 7 to 10 pm by Pablo Regis, André Coelho, and Richard Miller. The Grill From Ipanema is a piece of Brazil in the
- [14th Annual UkeFest at Strathmore](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/14th-annual-ukefest-at-strathmore/) - Register for Strathmore's 14th Annual UkeFest, where EducArte's executive director and co-founder Pablo Regis will be teaching Brazilian cavaquinho.
- [Emerald Isle Céilí Club](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/emerald-isle-ceili-club-2/) - Traditional Irish céilí dance called by Kate Spanos, with music by Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick's All-Stars. The set list will be: Waltz Siege of Ennis Rakes of Mallow Walls of Limerick Break: Workshop for the Fairy Reel Six Hand Fairy Reel Shoe the Donkey North Kerry Set Break: Workshop for the Sweets of
- [Live Forró Jazz Performance at Social Beast](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/live-forro-jazz-performance-at-social-beast/) - Mark your calendars now for a live forró performance featuring Rob Curto and Rose Moraes on Saturday, September 4! Social Beast is a kitchen + bar with a beautiful outdoor cocktail garden, serving award-winning pizza, brunch, Tex-Mex, and cocktails. There will be two shows at 8PM and 9:45PM: 8-9pm (doors open at 7PM) (RSVP on
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-5-7/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-2/) - Come celebrate samba with us on Brazilian Independence Day—Sunday, September 7! To commemorate this special day, this month's Sarau de Samba is FREE TO ENTER!
- [Viva Brasil! Carnival Dance Party](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/viva-brasil-carnival-dance-party/) - Celebrate the largest and most electrifying festival in the world—Brazilian Carnival, right in Highland Town, Baltimore, at Creative Alliance.
- [Frevo workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/frevo-workshop-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Samba dance performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-dance-performance-private-event-3/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Brazilian Samba Dance Class—CANCELLED](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-class-3-2/) - Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble.
- [Workshops at Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/workshops-at-dance-educators-training-institute-deti/2026-06-29/) - EducArte will teach Brazilian and Irish dance workshops at the 2026 Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI), hosted by ClancyWorks, in Catonsville, MD. We will also lead a workshop for dance educators on dances of resistance and cultural dance pedagogies.
- [Samba performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-5-6/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-5-2/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Holiday performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/holiday-performance-private-event-4/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Samba dance performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-dance-performance-private-event-2/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-3/2026-01-08/) - Join this weekly Brazilian bateria class to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire.
- [EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-2/2025-09-11/) - Join this weekly Brazilian bateria class to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire.
- [Brazilian Samba Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-class-3/2026-01-06/) - Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble.
- [Brazilian Samba Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-class-2/2026-01-08/) - Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble.
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-5-5/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Sarau de Samba: a Roots Samba Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-4/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Frevo dance workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/frevo-dance-workshop-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Saturday Morning Live! Presents: Capoeira for Kids with EducArte](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/capoeira-workshop-performance-for-kids/) - Experience the vibrant Afro-Brazilian tradition of capoeira, a blend of dance, music, acrobatics, and martial arts!
- [Saturday Morning Live! Presents: Capoeira for Kids with EducArte](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/capoeira-workshop-performance-private-event-2/) - Experience the vibrant Afro-Brazilian tradition of capoeira, a blend of dance, music, acrobatics, and martial arts!
- [Bateria EducArte at Adams Morgan PorchFest](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/bateria-educarte-at-adams-morgan-porchfest/) - Bateria EducArte will perform samba percussion and dance at the 2025 Adams Morgan Fall PorchFest, on Saturday, November 1 at 3 p.m. at El Tamarindo restaurant (1785 Florida Ave NW). The Adams Morgan PorchFest takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., transforming the DC neighborhood into a free, open-air
- [Wheaton Arts Parade](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/wheaton-arts-parade/) - Experience the vibrant music, dance, and culture of the Brazilian community in Montgomery County at this year's Wheaton Arts Parade. Brazilian performing arts organization EducArte presents its Afro-Brazilian drumming ensemble—a group of percussionists and dancers delivering high-energy, infectious rhythms of Brazil’s samba tradition. Together, they create an immersive musical experience that gets audiences on their feet and
- [Samba dance class at Echo Arts Festival](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-dance-class-at-echo-arts-festival/) - EducArte will present a samba dance class at the Echo Arts Festival at Glen Echo Park, MD.
- [Samba dance workshop/performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-dance-workshop-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Brazilian Samba Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-no-pe-dance-class-tuesday/2025-09-09/) - Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble.
- [Ilê Aiyê community workshop + jam session at Go-Go Museum (DC)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/ile-aiye-community-engagement-workshop-dc/) - Ilê Aiyê will offer a special community engagement workshop and jam session at DC's Go-Go Museum.
- [Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-3/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Ilê Aiyê](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/ile-aiye/) - Experience Ilê Aiyê live in DC! Celebrate Afro-Brazilian music, dance, and culture with EducArte on September 5 at UDC Theater of the Arts.
- [Sarau de Samba at Art All Night (DC)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-art-all-night-dc/) - Get ready to samba! EducArte brings its popular Sarau de Samba experience to Eaton DC for this year’s Art All Night. Join us for an exuberant, community-centered celebration of Afro-Brazilian samba tradition and culture, where the infectious rhythms of Rio de Janeiro come alive through live music and joyful dancing. Learn more and register
- [Afro-Bahian dance workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/afro-bahian-dance-workshop-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Samba and choro performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-and-choro-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Brazilian Samba Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-class/2025-09-11/) - Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble.
- [Bossa nova performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/bossa-nova-performance-private-event-3/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Summer Samba Challenge](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/summer-samba-challenge/2025-07-10/) - Take our Summer Samba Challenge to tone your body, polish your samba dance technique, and experience other rhythms of Brazil!
- [Sarau de Samba @ Creative Alliance's Viva Brasil! Carnival Party](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-creative-alliances-viva-brasil-carnival-party/) - EducArte brings its popular Sarau de Samba experience to Baltimore for this year’s Viva Brasil! Carnival Party at Creative Alliance.
- [Kate Spanos Irish Dance at Maryland Folk Festival](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/kate-spanos-irish-dance-at-maryland-folk-festival/) - Kate Spanos Irish Dance will perform at the Maryland Folk Festival in Salisbury, MD.
- [Brazilian music performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-music-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-jun14/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-may10/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Brazilian dance workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-dance-workshop-private-event-2/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Sarau de Samba at Penn State's Carnaval Latino](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-carnival-performance-private-event/) - EducArte's Sarau de Samba is going on the road! We will perform as part of Penn State University's Carnaval Latino on Saturday, April 26. The event is open to the public.
- [Brazilian Samba no Pé Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-no-pe-dance-class-spring25-2/2025-04-24/) - Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly in-person samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble.
- [Brazilian Samba no Pé Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-no-pe-dance-class-spring25/2025-01-16/) - Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly in-person samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble.
- [Brazilian Arts Academy](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-arts-academy-2/2025-04-26/) - A Academia de Artes Brasileiras da EducArte é um programa semanal de aulas de musicalização para jovens e famílias brasileiras e brasileiro-americanas que moram no Condado de Montgomery e na área metropolitana de Washington DC.
- [Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-apr13/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [International Dance Experience](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/international-dance-experience/) - EducArte's samba dancers and bateria will perform at Prince George’s County’s 2025 International Dance Experience.
- [Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-mar23/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-jan26/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Grupo Fundo de Quintal at Black Cat (DC)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/fundo-de-quintal-at-black-cat-dc/) - Performing for the first time in the DC region, Fundo de Quintal is the most awarded and respected group in the history of samba pagode.
- [Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-feb16/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class/2025-01-16/) - Join this weekly Brazilian bateria class to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire.
- [Brazilian Arts Academy](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-arts-academy/2025-03-01/) - A Academia de Artes Brasileiras da EducArte é um programa semanal de aulas de musicalização para jovens e famílias brasileiras e brasileiro-americanas que moram no Condado de Montgomery e na área metropolitana de Washington DC.
- [Sean nós Irish dance with Kate Spanos](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sean-nos-irish-dance-with-kate-spanos/2025-01-15/) - Deepen your musicality and make some noise with Kate Spanos! This sean nós dance class for beginner dancers (all are welcome!) introduces this musical and expressive Irish dance style. Sean nós, meaning "old style" in Irish, originates from the Connemara region of Ireland and is characterized by its improvisational nature and close connection to the music.
- [Ciranda workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/ciranda-workshop-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Irish step dance with Kate Spanos](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-step-dance-with-kate-spanos/2025-01-15/) - Deepen your skills in Irish dance with Kate Spanos! These Irish step dance classes will focus primarily on festival style technique, with an emphasis on strength, control, musicality, and stage presence. In a fun and non-competitive environment, you will learn new steps and choreographies that draw from various Irish step dance styles.
- [Holiday performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/holiday-performance-private-event-3/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Hamilton de Holanda @ The Hamilton Live (DC)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/hamilton-de-holanda-the-hamilton-live/) - Brazilian bandolim (mandolin) virtuoso Hamilton de Holanda performs at The Hamilton Live.
- [Bossa nova performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/bossa-nova-performance-private-event-2/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Samba dance performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-dance-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Capoeira workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/capoeira-workshop-private-event-5/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Percussive dance workshop with Soles of Duende](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/soles-of-duende-percussive-dance-workshop/) - Join us for a special percussive dance community engagement workshop with Soles of Duende on Saturday, October 12 at 2-3 p.m. at CityDance in Friendship Heights!
- [Luedji Luna—CANCELED](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/luedji-luna-f-scott-fitzgerald-theatre-md/) - One of today's most powerful Brazilian voices, Luedji Luna debuts her tour “Bom Mesmo É Estar Debaixo D’água Deluxe" in the USA.
