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Orixas Group

Events posted by Orixas Group.

• PAST EVENT: Bloco de Carnaval

  the Orixás Group presents Global Grooves An exciting programme of weekend workshops specially selected for the UK s percussion and dance community http://groups.google.com/group/Orixa Bloco de Carnaval Sat 14 & Sun 15 June An intensive course in percussion, song and dance that draws…

  Location Zion Arts Centre-Manchester

  Date 14.06.08 – 15.06.08

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• PAST EVENT: Songs, Rhythms and Dances of the Orixás

  Songs, Rhythms and Dances of the Orixás Sat 12 & Sun 13 July Afro-Cuban dances of Santeria combined with the songs and rhythms of Afro-Brazilian Candomblé, in an intensive weekend study culminating in a performance from the workshop group. Presented in association with Grupo Ilu Axé…

  Location Zion Arts Centre

  Date 12.07.08 – 13.07.08

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• WORKSHOP: Capoeira, with Mestre Valdir da Silva

  Capoeira, with Mestre Valdir da Silva Sat 23 & Sun 24 August A weekend workshop in the Brazilian dance/martial art form Capoeira. Workshops include movement and acrobatics, as well as singing and percussion (including berimbau, atabaque and pandeiro). Presented by Associação Capoeira Conviver…

  Location Zion Arts Centre-Manchester

  Date 25.10.08 – 26.10.08

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• WORKSHOP: Cuban Folkloric Orchestra

  Cuban Folkloric Orchestra Sat 20 & Sun 21 September A study in Afrocuban percussion with songs. The workshop features creative arrangements that mix elements from different traditions. This is an intensive weekend course culminating in a performance. Instruments: Bata, Congas, Cajones…

  Location Zion Arts Centre-Manchester

  Date 20.09.08 – 21.09.08

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• WORKSHOP: Contemporary Grooves for Bateria

  Contemporary Groovesfor Bateria Drum & Bass Funky Plus Fours Sat 15 & Sun 16 November The drum and dance workshop will draw upon movements and phrasing from the Afro Cuban / Brazilian traditions of the Orixás as well as contemporary influences to show how knowledge of afro-centric roots…

  Location Zion Arts Centre- Manchester

  Date 15.11.08 – 16.11.08

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• PAST PERFORMANCE: Global Grooves One

  The Orixás group presents.. Global Grooves One Join us to celebrate an evening of music and dance featuring Edun Ara, Juba do Leão and special guests Ruidogrande Sunday 15 June 7.30pm til late £3 / £5 Zion Arts Centre Mancunian Maracatu and more…

  Location Zion Arts Centre

  Date 15.06.08

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