Want to add flair to your next gathering?
Bring the splendor of Brazilian music and dance to your party and celebrate the beauty of sound, movement, and culture. Whether it requires a background/dinner concert or a lively and danceable carnival sound combined with our lovely group of professional dancers, we are sure to make your event an affair to remember!
Visit us at www.PlanetaAzulChicago.com or call us at 773.330.6809 for more information.
A big thanks to everyone who came out and made our Summerdance performance with Orquestra de Samba a HUGE hit!
Hi, I'm Rachel, the founder of Passista's Samba Dance Group. By way of information: I am a life long lover of Brazilian music and dance and have trained extensively with renowned Chicago Queen of Samba, Ana Ribeiro, studied under internationally recognized choreographer and instructor, Edilson Lima of Sao Paulo, Brazil and famous TV star and Rainha de Bateria (Samba Queen) from Rio de Janeiro, Dill Costa. I have taught for Evanston Escola at the Giordano Dance Center and participate in many educational performances and workshops in public schools as well as other educational and professional engagements.
The Passistas samba dancers have performed throughout the Midwest and made several appearances for regional and nationally televised programming on Univision and Telemundo, including guest appearances on Escandalo T.V. and Control, dancing samba in costume. We work with different costume designers who design and make all of our headpieces and alternate (non-beaded) dance costumes and travel to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro Brazil annually to personally select hand-made designs so that all of our outfits are brand new or in excellent condition. We can provide whatever the event requires - ranging from the liberal to the ultra-conservative: Rio style costumes, navel covered/uncovered, covered bottoms (skirt or pants), etc. Our group performs for Universities, corporate events, weddings, galas, fund raisers, children's events and churches! All dancers employed are professional, young, lovely and fit (photos showcased are NOT touched up nor photoshopped).
Passistas only performs with the most highly regarded musicians in the Chicago music scene (Brazilian and non): Planeta Azul Carnaval and Brazilian Jazz Guys. The Planeta Azul roster of musicians consists of an impressive and diverse group: Heitor Garcia, Yuri Moncada, Felipe Fraga, Clarice Cast, Luciano Antonio...some of whom have performed together for over 15 years and are natives of Brazil. The Brazilian Jazz Guys is a group specializing in Bossa Nova /Brazilian Jazz and percussion. This musically rich group of talented artists brings together guitarist and vocalist Luciano Antonio, percussionist Felipe Fraga, bassist Andre Azoubel,guitarist Edinho Gerber and drummer Heitor Garcia, among others, all masters of their respective craft who come with over 35 years of formal training and have the innate sense needed to achieve the passion of this music and beat. This young and dynamic group has been heating up the Brazilian and Latin music scene for the last five years. Individually and together they are among the most commissioned artists for collaborative efforts and works, which include professional recordings, concerts, and other social and private events: recent engagements include the Jakarta International Jazz Festival, opening performances for Caetano Veloso, Vinicius Cantuaria, Virginia Rodrigues, Howard Levy, Roberto Assad, Bobby Broom, Bob Lizik, Yolanda Adams and Joe Vasconcelos, the Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special Events, The Democratic Convention of 2004, and several commercial releases throughout the Mid-west.You may e-mail rachel.montiel@gmail.com for music samples. For more information on the musicians please visit www.PlanetaAzulChicago.com and www.BrazilianJazzGuy.com
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Interested in learning more about Brazilian music or dance?
The Evanston Escola de Samba (EES) is a heavily subsidized program sponsored by the Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston Community Foundation, and Evanston Arts Council- only $70 for 15 weeks of classes! In addition to being a cultural enrichment program designed to give an in depth view of another of the world's most diverse cultures, that of Brazil, through the activities of the "Escola de Samba," it is also an experiment in bringing people in our community together across racial/ethic, social, and generational divides.
To register, call the Music Institute of Chicago at (847) 905-1500.
We hope to see you there!
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone with a passion for life, Yorkies, travel, Brazilian music and dance! Interested in participating in the dance group? Drop me a line...and please be sure to include a photo and bio!