- [Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-oct27/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-nov17/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Levine Presents | Brazilian Choro: The Musical World of Pixinguinha](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/levine-presents-brazilian-choro-the-musical-world-of-pixinguinha/) - Explore the imaginative and intriguing melodies of Brazilian choro with an evening celebrating the genre’s most influential composer, Alfredo da Rocha Viana Filho, also known as Pixinguinha. Alongside a remarkable guest ensemble, faculty member Ceylon Mitchell guides us through this Afro-Brazilian genre as we sample some of the most famous choros composed by Pixinguinha and his contemporaries.
- [Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sarau-de-samba-sep15/) - Experience the exuberant and community-centered tradition of samba at EducArte’s Sarau de Samba, a monthly celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of the DMV.
- [Brazilian Samba no Pé Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-class-fall24/2024-09-05/) - Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly in-person samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble. Ilheuma Zezeh is a
- [Samba workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-workshop-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-fall24/2024-09-05/) - Join this weekly Brazilian bateria class to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire.
- [EducArte's Sarau de Samba experience at Glen Echo's Social Dance Free-For-All](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-glen-echos-social-dance-free-for-all/) - EducArte will present the Pablo Regis Band, playing Brazilian samba and choro favorites, with dances led by samba dance master Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Irish Dance with Kate Spanos](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-dance-with-kate-spanos/2024-09-04/) - Deepen your skills in Irish dance with Kate Spanos! Classes will focus primarily on festival style Irish dance technique, with an emphasis on strength, control, musicality, and stage presence.
- [Festa Junina with Forróçacana at Black Cat (DC)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/forrocacana-at-black-cat-dc/) - Apresentando a banda de forró Forróçacana diretamente do Brasil Buy Tickets » 🇺🇸 EducArte celebrates its first annual Festa Junina party, featuring forró super band Forróçacana directly from Brazil! Festa Junina is Brazil’s second largest festival after Carnival and just as fun! Celebrate this amazing festival with traditional music and dances like forró and quadrilha.
- [EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Samba Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-samba-dance-class-2/) - Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly in-person samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble. Ilheuma Zezeh is a
- [João Bosco at Catholic University (DC)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/joao-bosco-catholic-university/) - João Bosco has been loved in his home country of Brazil for decades, since the 60s when he first began composing and performing. His music, though rooted in Brazil’s classic samba and bossa nova traditions, combines rock and roll, jazz, and other ethnic styles in an eclectic brew that is as inventive and challenging as he is.
- [Yamandu Costa at Miracle Theatre (DC)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/yamandu-costa-at-miracle-theatre-dc/) - A virtuoso of the 7-string guitar, the Latin GRAMMY® winner evokes the full spectrum of human emotion with technical brilliance and deep passion.
- [Brazilian samba dance workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-workshop-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Brazilian dance workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-dance-workshop-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Brazilian samba performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Brazilian samba dance workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-dance-workshop-private-event-2/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Brazilian percussion workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-percussion-workshop-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Brazilian and Irish dance performances at the International Dance Experience (Prince George's County M-NCPPC)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-and-irish-dance-performances-at-international-dance-night-prince-georges-county-m-ncppc/) - Dancers representing countries from across the globe get together to showcase their talent in an interactive and immersive dance experience. EducArte's Brazilian bateria and samba dance ensemble will present an interactive performance, encouraging audience participation. We will also present an Irish dance piece by Kate Spanos Irish Dance. Also enjoy a live DJ spinning the
- [Festival Style Irish Dance at Celtic Festival of Southern Maryland](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/festival-style-irish-dance-at-celtic-festival-of-southern-maryland-2/) - Dancer and scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate the festival style of Irish dance at the Celtic Festival of Southern Maryland this year.
- [South Loudoun Youth Chorale with Brazilian percussion by EducArte](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-percussion-performance-private-event/) - Join the South Loudoun Youth Chorale as they celebrate the finale to their inaugural season with Becoming- Live Your Dream, Become Your Dream. “Becoming” is an exploration of our dreams and aspirations as told through the story of the creation of SLYC. The audience will be taken on a journey of emotion, delving into the
- [Viva Brasil! Carnival Dance Party at Creative Alliance](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/viva-brasil-carnival-dance-party-at-creative-alliance-2/) - Creative Alliance's annual mid-winter Carnival celebration is back, featuring concerts, dancers, copoeira, and more! Carnival dates back to the 1600s and is a celebration of Brazilian life and culture.
- [Choro performance featuring Pablo Regis and Felipe Garibaldi](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/choro-performance-featuring-pablo-regis-and-felipe-garibaldi/) - Join us for a special performance of choro, Brazil’s first native music, featuring musicians Pablo Regis (cavaquinho), Felipe Garibaldi (guitar), Andy Connell (saxophone & clarinet), and André Coelho (percussion).
- [Percussive Dance Workshop with Music from the Sole](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/tap-and-capoeira-workshop-with-music-from-the-sole/) - Join us for a special Afro-Brazilian and percussive dance community engagement event with Music from the Sole on Monday, February 5 at Dance Place!
- [EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Samba Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-samba-dance-class/2024-01-18/) - Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly in-person samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare you to perform samba with a live music ensemble. Ilheuma Zezeh is a
- [EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-classes/2024-01-18/) - Have you been mesmerized by the energy and cohesion of the carnival street percussion groups of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? Join this weekly Brazilian bateria class to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire. A bateria is the percussion ensemble driving the groove of the whole samba band. EducArte’s percussion director and Rio
- [Abbie Palmer & Agi Kovacs, Irish Harp & Dance Duo](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/agi-kovacs-abbie-palmer-irish-harp-dance-duo/) - Harpist/singer/songwriter Abbie Palmer and dancer/percussive noise maker Agi Kovacs are the new dynamic duo on the Celtic music scene. Pairing percussive dance and cajón with the harp, they create a unique sound that allows them and the listeners to connect and explore music together. This unique sound and interpretation is a show not to be
- [Viva Brasil!: Samba dance workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/viva-brasil-samba-dance-workshop/) - Learn samba from Ilheuma Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo, with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Ilheuma Zezeh will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance.
- [Viva Brasil!: Frevo dance workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/viva-brasil-frevo-dance-workshop/) - Learn the basics of Recife’s carnival dance, frevo! Frevo is an effervescent dance and music genre associated with the street carnivals of Recife, the capital of Brasil’s northeastern state of Pernambuco.
- [Viva Brasil! Bossa Nova Night with Marcos Ariel at Creative Alliance](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/viva-brasil-bossa-nova-night-with-marcos-ariel-at-creative-alliance/) - Since the 1970s, Marcos Ariel has dedicated himself to Brazilian instrumental music and jazz, reaching international status throughout the next decade.
- [Frevo + Brazilian carnival dance classes at The REACH at the Kennedy Center](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/frevo-dance-class-at-the-reach-at-the-kennedy-center/) - Esquenta de Carnaval - Warm up for Brazilian Carnaval Join the Brazilian—American Cultural Center (bacc dc.org) in this warmup for February’s Carnaval! Whether you are going to Carnaval or not this is a fun opportunity to immerse yourselves in the dances of Brazilian Carnaval. Through dance we will make a journey from the north to
- [Music From The Sole: I Didn't Come to Stay at The Clarice](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/music-from-the-sole-i-didnt-come-to-stay-at-the-clarice/) - A tap dance and live music company that blurs the line between concert dance and music performance, Music From The Sole celebrates tap's roots in the African diaspora, particularly its connections to Afro-Brazilian dance and music and its lineage to forms like house dance and passinho (Brazilian funk).
- [Capoeira demonstration (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/capoeira-demonstration-private-event-2/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Holiday performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/holiday-performance-private-event-2/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Holiday performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/holiday-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Guitar and violin concert (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/guitar-and-violin-concert-private-event-dec-23/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Pablo's Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-8/) - Pablo's Baile happens every month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró.
- [Brazilian jazz performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-jazz-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Irish dance performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-dance-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Brazilian samba and choro performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-and-choro-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Brazilian samba and choro performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-and-choro-performance-private-event-3/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Brazilian samba and choro performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-samba-and-choro-performance-private-event-2/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-2/) - Join us for our two-part Brazilian carnival dance class, featuring frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Pablo's Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-9/) - Pablo's Baile happens every month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró.
- [Pablo Regis Band at Echo Arts Festival](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-band-at-echo-arts-festival/) - Pablo Regis and his band will perform Brazilian music at Glen Echo Park on October 1 for their annual Echo Arts Festival, a celebration of visual and performing arts.
- [Tiago do Bandolim and Rogério Souza: Choro, Samba, Jazz (Georgetown University)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/tiago-do-bandolim-and-rogerio-souza-choro-samba-jazz-georgetown-university/) - Tiago do Bandolim (mandolin), Rogério Souza (7-string guitar), Stephen Guerra (guitar), and Gigi MacLaughlin (percussion) perform samba, choro, jazz, and more.
- [Richard Miller (Brazilian guitar) at Brentwood Arts Exchange](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/richard-miller-brazilian-guitar-at-brentwood-arts-exchange/) - Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Richard Miller dazzles audiences with the expressive sounds of the Brazilian 7-string nylon guitar.
- [Marisa Monte Pre-Show Event: Women Making Music and Leading Communities](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/marisa-monte-pre-show-event-women-making-music-and-leading-communities/) - Join us before the Marisa Monte concert at Strathmore for a special pre-show panel with women working in the arts and arts administration, featuring Marietta Ulacia (EducArte board member), Amy K Bormet, and Nistha Raj, with moderator Jennice Fuentes. The panel starts at 6:30PM before the concert. Learn how our panel of women artists and
- [Pablo Regis Band at Maryland Folk Festival](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-band-at-maryland-folk-festival/) - Pablo Regis is a cavaco (string instrument) player, singer, and percussionist performing Brazilian music in the D.C. metro area.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-2023-12-2/) - Join us for our two-part Brazilian carnival dance class, featuring frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class/2023-09-23/) - Join us for our two-part Brazilian carnival dance class, featuring frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-2023-08-19/) - Join us for our two-part Brazilian carnival dance class, featuring frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace/2023-09-16/) - In partnership with ABRACE, EducArte offers free weekly music lessons for Portuguese-speaking children.
