 Announcing Brazilian Beats, the new dance class at ADC. It’s a Brazilian dance workout. Have fun while you move your body, shake your hips, and get your sweat on! Learn popular dance styles like samba, samba reggae, baile funk, axé and pagode. Part dance workout, part samba class, all levels welcome. Ideal for beginners and people who like to move and groove to some great Brazilian rhythms. Come ready to dance, sweat, and have a great time! Taught by Rebekah Fowler. Class starts October 1, Thursdays 8:15-9:15. $10-15 sliding scale fee.  Join me in a transformational journey through the beauty, power, magic and universal presence of music and dance/movement of the African Diaspora. This works is steeped in the celebration of; breath, sound, dance/movement and light. Moving from the core out supports the rejuvenation of spirit, soul and body as we transition from summer into autumn … we will dance in a sacred way…. With Special Guest; Percussionist Gabriel Bata  The movements I use in this class come from my training in the techniques of Martha Graham and Lester Horton. The warm-up exercises and combinations I compose for the students are a blend of both techniques, including their inherent stylistic elements such as arm shapes and hand shapes. The artistry is inspired from having worked with a diverse group of choreographers and artistic directors during my professional performing career. My classes are designed to increase and strengthen quick response to adaptability and broaden students’ versatility to dance styles. Emphasis is placed on movement that is initiated from the core of a dancer’s energy and power, and focuses on clarifying and intensifying the purpose and meaning of movement. We apply a weighted and grounded approach in presenting the combinations and work on smooth transitions between the fall and the recovery of steps. We discuss how to incorporate the breath in harmony with movement to further deepen, expand and lift the power of expression. Musical nuances, lyrical, staccato and dynamics of movement are explored. My goal in teaching this modern dance class is to inspire, motivate and encourage students to work toward achieving a balance between technical and artistic excellence. Sarah Yarborough,(Teacher of Modern Dance and Classical Ballet), is a native of New York City, and was a principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. She is classically trained and was the recipient of a 4-year Ford Foundation Scholarship to study at the School of American Ballet. She has taught and coached students throughout the United States. Her brilliant performing career was expansive and internationally recognized while touring as a member of the Harkness Ballet and the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. She has also appeared as a guest performer with the Robert Joffrey Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, the Metropolitan Opera Ballet at Lincoln Center, and the Atlanta Ballet Company. When teaching, choreographing and coaching, Sarah shares with her students the extensive training she received throughout the years and brings her experience and wealth of knowledge gained from having worked with a wide range of choreographers and artistic directors. Her classes are inspirational, joyful, educational, fun and challenging all done in a positive classroom atmosphere.  See you on the dance floor! Party at Austin Dance Collective tonight! 7pm-1am. The night starts with the youth West African drum & dance performance, followed by Brazilian dance, ending the night with burlesque and world beats. Food, vendors, libations, and good times! Bring the kiddos!   This intermediate-level intensive workshop is designed for dancers who want to improve their technique and expand their skills in Rio-style samba (samba no pé). Whether you are part of a performance group or just want to get more samba practice, this workshop is for you! Classes will focus on the following: • Technique & style • Endurance & speed • Improvisation • Attitude & personality • How to samba while wearing heeled shoes and headdresses (headdresses will be provided) Students will also learn two short choreographies. To get the most out of this workshop, dancers should already have some experience in samba. New material will be covered each week and in each workshop, but drop-ins are always welcomed. Shoes are recommended but not required, and parts of the class will be danced barefoot. |
