South Bay Capoeira Festival


Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 6 PM – 11 PM

Black Community Services Center
418 Santa Teresa St,
Stanford, California


As Part 1 of Stanford Capoeira & Capoeira Irmandade's joint event this December, we are delighted to invite you to come learn Afro-Brazilian dance with the wonderful Dandha da Hora (bio below) and then get down at our Brazilian Dance Party.

Schedule for Saturday, Dec 1:
6-8pm: Dandha's Afro Brazilian Dance workshop
8-11pm: Dance PARTY until 11pm! Featuring beautiful Afro-Brazilian rhythms with our own DJ Malagueta And DJ Malcolm Lee.
And it's a potluck! Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zdSGEj0n4jNzpQwFLY5yoWIzYhopErv32y-vExU1_F0/edit?usp=sharing

Artist Bio:
Born and raised in Salvador, Bahia, Dandha Da Hora has been a member of Ilê Aiyê, one of Brazil’s most important musical and cultural institutions, since she was 6 years old. In her teaching, as well as in her performances, Dandha invokes the incredible spirit of Salvaldor, Bahia, Brazil and of Ilê Aiyê. A master dancer and dance teacher, as well as vocalist and percussionist, Dandha honors the incredible gifts of her culture every time she performs. As a lead dancer with Ilê Aiyê and one of the lead vocalists of music group SambaDá (based in Santa Cruz, CA), Dandha has shared the stage with Brazilian stars such as Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Daniela Mercury.

Class Description:
Dandha’s Afro Brazilian Dance classes are an invitation to explore the rich world of Afro Brazilian Dance traditions with a gifted and dedicated teacher. Her classes focus on folkloric and Orixa-inspired dance, Samba Afro, and samba reggae, as well as other Brazilian dance styles and feature live drumming by talented local musicians. Dandha’s classes welcome students of all levels and backgrounds – everyone will find challenge and inspiration in her dancing and teaching!

This event is open to the public! Workshop price includes the party.
Cost: $20 if you order online, $10 for students!
https://events.capoeiramall.com/