Dance Class Schedule:
8 Mondays SAMBA
At Yoga Soup
New Series Starts Oct. 6
Location: 28 Parker Way
Time: 6:45pm to 8 PM
$150 for series or $25 per class
Sundays Brazilian Fusion
At Studio E
Location: 219 Gray Ave
Time: 11 am to 12:30
Drop in welcome!
$15/ class
Wednesdays Brazilian Fusion /Fitness
Oct. 8 to November 19/ 7 weeks
at Ginga Studio
Location: 617 E. Gutierrez
STARTS OCT. 8
Time: 6 pm to 7:15
$120/series
$20 class
Dance Fitness
Santa Barbara Athletic Club
Oct 9. at 4 pm and Oct. 25 at 11:30
$20
Hip Brazil Dance!
Since we live where everything is music, everything is dancing. Watch the dust grains moving in the light near the window. Their dance is our dance. We rarely hear the inward music, but we're all dancing to it nevertheless,
– Rumi
The infectious rhythms of bossa nova, Afro-Brazilian and samba along with the new wave of Brazilian trance music have been taking the world by storm. In the sixties the “Girl from Ipanema” conquered the world, now gorgeous Brazilian supermodels became THE COVER of beauty. Between these decades the Brazilian lifestyle has created a loyal following of fans. Beyond all, there is the spirit of Brazilian culture! The love of music and dance and all things beautiful is the soul of the Brazilians.
Hip Brazil Dance is not simply a FITNESS method. My life’s philosophy does not separate art, fitness and health. With a rich and diverse culture, Brazil is at the same time an extremely spiritual and sensual country. Brazilian music and dance, cuisine and dazzling nature invite our bodies and souls to experience life!
Through many years of teaching and performing I witness how creative expression is the core for fitness and happiness. A joyful living gives you energy and inspiration to pursuit your goals. Without health and motivation our lives can be challenged.
Many times after a Brazilian dance class my students would tell me, with a big smile on their faces, how their body were more toned, more flexible and more agile. They would describe how more in touch with their body and emotions they were. Some students would say that for many years they went from workout to workout, trying out all the conventional or latest trends without ever finding something they could stick with. I would ask them why they stayed with my Hip Brazil method™? Almost everyone would answer me without a beat: because it’s FUN, because it’s DEEP and because it works! Meaning it brought them joy, gave them purpose and results!
May aim with my DVDs, classes and music is to inspire people around the world to lead a healthy and creative life! I want you to be fit, expressive and the best you can be! I share my love for movement and music, showing the beauty of Brazilian culture while, hopefully, encouraging people to share their own culture with one another!
I’m delighted to bring to you the joy of Brazilian Dance and The Hip Brazil™ program! This is your personal invitation to embark with me on a journey to Brazil, a tropical and exotic country; it’s culture and lifestyle!
Vanessa
Photo by Cil de Kolda