The show was great from all angles Thursday, and I'm not just saying that cuz I was part of the show, hee hee! The music was bangin' and the dancers were gorgeous as usual, not to mention the beautiful energy from the crowd. Can't wait for this Thursday!
Latin Jazz. Samba. Bossa. Brazilian Break Beats. Baile Favela Funk. And a mixture of latin influenced beats to make your mind, body and soul elevate into the cosmic clouds of bliss...
I saw you girls perform at grant park a few weeks back and I want to take classes from you ....where do you have them???Can you hit me back and let me know Thanks!
I MISS YOU GIRL!!! How is everything??? Did you hear I might be going back to Chicago to work for Cicero public schools??? I am still trying to give the last step into my decision....but it is hard! I..d really love to hear from you sweetie, I hope everything is great. Love & BJS
Dropping by to say hello. Wanted to mention, we have added some tracks to the site from our June 4th recording at UMKC. Crossing my fingers in hopes you like them as they are not mastered, nor mixed, however are in rough format. Best, ~joe Heres a pic from Troost Fest www. myspace. com/themelektausensemble
A big thanks to everyone who came out and made our Summerdance performance with Orquestra de Samba a HUGE hit!
Hi, I'm Rachel, the founder of Passista's Samba Dance Group. By way of information: I am a life long lover of Brazilian music and dance and have trained extensively with renowned Chicago Queen of Samba, Ana Ribeiro, studied under internationally recognized choreographer and instructor, Edilson Lima of Sao Paulo, Brazil and famous TV star and Rainha de Bateria (Samba Queen) from Rio de Janeiro, Dill Costa. I have taught for Evanston Escola at the Giordano Dance Center and participate in many educational performances and workshops in public schools as well as other educational and professional engagements.
The Passistas samba dancers have performed throughout the Midwest and made several appearances for regional and nationally televised programming on Univision and Telemundo, including guest appearances on Escandalo T.V. and Control, dancing samba in costume. We work with different costume designers who design and make all of our headpieces and alternate (non-beaded) dance costumes and travel to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro Brazil annually to personally select hand-made designs so that all of our outfits are brand new or in excellent condition. We can provide whatever the event requires - ranging from the liberal to the ultra-conservative: Rio style costumes, navel covered/uncovered, covered bottoms (skirt or pants), etc. Our group performs for Universities, corporate events, weddings, galas, fund raisers, children's events and churches! All dancers employed are professional, young, lovely and fit (photos showcased are NOT touched up nor photoshopped).
Passistas only performs with the most highly regarded musicians in the Chicago music scene (Brazilian and non): Planeta Azul Carnaval and Brazilian Jazz Guys. The Planeta Azul roster of musicians consists of an impressive and diverse group: Heitor Garcia, Yuri Moncada, Felipe Fraga, Clarice Cast, Luciano Antonio...some of whom have performed together for over 15 years and are natives of Brazil. The Brazilian Jazz Guys is a group specializing in Bossa Nova /Brazilian Jazz and percussion. This musically rich group of talented artists brings together guitarist and vocalist Luciano Antonio, percussionist Felipe Fraga, bassist Andre Azoubel,guitarist Edinho Gerber and drummer Heitor Garcia, among others, all masters of their respective craft who come with over 35 years of formal training and have the innate sense needed to achieve the passion of this music and beat. This young and dynamic group has been heating up the Brazilian and Latin music scene for the last five years. Individually and together they are among the most commissioned artists for collaborative efforts and works, which include professional recordings, concerts, and other social and private events: recent engagements include the Jakarta International Jazz Festival, opening performances for Caetano Veloso, Vinicius Cantuaria, Virginia Rodrigues, Howard Levy, Roberto Assad, Bobby Broom, Bob Lizik, Yolanda Adams and Joe Vasconcelos, the Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special Events, The Democratic Convention of 2004, and several commercial releases throughout the Mid-west.You may e-mail rachel.montiel@gmail.com for music samples. For more information on the musicians please visit www.PlanetaAzulChicago.com and www.BrazilianJazzGuy.com
Thank you for visiting our profile!
