VANESSA ISAAC
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Caipirinha is a drink made with the Brazilian cachaça, a distilled alcohol made from sugar cane. You may also use vodka or light rum instead of the cachaça. If you use vodka, its called caipiroska, for rum you say caipirissima. MORE
 
Brazilian dancer Vanessa Agle Isaac has shared her unique style and vibrant culture with the world. With a rapid growing following, Vanessa has inspired thousands worldwide. She has been featured on CNN Headline News and Fox TV.
 

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Vanessa's work has appeared in numerous magazines and publications such as Shape, Fitness, Women’s Health and Fitness, Dance Spirit, Weight Watchers, Sweat Magazine and many others. Her Brazilian Dance DVD was voted one of 10 top DVDs of the year by Fitness and Women's Health & Fitness Magazine. She has also been nominated for the prestigious Brazilian International Press Award.

Her art is a reflection of her personality, background and philosophy of life. Inspired by Brazilian, modern/contemporary music and dance, she believes in creating community with art, inspiring people of all ages to share their journey with each other. The Independent stated: " Isaac's success has a lot to do with her warmth, charm and knack for making people feel at ease, but it is her skill and knowledge of the culture that that truly brings an authentic experience."

 

 
Vanessa is the co-producer and co-director of Hip Brazil, a music and dance performance group, as well as a dance instructor, dancer, actress and singer. She first studied dance with the renowned Quasar Company in Brazil and went on to study many styles of dance including brazilian popular dances, hip hop, west african , afro-brazilian, capoeira. She has performed for sold out venues and has been creating a loyal following over the years throughout the United States and southern California, where she currently resides.

Vanessa has also been a guest teacher at the University of Southern California, and have received community grants from the city of Santa Barbara to teach Brazilian dance to low-income children. Further her company has produced a number of internationally successful Brazilian Dance Workout Videos.

At this moment, Vanessa is putting her time in writing her own repertoire and producing her new cd, other musical projects as well as her new Dance DVDS.

 

photo by Edee Olson
RANDY TICO's love for and involvement with the music of Brazil has led to collaborations with Airto Moreira and Flora Purim, Ivan Lins, Kleber Jorge (singer w/ Sergio Mendes), Dori Caymmi, Cesar Camargo Mariano, Rique Pantoja, Teka and his wife, Vanessa. He also gained a solid reputation as an inventive and versatile bassist, composer and sound designer. MORE
 
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