TUESDAY OCTOBER 26
Maestra Isaura Oliveira will be a Guest Teacher
during my regular class time (6:00-7:15pm)
bringing us an introduction to Brazilian Orixá Dance!
This Special Class is $20-25 sliding scale*
Spaces are limited; pre-registration encouraged.
Live Drumming with Namory & friends!
Maestra Isaura Oliveira, from Bahia, Brazil is a master artist of African Brazilian Cultural Dance. Isaura is a multidisciplinary artist and Cultural Educator, dedicated to studying and teaching the African roots of Brazilian Sacred & Popular Dances, Rhythms, Chants, and Performance-Rituals. She is currently mentee Artist in Residence at Indigo Arts Alliance. More info about Isaura, below.
Embody the Rhythm is happy to partner with Indigo Arts Alliance to bring this exciting opportunity to our community!
*For current pass-holders we ask that you pay what you can to match the difference in price ($5-10 more) to attend this special class with Isaura, but nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. If you are able to give higher on the suggested scale it will help to balance those who are not able.
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Maestra Isaura Oliveira was born and raised in Salvador-Bahia, Brazil, the cradle of African Brazilian culture, where many African traditions and arts are maintained and nourished. She is a multidisciplinary artist and a Cultural Educator; an actress, singer, dancer, costume designer, dance teacher, yoga instructor, choreographer, community leader, healer, activist, and an innovator. Isaura is dedicated to studying and teaching the African roots of Brazilian Sacred & Popular Dances, Rhythms, Chants, and Performance-Rituals. She holds a BFA from the School of Dance, Federal University of Bahia, and won numerous awards in Brazil, France, and the U.S. for her research, choreography, projects, and performances. Isaura is guest choreographer and Maestra on Brazilian Dance at Wellesley College on Yanvalou Dance Drum Ensemble, since 1997 to 2004 and from 2018 to Present.
Isaura Oliveira is the current Mentee Artist in Residence at Indigo Arts Alliance.
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Weekly Drum Classes
Master drummer, Namory Keita teaches weekly classes Mondays & Thursdays. Workshops and residencies available!
Drum with Namory>>
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Weekly Dance Classes
Come dance with me Tuesdays & Fridays or take a private 'Free *Your* Movement' lesson. Workshops and residencies available.
Dance with Marita >>
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Our Autumn Dance Series (September-November) is Popping! Drop-In students are welcome.
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