Ready to continue the summer of samba with EEDS? Our summer session of dance class is already in full swing, and percussion class starts this Wednesday, June 12th! We can’t believe it is so soon – but don’t worry if you haven’t signed up yet – there is still time to register. We look forward to seeing you in class!
It’s almost time for Samba! Evanston Escola de Samba dance classes begin on June 2nd (this upcoming Sunday) and percussion classes start Wednesday June 12th! Don’t miss your chance to participate in EEDS’ premiere event, Our 4th of July Parade, and fill your summer with samba. Even if you are unable to attend classes, there are still ways for you to participate in the parade, whether as volunteer or a member of our “ala of friends” parade group. You can register for classes or as a volunteer here. Come join the fun!
It may be only May, but we are getting ready for the 4th of July. Register for classes now (classes start June 2nd) so you can be a part of the main event. One major part of our 4th of July Parade is its Brazilian Samba dance component, which will be led this year by the inimitable Dill Costa! We are so excited to work with Dill, and we encourage everyone to take EEDS samba dance classes with her this summer.
Raised in Rio de Janeiro, Dill (pronounced ‘Jill’) is an expert in samba dance and performance. As a regular dancer in some of Brazil’s best known Escolas de Samba (Samba ‘Schools’) — groups of hundreds of musicians and dancers in one of the greatest festivals on Earth — Dill represents the authentic Carnaval music that is part of Brazil’s rich musical legacy. She has held many titles in samba schools including ‘Queen of the Percussion Section’.
Dill, for 32 years, has participated in various parades in different Samba Schools in Rio de Janeiro, such as: GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel, GRES Uniao Da Ilha do Governador, GRES. Unidos da Tijuca, GRES. Estacio de Sa. GRES. Unidos do Viradouro, GRES. Beija Flor de Nilopolis, GRES. Unidos de Padre Miguel, GRES. Porto Da Pedra, GRES. Unidos de Vila Isabel, GRES. Paraiso Do Tuiuti, GRES. Resancer de Jacarepagua, GRES. Sao Clemente, among others.
Besides samba, Dill is an expert in jazz, tap, modern, and folk dance of Brazil. She was an instructor of Brazilian regional dance forms for many years.
Spring dance and percussion classes start tomorrow, and It’s not too late to sign up!
Just two weeks until our dance and percussion classes start back up! Hope to see everyone there for another exciting fall of SAMBA!
Second City Samba 