These are two of the group pieces for Bateria Muito Legal! Get ready to hear these songs on March 15th!
EEDS Presents Carnaval 2014 on March 15th
Carnaval time is here! Join EEDS and friends for an amazing Carnaval event. CARNAVAL 2014 brings together the finest Brazilian groups from Chicago and beyond for a night of high-energy Brazilian percussion, dancing, and excitement!
When: Sat., March 15: doors 6:30 PM; Dance lesson with Edilson Lima at 7:30; show 8:00
This event is ALL AGES
Tickets are $15 cash at the door or online in advance using Paypal or Credit Card
Where: Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, 4046 W Armitage, Chicago, IL 60639
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Featuring performances by:
-The International Capoeira Angola Foundation
-Oloboom, the Lane Tech Bateria
-Bateria Quilombola
–Bloco Maximo
-Pagode Maximo
–The Handphibians (Madison, WI)
-The Evanston Escola de Samba Bateria
-The debut performance of Bateria Muito Legal
-And even more to be announced!
Presented by the Evanston Escola de Samba, in partnership with the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center.
New Bateria Arrangement for Vou Festejar
Check out this tutorial video for our new arrangement of Vou Festejar featuring Andrew Green!
#AGJL
EEDS 6-week Brazilian Dance Class starts February 1!
It’s Carnaval season! Come join us for a fun, energetic class that will help get rid of the cold winter blahs as you learn to move your body along with the tropical rhythms of Brazil!
Brazilian Dance (6 weeks) – Register Here
Dates: Saturdays, February 1st to March 8th (6 weeks)
Time: 12 pm – 1 pm
Location: Levy Center
300 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL
Instructor: Ariel Barbick
Cost: $75 for all sessions ($15 for each drop-in)
Time: 12 pm – 1 pm
Location: Levy Center
300 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL
Instructor: Ariel Barbick
Cost: $75 for all sessions ($15 for each drop-in)
If you bring a friend for the full session, you each get $5 off registration.
Class Description:
In this class we will explore many different styles of Brazilian dance such as samba, batucada, olodum, axé and forró. Wear comfortable workout clothing and comfortable shoes such as dance gym shoes, jazz shoes, socks or regular gym shoes. Heels are not recommended. Bring a small towel and water bottle. We are going to sweat!!
In this class we will explore many different styles of Brazilian dance such as samba, batucada, olodum, axé and forró. Wear comfortable workout clothing and comfortable shoes such as dance gym shoes, jazz shoes, socks or regular gym shoes. Heels are not recommended. Bring a small towel and water bottle. We are going to sweat!!
*Free parking in the lot on the west side of the building near main entrance
*Please note for dance class – ages 16 and up
*Please note for dance class – ages 16 and up
EEDS Children’s Percussion class starts next week, Jan 29th!
Samba is fun for the whole family – bring your kids/grandkids/neices/nephews/etc. aged 6 and up for our children’s percussion class. No experience necessary and instruments will be provided for class.
CHILDREN’S BATERIA (7 weeks) – Register here!
Dates: Wednesdays, January 29th to March 12th
Time: 6- 6:50 pm
Location: McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove Street, Skydeck South Room, 2nd Floor, Evanston
Instructor: Reed Flygt (reedflygt@gmail.com)
Cost: $75 per person
Class Description:
Join Evanston Escola de Samba in a fun and enriching children’s class where we make music and learn about the different instruments of the bateria. The children’s group is open to all children 6 years and up, simply contact Reed Flygt (reedflygt@gmail.com). Parents are encouraged to register as well. The children’s bateria is also composed of current EEDS members.
EEDS Dance and Percussion classes start tomorrow, Jan 8!
Our next session of classes starts tomorrow, come join us for some Brazilian dance and percussion and warm up this winter!
Percussion Classes
ADVANCED BATERIA (10 weeks) – Register here!
Dates: Wednesdays, January 8th to March 12th
Time: 7 – 8:20 pm
Location: McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove Street, Skydeck South Room, 2nd Floor, Evanston
Instructor: Reed Flygt (reedflygt@gmail.com)
Cost: $140 per person; $85 for students with ID; $75 per additional family member
Dance Classes
SAMBA DANCE WORKSHOP WITH DILL COSTA (3 weeks) – Register here!
Dates: Wednesdays, January 8th to January 22nd
Time: 6 – 7:00 pm
Location: McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove Street, Skydeck South Room, 2nd Floor, Evanston
Instructor: Dill Costa
Cost: $40 per person
EEDS Percussion registration is now open – classes start January 8!
The EEDS Bateria at our 2013 4th of July Parade Spectacular
2014 promises to be EEDS’ biggest year ever. Join the party before it’s too late! By joining our classes, you can be part of our first ever 2014 Carnaval and 4th of July Parade.
