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Rio Carnaval 2001 with Escola de Samba Imperatriz Leopoldinense |
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This year Estrada Real will not be in our Carnaval parade. We are
happy that Gamo da Paz still continues with Quimbanda and that Jorge (Alabe)
has Grupo Rio Samba to bring the drums, the heartbeat of Carnaval, to our
streets for the parade. By now, those of you who are planning on parading
are already deep into rehearsals/class or are ready to show up and get
into it....We wish you alegria, love and much fun!!!
Bateria Director Rudy Ortiz will be playing with Gamo da Paz and
Quimbanda.
20 years ago I danced in my first Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro with my
beloved friends from Ile-Ofe, AfroBrasilian dance company, as we
participated in the ala de danca afro-brasiliero for Escola de Samba Portela
Tradicao and for Unidos da Ponte. I danced in an ala with Portela too. All
the ensaios (rehearsals), learning the enredos,
all the people, so much joy, meeting brasilians who couldn't believe
that americans even heard of samba...
So much fun and at that time I had 2 escola nova carnaval presentations
under my belt...Now, with 25 Carnaval SF parade presentations, 5 SF Ethnic
Dance Festival performances and various life/dance experience, I am happy
to have been invited to be a judge for Carnaval SF 2007. Looking forward
to seeing you all out there!!
ACADEMICOS DA ESTRADA REAL
PERFORMING CO. AfroBrasilian Dance and Drum Workshop Presentation Featuring Vania Amaral and Gamo da Paz Jorge's samba pagode percussion and songs workshop
Photo Galleries, click on links below:
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| Josephine and Rudy bring their experiences,
dedication, and passion for Samba and AfroBrasilian music and dance to
members of Academicos da Estrada Real and the SF Bay area community as they
continue along Life's "Estrada Real". |
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