Lotus D'Or Studios Presents...
Belly Dance 2 Brazil Fest 08!! 
 
Sat. June 28th
Greetings!

 One of our events that we have looked forward to most over the years has been our dance parties during the Summer at local hang-out, Marco's Cafe. It is where locals and tourists alike go for the best food, beer, wine, and ENTERTAINMENT during the Summer rafting season on the American River.  This year our first party is going to be an extravaganza of exotic rhythms, swirling colors, and dynamic performances. Not only are the belly dancers showing up in full regalia, but Brazilian dancers and drummers are also sharing the beautiful culture of South America.  This year is  going to be a full experience: you will not only to be able to learn the dances and rhythms at Lotus D'Or Studios, but  also to apply what you've learned at the best party this side of the American River! Come share the joy with us..the show starts @ 6:30pm. Marco's Cafe is located at 7221 HWY 49, Lotus, CA 95651...conveniently located across from Lotus D'Or Studios! 
 BrasilFlagExciting All Day Workshops, Shopping, Party!!
Lotus D'Or Studios is proud to present incredible local talent from El Dorado County and Sacramento. On June 28th our local studio will have it's "D'Or" open all day, so stop in to take some fun classes guaranteed to make you smile & sweat! Not only will there be classes to take but vendors to satisfy the urge to shop. Peruse goodies from imported drums from Brasil to tribal jewelry from Uzbekistan as well as local artisans. But that's not all...don't miss our exciting after-party at Marco's Cafe!
 
Lotus D'Or studios is located at:
 
7312 HWY 49 Ste. B, Lotus CA 95651
Contact: Cintia 530-919-3704

Brazilian Ensemble Drumming..AfricnDncBanner... 10:00-12:00 $20
 
...with Troy "Tornado" from Sacramento

Troy has been playing world percussion since childhood. He plays Brasilian percussion (Batucada) for such groups as Agua de Beber and Samba da Terra in Sacramento. He is a well-credentialed master percussionist with great expression and contagious energy!


 AfricnDncBannerSamba-Carnaval style-...1:00-2:15 $10
 

...with Deise! Deise has been dancing Brasilian Samba, Axe, and Forro for over 20 years.In the 1990's, she danced with a quadrilia dance group in Joao Pessoas, Paraiba, Brasil. She also dances in local belly dance troupe "Jewels of the North" in Placerville. Don't miss their lovely performance at Marco's Cafe!



 JoelCapoeiraCapoeira class... 2:30-3:45 $15 
...with Instructor Irmao. Our local instructor has been training in Capoeira and Angola for  10 years. He trains under the guidance of ContraMestre Galego of Grupo Agua de Beber Sacramento. He is currently teaching at Orr Brothers mixed martial arts academy in Placerville. Check him out rehearsing at our beautiful Henningsen Park in LOTUS!
 
 

Marta Afro-Brasilian Dance with Marta Santos... 4:00-5:15 $15
 

Marta is the director for Samba da Terra, Sacramento's premier samba troupe. She is a native from Bahia, Brazil and came to the United States in 2000 after teaching samba in Brasil for 10 years.  Marta and her brother had a group of samba-reggae  and participed in the Carnaval of Brazil with other famous groups from Bahia: OLODUM, ILE AYE, GANG DO SAMBA, HARMONIA DO SAMBA and more.  Every year she represents the Samba Sacramento at the Carnival of San Francisco. Marta has been teaching samba in the Sacramento area for over 4 years and about 3 years ago she founded a group called SAMBA DA TERRA  (Samba from our homeland).


NamiraSLT Back By Popular Demand! Namira of South Lake Tahoe in a special Sunday morning workshop! Egyptian choreography! SUNDAY, June 29th 10:30am -12:30   $25
 

The coveted choreography class...Namira with generously share the choreography to her performance captured on the DVD "By Dancers For Dancers, Vol. 3" to the song "Ya Bahaia".
 
  • Save $ on full workshop package!
  • Why drive home? Spend the night in beautiful Lotus!
  •  If you would like to take the full day of classes on Saturday you may pre-register at a discount for only $40!
  • If you would like to spend the night ater the party, you may contact EarthTrek Expeditions and let them know you are part of the "Brazil Party" for a discount. Tent cabins are availble for our group, imagine be lulled to sleep by the sound of the river after a day of dancing and drums!
  • If you would like to go on exciting white-water rafting trip Sunday morning, please contact EarthTrek Expeditions for a special discount for our party.