CLASSES
#SAMBACHURCH – Join us this Sunday February 23rd from 4-6 at the Malonga. There will be a special guest instructor, Samba Queen Maisa Duke!
Don’t forget to support our drummers by bringing fruit, water and snacks to share and/or contributing $2-$5 to the Drum Fund when registering for class.
WEEKDAY WARRIORS – Join us next Wednesday February 26th for Samba Crunch from 6pm-7:30pm at Westlake Middle School. As Carnival nears, Wednesdays will be a great opportunity to go over choreo in a more intimate environment. You can find us in the gym off of the parking lot.
NEWS AND EVENTS
SAMBAFUNK! ARTISTIC DIRECTOR APPOINTED TO OAKLAND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION – Theo Aytchan Williams is one of 11 working artists, nonprofit professionals, and policy experts appointed by Oakland City Council to lead the renewed Cultural Affairs Commission, which has been dormant since 2011. The commission will advise city officials on policy affecting the arts, and advocate for the Cultural Funding Program. Congrats Theo and thanks for everything you to do to advocate for arts and culture in Oakland!
LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING – We are still celebrating Black History Month with the release of the music video for our original rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing. Please view and share!
30 DAY MEAT-OUT CHALLENGE – We’re nearing the end of week 2 of the challenge. There’s still time to join as we prepare for Carnival by eliminating meat from our diets. Join the Facebook group for group support, recipes, activities, and best practices. And don’t forget to Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydate! Recommended daily consumption is 1/2 your body weight in ounces. We are what we eat & drink.
CARNIVAL 2020: PILLARS OF CHANGE
We’re getting ready for Oakland Carnival (June 6, 2020)! Hosted by SambaFunk, Oakland Carnival and Wellness Festival is the best, free family-oriented showcase of artistic, cultural, and musical traditions on the West Coast. This year we’re bringing back the parade and the Jouvert AM Paint Party. It will be our biggest year yet! Participation is welcome to all – come to class to start learning choreo, get involved in preparations, and participate in our Pillars of Change theme, where we will be honoring Malonga Casquelord and Carlos Aceituno, among others. Registration will begin in March.