It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for – Introduction to Brazilian Dance class starts tonight at 6 PM! There’s still room to sign up for class – you can either pay in advance or at class tonight – either way – be sure to register! There’s more information on the class and how to register here. We look forward to seeing you tonight!
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Fall 2013 EEDS Dance Schedule
We are very pleased to announce our dance offerings for Fall 2013, starting the week of October 16th! Register Here.
Introduction to Brazilian Dance
Instructor: Ariel Barbick
Learn how to move and groove your body along with the fun fast-paced rhythms of Brazilian music. In this class you will explore many different styles of Brazilian dance as you learn how to move your body along with a variety of Brazilian rhythms such as samba, batucada, samba-reggae, axé and forró.
*Wear comfortable workout clothing, non-grip shoes (heels not recommended), and bring a water bottle.
Wednesdays, October 16th to November 13th (5 Classes)
Time: 6 – 6:55 PM
Class is for ages 16+, Limit of 20 students
Fee: $75 for five classes, $45 for students with ID, and $60 for non-students who bring a friend. So, any friend you bring gets to pay 60, and if they bring friends, the friends pay 60 as well! The more the merrier.
Location: McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove Street, Evanston, Skydeck Room, 2nd Floor
How to Join: Register for the Dance Class here
EEDS Fall Percussion classes start this week!
Hi EEDS bateria, friends and family – hope you enjoyed a nice long weekend! The unofficial arrival of fall means that start of the EEDS fall percussion class sessions. All percussion classes begin on Wednesday, September 4th, for both beginners and more advanced bateria members (there was a typo previously, sorry!). Classes this session will be held in a new location, the McGaw YMCA in Evanston (1000 Grove St.), close to the Davis Purple line CTA stop. Sign up for classes now! You can either pay in advance or on the first day of class. We can’t wait to see you there!
EEDS Fall Percussion Class Schedule is Up!
Alô bateria! Hey there sambistas, the Evanston Escola de Samba fall percussion class schedule is up! Classes start Wednesday, September 4th, which is right around the corner. We have two sessions: one for beginning percussionists and one for intermediate and experienced percussionists. You can register for the class here, payments can be made in advance on PayPal; or by check, cash, or credit card on the first day of class.
We are so excited to start samba-ing again and we hope both old and new percussionists will join our bateria. Stay tuned for info on our fall dance classes. If you have any questions about classes, placement, etc., e-mail evanstonsamba@gmail.com.


