Master Class in Rio-style samba with Donna Oefinger
| Saturday, December 3rd11:45am - 12:45pm $15 drop-in ($12 for students w/ID and Esquina Tango member |  Class description:
This master class will be an exploration of "samba no pé," the exciting, fiery samba style made famous in the Carnaval of Rio de Janeiro. This is an intermediate-level class; prior experience in samba is recommended. Students may dance in heeled shoes or barefoot.
About Donna Oefinger:
Donna Oefinger is the director and choreographer of Axé Didé Music and Dance Co. and New Lineage, the owner of Center Space Studio, and a professional dance instructor/ performer based in Portland, Oregon. Donna teaches many dances that fall under the categories of Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian dance, including samba, rumba, movements of the orisha/orixá, and Afro-Cuban Hip Hop (a style that fuses the intricate movements of Afro-Cuban dance with Hip Hop). As a teacher, Donna is known for her enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the origins of these dances. Her classes are a workout and challenge people with all levels of experience. As an artist, she inspires and supports her students to further embody the movement, not just imitate form.
Click here to check Donna’s demo reel 
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