Join Brazilian dance artist Luciana Freire D’Anunciação for an intro class into a few Brazilian dances from the northeast region: frevo, côco, and ciranda. With a somatic approach, we will play with various steps, improvisation scores and short choreographies for a taste of street carnival parties outside of Rio’s circuit. This is an all-levels workshop. […]
Guadalupe Martinez’s workshop will share tools from her newest work Sensorial Visualities: embodying together, and alone; a process of learning and making art that stems in sensorial awareness and inquiry. In part, Sensorial Visualities emerges as a desire to articulate the sensorial lived experience made palpable through movement, collaboration, and through writing. The workshop will […]
FREE Event for people 16+ Join us for "Día de Muertos" | Interdisciplinary Embodiment Workshop, a unique celebration of Mexican culture and a heartfelt tribute to our departed loved ones. Guided by the talented facilitators Carla Alcántara and Marco Esccer, this event invites you to engage in the art of crafting as we create an […]
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the heart of Samba with the guidance of Carine Fortunato, the visionary director of Samba Fusion. With pulsating rhythms and rich cultural fusion of the foundational steps of "samba no pé," immerse yourself in the vibrant history and significance of this Afro-Brazilian dance that arose from the spirited favelas […]
Join us as we celebrate and learn about Black communities on unceded Coast Salish territories! In celebration of Black History Month, we invite you to an exciting, diverse programming at Britannia Britannia Community Services Centre on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 5:30 pm. We will first screen the selections from the 2023 Vancouver Black Film Festival, Canada’s […]
A lecture, dance class and movement exploration workshop All Ages/ Abilities Join us in this vibrant fusion of cultures on Saturday, April 6 at 2:15 pm at New Works Q7 Studios for our workshop exploring the Latin American connections in Flamenco. This class is tailored for anyone who wants to know more about the Flamenco's […]
Come see Jhoely Triana Flamenco's new work in progress and better understand the creation process. Join us on Sunday, May 5, at 3:15 p.m. at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre for a performance featuring four dancers, an artist talk-back session to ask questions, and a short, easy-to-follow community dance to end the session. Las […]
Get ready for a night to remember with the Brazilian Summer Night show, presented by VLACC, on Saturday, July 6, at 8:00 pm at The Cultch Historic Theatre. This dazzling display of the best in Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) and multi-cultural fusion will take you on a memorable journey through the heart and soul of Brazilian culture! […]
Attention all Latin music lovers! VLACC is thrilled to curate three days of music for Let's Hear It For Yaletown, featuring lots of FREE music and dance powered by local talents. Join us at the events, brought together by the Yaletown Business Improvement Association and supported by the Yaletown Brewing Company, and discover many fabulous […]
Discover the magical world of Mexican folklore with Nepantla: Magia Ancestral. This studio showing takes you on a journey through ancient traditions and the mystical stories passed down through generations. Through this work, artists Julio Medina and Salome Nieto share a metaphysical world rooted in tradition and popular culture as they unveil embodied memories through the power of performance. After […]
Join us for three unforgettable evenings of tango with Agustina Videla, celebrated choreographer and Artistic Director of the Social Tango Project. Enjoy its fascinating rhythms and rich history, brought to life with live music and stunning visuals. Experience an evening in which passionate artistry is expressed in every gesture. Dates: October 24, 25, 26, […]
Join us for "Día de Muertos": An interdisciplinary embodiment free workshop, a unique celebration of Mexican culture and a heartfelt tribute to our departed loved ones. Guided by the talented facilitators Carla Alcántara and Marco Esccer, this event invites you to engage in the art of crafting as we create an Altar de Muertos, a […]
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