Brazilian-Portuguese Association - Samba Workshop

Armando Duarte, Associate Professor of Dance, University of Iowa, is artistic director of Duarte Dance Works. A dancer, teacher and choreographer Armando Duarte, a native Brazilian, holds a BS degree in Physical Education from University of São Paulo and an MFA degree in Choreography and Performance from New York University Tisch School of the Arts. He has toured the world extensively as a founding member of the internationally known Cisne Negro (Black Swan) Dance Company from São Paulo. The Brazilian Carnival to be held on Saturday, February 28, 2004. This will give participants a chance to learn about the history of carnival and practice dance steps with an expert in the field.