These are videos of Casa Samba's latest performances
Coming to America Style Costume Theme
This video is about re-creating A dance similar to that one scene in the movie Coming to America Because we can't Replicate the exact same danceDistance is similar as well as the costumes to bring this authentic coming to America feeling to you're next Event Brasilian Style Coming to America Costume Dance Theme Routine Theme
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Kapoeira Angola Kids
CAPOEIRA ANGOLA CHILDREN
6:00pm - 7:00pm / N.O.R.D. Annunciation Center located at 800 Race St
Attire; Sneakers T-Shirt and loose fitting clothes no shorts or tank tops Classes taught by MESTRE Curtis Pierre Student. The roots of "Kapoeira " are in Angola, West Africa It brought to Brasil in the 1500s by enslave Africans. Created as a means of self-defense in honor of their indigenous culture. Capoeira was originally an Angola, "Zebra dance",
WED 6pm
FRI 6pm
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ORIXA DANCE Presentation
A presentation of the Afro Brazilian Religion cold Condomble. Compared to Catholicism they would be considered saints, Not God's of this city The African Queen Oxum and Yansa Orixas of Africa Exist in this city just look at the Mississippi River and do winds and of the Hurricanes that passed through New Orleans. This is a presentation of a few of the different Orixas Do your research on this topic.
PRESENTATION OF THE ORIXAS SPECIALTY PERFORMANCES
Alternative to the New Orleans voodoo show a simple yet Highly traditional, authentic and colorful presentation/ demo of the theatrical rendition of the Afro Brazilian cultural religions "Condomble" commonly known as "MACUMBA" this is a inferences of this performance is based upon traditional dance, singing and drumming in this presentation we do does not use animals unless requested.
If you are not familiar what the word Orixa means a good comparison/definition would be patron Saints similar to St. Mary, St. Joseph and so on. In Brazil by way of African traditions this shows the similar characteristics. This show is comparative to the New Orleans voodoo performances with the exception of NOT using animals such as chickens or snakes. This is a spiritual presentation with the main focus on being authentic and traditional chants, costumes, dancing and drumming. This is only a representation of the Afro-Brasilian religion Candomblé not a ceremony. This presentation is for educational purposes only. if you are familiar with the Orixas (saints).
These names of some of the Orixas include our presentation: “Ogum, Obaluae, Oxum, Yansa, Xango, and Oxumare dance of the Cobra, and Oxala". All are represented in their traditional dresses and designated colors as well as movements and gestures that are characteristic of each of the Orixas. The dances are accompanied by 4 drummers playing traditional drums. The presentation starts with traditional drumming, followed by a procession of the Orixas. Each Orixas is called out by its distinct rhythm and salutation and performs its particular dance with songs. The shows conclude with the Orixas spreading blessings and good vibrations as they procession off stage.
...................The total show consists of 20 - 25 people can be done with a minimum of six people this can be a 15 to 45 minutes show depending on the occasion it can be extended. VIDEO.... ......WATCH THE VIDEO
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Samba Dance Class
SAMBA CLASS FOR BEGINNER CLASSES
Brasilian dance classes All the classes are open registration or walk-in are welcomeN.O.R.D Center Tuesday and Thursday 7:00pm - 9:00pm 800 RACE street INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCE Classes Saturdays 10:30am to 12:00pm Samba Beginner Classes LEARN TRADITIONAL DANCES & DRUM RHYTHMS OF BRASIL Brasilian Rhythms like Samba, Samba Reggae, Samba Afro, Barra Vento, Cabula,Vassi, Ilu, Agabi and more Afro-Brasilian Dances; Orixas, Jon-go, Batuque, Cafezal, Maculele For more info call 504-236-7479 Traditional Brasilian Cultural Dance and Drum Rhythms from Rio to Bahia. Samba Instruments available for drumming class Attire: sneakers gym or dance attire, instruments provided. Classes Taught by BRASILIAN PERCUSSION SPECIALIST Curtis Pierre, Bomani Pierre and Dance Professor his Wife Carolyn Barber-Pierre Private Classes………(by appointment) Instruction Fees: Per Class.……..…$10.00 Open registration walk-ins are welcome Kids under 18 and Seniors free Discounts and Scholarships available for Students over the age 19-21. ......WATCH THE VIDEO
RECOMMENDED FOR EVERYONE CALL AGES
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Samba Kids Classes
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Depending on the skill level of each kid, they start to walk by themselves with some assistance and how to fall. As they progress they learn to walk by themselves which at this time is stage one. Stage two they are instructed to perform the number of the task while they ‘re on the Stilts without assistance. Stage three is where they are put through a number of obstacles in order to improve their balance and agility. Stage four is when they perform in public for the first time with Casa Samba is. All stilts are provided by Casa Samba.
N.O.R.D Center 800 Race St.In the Garden District.Children's Stilt walking Classes Saturdays from 9:30 AM 10 a.m. Samba and rudimentary drumming for kids five to Eight years old. From nine years old and up Samba and rudimentary drumming 10: 00 am to 10:30 am.
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