Brazilian Education
and
Culture

Afro-Brazilian arts a vibrant and mystical expression.

Rita Silva enchantes and educates us with grace and spirituality as we connect to the elements of nature through the culture of dance and music.


"A Children Program"



Afro-Brazilian Global Arts Laboratory:
Our
mission is to introduce and educate a culture with rich traditions rooted in Afro-Brazilian dances, rhythm's, instruments, traditional dress and symbols that relate to the elements of nature.

We are committed to integrating a educational and spiritual awareness through a wide array of educational programs and artistic presentations of lecture and demonstrations,workshops and performance.

 

Program options:

The Afro-Brazilian Global Arts Laboratory presents 1 - 2 hour programs designed for each grade level, Elementary, Junior High School, High School, and Universities.

The goal of these programs is to educate and bring a new culture rich in diversity.

Global Arts is also very committed in its emphasis and relationship to nature, and therefore through lecture and demonstration of its Afro-Brazilian traditional elements students will learn to recognize the importance nature and its symbolic value.The program is also designed for active student participation and interaction..

*Introduction to Brazil

*History of Traditional Dance, Music and Folklore

*Dance and Music Demonstrations with Dancers/Musicians in traditional costume

*Lecture/Commentary on the the origins of the traditional dances and drum patterns.

*Global Context - Discussion on how Bahia and its influences make up the global village.

*Exploration of the impact of culture in the environment.

 

Please contact us to arrange a session:

e-mail. bahiafest@aol.com or 1.646.234-8681