Luciano Porto
Educator and performer Luciano Porto has been teaching music and movement to school children of all ages across Ontario for 15 years. He has been in the roster of Artists in Education with the Ontario Arts Council and through it reached isolated communities in Northern Ontario. Luciano’s teaching style translates across cultural barriers and stimulates curiosity, creativity, focus and tolerance among the most diverse groups. Be ready for an exciting cultural experience that is both authentic and true to the art forms.
Gain an appreciation of the relationship between Brazilian culture, dance and music; explore traditional Brazilian rhythm/song by hands-on experience of traditional instruments; explore three part musical arrangements of Carnaval music; explore the history and traditions of Carnaval

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School Workshop: Brazilian percussion
Students will learn traditional Brazilian rhythms and songs by playing different instruments such as shakers, cowbells and drums. They will explore three-part musical arrangements and discover the secrets behind the lively carnival music that permeates all of Brazil's distinctive culture. Students will gain a basic understanding of dances connected with the rhythms and songs as well as the socio-geographic context associated with them.
Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
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30
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Music
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Time and Price:
In person only: One hour session: $215 + HST Half day: two 1 hour sessions $315 + HST Full day: four 1 hour sessions $415 + HST
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School Residency: Carnaval Arts
The journey to the exciting world of Brazilian Carnaval begins. Drums, movement and colourful costumes collide to create a mobile celebration of freedom and self-expression. In this series of five workshops, students explore dances, costume design, drumming ensemble arrangements and parading skills, culminating in a mini carnival show that could be proudly featured at any school assembly!
Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
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30
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Music
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Time and Price:
In person only: For one class: (1 hour per day for five days) $1,000 + HST For four classes: (4 hours per day for five days) $2,000 + HST
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