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May 10, 2010

Appreciation Class Sunday 6/6 in Brooklyn!

Come enjoy a free samba class taught by me! My way of saying “thank you” to my loyal students! Bring your friends! Sunday June 6, 20103:30 – 5:00pm@ Humble School of Martial Arts973 Fulton Streetb/w St. James Place & Washington Ave.BrooklynC to Clinton-Washington718 398 7228 FREE!
April 23, 2010

Free Samba Dance Class, Sunday 5/2

I will be teaching a FREE samba dance class Sunday 5/2 from 3:30 – 5:00pm.This will be an open level class, all are welcome!There will be live percussion by Carlos de Oliveira. Bring yourself! Bring a friend! @Humble School of Martial Arts 973 Fulton Street between Washington Ave & St James PlaceBrooklyn 11238718 398 7228
April 14, 2010

Brazil strikes again!

Another case of the Brazilian musical influence! Samba & Brazilian-style melody with electronic/deep house:“Belo Horizonti (Brix Edit)” by The Heartists (a Basement Jaxx alias). From the 1994 – 1997 compilation Atlantic Jaxx Recordings: a Compilation. Thanks to Armando for putting me on to the track!
March 30, 2010

Buy a Samba Costume!

If you are interested in purchasing a used Brazilian Samba costume, please contact me!
March 30, 2010

6-week Cycles Start this Saturday April 3 (Manhattan)

I will be teaching two levels of samba in 6-week cycles on Saturdays beginning April 3rd at Piel Canela Dance School at Pearl Studios in Manhattan: Samba 1 is basic level — little to no samba or dance experience; class will move slower than Samba 2. Samba 2 advanced beginner/beginning intermediate — previous samba experience […]
March 25, 2010

Why You Should Dance Samba

*It’s fun! *It’s a great aerobic workout. You can burn anywhere between 197 and 576 calories per hour of samba dancing (depending on your body)! *Increase your self-confidence. Samba, as with all dances, helps you learn new ways to move and understand your body. This in turn elevates your self-esteem and confidence! *Share your reasons
March 18, 2010

Music Recommendations

Here are some favorites I use in my dance classes. I believe all these artists and tracks are easy to find online. Artist names appear on the right:“Carolina” by Seu Jorge“Pega Eu” by Bezerra da Silva“Love Love” by Toty Gira“Abertura do Jogo” by Os Batuqueiros“Aquarela Brasileira” by G.R.E.S. Imperio Serrano This text will be replaced […]
February 25, 2010

$30 for 30 Days Unlimited Classes at Piel Canela

This is a pretty awesome deal. $30 for 30 days of unlimited classes including SAMBA at Piel Canela Latin Dance & Music School.500 8th Ave b/w 35th and 36th Sts12th FloorManhattan Use online code: samba New students only | Online only Get the offer at Piel Canela Online
February 18, 2010

Carnaval in NYC isn’t over!

There’s still time to get your samba & Carnaval on . . . BELEZA NYC CARNAVAL EDITION | Sat 2/27
February 15, 2010

7 Year Old Samba Queen

Is 7 years too young for a samba queen?All the news has been talking about the role as “traditionally sexy”; I’m not convinced this is always the case . . . I agree with Julia Lira’s father that if anyone looks at the 7 year old with sex in mind, that is a sick individual. […]