Thursday, March 21st @ 6:00-7:30pm
House of Ashé
Teacher: Censei
Style: Samba and House
Level: All Levels
Location: Joe Goode Annex
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Class Description
In this class, we will explore the musical similarities of samba and house as they correlate in rhythm and footwork. The styles both have unique journeys that have a shared vocabulary that is expressed throughout Black culture and beyond their regions. Come enhance your musicality, coordination, and style while immersing in a rhythmic journey of these infectious dance styles.
About the Teacher
Chris (he/him) also known as Censei, is a multi-discipline artist born and raised in San Francisco, well versed in the dance styles of Samba, House, and Hip-Hop. He takes the the time to invest in learning the styles and cultures of the roots of these styles such as Afro-Brazilian, Jazz, Tap, and many more, which includes traveling to those countries of origin and connecting with the people. He is passionate about each culture, making the connections between them, and inspiring others to experience them as he has.
Please pre-register to take a class. The first 30 pre-registered people to show up will get to take class.
What should I bring?
• Danceable clothing that you’re comfortable in!
• We recommend taking class barefoot or in socks, some styles in clean sneakers
• Water bottle
Accessibility:
The class venue, The Joe Goode Annex, is ADA compliant and equipped with two private gender-neutral restrooms.
To ensure a comfortable environment for all participants, we kindly request refraining from using scented products in our classes.
In response to COVID-19, we strictly adhere to guidelines from state and city authorities, prioritizing the safety of our community. Masks are optional in our classes, following current regulations.
If you have any concerns about meeting your accessibility needs, please reach out to us at boe@kristindamrow.com or fill out this anonymous form.
BOE Community Agreements:
• Sharing names and pronouns of each person in the space.
• Come as you are. Be the best advocate for yourself in class that you can be.
• Strive to maintain an open mind and sense of curiosity.
Striving for a harmonious and equitable dance space:
To us, equity signifies empowerment through respect, fairness, and unwavering support for all, ensuring that every individual is seen, heard, and valued. We recognize that mutual dignity and respect between each individual is vital to and promotes a healthy, productive, and harmonious space to dance. Collectively, individually, and responsibly adhere to this ideal.
At Bodies of Empowerment, we value making movement accessible to everyone, celebrating diverse bodies of all abilities and ages in our inclusive spaces. Equity is core to our teaching philosophy, emphasizing shared leadership and amplifying individual voices in the classroom. We recognize cultural diversity through physical expression, embracing all dance forms as a means to connect us through movement.