- [Pablo Regis at Glen Echo—CANCELLED](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-at-glen-echo/) - Pablo Regis & band will be playing at Glen Echo Park's Bumper Car Pavilion on Thursday, August 3 from 7:30-8:30pm.
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class-2023-08-19/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments.
- [Pablo Regis at Sandy Spring Museum Summer Beer & Wine Garden](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-at-sandy-spring-museum-summer-beer-wine-garden/) - Pablo Regis & band will be playing at Sandy Spring Museum on Friday, September 29 from 6:30-9pm.
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class-2023-12-2/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments.
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class/2023-09-09/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments.
- [Pablo's Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-aug-17-2023/) - Pablo's Baile happens every month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró.
- [Pablo's Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-july-20-2023/) - Pablo's Baile happens every month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró.
- [Latin American piano performance (private)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/latin-american-piano-performance-private/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-june24/) - Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class-june24/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments.
- [Marisa Monte](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/marisa-monte-june-30-2023/) - Four-time Grammy Award-winning Brazilian artist Marisa Monte has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide for more than 30 years. Her hit songs, "Ainda Bem," "Amor I Love You," "Infinito Particular," and “Vento Sardo” blend her early love of samba and classic MPB (Brazilian pop) with a wide-ranging mastery of songwriting and arrangement.
- [Iuri Bittar & Almir Côrtes](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/iuri-bittar-almir-cortes/) - Iuri Bittar (guitar) and Almir Côrtes (bandolim/mandolin) are recognized for their masterful performance, often invited for concerts and workshops within and beyond Brazil.
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class-june10/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments.
- [Pablo's Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-june-22-2023/) - Pablo's Baile happens every month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró.
- [Pablo's Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-may-18-2023/) - Pablo's Baile happens every month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró.
- [Bossa nova performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/bossa-nova-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Capoeira Demonstration (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/capoeira-demonstration-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Festival Style Irish Dance at Celtic Festival of Southern Maryland](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/festival-style-irish-dance-at-celtic-festival-of-southern-maryland/) - Dancer and scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate the festival style of Irish dance at the Celtic Festival of Southern Maryland this year.
- [Samba and forró performance (private)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-and-forro-performance-private/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Guitar and piano performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/guitar-and-piano-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [LAMC: A Contemporary Brazilian Choro Lecture-Recital](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/lamc-a-contemporary-brazilian-choro-lecture-recital/) - This event will be a lecture/recital on contemporary Brazilian choro presented in Ward Recital Hall by Ph.D. candidate Tom Rohde who will be discussing and performing selections of Contemporary Brazilian choro from the 1950s to the present with a group of talented Brazilian music specialists.
- [College Park Trolley Trail Day 2023](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/college-park-trolley-trail-day-2023/) - Our regular Brazilian Carnival dance class and Bateria drumming class at the Old Parish House will be a stop on the Trolley Trail. Participants can stop in and join us!
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-june10/) - Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Frevo music and dance performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/frevo-music-and-dance-performance-private-event-2/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Samba dance workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-dance-workshop-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Pablo's Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-april-20-2023/) - Pablo's Baile happens every month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró.
- [Pablo's Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-mar16/) - 3.16.23 POSTPONED Pablo's Baile happens every month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. The evening will start with a samba dance class with Ilheuma Zezeh (downstairs) at 9PM. Live music by Pablo's Baile will
- [Monobloco - US Tour 2023](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/monobloco-us-tour-2023/) - The joyous energy of the Rio de Janeiro carnival comes to the DC area!
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class-apr1/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-apr1/) - Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class-mar18-2/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-mar18/) - Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Lulu Santos – Barítono US Tour 2023](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/lulu-santos-us-tour-2023/) - The Brazilian superstar and brilliant baritone Lulu Santos comes to the DC area!
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-may6/) - Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-apr22/) - Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Spanish and bossa nova guitar performance (private)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/spanish-and-bossa-nova-guitar-performance-private-mar-29/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Spanish and bossa nova guitar performance (private)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/spanish-and-bossa-nova-guitar-performance-private-5/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Clave - Orphan Roots of American Culture (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/clave-orphan-roots-of-american-culture-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Capoeira workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/capoeira-workshop-private-event-4/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-may20/) - Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-mar4/) - Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Irish Céilí Dance at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-ceili-dance-at-glen-echo-park-mar-25-2023/) - Join us for our Irish céilí to celebrate the month of St. Patrick's!
- [Choro music performance](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/choro-music-performance-2/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Viva Brasil! Pre-concert percussion and dance workshops](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/viva-brasil-pre-concert-percussion-and-dance-workshops/) - André Coelho will teach Brazilian percussion at 1PM and Ilheuma Zezeh will teach samba dance at 2:30PM.
- [Pablo's Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-feb16/) - Pablo's Baile happens every month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. The evening will start with a samba dance class with Ilheuma Zezeh (downstairs) at 9PM. Live music by Pablo's Baile will start at 10PM.
- [Viva Brasil! Carnival Dance Party at Creative Alliance](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/viva-brasil-carnival-dance-party-at-creative-alliance/) - Creative Alliance's annual mid-winter Carnival celebration is back, featuring concerts, dancers, dance lessons, and more! Carnival dates back to the 1600s and is a celebration of Brazilian life and culture.
- [Brazilian Carnival percussion and dance performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-percussion-and-dance-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-jun-10-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-jun-3-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-may-27-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-may-20-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-may-13-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-may-6-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-apr-29-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-apr-22-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-apr-15-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-apr-1-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-mar-25-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-mar-18-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-mar-11-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-mar-4-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-feb-11-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-feb-25-23/) - EducArte offers weekly youth Portuguese-language music lessons through ABRACE's heritage language program in northern Virginia.
- [Pablo's Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-jan19/) - Pablo's Baile happens every month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. The evening will start with a samba dance class with Ilheuma Zezeh (downstairs) at 9PM. Live music by Pablo's Baile will start at 10PM.
- [Festival style Irish dance workshop with Kate Spanos](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/festival-style-irish-dance-workshop-by-kate-spanos-2/) - Join Kate for a special community event to learn Festival style Irish step dance at District Irish Dance Academy (DIDA).
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class-jan7/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-jan7/) - Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Larry & Joe at Joe's Movement Emporium](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/larry-joe-at-joes-movement-emporium/) - Currently based in the Triangle of North Carolina, both men are versatile multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters on a mission to show that music has no borders. As a duo, they perform a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music on the harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, maracas, guitar, upright bass, and whatever else they decide to throw in the van. The program they offer features a distinct blend of their musical inheritances and traditions and storytelling about how music and social movements coalesce.
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class-may20/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments.
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class-may6/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments.
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class-apr22/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments.
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class-mar4/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments.
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class-feb4/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments.
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class-jan21/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-feb4/) - Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-jan-21/) - Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Ilheuma Zezeh.
- [Frevo music and dance performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/frevo-music-and-dance-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Irish Céilí Dance at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-ceili-dance-at-glen-echo-park-jan-2023/) - Join us for our Irish céilí to celebrate the new year!
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-bateria-class-mar18/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any. This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice.
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice—CANCELED](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-dec-10/) - Note: This percussion rehearsal has been canceled due to illness. We will announce January 2023 dates soon. Thanks for understanding. See you soon! Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available
- [12/8 Pablo's Baile - Bossa Bistro—CANCELLED](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-december-2022/) - ***Note: This event has been cancelled due to illness. See you in the new year!*** The last Pablo's Baile of 2022! Pablo's Baile happens every month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. Pablo's Baile
- [Guitar and violin concert (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/classical-music-performance-private-event-2/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Choro music performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/choro-music-performance-private-event-2/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Irish Céilí Dance at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-ceili-dance-at-glen-echo-park/) - Join us for our Irish céilí to celebrate the holidays!
- [Classical music performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/classical-music-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Choro music performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/choro-music-performance-private-event/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Maryland Irish Festival performance](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/maryland-irish-festival-performance/) - The Maryland Irish Festival is a cultural/heritage festival highlighting Irish history, music, dance, food, beverages, and wares. EducArte co-founder Kate Spanos will be performing in an ensemble with dancers Catherine Marafino Brice, Rebecca McGowan, and Kaitlyn Likas, along with musicians Peter Brice, Donna Long, and Joey Abarta. They will be showcasing a variety of Irish and percussive dance styles.
- [Irish Céilí Dance at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-glen-echo-park-ceili/) - Join us for our neighborhood Irish céilí to celebrate the end of summer!
- [Festival style Irish dance workshop by Kate Spanos](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/festival-style-irish-dance-workshop-by-kate-spanos/) - Join Kate for a special community event to learn Festival style Irish step dance at District Irish Dance Academy (DIDA).
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-dec-3/) - Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Zezeh.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-dec-10/) - Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Zezeh.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-oct-22/) - Learn the basics of Recife’s carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-nov-19/) - Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Zezeh.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-nov-5/) - Join us for TWO Brazilian carnival dance classes—frevo and samba! Frevo is taught by Kate Spanos and samba is taught by Zezeh.
- [Djavan at Strathmore](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/djavan-at-strathmore/) - Four-time Latin GRAMMY winner and international sensation Djavan is known for injecting Tropicalia with rock, folk, and pop.
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-oct-8/) - Learn samba from Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Zezeh will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance.
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-oct-8/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any. This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice.
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-oct-22/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any. This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice.
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-nov-5/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any. This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice.
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-dec-3/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any. This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice.
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-nov-19/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any. This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-sep-17/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here. EducArte's Portuguese-language music lessons are supported by funding from:
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-sep-24/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here. EducArte's Portuguese-language music lessons are supported by funding from:
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-oct-1/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here. EducArte's Portuguese-language music lessons are supported by funding from:
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-oct-15/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here. EducArte's Portuguese-language music lessons are supported by funding from:
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-oct-22/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here. EducArte's Portuguese-language music lessons are supported by funding from:
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-oct-29/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here. EducArte's Portuguese-language music lessons are supported by funding from:
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-nov-5/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here. EducArte's Portuguese-language music lessons are supported by funding from:
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-nov-12/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here. EducArte's Portuguese-language music lessons are supported by funding from:
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-nov-19/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here. EducArte's Portuguese-language music lessons are supported by funding from:
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-dec-3/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here. EducArte's Portuguese-language music lessons are supported by funding from:
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-dec-10/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here. EducArte's Portuguese-language music lessons are supported by funding from:
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-oct-8/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here. EducArte's Portuguese-language music lessons are supported by funding from:
- [Samba Percussion Demo at College Park Day](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-percussion-demo-at-college-park-day/) - The City of College Park hosts the 10th annual College Park Day, an event that brings neighbors together for a fun-filled day and showcases the city.
