2025
September 2025
Saturday 6 September 2025
Sat 6 Sep, 6 pm. This open level dance workshop introduces students to the world of Brazilian samba.
This fast paced and sassy dance style is full of moves you can take to the club, the stage, or your next after party. Depot Park, Gainesville. 352-316-0682, info@gainesvillecircus.com. Free. Gainesville Circus Center - [gainesvillecircus][events]
Saturday 13 September 2025
Sat 13 Sep, 11 am-12:30 pm. Do not miss this opportunity to learn Brazilian Samba with Adriana Blanco at the Gainesville Circus Center! Then head over to Brazil Fest at Heartwood Soundstage for live samba music & dance performances.
Adriana is the founder and director of the NC Brazilian Arts Project. Adriana's purpose is to accessibly share her passion for cultivating the mind-body connection through movement practices such as: Yoga, Capoeira and Samba no Pé. Adriana holds the official title of “Passista” with the 83 year old “Seria A” Samba School, G.R.E.S. Unidos de Bangu located in Rio de Janeiro. Adriana holds the official honorable Title of “Muse” or “Musa” for the Seria A Samba School Lins Imperial.
Historically, the title of Muse has not been offered to non-Brazilians, Adriana is deeply honored to fulfill this position and takes its significance seriously.
Adriana is also fortunate to receive mentorship from Janete Silva from Silva Dance Compan ... Gainesville Circus Center, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. 352-316-0682, info@gainesvillecircus.com. Gainesville Circus Center - [more][gainesvillecircus][app][events]
Sat 13 Sep, 3 pm. 3:00 Children's film: Tarsilinha
4:30 Dance Documentary: Pure Mutt: puro vira lata
5:30 Capoeira Resgate Cultural
6:00 Floresamba
6:45 Flores do Samba (dance)
7:00 Tenison Delrey (indoor Stage)
8:00 Flores do Samba (dance)
8:10 Maca Reggae Samba (indoor Stage)
9:05 Flores do Samba (dance)
9:15 Pagode do Kinhos
All outdoor events free and open to the public.
Indoor stage access just $20. Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville. 352-316-0682, info@gainesvillecircus.com. Gainesville Circus Center - [gainesvillecircus][events]
Friday 26 September 2025
Fri 26 Sep, 7 pm. Live music and circus show on 9/26 and 9/27.
Get ready for high flying entertainment as we take you back to the golden age of swing in this live music circus show featuring Swing Theory.
[link="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/circuspalooza-featuring-swing-theory-tickets-1573729048949?aff=oddtdtcreator" text="Tickets"]. Gainesville Circus Center, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. 352-316-0682, info@gainesvillecircus.com. Gainesville Circus Center - [gainesvillecircus][events]
Saturday 27 September 2025
Sat 27 Sep, 7 pm. Live music and circus show on 9/26 and 9/27.
Get ready for high flying entertainment as we take you back to the golden age of swing in this live music circus show featuring Swing Theory.
[link="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/circuspalooza-featuring-swing-theory-tickets-1573729048949?aff=oddtdtcreator" text="Tickets"]. Gainesville Circus Center, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. 352-316-0682, info@gainesvillecircus.com. Gainesville Circus Center - [gainesvillecircus][events]