Brazilian–Portuguese Association – Samba Workshop
Armando Duarte
Friday, 20 Feb 2004 at 7:00 pm – Room 136, Union Drive Community Center
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.
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.