About this Event
Afro-Brazilian Dance with Maria Assis
Come join us to dance on the High Line! Afro-Brazilian dance is a unique and fun combination of Samba reggae from Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and West African and Latino beats. All levels are welcome.
Free and open to the public. Advance registration is encouraged. Walk-ups are welcome. The event will be canceled if it rains. The decision will be made by 5pm the day before and announced on @highlinenyc’s X feed. Registrants will receive an email if the event is canceled.
Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes to move around in.
If you require registration information for this event in Spanish or Simplified Chinese, contact us at [email protected].
About the instructor
Maria Assis Silva is a dance and fitness instructor. She has been teaching for 18 years. It is her passion to inspire and motivate others to have fun and feel good.
Afro-Brazilian Dance is part of our High Line Wellness programming, designed specifically with older adults in mind. Adults of any age are invited to join the High Line to learn, move, have fun, and connect with neighbors. Wellness activities, educational sessions, cultural engagements, and other events are offered on and near the park, in collaboration with local community-based organizations that serve older adults in Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, and on the West Side of Manhattan.
Photo Consent:
By attending this event, you agree that photos and/or video footage of you may be taken, and you grant your permission to Friends of the High Line and its agents/licensees to use such photos/footage for promotional and other purposes.
Accessibility:
We encourage all persons with disabilities to attend. To request additional information regarding accessibility or accommodations at a program, please contact email here [email protected]. Program venues are accessible via wheelchair, and ASL interpretation can be arranged two weeks in advance.
Data Privacy:
We prioritize the privacy of our participants' visitors' data. Information collected during public programs is solely used internally to enhance the programming experience and accessibility for the enjoyment and benefit of our audience.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
On the High Line at the Spur at 30th Street and 10th Avenue, 30th Street & 10th Avenue, New York, United States
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