- [Choro music performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/choro-music-performance/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Capoeira workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/capoeira-workshop-private-event-3/)
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-sept-17/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any. This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice.
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Class (samba)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-dance-sep-17-22/) - Learn samba from Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art.
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-sept-10/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any. This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice.
- [Tom Rohde & Pablo Regis at Annmarie Artsfest](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/tom-rohde-pablo-regis-at-annmarie-artsfest/) - Tom Rohde (guitar) and Pablo Regis (cavaquinho) will play choro and samba at the Annmarie Artsfest in Solomons, MD.
- [Sergio Mendes at Strathmore Music Center](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sergio-mendes-strathmore-sep-29/) - Celebrate 60 years of Bossa Nova with multi-Grammy-winning producer, composer, keyboardist, and vocalist, Sergio Mendes, one of the most internationally successful Brazilian artists of all time.
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-class-sept-10/) - This is a regularly occurring Brazilian dance workshop hosted by EducArte. All levels are welcome to participate. Learn the basics of Recife's carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop
- [Pablo Regis Quartet at National Folk Festival](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-trio-at-national-folk-festival/) - Pablo Regis, Cissa Paz, and Martche Miranda perform Brazilian music as part of the National Folk Festival in Salisbury, MD, organized by the National Council for the Traditional Arts.
- [11/17 Pablo's Baile - Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-november-2022/) - Pablo's Baile happens every third Thursday of the month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. Pablo's Baile was featured in Washington City Paper in December 2021! Check it out: City Lights—Pablo's Baile Brings Brazil
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-aug-27/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any. This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice.
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-class-aug-27/) - Learn samba dance from Sonia Pessoa, a native of Bahia, Brazil, the first home of samba. Sonia is an authentic sambista, with her charismatic smile, unique hip movements, and long, expressive arms. She spreads charm and vibrant energy to those who watch her. She has been dancing professionally and teaching the art and magic of samba
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-aug-13/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any. This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice.
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-class-aug-13/) - This is a regularly occurring Brazilian dance workshop hosted by EducArte. All levels are welcome to participate. Learn the basics of Recife's carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop
- [Milton Nascimento at The Birchmere](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/milton-nascimento-at-the-birchmere/) - Milton Nascimento announces farewell to the stage and promises an epic tour to honor the fans. With a trajectory that includes a 60-year career and eighty years of life, Milton Nascimento decided that the time has come to say goodbye to the stage. But for this cycle to be complete, the artist decided to pay
- [Monobloco - US Tour Summer 2022](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/monobloco/) - The joyous energy of the Rio de Janeiro carnival comes to the DC area!
- [Book Launch Party: Scott Kettner's "The Essential Pandeiro Method"](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/scott-kettner-pandeiro/) - Join us to celebrate the release of Scott Kettner’s new book, “The Essential Pandeiro Method,” on Saturday, July 2 at Eaton House in downtown DC.
- [Monobloco Brazilian Percussion Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/monobloco-brazilian-percussion-workshop/) - Join us for an extra special Brazilian percussion workshop with members of powerhouse Rio street carnival band, Monobloco! Participants will learn from Brazilian percussion masters how to play rhythms on each of the bateria instruments, including tamborim, chocalho, surdo, and and other samba instruments. This is face-to-face learning and performance opportunity with Rio de Janeiro's
- [Adriana Calcanhotto at Birchmere](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/adriana-calcanhotto/) - Acclaimed by fans and critics alike and hailed as one of the great Brazilian singer songwriters of the last 30 years, Adriana Calcanhotto is a musical chameleon who navigates from bossa nova, to samba, avant-gard, pop, MPB and beyond. A 2X Latin GRAMMY winner, Calcanhotto began her career in the mid 1980’s and has released
- [Brazilian Portuguese Meetup before Monobloco concert at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-portuguese-meetup-before-monobloco-concert-at-glen-echo-park/) - Meet friends for a Brazilian Portuguese language meetup before Brazilian percussion group Monobloco plays at Glen Echo Park! We are organizing a meetup at 7PM to practice Portuguese conversation skills before the Monobloco concert starts at 8PM. The group will meet at the picnic tables in front of the Spanish Ballroom. Come join us for
- [EducArte’s College Park Céilí](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-college-park-ceili/) - Join us for our neighborhood Irish céilí to celebrate the summer! EducArte presents its second College Park céilí, an Irish social gathering filled with traditional music and dance. We will learn some basic Irish dance steps and group dances, accompanied by live music by some of the region's best Irish musicians. The dance caller will
- [7/14 Pablo's Baile - Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-july-2022/) - Pablo's Baile is happening on the second Thursday of the month in July, one week early! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. Pablo's Baile was featured in Washington City Paper in December 2021! Check it out: City Lights—Pablo's
- [8/13 Pablo Regis at Strathmore's UkeFest](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-at-strathmores-ukefest-aug-13/) - Join us at Strathmore's UkeFest for an evening performance by both professional and amateur ukulele players, including UkeFest faculty member and EducArte executive director Pablo Regis (cavaquinho). The programs starts with a half-hour open mic for UkeFest students followed by an amazing lineup of our esteemed instructors. Lineup: 6:30pm: Open Mic (UkeFest students) 7:00pm:
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-class-july-9/) - This is a regularly occurring Brazilian dance workshop hosted by EducArte. All levels are welcome to participate. Learn the basics of Recife's carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-july-9/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any. This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice.
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-class/) - This is a regularly occurring Brazilian dance workshop hosted by EducArte. All levels are welcome to participate. Learn the basics of Recife's carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-june-18/) - Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any. This is a regularly occurring Brazilian percussion ensemble practice.
- [Spanish and bossa nova guitar performance (private)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/spanish-and-bossa-nova-guitar-performance-private/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Spanish and bossa nova guitar performance (private)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/spanish-and-bossa-nova-guitar-performance-private-2/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Spanish and bossa nova guitar performance (private)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/spanish-and-bossa-nova-guitar-performance-private-3/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [8/18 Pablo's Baile - Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-august-2022/) - Pablo's Baile happens every third Thursday of the month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. Pablo's Baile was featured in Washington City Paper in December 2021! Check it out: City Lights—Pablo's Baile Brings Brazil to
- [6/16 Pablo's Baile - Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-june-2022/) - Pablo's Baile happens every third Thursday of the month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. Pablo's Baile was featured in Washington City Paper in December 2021! Check it out: City Lights—Pablo's Baile Brings Brazil to
- [6/2 Pablo Regis and the Samba Social Club - Mr. Henry's](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-samba-social-club-june-2022/) - Pablo Regis plays every first Thursday of the month at Mr. Henry’s as part of “Groove Thursdays,” a series featuring the best of Brazilian music in Washington, DC. Mr. Henry’s is artist friendly and offers opportunities to many performers in this area. Make sure you get your seats early because ticket holders are always guaranteed
- [Samba concert at Prince George's Community Pool (private, for pool members only)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/privatepoolconcert/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshop? Contact us.
- [Capoeira workshop and performance (private)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/capoeira-workshop-and-performance-private/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [Greater Washington Community Foundation gala performances (private)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/greater-washington-community-foundation-gala-performances-private/) - Private event. Want to hire us to perform or teach a workshops? Contact us.
- [ABRACE XI Feira do Livro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-xi-feira-do-livro/) - Na XI Feira do Livro, que acontece no dia 7 de maio, ABRACE terá a participação do parceiro EducArte, que conduzirá as oficinas de frevo e de musicalização.
- [Pablo’s Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-2022-05-19/) - Pablo's Baile happens every third Thursday of the month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. Pablo's Baile was featured in Washington City Paper in December 2021! Check it out: City Lights—Pablo's Baile Brings Brazil to
- [Roberto Carlos at DAR Constitution Hall](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/roberto-carlos-at-dar-constitution-hall/) - On Saturday 30th April 2022, Washington will be the heart of Latin Music when the breathtaking Roberto Carlos comes to the DAR Constitution Hall for a live concert. If you get your tickets here, you’ll get to see the awe inspiring stylings of one of the ultimate musicians in Latin music today. You’ll fall in
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-11-2-2-2-2-2-3/) - Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for our Brazilian dance workshop immediately before the percussion ensemble! We
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-8-2-2-3-2-3/) - Learn samba from Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Zezeh will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop! This is a regularly
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-20-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-20-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-20-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-20-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-20-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-20-2-2-2-2-2/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-20-2-2-2-2/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-20-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-11-2-2-2-2/) - Learn from and jam with special guest percussionist and scholar Juan Megna. Juan will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for Brazilian dance workshop immediately before the percussion ensemble! We will have some percussion
- [College Park Céilí - St. Patrick's Day Celebration](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/college-park-ceili-st-patricks-day-celebration/) - Join us for an Irish céilí to celebrate the month of St. Patrick's Day in College Park this year! EducArte kicks off its Irish programming with its first College Park céilí, an Irish social gathering filled with traditional music and dance. We will learn some basic Irish dance steps and group dances, accompanied by live
- [Irish dance performance at Silver Spring Metro Plaza](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-dance-performance-at-silver-spring-metro-plaza/) - Kate Spanos will give a short 15-minute Irish dance performance at the Silver Spring Metro Plaza on St. Patrick's Day at 4:15PM. There will be live music and other entertainment throughout the day.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-20-2-2/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-20-2-2-2/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-20-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-20-2/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-8-2-2-3-2-2-2/) - Join us for special class with Guilherme da Silva from Recife! Guilherme will teach an hour-long class on northeastern Brazilian dances, including frevo, coco, and ciranda. He is the founder of Distrito do Frevo (District of Frevo) in Washington, DC, in partnership with Vavá United School of Samba, and has taught in the United States
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-11-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for our Brazilian dance workshop immediately before the percussion ensemble! We
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-8-2-2-3-2-2/) - Learn the basics of Recife's carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop! This is a regularly occurring Brazilian dance workshop hosted
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-11-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for our Brazilian dance workshop immediately before the percussion ensemble! We
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-8-2-2-3-2/) - Learn samba from Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Zezeh will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop! This is a regularly
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-11-2-2-2-2-2/) - Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for our Brazilian dance workshop immediately before the percussion ensemble! We
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-8-2-2-3/) - Learn the basics of Recife's carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop! This is a regularly occurring Brazilian dance workshop hosted
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-8-2-2-2/) - Learn the basics of Recife's carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop! This is a regularly occurring Brazilian dance workshop hosted
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-11-2-2-2/) - Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for our Brazilian dance workshop immediately before the percussion ensemble! We
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-8-2-2/) - Learn samba from Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Zezeh will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop! This is a regularly
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-11-2-2/) - Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for our Brazilian dance workshop immediately before the percussion ensemble! We
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-8-2/) - Learn samba from Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Zezeh will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop! This is a regularly
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-11-2/) - Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for our Brazilian dance workshop immediately before the percussion ensemble! We
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam CANCELLED](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-11/) - Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for our dance workshop with Zezeh immediately before the percussion ensemble!
