Lulaworld Festival: Red Hot Samba Night
Red Hot Samba Night
Featuring Dandha Da Hora & Dance Migration Company Percussionist, master dancer, educator, and lead vocalist of the Santa Cruz-based group SambaDa, Dandha da Hora from Salvador, Bahia, has shared the stage with Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Daniela Mercury.
Dance Migration, Toronto's leading authentic Brazilian dance and entertainment company brings the true spirit of samba to audiences around the world.
⏰Doors Open: 7:00 pm / Show Starts: 8:00 pm.
Admission: Admission: $15 in advance / $20 at the door. Email adrianna.y@gmail.com for advance tickets.
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Born and raised in Salvador, Bahia, Dandha Da Hora has been a member of Ilê Aiyê, one of Brazil’s most important musical and cultural institutions, since she was 6 years old. In her teaching, as well as in her performances, Dandha invokes the incredible spirit of Salvaldor, Bahia, Brazil and of Ilê Aiyê. A master dancer and dance teacher, as well as vocalist and percussionist, Dandha honors the incredible gifts of her culture every time she performs. As a lead dancer with Ilê Aiyê and one of the lead vocalists of music group SambaDá (based in Santa Cruz, CA), Dandha has shared the stage with Brazilian stars such as Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Daniela Mercury.
Dandha’s Afro Brazilian Dance classes are an invitation to explore the rich world of Afro Brazilian Dance traditions with a gifted and dedicated teacher. Her classes focus on folkloric and Orixa-inspired dance, Samba Afro, and samba reggae, as well as other Brazilian dance styles and feature live drumming by talented local musicians. Dandha’s classes welcome students of all levels and backgrounds – everyone will find challenge and inspiration in her dancing and teaching!
The 2019 LULAWORLD festival is supported by the Toronto Arts Council, The Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Creates, Canada Council and Canadian Heritage.