Dance, uplift, bring joy.
We must uplift and support one another. Now more than ever it is a time for love and unity. At Global Dance Arts we support and honor all people and are here with open doors to serve as a community artistic space for love, positivity and wellness. 
We are together. 
Gisella 
Global Dance Arts


Upcoming Workshops & Events:

New Happy Hour Yoga Class 
Come Let go of any stress from the week and bring balance
Tonight Friday 6:30pm  
Yin Restorative with Vaidehi 


Sign Making today
5pm-8pm
at GDA for the March. Bring art supplies. Let's make beautiful signs together.
You can also print out these Art signs Free Download link: http://theamplifierfoundation.org/wtp_wmw_highresart/

Women's March Los Angeles 
Samba at Women's March LA with Samba Soul Soul & Global Dance Arts to the live sounds of band Samba da Mudança! 
Sat. Jan. 21 
Meeting at 9am at Hill and 6th Street at Pershing Square Steps.

We recommend bringing a buddy and keeping with your buddy at all times for the march. This will be a big day with millions of people. You can also buddy up at GDA and at the Metro before we head downtown. 

Carpool: 
For those that wish to carpool from Marina Del Rey & Culver City area:
We are gathering at 7:30am-8am at GDA. We will leave GDA by 8:05am sharp  to carpool to the Down Town Culver City Expo Line at 8:20am. 
Please be ready to ride the train at 8:15am
Expo Train Culver City
8817 Washington Bl, Culver City 90232
Free On-site Parking – 586 Spaces

Please get a Metro Tap card today and fill it for your use in advance so we can travel together as much as possible. It's $1.75 each way.
 If you can't get one today please arrive early at the metro as there may be lines. 
To reach us at the march GDA between 8am-9:50am: (310) 754-9213
(Please note: We will do our best to pick up before the march begins)

From Culver City take los angles Expo line all the way to last stop, exit at 7th Street Metro, from 7th street metro board the red line that says union station and that takes us to pershing square. To be there by 9am we need to leave 

(9am call time DTLA to March at 10 in DTLA Pershing Square) 

We are so excited to dance, march and come togther to take a stand! 

We are marching Brazilian Samba Style! Everyone welcome. Samba dancers from all groups from every where as well as all other dancers, movers and groovers and or marchers!  

What to wear? 
We are wearing all shades of pink, preferably bright highlighter or dark pink and jungle or bright green and white. Think Neon! If you don't have any of these colors just dress warm. We have some new pink light weight sweat shirts as well made in honor of the march.
It may be cold out so be prepared for the cold and even possible rain. Pink Ponchos! lol

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle and  a protein bar. 

If it's not raining and you have traditional Samba Feathers feel free to wear them, we won't wear Samba Biquinies for this event. Please dress comfortably and for the weather rain or shine it's Samba Time! 

This will be an event of thousands of People coming together to march! 

All are welcome to particapate. Women, Men & Children 

We want this gathering to be about Peace, Acceptance, Love, Radical Acts of Kindness, Inclusivity and Healing.
We want the energy we create to be that of joy a a movement of love. Yes, we could all hold signs of anti-this and anti-that and pictures with red lines crossing it out but rather than that how about we focus on what we do WANT, what we ARE and what we BELIEVE in.

The march is open to everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, tolerance of diversity, and compassion for our shared humanity. 
Let's do this! 


Zumba is Cancelled this Saturday Jan.21st  10am

Samba 4pm is on this Saturday! 

Zumba Sunday Jan. 22nd 10am is on! 

Brazilian Carnival is just one month away!
Time to learn some moves! 
Come learn to Samba with Gisella
 
Samba Basics Workshop
Jan. 22nd 5pm-6:30pm
This Workshop is an introduction to Brazilian Samba great for both Men and Women of all ages. Students will get to learn the basic Samba rhythms and fundamental dance movements and steps as well as the history and art of Samba. This class is geared towards first timers and students who are new to Samba. 
All levels are welcome. 

Students are welcome to dance barefoot, however for new dance students tennis shoes and comfortable clothes you can move in are recommended. 
The first 8 Students to sign up will also get a copy of the Brazilian Samba Basics DVD by Gisella to take home and practice with.  
Ticket link: Sign Up Here!



Goddess Floor Workshop
Jan. 28th 1pm-2:30pm with Vaidehi
This is a 4 week goddess series that works to strengthen your core, legs, back, arms and increase your flexibility. The goal of this class is to unlock your femininity through dance movement and strength training. 
Goddess Sign Up!


Samba de Roda. Dance, Sing, Drum Workshop 
Jan. 29th 5pm-7pm 
Dance Instruction with Gisella & Drumming instruction with special guest Dana Mamman!
Come learn Samba de Roda! This is a fundamental dance, drum and song workshop that focuses on the roots of Samba. Samba de Roda is a traditional African Brazilian folkloric art that is still practiced today as a form of social dance and celebration of community. 

Ticket link:  Sign Up Here!
(Discount applied upon check out)

 
Beyoncé Dance Night Feb. 10th
with Special guest teacher & Beyoncé Formation Tour Dancer
  Ferly Prado
 
February 10th 7:30pm-9pm Ladies Beyoncé Dance Night with Ferly Prado. 

Okay ladies now let's get in Formation! 
This class is designed to help you get your sexy on, build body confidence, raise your self esteem and energetic vibration and bring out your inner Queen. Welcome to the queendom! This class helps teach and inspire women how to embody self love, self worth and empowerment through the music and dance energy of the divine feminine. Get ready to pump up your life on a whole new level! Bey Day is here! Get pumped!

Space is limited. Sign up today.  Queendom Sign Up!
Workshop Cost: $50
Early Bird sign up get $10 off through Jan. 28th

Save the Date: Brazilian Carnaval Celebration with Samba Soul
Friday Feb 24th 9pm-2am DTLA at the Teragram Ballroom
More info to come! 

  Stay tuned for more fun events to come! 


Let us be the light we wish to see and let us lift each other up in Joy & Axé 

  Global Dance Arts
4206 Lincoln Blvd
Marina Del Rey 90292