![]() ![]() At the UI he was a co-chair of the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Charter Committee a co-chair of the CLAS Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Strategic Planning Committee and is currently a member of the CLAS Executive Committee. In the US, he has presented lectures and workshops on the subject at numerous universities, and conferences. His academic research involves an in-depth investigation on the Brazilian popular culture of samba and carnival, for what he created theoretical and practice-based courses at the UI, such as Brazilian Culture and Carnival, and Brazilian Social Dance, the Samba. Since coming to the UI in 1993, he has created 86 original choreographies plus re-staged works for companies and dance programs in the US, Brazil, and other countries, with more than half of his repertory being based or related to his native Brazilian culture. ![]() While samba is undoubtedly the best-known, other musical treasures have been making history such as bossa nova, Brazilian pop music (MPB), rock, rap, soul, forr and funk. UI Professor, Contemporary Choreographer and Researcher of the Brazilian Popular Culture Armando Duarte, a Brazilian/American citizen, holds a BS degree in Physical Education from the University of São Paulo and an MFA degree in Choreography and Performance from NYU (Tisch School of the Arts). Brazil is renowned for its unique and innovative music, thanks to the melting pot of cultural influences that have developed original styles like nowhere else. It is mostly danced solo, and as has always been the case, it is especially. Along with learning social dance skills and partnering combinations, attendees are exposed to various performance elements related to the Afro-Brazilian diaspora, the origins of samba music in Brazil and its relevance for the Latinx culture. The Brazilian samba is a very rhythmical dance that is usually based on a 2/4 tempo. In the next part of the event, you will be able to learn and practice the Samba de Gafieira with Armando Duarte! Easy to learn and fun to practice, plus accompanied by the vibrant and colorful music of Samba, one of the most well known musical expressions around the world. What Is Samba Music Samba is a type of popular music with roots in Afro-Brazilian traditions. Get an introduction to Brazilian culture and dance through a show Secure your ticket to the often sold-out Ginga Tropical show Opt to participate in a high. The bar will be open and the Samba music will be playing! ![]() In the first half hour of the event, participants will be invited to socialize in the lobby and through the main theater. All are welcome! No prerequisites or prior dance experience required. Perhaps one of the most popular music and dance styles ever to emerge from Brazil, samba evolved in Rio de Janeiro by the early 20th century and grew to. ![]()
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