Previous bateria members and those with previous percussion experience can register for Advanced Bateria (10 weeks), while kids and parents can make samba a family affair with our special Children’s Bateria (8 weeks). All classes will be taught by our mestre da bateria, Reed Flygt. See below for class and registration information!
ADVANCED BATERIA (10 weeks)
Dates: Wednesdays, January 8th to March 12th
Time: 7 – 8:20 pm
Location: McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove Street, Skydeck South Room, 2nd Floor, Evanston
Cost: $140 per person; $85 for students with ID; $75 per additional family member
Register here!
Class Description:
Join Evanston Escola de Samba as we prepare for our Carnaval Performance in March. You will learn the fundamentals of Rio Style Batucada, 2 samba de enredos, and a unique samba reggae arrangement that will culminate with two mandatory performance opportunities. All levels of enthusiasts are encouraged to attend. If you have not previously participated in an EEDS advanced bateria class, simply contact Reed Flygt (reedflygt@gmail.com) to discuss your level of experience. The final decision is up to the bateria director.
CHILDREN’S BATERIA (7 weeks)
Dates: Wednesdays, January 29th to March 12th
Time: 6- 6:50 pm
Location: McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove Street, Skydeck South Room, 2nd Floor, Evanston
Cost: $75 per person
Register here!
Class Description:
Join Evanston Escola de Samba in a fun and enriching children’s class where we make music and learn about the different instruments of the bateria. The children’s group is open to all children 6 years and up, simply contact Reed Flygt (reedflygt@gmail.com). Parents are encouraged to register as well. The children’s bateria is also composed of current EEDS members.
Register now for our three-class samba dance workshop with Dill Costa!
Dill Costa, EEDS Head of Dance, as the Rainha da Bateria at our 2013 4th of July Parade Spectacular
Want to escape the cold weather and heat up 2014? Then join EEDS Head of Dance, the legendary Dill Costa, for an intensive three-class samba dance workshop on January 8, 15, and 22, from 6-7pm. You can attend all three classes for just $40 total.
This class is expected to sell out, so act quickly!
Dill will be holding this workshop at EEDS’ home studio, McGaw YMCA 1000 Grove Street, kydeck South Room, 2nd floor, in Evanston. Register here before time runs out, and see all you sambistas on January 8!
Ring in 2014 with EEDS Music and Dance Classes!
2014 is almost here – and it’s time to gear up for a new session of Evanston Escola de Samba percussion and dance classes! Information about cost and registration policies will be up shortly – but for now – be sure to keep these dates in mind.
If you have any questions, please email us: evanstonsamba@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you in class!
Percussion Classes
Advanced Bateria (10 weeks)
Wednesdays, January 8th to March 12th
7 – 8:20 pm
Wednesdays, January 8th to March 12th
7 – 8:20 pm
Location: McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove Street, Evanston, Skydeck Room, 2nd Floor.
Class Description:
Join Evanston Escola de Samba as we prepare for our Carnaval Performance in March. You will learn the fundamentals of Rio Style Batucada, 2 samba de enredos, and a unique samba reggae arrangement that will culminate with two mandatory performance opportunities. All levels of enthusiasts are encouraged to attend. If you have not previously participated in an EEDS advanced bateria class, simply contact Reed Flygt (reedflygt@gmail.com) to discuss your level of experience. The final decision is up to the bateria director.
Children’s Bateria (7 weeks)
Wednesdays, January 22nd to March 12th
6- 6:50 pm
Location: McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove Street, Evanston, Skydeck Room, 2nd Floor.
Wednesdays, January 22nd to March 12th
6- 6:50 pm
Location: McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove Street, Evanston, Skydeck Room, 2nd Floor.
Class Description:
Join Evanston Escola de Samba in a fun and enriching children’s class where we make music and learn about the different instruments of the bateria. The children’s group is open to all children 6 years and up, simply contact Reed Flygt (reedflygt@gmail.com). Parents are encouraged to register as well. The children’s bateria is also composed of current EEDS members.
Dance Classes
We are thrilled to offer two exciting dance class offerings in the spring. Stay tuned for further information (rates, registrations) and class descriptions, but please keep these dates in mind:
Three workshop mini-session with Dill Costa
Wednesdays, January 8, 15, and 22.
6- 7:00 pm
Location: McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove Street, Evanston, Skydeck Room, 2nd floor.
6- 7:00 pm
Location: McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove Street, Evanston, Skydeck Room, 2nd floor.
Introduction to Samba Dance with Ariel Barbick
January 29-March 12 (7 weeks, time and location TBD).
Support EEDS just by shopping on Amazon!
The holiday shopping season is upon us, and now a portion of your purchases can help EEDS’ non-profit mission! EEDS recently joined Amazon Smile, where a portion of any Amazon purchase is donated to a non-profit. All you have to do is go to Amazon Smile, add EEDS as your charity (or by using this link EEDS is automatically added as your charity), and shop as you normally would. Thanks for your support!
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