Lavagem!

Lavagem!

A multi-day celebration of Indigenous and African Brazilian arts and culture.

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
Apr 15, 2023

Event Details

The Lavagem Celebration shares, teaches, documents and archives Brazilian Indigenous (Caboclos) and Black arts culture with Charlotte communities, while cultivating a space for fellowship with dance and music workshops, cultural performances, a lavagem procession, and panel discussions. Each day offers a distinct schedule of activities. All events are free, but registration is required for classes. All ages welcome! No dance training required, although some activities require athleticism.

PROGRAM

10:00-10:30 am: Check-in

10:30-12:00 pm: Samba de Caboclo dance workshop with José Ricardo. This workshop investigates samba from its roots, coming from the Caboclos, or Indígenous people of present-day Brazil. (Requires athleticism)

12:00-1:45pm: Capoeira workshop with Mestre Jelon. This workshop provides the history and practice of Candomblé from Mestre Jelon, one of the master teachers responsible for bringing the art form to the United States. (Requires athleticism)

2:00-3:00pm: BREAK

3:00-4:00pm: - Symbology of the Orixá with Rosangela Silvestre. This dance workshop explores the Orixá dances as an artistic practice.

4:00-5:00pm: Performances by guest artists

Venue Information

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

551 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

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