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop CANCELLED](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-9/) - Learn the basics of Recife's carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop! This is a regularly occurring Brazilian dance workshop hosted
- [Pablo’s Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-6-2/) - Pablo's Baile occurs every third Thursday of the month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. Pablo's Baile was featured in Washington City Paper in December 2021! Check it out: City Lights—Pablo's Baile Brings Brazil to Adams
- [Pablo Regis Roots Samba at Mr. Henry's](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-quartet-at-mr-henrys-5-2-2/) - Pablo Regis plays every first Thursday of the month at Mr. Henry’s as part of “Groove Thursdays,” a series featuring the best of Brazilian music in Washington, DC. Mr. Henry’s is artist friendly and offers opportunities to many performers in this area. Make sure you get your seats early because ticket holders are always guaranteed
- [Pablo’s Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-6-2-2/) - Pablo's Baile happens every third Thursday of the month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. Pablo's Baile was featured in Washington City Paper in December 2021! Check it out: City Lights—Pablo's Baile Brings Brazil to
- [Pablo Regis Roots Samba at Mr. Henry's](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-quartet-at-mr-henrys-5-2-2-2/) - Pablo Regis plays every first Thursday of the month at Mr. Henry’s as part of “Groove Thursdays,” a series featuring the best of Brazilian music in Washington, DC. Mr. Henry’s is artist friendly and offers opportunities to many performers in this area. Make sure you get your seats early because ticket holders are always guaranteed
- [Pablo’s Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-6-2-2-2/) - Pablo's Baile happens every third Thursday of the month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. Pablo's Baile was featured in Washington City Paper in December 2021! Check it out: City Lights—Pablo's Baile Brings Brazil to
- [Pablo Regis Roots Samba at Mr. Henry's](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-quartet-at-mr-henrys-5-2-2-2-2/) - Pablo Regis plays every first Thursday of the month at Mr. Henry’s as part of “Groove Thursdays,” a series featuring the best of Brazilian music in Washington, DC. Mr. Henry’s is artist friendly and offers opportunities to many performers in this area. Make sure you get your seats early because ticket holders are always guaranteed
- [Pablo’s Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-6-2-2-2-2/) - Pablo's Baile happens every third Thursday of the month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. Pablo's Baile was featured in Washington City Paper in December 2021! Check it out: City Lights—Pablo's Baile Brings Brazil to
- [Pablo Regis Roots Samba at Mr. Henry's](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-quartet-at-mr-henrys-5-2-2-2-2-2/) - Pablo Regis plays every first Thursday of the month at Mr. Henry’s as part of “Groove Thursdays,” a series featuring the best of Brazilian music in Washington, DC. Mr. Henry’s is artist friendly and offers opportunities to many performers in this area. Make sure you get your seats early because ticket holders are always guaranteed
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-10/) - Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for our dance workshop with Zezeh immediately before the percussion ensemble!We
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-8/) - Learn samba from Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Zezeh will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop!This is a regularly occurring
- [Pablo Regis Quartet at Mr. Henry's](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-quartet-at-mr-henrys-5-2/) - The Pablo Regis Quartet plays every first Thursday of the month at Mr. Henry’s as part of “Groove Thursdays,” a series featuring the best of Brazilian music in Washington, DC. Mr. Henry’s is artist friendly and offers opportunities to many performers in this area. Make sure you get your seats early because ticket holders are
- [Marisa Monte](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/marisa-monte/) - 4-time Latin Grammy-winner Marisa Monte is considered one of the greatest Brazilian singers of her generation. At Strathmore Music Hall on March 10, 2022.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-16/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-15/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-2/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-18/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-17/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-19/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-20/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org. Learn more about EducArte's music program with ABRACE here.
- [Choro Lecture Series: Pixinguinha and Black Contributions to Choro Music, by Ceylon Mitchell](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/choro-lecture-series-pixinguinha-and-black-contributions-to-choro-music-by-ceylon-mitchell/) - Many of the early great composers and performers of the choro genre were Afro-Brazilians, like Patapio Silva and Pixinguinha. In this lecture, Ceylon Mitchell talks about Pixinguinha, the father of Brazilian choro. Pixinguinha’s compositions and playing style are by far the most popular and have a heavy influence to this day. Ceylon will demonstrate Pixinguinha’s
- [Pablo and the Baile Band (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-and-the-baile-band-private-event/) - Private event with Pablo and the Baile Band. Want to hire the band for your event? Contact us.
- [Choro Lecture Series: Connections between Brazilian Choro and American Jazz, by Andy Connell (virtual)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/choro-lecture-series-connections-between-brazilian-choro-and-american-jazz-by-andy-connell-virtual/) - In this lecture, Andy Connell, PhD, discusses the similarities between American jazz and Brazilian choro. He also presents the work of Hermeto Pascoal, one of Brazil's most eccentric, prolific, and treasured composers and musicians, and a man once described by Miles Davis as “one of the most important musicians on the planet.” This is a
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-5/) - *****UPDATE: WE HAVE HAD TO MAKE A LAST MINUTE TEACHER SUBSTITUTION FOR THIS CLASS. Kate Spanos will be teaching frevo instead of Katie Kirkpatrick teaching samba. If you've never danced frevo, it is a fun carnival dance from Recife, and it will be taught for all levels! Learn more here: https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-7/***** This event is free
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-14/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-13/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-12/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-11/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-10/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-9/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
- [Canta Canta Minha Gente: Musicando Em Casa](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/canta-canta-minha-gente-musicando-em-casa/) - Music and dance workshop for Brazilian parents. Organization by ABRACE Brasil and the Brazilian Consulate of Chicago. Mini-bio EducArte: EducArte é uma organização sem fins lucrativos fundada por Pablo Regis de Oliveira e Kate Spanos em Maryland, EUA. A missão da organização é promover arte, cultura e educação. Criamos programas educacionais presenciais e virtuais para
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-8/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-7/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-6/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-5/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-4/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons-3/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
- [ABRACE weekly music lessons](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/abrace-weekly-music-lessons/) - For ABRACE members only. To learn more about ABRACE, visit abracebrasil.org.
- [Virtual Series: Nic Gareiss, Becky Hill, and Kate Spanos](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/virtual-series-nic-gareiss-becky-hill-and-kate-spanos/) - Join us for an open conversation with percussive dancers Nic Gareiss, Becky Hill, and Kate Spanos about tradition, innovation, and musicality. They will discuss concepts such as "dancing the tune" (Gareiss), rhythmic translation, and the similarities and differences between various percussive dance forms. Nic Gareiss is a dancer, musician, and dance researcher. One of Dance
- [Virtual Series: Amy K Bormet](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/virtual-series-amy-k-bormet/) - Join us for a conversation with pianist, vocalist, and composer Amy K Bormet about her work and her upcoming Washington Women in Jazz Festival, which she created in 2011 and is organizing as a virtual festival this year. This conversation will be moderated by Pablo Regis. For more about Amy K Bormet, visit www.amykbormet.com. Join
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam/) - This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. It will be held at the Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road. Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of
- [Virtual Series: Alison Crockett](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/virtual-series-alison-crockett/) - Join us for a conversation with vocalist Alison Crockett about her latest projects in American and Brazilian jazz. On seminal recordings by King Britt, Blue Six, Us3, and a host of others, Alison Crockett’s voice has provided a velvety, sensual finishing touch for cutting edge beats. Her voice dripping soul with generous helpings of jazz,
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam: Ijexá Rhythm Edition](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-4/) - This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. Please note that this time the workshop will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 4512 College Avenue in College Park, MD. Register for free Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop/) - This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. Please note that this time the workshop will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 4512 College Avenue in College Park, MD. Register for free Learn from Brazilian samba dancer Katie Kirkpatrick, who has been performing and
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-3/) - This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. It will be held at the Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road. Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-2/) - This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. It will be held at the Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road. Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam: Ijexá Rhythm Edition](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-ijexa-rhythm-edition/) - This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. Please note that this time the workshop will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 4512 College Avenue in College Park, MD. Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro.
