Samba on Dundas
SAMBA ON DUNDAS - AUGUST 15 - 1 to 5 PM
1525 DUNDAS WEST
(This year all activities take place at 1525 DUNDAS WEST which is the TCHC BUILDING - just west of Dufferin on the south side. As with other years, the street will remain open to vehicular and TTC traffic. RAIN PLAN: The party moves to Lula Lounge at 1585 Dundas West. Everyone is welcome.)
The Dundas West BIA Â is pleased to announce that the 4th annual Samba on Dundas will take place on Sunday, August 15th. The community party will feature live Brazilian music, samba and capoeira performances, kids’ activities and dance lessons.
The past year has been a difficult one for the Dundas West BIA. Loss of parking, interruptions to TTC service and water main construction have presented many challenges to local merchants. Samba on Dundas is a chance for Dundas West BIA members to thank the loyal customers who have continued to shop and do business on Dundas West through these past months. Working in cooperation with the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), the BIA has gathered together some of Toronto’s top Brazilian musicians and dancers for an afternoon of family fun.
Weekend specials
Area merchants will also be offering specials to their customers over the course of the weekend and there will more free kids activities on Saturday August 14th from 11am to 1pm at Lula Lounge at 1585 Dundas Street West.
This year the festivities will take place at Teresa’s Place, a green space for the community created in memory of the late Teresa Melo by the Dundas West BIA in collaboration with the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC).
Free Saturday kids’ crafts and family percussion workshops
Come join us the day before (Saturday, August 14th) for a free family percussion workshop by Bavia Arts and childrens’ crafts. 11 AM to 1 PM at Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas West). The BIA would like to thank Scotiabank for their generous donation towards our childrens’ programming.
SCHEDULE
1:00 PM DJ and Kids’ Workshops by Bavia Arts
1:40 PM Dance Lesson by Brazil Dance World
2:10 PM Luanda Jones Trio
2:50 PM Capoeira Camara
3:10 PM Baque de Bamba
3:45 PM Zumba demo
4:00 PM Samba Squad
4:25 PM Afrolusophone
(Subject to change without notice)
SAMBA ON DUNDAS 2010 ARTISTS
BAVIA ARTS
Founded in 2008 by Luciano Porto, Bavia Arts has created a unique space in the city that threads the gap between artists and the public offering opportunities for authentic cultural experiences and exchanges. A hub for cultural and artistic based activities, Bavia Arts hosts an amazing roster of International Artists and Companies each offering their unique classes and services. At Samba on Dundas, Bavia Arts will be presenting a children’s Brazilian percussion workshop.
BRAZIL DANCE WORLD
Brazil Dance World offers a number of different Brazilian Ballroom dance lessons and performances. Born in 2006 out of Toronto’s Muiraquitã Capoeira School, their objective is to spread Brazilian culture and traditions through Ballroom Dance, and to preserve Brazilian culture in Toronto. They will be conducting offering a beginner dance lesson at Samba on Dundas, to which all are welcome.
LUANDA JONES TRIO
During her decade-long career, Luanda has carried forward the Brazilian musical tradition of singing about personal passion and the love for the natural beauty of Brazil and its people. A vocalist in the tradition of the great Brazilian singers Gal Costa, Elis Regina or Joyce, Luanda’s songs are replete with “Saudade” - the famous Portuguese word that is woven throughout Brazil’s musical fabric - especially that of Bossa Nova.
CAPOEIRA CAMARA
Capoeira (Ca-po-era) is a form of martial art that combines self-defense with music and acrobatics. It was developed in Brazil over 400 years ago. Capoeira Camara was founded by Contra Mestre Bola, who has now been promoting Brazilian culture and Capoeira for 15 years. In this time, his travels have taken him to training sessions and performances in St. Croix and to Capoeira workshops as far away as Russia, as his expertise and leadership have earned him international recognition.
BAQUE DE BAMBA
Among the most recent additions to Toronto’s flourishing Brazilian live music scene, Baque de Bamba is an ultra-urban Afro-Brazilian drumming troupe performing Maractu, Afoxe, Ciranda and other traditional Brazilian rhythms. Baque de Bamba is led by singer and bandleader Aline Morales. Born in Belo Horizonte Brazil, she has played at several carnivals and opened shows for, among others, Jorge Ben Jor, Manu Chau, Otto, and Mundo Livre S/A.
DIONE MASON
Dione Mason is dedicated to inspiring others to achieve optimal wellness by improving their mind, body and spirit. Through her group fitness classes, audiences are motivated by her energy, creativity, style and focus in helping participants not only achieve their fitness goals but have fun while doing it. At Samba on Dundas she will be demonstrating Zumba, which fuses latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout system.You can visit her online at www.dionemason.com.
SAMBA SQUAD
Founded by award-winning percussionist Rick Shadrach Lazar, Samba Squad is an innovative batteria (drum corps) born out of the Brazilian tradition of Batucada and Samba de Carnaval. This joy-instilling percussion posse plus special guest vocalists takes you on a dance-till-you-drop tour of global grooves. Samba Squad shows bust out in energy and excitement; the musical roots of Afro-Brasil, Afro-Cuba, North and West Africa, as well as elements of Urban Funk and Hip-hop, are dropped into a seething cauldron to produce a Vibrant Dance Party.
AFROLUSOPHONE
Created to capture the diversity present in the Lusophone - “Portuguese Speaking” - countries of the world, grupo Afro-Lusophone showcases the energy and magnetism of Brazilian Samba, Cape Verdean Batuku, Funana, and Angolan Kizomba! They specialize in Carnival-style Samba, and have an array of breathtaking costumes and dancers! Through the vision on “Samba Jess”, grupo Afro-Lusophone aims to preserve and connect the culture, music and dances of the former Portuguese Colonies, and represent the different races, sexes and ethnicities found around these countries as only Torontonians can.
SAMBA ON DUNDAS WEEKEND SPECIALS:
BEADLE (1582 DUNDAS WEST) Buy one necklace, get the second at 1/2 price! Special $5 sale table stocked full of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more!
BRASIL REMITTANCE (1458 DUNDAS WEST) During the month of August when you send two money transfers to Brasil, you get the third one free of charge!
LULA LOUNGE (1585 DUNDAS WEST) Mention this ad to receive a free regular coffee with any brunch entree on August 14th or 15th.
August 14th Free Kids’ Crafts and Family Percussion Workshops 11 AM to 1 PM
NACO (1665 DUNDAS WEST) Events taking place the weekend of Samba on Dundas:
August 13th “Bitch Please” Miss Margot and Colin D are going to rip this bitch up! No cover, plenty of attitude, cheap drinks. Bitch, please.
August 14th La Taco. New Monthly Dj’s Mixx Brown & Paul G brings the new and the classics to party up!! No cover.
August 15th Brunch 10 am to 4pm - August Jazz Music @ 9pm (Angela Sande)
MULTIPLE ORGANICS (1545 DUNDAS WEST) Will be selling organic food outside: Veggie and chicken samosas-1.50 Bananas and apples-0.75 Juice boxes-1.00
OMG BAKED GOODNESS (1561 DUNDAS WEST) Iced tea and a delicious sweets table
XTREME GAMES INTERACTIVE - (1539 Dundas St.West) 50% off - all used Video Games, $5.00 off - all new Video Games, DVD ‘S - Buy 1 get 1 free - (equal or lesser value), BLU RAY DISCS - 25% 0ff
ZOOT’S CAFE (1438 DUNDAS WEST) Check out the new ice cream parlour, The Port, inside Zoot’s Cafe, open 12 to 10 PM.
