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Special Workshops
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.
Click here to find more information about them!
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Join us in this Special Forró Classes: Fun & Popular Brazilian Partner Dance Special during the month of March: Every Saturday March 6th- 27th
 Time: 11:45am to 12:45pm
Levels: Beginner - All Level Instructor: Lucia Duncan
Fee: See 'Weekly Programs' on our Rates page. About the class: Pronounced fo-ho, Forró refers to the music, dance, and social gathering from rural Northeast Brazil. In this class, students will learn several related couples‚ dances: Forró, Xote, and Marchinha. Forró is incredibly happy music and the dances are accessible to newcomers. No partner needed. Read more about Forro here!
Who should do it:
Anyone who is willing to have some fun while dancing, learn a little footwork and how to move to a partner so next Brazilian party you can have even more fun!. All levels welcome, no prior experience required.
What to wear, what to bring:
Wear clothes that you can move and sweat in. Bring your dancing shoes! Any shoe that does not grip to the floor but stays on your feet. |
Esquina Tango y VacaRoja producciones present/presentan: Intensive Acting Workshop in Spanish/ Taller Intensivo de Actuación en Español February 6th - 26th
 Every Saturday in February / Cada Sábado durante Febrero Time/Horario: 4:00pm - 6:0pm Level/Nivel: Beginner/Principiante Instructor/Profesor: Alex Pedermonte
Fee/Precio: $100 per person for four weeks (2 hours each week)/ $100 por persona por 4 semanas (2 horas cada semana) Pre-registration highly recommended! Se recomienda registrarse por avanzado Information about the workshop (English Version):
Upon completion of these workshops the students will have a broader vision of certain acting techniques. A better understanding of improvisation and a roadmap of how to put themselves on the market, put together a resume and find artistic representation. Workshops include:
Meet the screenplay - a practical guide to learn how to breakdown a script, identify characters and objectives.
Improv - Action / Reaction as a basis for improvisation. Perception as a tool of improvisation.
Actors and Directors - A View from the standpoint of the actor and director to understand both sides of the acting process.
How to become a professional actor - introduction to the resources required to audition and get artistic representation
Workshop will be taught in Spanish | | Información sobre los talleres en Español: Al culminar estos talleres los alumnos tendrán una visión mas amplia de ciertas técnicas actorales. Un mejor entendimiento de la improvisación así como una guía de como poner su imagen en el medio, armar un curriculum y encontrar representación artística.
Los talleres incluyen:
Conoce el guión -
Una guia práctica para aprender a desglozar un guión, identificar personajes y objetivos.
Improv -
Acción/Reacción como base de la improvisación. La percepción como herramienta de la improvisación.
Actores y Directores -
Una perspectiva desde el punto de vista del actor y del director para entender ambos lados del proceso actoral.
Introducción al medio -
Introducción a los recursos necesarios para audicionar y conseguir representación artística 
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Austin Dance Instructors are providing a “Free Day of Dance” to Austinites on Sunday, January 31. Over 100 free dance classes will be offered all over town in a variety of social and ballroom dance styles including salsa, swing, two step, waltz, tango and more.
Anyone curious about learning to dance can give it a try for free! Dancers and non-dancers alike are welcome as classes will be offered in total beginners! Two left feet? Bring them on! Here’s a schedule of classes happening at Esquina Tango. Please invite your friends to join you!
For more information visit www.freedayofdance.com 
| Check out all the free classes we are offering!!! Yes! You hear right: all classes are free!!! Sunday, January 31st 2pm Salsa & Bachata (Beg) with Jason Lozada
3pm Argentine Tango (Beg) with Gustavo & Monica
4pm Salsa Aerobics: Ladies Latin Styling & hip motion! (All levels) with Stephanie Keeton
5pm Belly Dance (Beg) with Jamie Lynn 5:30 Salsa & Merengue (Beg) with David Alvarez 6pm Authentic Brazilian Samba (Beg) with Rebekah Fowler |
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Trance Dance Workshop
Trance Dance Ritual on 12/12/09 is CANCELLED!! Sorry!! If you were planning to attend or are interested in learning more about Trance Dance, please email
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| “A journey behind the blindfold” with Leyla Castro
| Trance Dance is a unique blend of body movement, healing sounds, dynamic percussive rhythms, transformational breathing techniques and the innovative use of a blindfold or bandana - together stimulating a 'trance' state that promotes spiritual awakenings, mental clarity, physical stamina and emotional well-being. Driven by unique musical soundtracks, Trance Dance takes participants on an 'inner journey' not limited to our normal perceptions of space/time. Ritual trance journeys have been a vital part of many cultures for thousands of years. This contemporary approach to Trance Dance brings together the richness of these ancient rituals with some highly effective modern techniques.
TranceDance's primary focus is on healing and spiritual evolution. By dancing within the seclusion of darkness participants discover parallel realities where solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems are possible. Through Trance Dance we `disappear', becoming more like spirit, and simultaneously less attached to life's ordinary difficulties, making it possible at these moments to let these problems go.
Anyone can trance dance because there are no steps or external expectations. Trance dance is not about performance or musical skill, but transformation and expansion of consciousness, bringing healing in a powerful and energetic way while recovering a sense of wholeness and freedom.
| | Leyla Castro: Originally from Chile, Leyla's approach to well-being uses movement, creativity, and body wisdom as a means to promote self- awareness, transformation, and healing. Her focus is on cultivating bodily intuition, experiential anatomy, and learning to listen to -and trust- the felt sense as a gateway to knowledge. Leyla’s therapeutic background offers students an opportunity to emerge following their own rhythms. | | What to bring:
Blindfold or cloth bandana
Wear loose, comfortable clothing
Any articles that have deep significance to you (power objects) | |
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