Silva Technique WorkshopSunday, March 21st, 2-4 pm Leandro da Silva will teach a workshop in Silva Technique, a unique fusion of modern dance and capoeira (an Afro-Brazilian martial art form). This workshop is designed for multiple levels of experience. Leandro will be introducing Silva Technique to Austin for the first time, don’t miss out on this cross-border fusion of traditional and modern! Examples of Silva Technique: Silva 1, Silva 2, Silva 3
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Afro-Brazilian WorkshopTuesday, March 23rd • Basic level: 6:00-7:30
• Intermediate level: 7:45-9:15
Janete Silva will teach a lively blend of samba, samba reggae and other Afro-Brazilian dance traditions to get you moving!
Workshop fees:
• Esquina Tango members & university students (ID required): $15 each or $26 for both
• Non-members: $17 each or $30 for both | 
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| About Leandro Da Silva ("Professor Alegria"): born in Salvador, Bahia (Brazil), Professor Alegria currently lives in New York City (NY), where he teaches capoeira (an Afro-Brazilian martial art incorporating dance and acrobatics) and Silva Technique, his own unique blend of capoeira and contemporary dance. Leandro will be introducing Silva Technique to Austin for the first time on March 21 at Esquina Tango. Don’t miss out on this cross-border fusion of traditional and modern!
A professionally trained dancer of various styles and capoeirista, Leandro da Silva has toured internationally for several years as a member of the highly acclaimed company Dance Brazil (NY/Bahia), Brazarte Dance Company (Miami-FL), Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (Denver-CO), Orquestra Popular da Bahia (Brazil), and Ballethnic Dance Company (Atlanta-GA). He has also participated as director and choreographer of National Black Arts Festival (Atl-GA) and assistant choreographer of So You Think You Can Dance (Canada).
| About Janete Silva: Janete’s last workshop packed the studio to capacity, so we’re offering two classes and two levels this time! Her classes focus on a fun and exciting blend of traditional Afro-Brazilian dance traditions (samba, samba reggae, axé, dances of the orixás). This workshop will be an excellent introduction to the wide range of styles that characterize Brazilian dance.
Janete Silva has studied dance since childhood and has performed with various local and international companies such as Dance Brazil (NY), Bale Folclórico da Bahia (Brazil), Bahia Brazil (Los Angeles), Orquestra Popular da Bahia (Brasil) and Freddiek Bratcher and Company (Miami). She currently teaches Afro-Brazilian dance in New York City.
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