Dance and Music Classes
BrasArte offers a wide range of dance and music classes for all fitness and skill levels. Registration for all classes takes place on our MindBody Online portal. On this page you will find class descriptions, pricing, and class schedule. Visit our instructor page to read about our expert team of teachers.
Class Descriptions
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Class Descriptions
Samba Fundamentals with Tainah Damasceno
This class is all about getting into the juicy base of your samba, as well as training basic body awareness and universal dance technique in a safe space. So if you’ve never tried samba and have always wanted to, or if you’re looking to go back to basics, this is a great class for you! Beginner focused.
Int/Adv Samba with Tainah Damasceno
For dancers who have some samba experience and want to deepen their technique and skills with more individual focus and a faster pace. Focus on musicality, improvisation, samba history and building your samba repertoire. Int/Adv sambistas welcome.
Brazilian Dance with Tainah Damasceno
Brazil is a country that is rich in music and dance– now you have the opportunity to experience a wider variety of dances encompassing the entirety of Brazil. You will not only learn moves, but also acquire a deeper understanding of where and how to use them. We have a variety of modern dances that can be used in parties, clubs, and social gatherings. In addition, we offer the opportunity to explore and understand more traditional dances. All levels welcome.
Samba no Pé with Nadia Q
Samba no pé represents the classic Rio style samba. This class offers insightful discovery and challenges for all dancers. All levels welcome.
Cardio Samba with Nadia Q
Feel the burn in this cardio focused samba class! Start your morning with this high-energy class focused on basic samba technique with movements and exercises focused on getting your heart rate going and your soul smiling! All levels welcome.
Bahia Grooves with Elisita Castanon-Hill
Learn popular dances of the people of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil including samba reggae, samba, pagode da Bahia, arrocha, and samba afro through simple routines. Come dance, sweat and smile! We’ll feel like we’re in Brazil! All levels welcome.
West African Dance with Naby Bangoura
In these classes you will experience the traditional rhythms, dances, and songs of Guinea. You will also explore Guinean culture through West-African rhythms. Some of the rhythms/ dances we will explore are used for weddings, baby naming ceremonies, and circumcision rituals. The class begins with a warm-up, followed with across the floor choreography and concludes with an improvisational dance circle around the drummers. All levels welcome. LIVE MUSIC
Strength & Sculpt with Samara
Strength & Sculpt with Samara will focus on building and maintaining full body strength and performance, including balance, endurance training and conditioning, ensuring each individual will have consistent progress using only body weight. All fitness levels and bodies welcome, modifications will be available to meet any limitations.
Pricing
Adult Class Passes and Memberships
Drop In
- Any in-person and online streaming classes.
4 Class Pass
- 4 times access to any in-person and online streaming classes.
8 Class Pass
- 8 times access to any in-person and online streaming classes.
Monthly Unlimited
- Unlimited access to any in-person and online streaming classes.
Class passes are valid for 60 days from first use (except for monthly memberships) and may be used for any in-person class or online streaming except special workships and outdoor classes.
Youth Passes
First Drop-In
- Any in-person and online streaming classes.
Drop-In
- Any in-person and online streaming classes.
Monthly Unlimited
- Unlimited access to any in-person and online streaming classes.
Financial Aid and Scholarships Available.
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BrasArte
1901 San Pablo Avenue (at Hearst Street)
Berkeley, California 94702.1611
Tel: 510.528.1958
BrasArte is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. Our mission is to preserve Brazilian culture through dance, music, culture, and connection.
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