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Samba Dance Class

Samba is one of Brazil’s most recognized dance styles, full of energy and charisma! Join this weekly in-person samba dance class, which builds up the fundamentals of technique and groove, including samba steps, body isolations, and hip work. This class will prepare...

Brazilian Bateria Percussion Ensemble

Have you been mesmerized by the energy and cohesion of the carnival street percussion groups of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? Join this weekly Brazilian bateria class to learn the fundamentals of samba percussion technique and repertoire. A bateria is the percussion...

Summer Orchestra Retreat, Session II

A continuation of the school year orchestras at THEARC and Silver Spring, this ensemble is perfect for students with at least one year of experience on their instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass). Each day includes two hours of instruction and guidance in a full...

Summer Orchestra Retreat, Session I

A continuation of the school year orchestras at THEARC and Silver Spring, this ensemble is perfect for students with at least one year of experience on their instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass). Each day includes two hours of instruction and guidance in a full...

Round We Go for Families

This First Music class for our youngest learners provides a wonderful opportunity for a caregivers and children to make music together as we all participate in singing songs and lullabies, chants, finger plays, wiggles, bounces, listening, and movement. We’ll learn...