Black History Month: Cordao de Ouro Birmingham

Celebrating Black History Month 2015

Experience Brazil through the fusion of dance and music, with some of the UK’s best Brazilian performers.  An evening not to be missed and one that is guaranteed to have you singing and dancing along!  £10 Adults / £5 concession rates for over 65’s/unwaged and students. Please call 0121 414 8710 for ticket information.

BRAZILIAN FOLK CHILDREN AND MASTER WORKSHOPS

11:00 – 12NOON - Percussion Workshops (All Ages) – (Barber Institute Concert Hall)

"From timbal to surdo, repinque to agogo, discover the beautiful sounds of Brazil and the instruments that make up those famous intoxicating rhythms from Carnival and Copa do mundo (the world cup)"

12NOON - 13:00 – "Capoeira" Dance Workshop (Children workshop)  - (Barber Institute Concert Hall)

"The music, movement, martial art has something for everyone. Develop co-ordination, challenge yourself, find balance and even develop confidence. Capoeira is a community focused dance fight to Afro-Brazilian percussion and song. It is enigmatic and exhilarating, try it and be surprised"

13:00 – 14:00 - Master Samba / Brazilian dance workshop  - (All Ages) - (Barber Institute Concert Hall)

"Irineu Nogueira has headed and choreographed the front line of many carnival parades in Brazil, has a world wide following and over 25 years experience, his workshop and his colourful character will captivate you and take you on a journey to Brazil, whilst allowing you to feel part of the carnival and lost in the rhythm"

13:00 – 14:00 – Flag & Mask Marking workshop ( 5+ Children Focus) – Education Department – Barber Institute

An opportunity to have some fun work with one of Brazil’s best known contemporary artist designs, Beatrice Milhazes, learning different techniques using paint, printmaking and collage. Lots of fun for the children.

15:00 – 16:00 – Master Capoeira workshop (Barber Institute Concert Hall)

"This Master class in the music, movement, martial art has something for everyone. Capoeira is a community focused dance fight done to Afro-Brazilian percussion and song, it is enigmatic and exhilarating, try it and be surprised. Our Master will take you by the hand and allow you to be part of this global community and experience world class Capoeira first hand"