Nova Southeastern University Welcomes Musical and Dance Performance “From Brazil to the World”
Performance is Free and Open to the Public
WHO: Brazilian Voices Culture and Education Program, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Representatives and Office of International Affairs
WHAT: The program, “From Brazil to the World,” features a thrilling combination of live Samba and Bossa Nova performances in two languages, woven together with beautiful multimedia presentations, authentic Brazilian dancing, and exciting Capoeira martial arts demonstrations. Immersed in a musical journey, the audience learns about the natural wonders of Brazil as well as interesting features of its historical and contemporary developments.
WHERE:
Epstein Center for the Arts
Nova Southeastern University
University School
3375 SW 75th Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
WHEN: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19
WHY: The performance is taking place during NSU’s International Education Week. This is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. It supports NSU’s efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.
This event is FREE and open to all. For more information, please visit http://www.nova.edu/internationalstudents/edweek.html or
http://www.brazilianvoices.org/
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About Nova Southeastern University: About Nova Southeastern University (NSU): Located in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a dynamic research institution dedicated to providing high-quality educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and first-professional degree levels. A private, not-for-profit institution with more than 24,000 students, NSU has campuses in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Miramar, Orlando, Palm Beach, and Tampa, Florida, as well as San Juan, Puerto Rico, while maintaining a presence online globally. For more than 50 years, NSU has been awarding degrees in a wide range of fields, while fostering groundbreaking research and an impactful commitment to community. Classified as a research university with “high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, NSU is 1 of only 37 universities nationwide to also be awarded Carnegie’s Community Engagement Classification, and is also the largest private, not-for-profit institution in the United States that meets the U.S. Department of Education’s criteria as a Hispanic-serving Institution. Please visit www.nova.edufor more information.
About Brazilian Voices: Brazilian Voices: Brazilian Voices, a non-profit organization, is a women’s vocal ensemble that performs for cultural, charitable and educational purposes. Known as 10-time winner of Brazilian International Press Award for Outstanding Brazilian Musical Group, it has released 7 CDs and performed widely for 14 years, including in Barcelona, Madrid, Mexico, New York and London, in addition to almost 400 performances in South Florida. Its talented female vocalists volunteer their voices and time to preserve the rich multicultural Brazilian heritage and do intercultural outreach in the community. Brazilian Voices fosters cultural exchange and music appreciation through its 4 departments: Concerts, Education, Arts & Healing and Customized Performances, all of which are developed and organized by diverse community volunteers. Brazilian Voices is proud to receive ongoing support from state and local cultural sponsors as well as private donors and arts patrons.