Temple of the Arts

Rosangela Silvestre,  from Bahia, Brazil and

Leah Weiss,

daughter of Oxum

Musicians Kim Atkinson, Isaac Kopp and Brooks Anderson, Ken Duret

Tuesday,  June 24th - Friday June 26th

Workshop begins 9:00 AM on Tuesday

DAILY SCHEDULE:

9:00 AM Body Atunements with Leah Weiss…..please bring a YOGA MAT

10:00 AM Dance Movements of the Orixa with Rosangela

12:00  POT LUCK LUNCH

2:00 Silvestre Technique with Rosangela

4:00 Closure, Cool Downs with Leah

Evening Programs:

Wednesday, 8pm  Conversations of the Orixa:  A look at the concepts of Orixa as represented in Spirituality, Art, Nature, and Mythology. 

Thursday, 8pm  Reflections, Storytelling, Music

Friday, BBQ

Bring your sleeping bag/mat for Camping in the Woods, and food for our Pot Luck Meals

Cost:  $65.00 per day or $195.00 for the workshop

Camping $15.00 per day.

Registration:  Class size is limited.  You can register by sending a deposit by mail and contacting Leah Weiss.

for more information:  leahsue@gmail.com and check artists homepage.

A community offering with heart. 

 A three hour dance workshop led by Rosangela!  A special thank you by Rosangela to all her supporters! 

Happy Holidays! 

 Wednesday, December 17th, 7:30 - 10:30pm 

Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol  95472.  For more information,   leahsue@gmail.com

Silvestre Technique is a language of dance technique based in the four elements of Nature – earth-water-air-fire, and the three triangles of the body: intuition for the inspiration; balance for the improvement of the body skills; and expression, for the interpretation of the movement.    

For more information pls. refer to Artists on the Home Page

Live Music

Monday, November 3rd, 7:15 - 9:00pm

Wednesday, December 10th, 7:15 - 9:00pm

15$ drop in

Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot Street, Sebastopol 95472

for more information about this event:  leahsue@gmail.com

or www.Silvestrelink.com

A Brazilian Dance Workshop

Symbol-in-motion of traditional sacred dance as an art form.

check Artists for more information.

Live Music!!!!

Sebastopol Community Center,

390 Morris Street, Sebastopol 95472

Thursday November 6, 7:30pm - 9:00pm,

Thursday December 11th, 7:30 - 9:00pm  

$15.00 drop in

for more information, email leahsue@gmail.com

 Studies of the Orixa: dancing the cosmic energies of the Universe

Sacred and Celebratory Art Expression from Brazil and Cuba.

A workshop of dance, rhythm and song from Brazil and Cuba!

Live Music provided by master drummers initiated in the traditions.

Located under the redwoods of Occidental California

The Temple of the Arts, Escola Guaracyana de Artes Populares

taught by Leah Weiss and Erika Smallen, check artist for bio’s!

Saturday, November 15th, 10:00am - 1:00pm

20.00

**For more information

directions and to ****reserve a space **** email leahsue@gmail.com

Expressions of the Orixa

An introductory workshop exploring the movements of the Orixa, or natural forces of the Universe. As these forces pulse within us, we will use the rhythms of the drum to bring our own natural movements in harmony with our creation of dance. This workshop will be a blend of authentic movement, choreography and songs from the Afro Brazilian spiritual traditions.

Located at the Mataganza of Santa Cruz, 172 Litchfield Lane, Watsonville

Sunday, October 26th, 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Suggested donation, $35.00

Bring a pot luck lunch to share, loose clothing and a flowing skirt

For more information and to reserve a space email leahsue@gmail.com

Dance to the sizzling, sensual rhythms of Brazil with Leah Weiss.  Expect to work out, break a sweat and have FUN!  ~Smiles are a must~  This workshop will be a dance fusion blend of Samba, funky Samba Reggae, Jazz and Silvestre Technique. 

Music provided by the artists who rock!

under the redwoods, at the Temple of the Arts, Occidental

Sunday, November 2nd, cost $15.00

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

for more information and directions email:  leahsue@gmail.com

Friday, October 3rd     7:40  pm   @ KOWS  107.3 FM

An to be aired again on Friday, October 10th, 7:30pm !!

www.KOWS.fm   on the computer for streaming….

Live broadcast Interview of Leah Weiss about sacred movement, spirituality and

 history of the Temple of the Arts