Brazilian Percussion Classes February 26, 2010

Age restriction: 21 and over. Here's an excellent and gratis (!!!) chance to get your Brazilian rhythms in shape. Head down to Queens' Sapony Nightclub every Friday and learn how to create booty-shaking rhythms from the pros! Bring your own instrument or rent one for $5. "We're excited to announce that New York Samba School has kicked off its free samba percussion classes for the general public. No experience is required to participate. ?Learn to play samba with real Brazilian "suingue" (swing) from some of the finest Brazilian musicians in NYC! Instructors Carlos "Caco" de Oliveira, Edson "Cafe" da Silva, and Adriano Santos have performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in Brazilian and American music, and their experience and expertise spans decades. This is an exciting chance to learn samba percussion from masters! Instruction includes basic drumming technique, playing samba rhythms and learning each instrument's part in the ensemble, Rio style breaks, playing for dancers, and preparation for public performances."- Sapony.com