Brazilian Samba for Carnival
Teaching Artist: Régine Bellinger
Suggested donation: $5 at the door
Join us for the start of our Choreo-CoLab: Movements of the Diaspora, five-part masterclasses taught by professional dance instructors of various disciplines, all of whom embody the vibrant spirit and diversity of the Black and Latinx Diasporas and the East Harlem artistic community. Technically known as “Samba no Pé” or “Passista Style Samba”, Brazilian Samba for Carnival is not a class to miss! Instructor Régine Bellinger trained for five years in Rio de Janeiro under the direction of George Louzada and Alex Coutinho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Régine Bellinger is an International Dancer, Choreographer, Actress and Curator. Born and raised in New York City is where she technically trained in Traditional West African, Jazz, Ballet and Modern. She later advanced and took a love for other world dances such as Samba, Afrobeats and more.
Bellinger saw herself being overly typed casted compared to her colleagues and was encouraged to create an outlet for herself and many others alike struggling in the Industry. In 2015, she founded Conkrete Jungle Productions Incorporated, an annual Choreographers Showcase showcasing emerging artists within the Tri-state area well up until 2021. Régine has also found hidden talent within film.
She is a solo woman traveler, bridging the gap between the Diaspora and the continent of Africa through dance. Régine has lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where she not only trained Passista Style Samba and paraded in Carnival 2019, but she became a dance member of two notable samba schools in Brazil: Unidos de Padre Miguel and G.R.E.S Acadêmicos do Salgueiro where she annually participates in the Rio de Janeiro Carnaval. Bellinger is consistently striving to make more opportunities for herself— creating a legacy.
Choreo-CoLab is taking place as part of Fall 2023 OPEN HOUSE. Kicking off in September 2023, OPEN HOUSE will begin with a Block Party featuring a Live Acoustic Electric DJ set by CRITICAL BREAKS Alum Zane Rodulfo, followed by a Work in Process of BRICKS by Charlene Jean, OPEN HOUSE will feature local vendors and artists and serve as a community gathering and celebration. In the weeks that follow, we will engage our community with dance, music, and much more! All of this will take place from our home at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 in East Harlem!