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-3/) - This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. Please note that this time the workshop will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 4512 College Avenue in College Park, MD. Learn from Brazilian dancer Andressa Telles, formal carnival queen from Santos, Brazil. Andressa will demonstrate
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam: Ijexá Rhythm Edition](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-5/) - This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. It will be held at the Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road. Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-2/) - This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. It will be held at the Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road. Learn from Brazilian samba dancer Katie Kirkpatrick, who has been performing and teaching in the DC area for over ten years. She
- [Women in Brazilian Song: Kenia and Alison Crockett](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/women-in-brazilian-song-kenia-and-alison-crockett/) - Join us for the second program in our virtual performance series that features women in Brazilian song! We invite Kenia and Alison Crockett for a conversation about their careers as vocalists, and some opportunities to see and hear their work. The conversation will be moderated by Pablo Regis. RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/761203344674086/ About the artists:
- [Artists of Prince George's County: Amy K Bormet and Ceylon Mitchell](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/amy-bormet-ceylon-mitchell/) - Join us for a conversation with Prince George's County-based artists Amy K Bormet and Ceylon Mitchell about their work as musicians, educators, and arts administrators. They will talk about their community-focused work pre-pandemic, how they have been dealing with the pandemic, and what their plans are for moving forward after the pandemic. The discussion will
- [African Rhythms in Brazilian Music, Part I - Workshop with Richard Miller, PhD](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/african-rhythms-in-brazilian-music/) - EducArte workshop series. Wednesday, September 23, 2020. About Richard Miller: Richard Miller explores the richly expressive sounds of the nylon string guitar (both 7 string and 6 string) with a repertoire that includes Brazilian styles (choro, samba, bossa nova, forró, etc.), American jazz, Latin American styles (salsa, bolero, tangos, etc.), and Classical guitar. He is
- [Trio Júlio](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/trio-julio/) - Join us for this extra special virtual performance and conversation with the brothers of Trio Júlio from Rio de Janeiro! Trio Júlio is a Brazilian music trio comprised of brothers Magno (percussion) and twins Marlon (7-string guitar) and Maycon (mandolin). Their charismatic performances combine choro, samba, and other Brazilian rhythms. The trio was recognized at
- [Transnational Popular Music and Dance of Brazil & Ireland: Rob Curto, Paddy League, and Kate Spanos](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-irish-collaboration-rob-curto-paddy-league-and-kate-spanos/) - Forró, frevo, reels, jigs, and the button accordion. There are more connections than you know between the popular music and dances of Brazil and Ireland! Join us for a conversation between ethnomusicologist Paddy League, Ph.D., ethnochoreologist Kate Spanos, Ph.D., and accordion master musician Rob Curto. They will describe their experiences and research in northeastern Brazilian and traditional Irish music
- [Forró jam and hang with Rob Curto, Richard Miller, and Bryan McCann](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/rob-curto-richard-miller-and-bryan-mccann/) - Join us for a forró and choro dance party featuring Rob Curto, Richard Miller, and Bryan McCann! Accordionist Rob Curto and 7-string guitarist Richard Miller will play some forró and choro tunes to get you dancing in your home, and they will be joined by Brazilian music scholar Bryan McCann for an exciting discussion about
- [Women in Brazilian Song: Rose Moraes, Cissa Paz, and Elin Melgarejo](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/women-in-brazilian-song-elin-melgarejo-rose-moraes-and-cissa-paz/) - Join us for an online conversation about vocal techniques in Brazilian music with renowned singers Elin Melgarejo, Rose Moraes, and Cissa Paz. They will talk about techniques for singing samba, forró, and bossa nova, as well as their experiences in the Brazilian music scene in Washington, DC and how they are dealing with the COVID-19
- [Geovane Santos and Richard Miller on Brazilian jazz](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-jazz-conversation-geovane-santos-and-richard-miller/) - Join us for an online conversation about Brazilian jazz with talented guitarists and educators Geovane Santos and Richard Miller. They will play some solo pieces and talk about their journeys performing and teaching Brazilian jazz guitar. About Geovane Santos: Geovane Santos, a native Brazilian from the city of Belo Horizonte, is a guitarist, composer, arranger,
- [Giving Tuesday 2021](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/giving-tuesday-2021/) - GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity that will take place on November 30, 2021. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate,
- [Pablo Regis Quartet at Mr. Henry's](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-quartet-at-mr-henrys-4/) - The Pablo Regis Quartet will play at Mr. Henry's as part of "Groove Thursdays," a series featuring the best of Brazilian music in Washington, DC. Mr. Henry's is artist friendly and offers opportunities to many performers in this area. Make sure you get your seats early because ticket holders are always guaranteed to get the
- [Pablo’s Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-6/) - Pablo's Baile occurs every third Thursday of the month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. $10 at the door
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-9/) - Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for our dance workshop with Zezeh immediately before the percussion ensemble!
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-7/) - Learn the basics of Recife's carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop! This is a regularly occurring Brazilian dance workshop hosted
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-8/) - Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for our dance workshop with Kate Spanos immediately before the percussion
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-6/) - Learn samba from Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Zezeh will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance.Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop! This is a regularly occurring
- [Pablo Regis Quartet at Mr. Henry's](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-quartet-at-mr-henrys-5/) - The Pablo Regis Quartet will play at Mr. Henry's as part of "Groove Thursdays," a series featuring the best of Brazilian music in Washington, DC. Mr. Henry's is artist friendly and offers opportunities to many performers in this area. Make sure you get your seats early because ticket holders are always guaranteed to get the
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-7/) - Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for our dance workshop with Katie Kirkpatrick immediately before the percussion
- [Pablo’s Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-5/) - Pablo's Baile occurs every third Thursday of the month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. $10 at the door
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-dance-workshop-4/) - Learn samba from Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Zezeh will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance. Also stay for our percussion ensemble workshop with André Coelho immediately following the dance workshop! This is a regularly
- [EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam-6/) - Learn from and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the essential Brazilian percussion instruments. Participants will learn basic rhythms and the event will finish with a jam session. Also come early for our dance workshop with Zezeh immediately before the percussion ensemble.
- [NextLOOK residency: Ainihi e Alteridade: Performing Otherness](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/ainihi-e-alteridade/) - NextLOOK artist residency, The Clarice at the University of Maryland + Joe’s Movement Emporium This new dance and music project examines ainihi (“identity” in Hausa) and alteridade (“otherness” in Portuguese) based on the traditions of Nigeria and Brazil. Multidisciplinary artists Sinclair Ogaga Emoghene, Pablo Regis, and Kate Spanos create a collaborative work that includes new
- [Choro Lecture Series: Choro as an Element of Brazilian National Identity, by Bryan McCann, PhD](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/choro-lecture-series-choro-as-an-element-of-brazilian-national-identity-by-bryan-mccann-phd/) - In this lecture, Bryan McCann, PhD, talks about choro’s influence in Brazilian music and society. Choro musicians, who were virtuosic by necessity, became the go-to studio musicians in the early radio and recording industry of Rio de Janeiro. Later legends of Brazilian music like Villalobos and bossa nova great Tom Jobim studied choro and brought
- [Choro Lecture Series: African and European Connections in Brazilian Choro, presented by Tom Rohde](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/choro-lecture-series-african-and-european-connections-in-brazilian-choro-presented-by-tom-rohde/) - In this lecture, Tom Rohde demonstrates how African dances, such as lundu, were combined with the European polca and schottische to create choro, a uniquely Brazilian rhythm. This mixing was controversial at the time because Brazilian high society discriminated against African cultural products. About Tom Rohde: Mr. Rohde is a classical guitarist and musicologist who
- [Pablo’s Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-4/) - Pablo's Baile occurs every third Thursday of the month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. $10 at the door RSVP on Facebook
- [Irish dance workshop with Kate Spanos](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-dance-workshop-with-kate-spanos-2/) - Join us for an interactive workshop in Irish dance with dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos, Ph.D., in partnership with the University of Maryland’s Global Communities Living-Learning Program. Participants will learn about the history of Irish dance in Ireland and the United States, and how it contributes to the Irish diaspora community worldwide. Participants will
- [NextLOOK open rehearsal: Ainihi e Alteridade: Performing Otherness](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/nextlook-open-rehearsal-ainihi-e-alteridade-performing-otherness-3/) - NextLOOK artist residency, The Clarice at the University of Maryland + Joe’s Movement Emporium This new dance and music project examines ainihi (“identity” in Hausa) and alteridade (“otherness” in Portuguese) based on the traditions of Nigeria and Brazil. Multidisciplinary artists Sinclair Ogaga Emoghene, Pablo Regis, and Kate Spanos create a collaborative work that includes new
- [NextLOOK open rehearsal: Ainihi e Alteridade: Performing Otherness](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/nextlook-open-rehearsal-ainihi-e-alteridade-performing-otherness-2/) - NextLOOK artist residency, The Clarice at the University of Maryland + Joe’s Movement Emporium This new dance and music project examines ainihi (“identity” in Hausa) and alteridade (“otherness” in Portuguese) based on the traditions of Nigeria and Brazil. Multidisciplinary artists Sinclair Ogaga Emoghene, Pablo Regis, and Kate Spanos create a collaborative work that includes new
- [NextLOOK open rehearsal: Ainihi e Alteridade: Performing Otherness](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/nextlook-open-rehearsal-ainihi-e-alteridade-performing-otherness/) - NextLOOK artist residency, The Clarice at the University of Maryland + Joe’s Movement Emporium This new dance and music project examines ainihi (“identity” in Hausa) and alteridade (“otherness” in Portuguese) based on the traditions of Nigeria and Brazil. Multidisciplinary artists Sinclair Ogaga Emoghene, Pablo Regis, and Kate Spanos create a collaborative work that includes new
- [Choro performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/private-event/)
- [Samba dance performance (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/private-event-2/)
- [Capoeira workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/capoeira-workshop-private-event-2/)
- [Pablo Regis Quartet at Mr. Henry's](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-quartet-at-mr-henrys-3/) - The Pablo Regis Quartet will play at Mr. Henry's as part of "Groove Thursdays," a series featuring the best of Brazilian music in Washington, DC. Mr. Henry's is artist friendly and offers opportunities to many performers in this area. Make sure you get your seats early because ticket holders are always guaranteed to get the
- [Pablo Regis Quartet at Mr. Henry's](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-quartet-at-mr-henrys-2/) - The Pablo Regis Quartet will play at Mr. Henry's as part of "Groove Thursdays," a series featuring the best of Brazilian music in Washington, DC. Mr. Henry's is artist friendly and offers opportunities to many performers in this area. Make sure you get your seats early because ticket holders are always guaranteed to get the
- [Brazilian frevo dance workshop at the Kennedy Center](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-frevo-dance-at-millennium-stage-kennedy-center/) - Learn frevo, a high energy Brazilian carnival dance from northeastern Brazil! Kate Spanos of Mexe Com Tudo will teach you some basic frevo steps, with a focus on joyous self-expression. Wear comfortable shoes. All are welcome! The movement will be accessible and adaptable to all abilities. Mexe Com Tudo is a carnival group in Recife,
- [Pablo’s Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-2/) - Pablo's Baile occurs every third Thursday of the month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. $10 at the door RSVP on Facebook
- [Pablo’s Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro-3/) - Pablo's Baile occurs every third Thursday of the month at Bossa Bistro! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. $10 at the door RSVP on Facebook
- [Workshop: An Overview of Philippine Native Music with Bo Razón Part II](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/workshop-an-overview-of-philippine-native-music-with-bo-razon-part-ii/) - This presentation will be a continuation of Bo Razon's first EducArte workshop on July 2 about native Philippine music, covering pre-colonial music roots from two Philippine ethnolinguistic regions which have now become the main sources for Filipino world music. Various ethnic instruments and rhythms from both the Northern & Southern tribes will be demonstrated. The
- [Forró dance lesson with Gui Prada](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/forro-dance-lesson-with-gui-prada/) - Join us for a forró dance lesson with instructor Gui Prada! Warm up for EducArte's For All Dance Party with Rob Curto and Rose Moraes at Joe's Movement Emporium with a special forró lesson taught by instructor Gui Prada! Gui is an internationally known Brazilian social dance instructor, with expertise in zouk, forró, and more.
