Join us for a very special multidisciplinary cultural experience!
Join multi-percussionist and educator Clarice Cast in a hands-on exploration of Afro-Brazilian rhythms, followed by a dance class with artist, educator, andcommunity leader Shelby Williams-Gonzalez. Stay to break bread with the rich culinary traditions of Brazil. No previous music or dance experience is required and instruments will be provided.
Clarice Cast is a multi-percussionist from S茫o Paulo, Brazil. Besides being an active performer, recording artist, and composer, she teaches at a variety of educational programs and institutions in the Los Angeles area.
Shelby Williams-Gonzalez is a dancer, choreographer and arts administrator. She draws from her diverse foundation in contemporary dance, martial arts, and traditional and contemporary Afro-Brazilian movement. In addition to Viver Brasil, she has danced with LA-based groups such as Diana MacNeil and the Posthouse Dance Group and with Christine Suarez. As an arts administrator, Shelby is the Executive Director of artworxLA.
This program is made possible by the Remsen Bird Fund and the Arts and Urban Experience Initiative, which is generously funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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