BODYSPORT CAPOEIRA hosts monthly workshops with Contra-Mestre Mariano,
bringing more Afro-Brazilian culture and art to Long Beach!  Join us!

NEXT WORKSHOP EVENT WITH CM MARIANO SILVA

TO BE ANNOUNCED

Afro-Brazilian Dance 
TBD


Experience the powerful energy of the beautiful and diverse dances of Brazil, including the orixá dances, samba, axé, pagode--and more! Mariano's radiant spirit will inspire you to shake, move, and groove! No experience necessary.

Batucada Drumming 
TBD



Batucada drumming is an African-influenced percussive style, which involves popular Brazilian rhythms from well-known bands such as Olodum, Timbalada, and Ilê Aiyê.  Learn these pulsating rhythms and have fun making music in this class. All drums are provided, including timbaus, repiniques, agogos, and surdos.  

MARIANO SILVA

Mariano Silva is a native of Salvador, Bahia (Brazil), the director of the Brazilian Cultural Arts Center of Santa Barbara, a Contra-Mestre of Capoeira Batuque, and a master drummer.  He currently leads spectacular cultural performances throughout Southern California with his dance company Bahia Magia and his high-energy Afro-Brazilian band--Prakantar!  



For more information, visit: http://www.capoeira805.com