- [Pablo Regis Quartet at Mr. Henry's](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablo-regis-quartet-at-mr-henrys/) - The Pablo Regis Quartet will play at Mr. Henry's as part of "Groove Thursdays," a series featuring the best of Brazilian music in Washington, DC. Mr. Henry's is artist friendly and offers opportunities to many performers in this area. Make sure you get your seats early because ticket holders are always guaranteed to get the
- [Pandeiro workshop with André Coelho](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pandeiro-workshop-with-andre-coelho/) - This workshop focuses on the pandeiro and the samba rhythm, including its subdivisions: partido alto, samba de roda, samba canção, and other rhythms such as maxixe and ijexá, which can be heard in a traditional samba roda. This workshop is for all levels, but focused on intermediate and advanced players. Both the pandeiro de couro
- [Workshop: An Overview of Philippine Native Music with Bo Razón](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/workshop-southeast-asian-music-with-bo-razon/) - This presentation will cover pre-colonial music roots from two Philippine ethnolinguistic regions which have now become the main sources for Filipino world music. Various ethnic instruments and rhythms from both the Northern & Southern tribes will be demonstrated. The focus will be on bamboo and gong instruments as well as the native boat lutes. The
- [EducArte's Brazilian Percussion Workshop & Jam](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-percussion-workshop-jam/) - This event is free and open to the public. While primarily intended for adults, everyone is welcome. It will be held at the Old Parish House of College Park at 4711 Knox Road. Learn and jam with Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. André will show and demonstrate each of the
- [Slow slip jig - Festival style Irish dance workshop with Kate Spanos](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/slow-slip-jig-festival-style-irish-dance-workshop-with-kate-spanos/) - Note: This workshop will take place in Boston, MA. Join us for a special workshop in Festival style Irish step dance! We will work on some of the movements and techniques that are typical of this style’s “slow” slip jig and learn a short piece of choreography. Festival style Irish dance is from the Belfast
- [Pablo's Baile at Bossa Bistro](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-at-bossa-bistro/) - Washington, DC venues re-opened on June 11th and Pablo's Baile returns in July to Bossa Bistro to celebrate summer! An electrifying mix of percussion, passion, and Brazilian Portuguese, Pablo's Baile showcases the best of live Brazilian dance music, including samba and forró. $10 at the door RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/5940869382619737/
- [Samba Jig presents Richard Miller and Vanessa Falabella: A Summer Night in Rio!](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/richard-miller-and-vanessa-falabella-at-bossa-bistro/) - As part of their 2021 East Coast tour, the iconic carioca 7-string guitarist Richard Miller visits the DMV with the enchanting singer Vanessa Falabella. The duo are joined by master percussionist, André Coelho, also hailing from Rio de Janeiro. This show is not to be missed! $10 at the door. RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/3378501245710209/
- [For All Dance Party with Rose Moraes and Rob Curto](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/for-all-dance-party-rose-moraes-and-rob-curto/) - You are invited to EducArte's "For All Dance Party" Outdoors at Joe's Movement Emporium! Join us Saturday, July 24th at 7PM to learn a new dance and shimmy the night away! This event is for all ages so bring the entire family! Join us for a forró dance party featuring master accordion player Rob Curto
- [Cavaquinhos Across the Continents](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/cavaquinhos-across-the-continents/) - The Cavaquinho is a small string instrument (like the ukulele) of the European guitar family with four wires or gut strings. This instrument first went to Madeira (in 1854, to become the braguinha) and then on to Hawaii (in 1879) to become the ukulele. Presented by Partners of the Americas - District of Columbia Chapter
- [Workshop: Rhythmic Innovations in the Pagode Samba Movement of Rio de Janeiro with Philip Galinsky](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/workshop-samba-percussion-with-phil-galinsky/) - The original meaning of the word pagode in the samba scene of Rio de Janeiro is a communal gathering of musicians to play, sing, and dance this most typical of Brazilian genres. Percussionist-ethnomusicologist, Philip Galinsky, Ph.D. (founder and director of Samba New York!) is the first scholar to have published an in-depth study in academia
- [Clave - Orphan Roots of American Culture: A Workshop on African Rhythm in Modern Music with Jean-Francis Varre](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/workshop-clave-rhythmic-keys-of-the-diaspora-with-jean-francis-varre/) - This interactive workshop is the first in a music and culture series tentatively titled "Black Atlantic." The focus of the workshop is to shed light on the black African aesthetic of rhythmic structure commonly dubbed "syncopation" by Western musicologists but better explained by the Afro-Cuban concept of the "clave." Participants will see how this African
- [Capoeira workshop at Arlington Montessori (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/capoeira-workshop-at-arlington-montessori-private-event-2/)
- [Workshop: Samba Grooves and Rhythmic Patterns with Richard Miller](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/workshop-african-rhythms-in-brazilian-music-with-richard-miller/) - Explore traditional samba grooves and its variations, including the grooves of João Bosco, Djavan, Martinho da vila, and many more. Bring your instruments! All are welcome. Register for free RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/453378672377880 About Richard Miller: Richard Miller, Ph.D., explores the richly expressive sounds of the nylon string guitar (both 7 string and 6 string)
- [Brazilian choro lecture/demonstration with Mike Marshall](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-choro-workshop-with-mike-marshall/) - Join us for a lecture/demonstration on Brazilian choro music with master mandolinist Mike Marshall, in partnership with the University of Maryland's Global Communities Living-Learning Program. Marshall will perform some tunes and talk about choro, Brazil's first urban popular music and the precursor to samba. Register for free at go.umd.edu/gcchoro
- [Irish dance workshop with Kate Spanos](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-dance-workshop-with-kate-spanos/) - Join us for an interactive workshop in Irish dance with dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos, PhD, in partnership with the University of Maryland’s Global Communities Living-Learning Program. Participants will learn about the history of Irish dance in Ireland and the United States, and how it contributes to the Irish diaspora community worldwide. Participants will
- [Virtual Series: Cissa Paz](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/virtual-series-cissa-paz/) - Join us for a conversation with Brazilian singer-songwriter Cissa Paz about her latest work and her upcoming album. Cissa has made a name for herself in Washington, DC as an eclectic performer influenced by the local jazz sounds and her Brazilian African-Indigenous background. Nominated for 3 Wammies, her debut album gained great organic momentum. Cissa’s
- [Workshop: Brazilian percussion with André Coelho](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-percussion-workshop-with-andre-coelho/) - Join us for a free workshop with Brazilian percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. The workshop will cover some background on Brazilian rhythms and describe each of the main instruments used in batucada and rodas de samba: surdo, pandeiro, tamborim, cuíca, agogô, reco-reco, reqique de mão and repique de anel, tantam or rebolo, ganzá
- [Workshop: Deep Listening and Emotion in Sound with Brian Falkowski](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/workshop-deep-listening-in-jazz-with-brian-falkowski/) - Join us for a free workshop with DC-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Brian Falkowski. In this workshop, Brian will discuss and demonstrate the often overlooked art of how to critically listen to music and hear emotion in sound. This skill is applicable to all genres of music and ability levels, no experience necessary. Register for free
- [African Rhythms in Brazilian Music, Part II - Workshop with Richard Miller, PhD](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/african-rhythms-in-brazilian-music-part-ii/) - Join us for the second workshop in the series African Rhythms in Brazilian Music, taught by Richard Miller, PhD. Watch the first workshop here. About Richard Miller: Richard Miller explores the richly expressive sounds of the nylon string guitar (both 7 string and 6 string) with a repertoire that includes Brazilian styles (choro, samba, bossa
- [Virtual Series: Carnival dance party with JP Silva](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/virtual-series-jp-silva/) - Virtual carnival is coming to you! This year we may not be able to dance together, but we are bringing the party to you. Join us for this special virtual performance by JP Silva, coming to us directly from Rio de Janeiro. We will kick off the evening at 8PM with a short dance lesson,
- [Frevo: Brazilian Carnival Dance Workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/frevo-brazilian-carnival-dance-workshop/) - Ei, pessoal! Vem moçada! O Carnaval começa com...a virtual frevo workshop with Kate Spanos! ⛱️ Did you know that in Recife, in the Northeast of Brazil, they celebrate carnival with frevo rather than samba? This workshop will be an introduction to frevo's basic passos, or steps, with a focus on high energy self-expression. All are welcome!
