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A Celebration of Brazilian Dance
In association with the Clark Center 60th Anniversary Tribute

Saturday, August 17, 2019

11:30 am - 4:00 pm (Doors open 11:00 am)

El Barrio Artspace

215 E 99th St, New York, NY 10029

Samba Class

11:30am – 1pm: Samba class with Lilka Mimbella who has performed with Viva Brazil Dance Company, Ochumare Dance Company and The Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company.

Film

1pm: A special screening of “Capoeira of Brazil” followed by a discussion with Writer/Producer/Director, Warrington Hudlin, and C. Danny Dawson, Director of Photography.

Capoeira Demonstration

2:15-3:15 pm with Leandro Silva (Alegria)

Leandro began his Capoeira training at the age of ten years old with Mestre Jelon Vieira and has demonstrated and taught Capoeira throughout Brazil, the United States and Europe.

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