CARNAVAL CLASS SCHEDULE
Registration for Carnaval 2024 is now CLOSED! we are overcapacity and unfortunately, no longer accepting any new participants. thank you community for joining our CaRnaval contingent in such large numbers!
Open community classes will resume in summer and fall 2024.
2024 Carnaval
“La Selva Loca,”
enter the jungle
Enter the Jungle, the city fades away,
Crimson feathered beauties fly and lush vines slowly sway,
Copper diamonds sparkle as the serpent slowly glides,
Your chest hums to the pulse of a thousand frogs who somehow hide,
The tropical heat makes everything thrive,
The mystery of the Selva makes you feel alive!
Surrender to the Samba, feel the groove,
As the Jaguar’s golden eyes spy your every move.
Classes start Monday, Mar. 4, 2024 @ Brava Theater, 2781 24th St., SF
*PLEASE NOTE: Wednesday - Bateria Class Location - Mission Neighborhood Centers 362 Capp St., SF
Children 530—6:15PM
Ages 7 - 11
INSTRUCTOR: MAYELA CARRASCO
Afro-Brazilian & Afro-Latin movement for children and youth.
stilt dancing 5:30—7PM
Ages 11+
INSTRUCTOR: CARINA CASTILLO
Stilt-walking fundamentals and Carnaval preparation for all ages.
all levels dance 7—8:30 PM
Ages 12 +
INSTRUCTOR: AKEMI SMOOT, MAYELA CARRASCO, TIOMBE WILEY
Afro-Brazilian & Afro-Latin dance for all levels and ages.
Bateria Drumming 6:30—8:30PM
Ages 9+
INSTRUCTOR: TICO SANTOS
Afro-Brazilian & Afro-Latin percussion for all levels and ages.
MONDAY
Wednesday
BaianÁ 700—8PM
Ages 25+
INSTRUCTOR: MAYELA CARRASCO
Afro-Brazilian & Afro-Latin movement for women of all levels, focusing on women ages 35 and up.
Passista 8—9PM
Invitation Only
INSTRUCTOR: MAYELA CARRASCO
Advanced Samba no pé dance technique for the Loco Bloco Passista section.
bateria drumming 7—9 PM
AGES 9+
INSTRUCTOR: TICO SANTOS
Afro-Brazilian & Afro-Latin percussion for all levels and ages
