Brazilian Samba Diwali Performance 8-week series with Carmen Linhares. In-Person
September 8, 2026, @ 7:00 pm – October 27, 2026, @ 8:00 pm HST
September 8 – October 27, 2026
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Price: $180
Perform on the historic stage of Hawaiʻi Theatre, our biggest performance opportunity yet! Throughout this vibrant dance series, you’ll prepare for an exciting group performance at the Diwali Celebration while immersing yourself in the rich traditions of Brazilian dance.
Feel the rhythm of Brazil pulse through your body as you explore Samba, Afro-Brazilian, Orixá, and other traditional dance styles that inspire joy, connection, and freedom of expression. Each class includes an energizing warm-up, foundational steps, dynamic choreography, and cultural insights that reveal the roots and spirit behind each movement.
Whether you’re new to dance or have years of experience, this series is your chance to grow as a dancer, connect with an inspiring community, and experience the thrill of performing on one of Hawaiʻi’s most iconic stages. Just bring your enthusiasm and dedication, we’ll take care of the rest!
Carmen Linhares
Carmen Linhares is the co-owner and co-teacher at Capoeira Besouro Hawaii, brings a lifetime of movement and artistry to her capoeira and dance classes. She began studying the arts in childhood — exploring ballet, jazz, West African, Caribbean, and Brazilian dance — and later performed professionally off Broadway with a Brazilian Dance Ensemble, as well as in productions both locally and abroad. Since discovering capoeira in 2001, she has dedicated herself to its practice and teaching, co-founding Capoeira Besouro Hawaii with Mestre Kinha in 2004 and sharing her passion as an instructor since 2006.
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