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Brazilian Dance and percussion classesBy Mary Dollar and Fernando De Sanjines |
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DANCE
Sweat and swing to a variety of Afro-Brazilian & samba rhythms while improving your dance technique and performance skills. You’ll have so much fun you’ll forget you’re getting a great workout! All classes begin with a full body warm up and floor exercises. No previous experience necessary. (Wear comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes and bring a floor mat.) All levels welcome, see class info below!
Instructor, Mary Dollar, with over 20 years of teaching & performing experience, will break it all down for you in an “easy to follow format” for all levels to enjoy!
(Private Lessons / single & group available)
Mondays: 8-9:15 pm (Beginning)
World Gym, 2nd Floor, Long Studio
16th St & De Haro, SF
Wednesdays: 7-8:15 pm (Intermediate)
The Block Party Dance Studio
300 De Haro St, (between 16th & 17th St), SF
Note: Both studios in Potrero Hill District
Fees: Single Class: $15
10 classes in 90 days: $130
(private lessons/single & group available)
PERCUSSION
SAMBA JAM - Brazilian Percussion Class with Fernando de Sanjines 13
Wednesdays, 7:15-8:55 PM - Mixed Levels
The class will focus on the samba feel and groove. Repique, caixa, surdo, ago-go, tamborim, shaker, pandeiro and congas. You will learn basic drumming techniques and the foundation of Brazilian rhythms and then develope on your own. Everyone welcome!
Fernando has been leading Samba do Coração bateria since 1992. He has performed extensively and has trained many drummers over the years.
Some percussion instruments available on first come first serve basis.
Fees: Single class $10.00 - Discount tickets 4 x $36.00 - 8 x $64
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts/Studio C, 3rd Floor - Pease pay at the lobby.
2868 Mission St. @25th St. San Francisco
Samba do Coração“Heartbeat of the Jaguar” C.D. available at Classes $15.00.