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Meet the Artist Brian Shields, is a senior student of Capoeira Angola at Mestre Themba’s school. Practicing closely with Mestre Themba and other instructors, Brian overcame severe burnout through Capoeira Angola. His journey back to clarity and productivity through this traditional art form resonates deeply with today’s overstressed young adults.
Traditional beading and regalia making
Mexican Mariachi and Ranchera Music
African-American Luthiership of the Banjo
Thai traditional performing arts
Gujurati natural dyes, printmaking, and photography
Clown Dance/Clowning
Mixtec hand sewing and weaving
Triqui women's traditional dance, brass bands and crafts
Music, Song and Dance of Badakshan
Spaces of Resistance: Afro-Descendant/Indigenous recipes, food prep methods and cooking techniques
Folklore and Nawat dances of El Salvador
