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NEWS:

Dança Afro Class Session Begins May 8, 2008

Submitted by IXT Studio Entertainment:

New Afro-Brazilian Dance classes started at Blue Martini Dance Studio in Overland Park, KS. The first session, Brazilian Samba & Samba Reggae, was a big hit.

This month the Brazilian class continues with another 4-week session of classes. This session will focus on movements from Dança Afro.

This energetic African empowerment dance is characterized by strong, vibrant and loose movements. The independent movement of the head, shoulders, and arms expands the possibilities of improvisation. This high-energy dance is a great way to release stress while developing body expression, rhythm and motor coordination.

Live drums will add to this unique dance experience and the body-sound-movement relationship.

Brazilian Dance Session: Dança Afro - May 8-29, 2008

Thursdays at 6:30 - 7:30pm

$35 per session (4 classes)

Location:

Blue Martini Dance Studio
7208 W. 80th St. Suite 204
Overland Park, KS 66204

Pre-registration is highly recommended; classes fill up quickly. PH: 913-384-2773 E-mail: mexiraguan@ixtstudio.com

Children's Capoeira Summer Program in Kansas City area

It's that time a year again, when parents are searching and planning for their children's summer activities. Once the school year ends, kids need something to keep them entertained all summer long.

It's not a quick decision. Parents have to consider pricing, activities offered, and have to pretty much guess if their child will enjoy the summer program they have chosen.

Micheal Johnson from Grupo Axe Capoeira in Overland Park, KS is taking out the guesswork from summer planning. Parents will know if the capoeira summer program is right for their child before paying any tuition.

How?

A parent can register their child for only the first day, for FREE! Afterwards they can choose to register their child for the entire program.

For more information about this program please email lagarto@capoeirakc.com

Capoeira Directory & Search Engine

Submitted by Capoeira Universe:

Capoeira Universe is bringing the world of capoeira a new directory of capoeira information. www.capoeirauniverse.com is aiming to be the most extensive directory online and is the first site to bring us the only Capoeira Search Engine on the web. Read more about this site and articles from CapoeiraUniverse.com submitted to our newsletter by reading our March 2007 edition