- [Workshop: Traditional Samba Percussion Instruments: The Batucada](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/workshop-traditional-samba-percussion-instruments-the-batucada/) - Join us for a free workshop with Brazilian percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro. The workshop will cover some background on Brazilian rhythms and describe each of the main instruments used in batucada and rodas de samba: surdo, pandeiro, tamborim, cuíca, agogô, reco-reco, reqique de mão and repique de anel, tantam or rebolo, ganzá
- [Ethnographic research workshop: Sharing your research findings](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/ethnographic-research-workshop-sharing-your-research-findings/) - This online workshop is the fourth in a series of ethnographic research workshops organized in partnership with Fulbridge, the Fulbrighter Network, and EducArte. The workshops are for Fulbright alumni, current Fulbrighters, and prospective Fulbrighters, or for anyone interested in ethnographic research. We welcome people from all fields and disciplines to share their experiences and expertise.
- [Capoeira workshop at Arlington Montessori (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/capoeira-workshop-at-arlington-montessori-private-event/) - Organized in partnership between EducArte, Fulbright in the Classroom, and Arlington Montessori.
- [Ethnographic research workshop: Ethnographic observation and participant observation in Fulbright research](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/ethnographic-research-workshop-2/) - How do we acknowledge our biases and reflect on how our cultural perspectives are formed? How do we physically position ourselves in a space that is unfamiliar to us? How do we behave when etiquette is unknown or language is an obstacle? What does participation look like, and when is participation appropriate or inappropriate? Panelists: Gordon
- [Ethnographic research workshop: Panel discussion about ethnography and cultural encounters in Fulbright research](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/ethnographic-research-workshop-1/) - At the core of Fulbright's mission is cultural ambassadorship and international partnership. What are some common concerns for Fulbrighters when working in a new country? How do cultural encounters shape our Fulbright research or work? How do we develop meaningful collaborations with other Fulbrighters and local researchers in productive and sensitive ways? Panelists: Rachita Sood
- [Ethnographic research workshop: Interviewing](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/ethnographic-research-workshop/) - This online workshop is the third in a series of ethnographic research workshops organized in partnership with Fulbridge, the Fulbrighter Network, and EducArte. The workshops are for Fulbright alumni, current Fulbrighters, and prospective Fulbrighters, or for anyone interested in ethnographic research. We welcome people from all fields and disciplines to share their experiences and expertise.
- [POSTPONED: Capoeira workshop (private event)](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/capoeira-workshop-private-event/) - Note: In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, this event has been postponed. Stay tuned for rescheduling details. Pablo Regis de Oliveira and Kate Spanos teach capoeira history, music, and movement to 6th graders at the Washington International School. Private event.
- [POSTPONED: Frevo dance presentation](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/frevo-dance-presentation/) - Note: In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, this event has been postponed. Stay tuned for rescheduling details. Kate Spanos, PhD will present her research on frevo dance in a talk entitled, "A Dance of Resistance from Recife, Brazil: Carnivalesque Improvisation in Frevo," at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Abstract: Frevo is an
- [Irish step dance workshop](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/irish-step-dance-workshop/) - Kate Spanos teaches at the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Mid-Atlantic North conference at the University of Maryland, College Park. The class covers the basic techniques of Irish step dance, with a focus on body posture and footwork. Students learn movements from Irish dance vocabulary and explore the incorporation of these movements into personal style
- [Dances of resistance and frevo: Lecture and discussion](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/dances-of-resistance-and-frevo-lecture-and-discussion-2/) - Kate Spanos, PhD visits Dr. Maria Cecília Zea's cross-cultural psychology class at George Washington University for a discussion about dance ethnography, dances of resistance, and Brazilian frevo—and how these themes connect to cross-cultural psychology.
- [Dances of resistance and frevo: Lecture and discussion](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/dances-of-resistance-and-frevo-lecture-and-discussion/) - Kate Spanos, PhD visits Dr. Maria Cecília Zea's cross-cultural psychology class at George Washington University for a discussion about dance ethnography, dances of resistance, and Brazilian frevo—and how these themes connect to cross-cultural psychology.
- [Brazilian dances of resistance: capoeira and frevo movement](https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-dances-of-resistance-capoeira-and-frevo-movement/) - Kate Spanos teaches at the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Mid-Atlantic North conference at the University of Maryland, College Park. The class covers movement vocabulary from the Brazilian dance traditions of capoeira and frevo. Capoeira is a "martial art disguised as a dance" and frevo is a carnival dance with origins in capoeira. Students learn

## Series

- [🇧🇷 Brazilian Dance & Percussion](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/brazilian-dance-percussion/) - Join us for our Brazilian carnival dance (frevo and samba) and bateria (samba percussion ensemble) classes on Saturdays! These events are open to the public. All levels are welcome to participate. Frevo with Kate: 1-2PM Learn the basics of Recife’s carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and dance scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach frevo dance
- [EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class - Copy](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-copy/)
- [Brazilian Samba Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/brazilian-samba-dance-class-2/)
- [EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class-2/)
- [Summer Samba Challenge](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/summer-samba-challenge-2/)
- [Workshops at Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI)](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/workshops-at-dance-educators-training-institute-deti/)
- [Brazilian Samba No Pé Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/brazilian-samba-no-pe-dance-class-advanced-beginner/)
- [Brazilian Samba Dance Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/brazilian-samba-dance-class/)
- [Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park/)
- [Summer Samba Challenge](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/summer-samba-challenge/)
- [Brazilian Arts Academy](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/brazilian-arts-academy-2/)
- [Sarau de Samba at Glen Echo Park](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/sarau-de-samba-at-glen-echo-park-spring25/)
- [EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-class/)
- [Irish step dance with Kate Spanos](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/irish-step-dance-with-kate-spanos/)
- [Sean nós Irish dance with Kate Spanos](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/sean-nos-irish-dance-with-kate-spanos/)
- [Brazilian Arts Academy](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/brazilian-arts-academy/)
- [Irish Dance with Kate Spanos](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/irish-dance-with-kate-spanos/) - Deepen your skills in Irish dance with Kate Spanos! Classes will focus primarily on festival style Irish dance technique, with an emphasis on strength, control, musicality, and stage presence.
- [EducArte at Levine: Brazilian Bateria Samba Drumming Classes](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/educarte-at-levine-brazilian-bateria-samba-drumming-classes/)
- [Weekly music lessons at ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/weekly-music-lessons-at-abrace-2/) - In partnership with ABRACE, EducArte offers free weekly music lessons for Portuguese-speaking children.
- [Brazilian Bateria Class](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/brazilian-bateria-class/)
- [Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/series/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-frevo-samba/)

## Staff Templates

- [Board of Directors](https://www.educarteinc.org/cpt_staff_lst/board-of-directors/)
- [Advisory Board](https://www.educarteinc.org/cpt_staff_lst/advisory-board/)
- [Staff](https://www.educarteinc.org/cpt_staff_lst/staff-directory/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://www.educarteinc.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [Programming](https://www.educarteinc.org/category/programming/)
- [Grants](https://www.educarteinc.org/category/grants/)
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- [Announcements](https://www.educarteinc.org/category/announcements/)
- [Reports](https://www.educarteinc.org/category/reports/)

## Tags

- [Samba Jig](https://www.educarteinc.org/tag/samba-jig/)
- [Brazilian dance](https://www.educarteinc.org/tag/brazilian-dance/)
- [Carnival](https://www.educarteinc.org/tag/carnival/)
- [Frevo](https://www.educarteinc.org/tag/frevo/)
- [Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/tag/samba/)
- [Brazilian percussion](https://www.educarteinc.org/tag/brazilian-percussion/)
- [Forró](https://www.educarteinc.org/tag/forro/)
- [Pablo Regis](https://www.educarteinc.org/tag/pablo-regis/)
- [Irish dance](https://www.educarteinc.org/tag/irish-dance/)
- [SambApp](https://www.educarteinc.org/tag/sambapp/)
- [Word Calculator](https://www.educarteinc.org/tag/word-calculator/)
- [Brazilian Arts Academy](https://www.educarteinc.org/tag/brazilian-arts-academy/)

## Product categories

- [Uncategorized](https://www.educarteinc.org/product-category/uncategorized/)
- [Concerts and Dances](https://www.educarteinc.org/product-category/concerts-dances/)
- [Presentations](https://www.educarteinc.org/product-category/presentations/)
- [Classes and Workshops](https://www.educarteinc.org/product-category/classes-workshops/)
- [Series](https://www.educarteinc.org/product-category/series/)
- [Merchandise](https://www.educarteinc.org/product-category/merchandise/)
- [Donation](https://www.educarteinc.org/product-category/donation/)

## Product tags

- [Brazilian Arts Academy](https://www.educarteinc.org/product-tag/brazilian-arts-academy/)
- [Samba dance](https://www.educarteinc.org/product-tag/samba-dance/)

## Portfolio Categories

- [Artist](https://www.educarteinc.org/portfolio-category/artist/)

## Event Categories

- [Brazilian Dance Class Series](https://www.educarteinc.org/events/category/brazilian-dance/)
- [Workshops & Classes](https://www.educarteinc.org/events/category/workshops/)
- [Brazilian Percussion Class Series](https://www.educarteinc.org/events/category/brazilian-percussion/)
- [Presentations](https://www.educarteinc.org/events/category/presentations/)
- [Concerts & Performances](https://www.educarteinc.org/events/category/concerts-performances/)
- [Online](https://www.educarteinc.org/events/category/online/)
- [Pablo Regis](https://www.educarteinc.org/events/category/pablo-regis/)
- [ABRACE](https://www.educarteinc.org/events/category/abrace/)
- [Community Events](https://www.educarteinc.org/events/category/community/)
- [Choro Lecture Series](https://www.educarteinc.org/events/category/choro-lecture-series/)
- [Céilí Series](https://www.educarteinc.org/events/category/ceili-series/)
- [Saraus de Samba](https://www.educarteinc.org/events/category/saraus-de-samba/)
- [Brazilian Arts Academy](https://www.educarteinc.org/events/category/baa/)
- [Featured](https://www.educarteinc.org/events/category/featured/)