DANCING AT THE SOURCE!
We are thrilled to offer our signature 16-day cultural exchange and immersion program to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, after a hiatus due to the COVID 19 Pandemic.
Since 1997, VB's Dancing at the Source program has provided for the intentional traveler, dance and music enthusiasts (both beginner and advanced), 8 days of Afro-Brazilian dance and music classes taught by master faculty, who are among Bahia’s most influential dancers, musicians, visual
artists, researchers, and culture makers.
Dancing at the Source faculty includes Vera Passos, Vania Oliveira, Tatiana Campelo, Jose Ricardo Sousa, Gilmar Sampaio, Tatiana Campelo, Viviam Caroline of Timbaladies, and Afro-Brazilian storyteller, Ebomi Cici, among others; with lively talks by contemporary writers Guel and Mel Adun of Oguns Toques; and acclaimed artist/designer, J. Cunha.
You will explore the nuances of Afro-Brazilian culture, witness sacred Candomblé ceremonies and actively experience Afro-Brazilian history with VB's family of activists and spiritual leaders.
Each day, Dancing at the Source offers opportunities to experience life in Bahia with an eclectic range of activities led by Paula Santos, VB’s tour guide and educator.
DANCING AT THE SOURCE INCLUDES:
-8 days of Afro-Brazilian dance and music classes with Bahia’s internationally renowned master instructors.
-Meet many of Bahia’s most active cultural makers.
-Visit the Pierre Verger Foundation with an afternoon of storytelling by Ebomi Cici.
-Attend dance and music concerts including Grupo Bahia Axé, the Bale Folclorico da Bahia and Dida Women’s Percussion Ensemble, to name a few.
-Experience Afro-Bahian cuisine.
-Swim and sunbathe on the beautiful beaches of Salvador, Bahia and the Linha Verde/Green Line Coast.
-Spend a day at Candomblé Temple.
-Witness sacred Candomblé ceremonies and the São Lázaro Festival.
-Take weekend trips to Cachoeira and other coastal towns outside of the city of Salvador, Bahia.
Walk in the world-renowned Boa Morte Festival in Cachoeira with the Irmandade da Boa Morte/the Sisterhood of the Good Death in Cachoeira. While there, we will also meet the family of Fory Nascimento, internationally acclaimed artist/sculptor.
***Dancing at the Source is led by Viver Brasil Co-Artistic Directors Linda Yudin, Luiz Badaró, Vera Passos and Expert in Afro-Brazilian Cultural Tours, Paula Santos. Linda is a trained dance ethnologist has devoted more than three decades researching, performing and teaching Afro-Brazilian dance and culture. Badaró is a Bahia native, who is a renowned dancer, choreographer and teacher in the Brazilian arts community. Vera founder/director of Casa de Cultura SoMovimento is also a Bahia native who brings a unique female perspective as a choreographer, and teacher to our program. Paula is a Brazilian native, tour consultant and guide providing socially and educationally engaged tours. Over the fifteen-day trip, they will take you on an intentional Afro-Diasporic cultural adventure.
*** PLEASE NOTE: As of 01/04/2022, the entry into Brazil, by air, of travelers of international origin*, Brazilian or foreign, is authorized, provided that the following COVID 19 requirements are met:
*All travelers must present proof of vaccination, printed or electronically, with immunizations approved by the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) or by the World Health Organization (WHO) or by the authorities of the country where the traveler has been immunized, whose last dose or single dose has occurred at least fourteen days before the date of boarding.
***Effective June 17, 2019, all U.S., Australian, Canadian and Japanese nationals will be waived from Tourist Visa requirement. Passport holders from other nations may be subject to visa acquirement for this trip. To see if you need a visa, please refer to the Brazilian Consulate Website: http://losangeles.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/visas.xml
Package Price: Includes R/T travel to Brazil from U.S cities, based on double occupancy accommodations at the Monte Pascoal Hotel located in the Farol da Barra neighborhood, all classes and related activities, translators, guides, ground transportation and a hearty breakfast at the hotel.
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