Residents Programming
Adult Programs and Classes
Please check the Activities Calendar for all of our unique programming at Bavia Arts
Bavia Arts is not responsible for the content or any issues related to these classes. Each artist in residence works independently to provide you with the following programming, please contact them directly for any information you may require.
Luciano Porto - Mulambo Groove
Mini-courses on Brazilian Percussion (for adults)
These are series of 5 classes on a specific topic or instrument, taught semi-privately (6 students max). The students will explore in depth technique related to the instrument(s), drill exercises, writing notation of the music, listen to related recordings, dance steps and any other activity necessary for a complete understanding and hands-on experience of the topic being presented. These courses are appropriate for professionals as well as beginners; the size of the class allows the instructor to challenge all levels of skill.
- January 9th 2010 - Zabumba and Forró percussion
- February 13th 2010 - Caixa/ tarol (snare) from Brazil north to south
- March 20th 2010 - Pandeiro (tambourine) Brasileiro
- April 24th 2010 - Coco variations
$ 105 for a series of 5 classes
Instructor: Luciano Porto
Check calendar for scheduling and class descriptions.
Please contact Luciano Porto for information and registration. 416.658.8980 info@baviaarts.com.
Maninho Costa - Samba Bateria Workshops
- Mondays 8pm - 10pm. Pre-registration mandatory - check calendar for start dates.
Maninho Costa guides you through the beautiful complexities of a Samba Bateria. Working with snares, surdos, agogos, chocalho, tamborins and more. Beginers welcome, class is taught for all levels simutaneously, everyone gets a challenge!
$ 80 for a series of 4 classes (monthly). Instruments provided!
Instructor: Maninho Costa w - batucadacarioca.com
Check calendar for scheduling and class descriptions.
Please contact Maninho Costa for information and registration. 647.838.5365 batucadacarioca@gmail.com.
Newton Moraes Dance Theatre - Afro-Brazilian Dance
- Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:00 pm -- ongoing.
With renowned dancer, choreographer and educator from Newton Moraes Dance Theatre.
$ 120 for 10 classes. Drop-in $ 15.
Instructor: Newton Moraes
Check calendar for scheduling and class descriptions.
Please contact Newton Moraes for information and registration. 416.463.2880 newtonmoraes@hotmail.com.
BrazilDanceWorld
- Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 to 9:30pm
- Saturdays 5:30 to 7pm
Brazilian Ballroom dance Starting January 15th
Instructor: Goreti Cardoso. Brazildanceworld.com
Please contact Goreti Cardoso for information and registration. dance_brazil@yahoo.ca.
Zumba with Monica
- Mondays 7:00 to 8:00pm -- ongoing
Ditch the gym - fitness with fun dance music.
drop-in: $ 10.00 | 10 classes: $ 85.00.
Instructor: Monica Beltrame. monicafit.ca
Consuelo Herrera's Afro-Cuban Dance Classes
- Saturdays 1:00 to 2:30pm -- ongoing
Dancing the Orixas
$ 20 per class.
Instructor: Consuelo Herrera
Please call 647.350.1753 for information and registration.
Raimundo Sosa's Afro-Cuban Percussion
- Saturdays 11:30 to 1:00pm - congas (toumbadora) in Rumba and other folk styles
- Fridays 6:30 to 8:30pm - Guiro - Agbe (shakere styles in three parts)
$20 per session. $80 per 4 class blocks. Pre-registration mandatory
Instructor: Raimundo Sosa
Please contact Bavia Arts to register 416.658.8980 info@baviaarts.com.
Bavia Arts
898b St. Clair Ave West. 2nd floor. Toronto. Ontario. Canada. M6C 1C5.
two blocks east of Oakwood Avenue. easily accessed by public transit.

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