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Axé Didé Music and Dance Company

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Based in Portland, Oregon under the direction of Donna Oefinger, Axé Didé Music and Dance Company performs dynamic interpretations of sacred and secular dances from Cuba and Brazil. These centuries-old, African-rooted traditions captivate audiences with movements as unique as the history of the people who bore them across oceans of tragedy. Axé Didé's adaptation of these movements gives a fresh and uplifting view of expression through history.Taken literally, "Axé Didé" means Rising Vital Energy. Axé Didé, often consisting of 20 - 30 peroformers, calls forth this energy through a variety of dances ranging from the entrancing gods of fire, metal and water to the celebratory and sexy movements of Samba. Dancers are accompanied by live drumming and singing, further intensifying the experience of life force or Axé.Axé Didé is available to play festivals, parties, and cultural events.******************THIS SUBLIME MUSIC & DANCE FORM WILL CAPTIVATE YOU WITH ITS UNIQUELY COMPLEX UNDULATING MOVEMENTS************************************************** ***************DONNA OEFINGER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER: Donna has studied with many renowned Cuban and Brazilian teachers in the 'States and abroad, including her primary teachers from Cuba, Teresita Dome Perez, Jose Francisco Barroso, Ysidro Valor Perez, and Juan DeDios Ramos, and from Brazil her mentor Rosangela Silvestre. Donna has been performing dance since childhood and teaching dance in the Portland area since 1999. She has performed as a dancer and drummer with various groups, such as Omo Ire, Lions of Batucada, Milagro Bailadores, Black Angel, Jujuba, Interplanet Janet, and Axé Didé. Donna teaches all levels of experience and ages in a challenging and exuberant environment. Her community classes are held at Center Space and she is available for teaching and performing in public and private schools throughout Oregon and Washington. Oefinger is also Co-director of Center Space, a Portland studio and gallery that is home to classes in dance, tai chi, drumming, and other workshops in various movement forms, as well as a space for art exhibitions.http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1852428 566937353858&q=+%22lions+of+batucada%22&ei=O_oNSObpJ 5SC4AKAjpW4BA&hl=en

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Krump and Hip Hop Workshops at Centerspace, Portland

KRUMP AND HIP HOP WORKSHOPS START THIS WEEK!!!Tuesday - Krump With Jeelani ShareefThursday - Hip Hop  With Andre' BakerFor the month of June6:15 - 7:30pm$12. per class or $40 for all four classes...
Posted by Axé Didé Music and Dance Company on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:52:00 PST

Axé Didé presents FULL CIRCLE, 6/19, Portland, OR

   Axé Didé Afro-Cuban & Brazilian Music & Dance Company presents: Full Circle Thursday June 19th da Vinci Arts Middle School 2508 NE Everett St. Portland, Oregon 97232 Doors @ ...
Posted by Axé Didé Music and Dance Company on Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:51:00 PST

Current and Upcoming Workshops @Centerspace

Center Space Presents:Krump workshop  and a new Hip Hop workshopTuesday evenings:  KrumpFor the month of Junewith Jeelani Shareef and the Liquid Kings of Krump6:15 - 7:30pm$12. per class or ...
Posted by Axé Didé Music and Dance Company on Tue, 13 May 2008 09:56:00 PST

Hip Hop/Krump workshops@Centerspace

..TR> ..TR> Hip Hop/Krump Workshops @ Centerspace-PORTLAND, OR Make sure to catch these two days of workshops! Taught by Jeelani Shareef:(http://www. myspace. com/coachsnubb )Come join a work shop t...
Posted by Axé Didé Music and Dance Company on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:06:00 PST

Portland, Percussion workshop for Dancers (and others...)

Center Space Presents: A 6 week Percussion Workshop for dancers and people interested in learning the basics of Cuban and Brazilian Rhythms**  ** Featuring musicians from Axe Dide Music...
Posted by Axé Didé Music and Dance Company on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:42:00 PST

Classes/Performances this week(3/31/08)-

There will be no class this Friday & Saturday April4th and 5th.But there is class tomorrow, Monday @ 6pmor Thursday @ 7:45pmPerformances:April 4th 2008 FUNDRAISER FOR COMMON GROUND WELLNESS CENTER...
Posted by Axé Didé Music and Dance Company on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:43:00 PST

Axe Dide Performance at Carnaval Brasil!, Eugene, OR, March 1st

3/01 : Carnaval Brasil! -- A Benefit for Students Helping Street Kids International On Saturday, March 1, Carnaval is coming to the WOW Hall, and you're invited! Joyful and engaging, the sixth annual...
Posted by Axé Didé Music and Dance Company on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:59:00 PST

Monday Night Class, 2/4/08, Slight Change

A note from Donna: Hello everyone,I am so sorry but I am going to have to cancel classSaturday (Feb. 2nd).  I injured myself and need torest.This Monday's class is not canceled, but will be ...
Posted by Axé Didé Music and Dance Company on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:03:00 PST

January ’08 Class update

Hello everyone,I will be traveling from Jan. 2nd to Jan. 17th.   TheMonday and Saturday classes will be cancelled whileI'm gone.  So no class Monday Jan. 7th and 14th and noclass Saturd...
Posted by Axé Didé Music and Dance Company on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:25:00 PST

Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop w/Dandha-Portland, OR 11/17

Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop with Dandha da Hora! *-Saturday, November 17th, 11am-12:30pm-Center Space Studio420 SE 6th Ave.Portland, OR 97214(503) 422-8526$12(+ tip for drummers would be great!)****...
Posted by Axé Didé Music and Dance Company on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:57:00 PST