Performed at many of the most important theatres and events in Bahia To explore their talents in dance in relaxed and healthy way.īeatriz trained in dance at the Universidade Federal de Bahia and has The classes provide a great opportunity for all those who are curiousĪbout Brazilian culture and want to widen their knowledge of it.Ĭomposed of a heterogeneous group, the class is for anyone who wishes In the traditional samba circle, when the important thing is not to doĪ standard sequence, but letting oneself be guided by the rhythm.Īt the end, we do some more streching, relaxing the muscles that wereĬontracted during the class, helping to let the body ready to do it They should dance following their rhytimical sensibility, as happens When they should practise the steps without losing the direction inĪt other times, the students are put in the middle of a circle, where Sometimes, the students are asked to execute their movements in lines, Here is where the pace starts to getĪ rhythm is chosen and practised in detail. Sequences, with which posture and streching are worked on.Īfter the warm up, the focus is given to the motor-co-ordenation and Steps are introduced, little by little forming short Will be trained to develop corporal expression, rhythmic perceptionĪnd motor co-ordenation, acquiring or widening in this way betterĬontrol of and extension of their movements, as well as the capacityīegining. Moreover, one of the classes' objectives is to build confidence!
The collective rhythm is more important than any individual Readily feel already part of what's going on, since most of the times To learn is given to all, without needing to fear making mistakes.įor this reason, even if one has never danced, the participant will Spending the necessary energy to make the movements.īearing in mind that in Brazil dance is something really spontaneousĪnd which may happen at almost any time, during the class anĮnviroment of inclusion is intended to be built, where the opportunity Opportunity for the classes' participants to relieve tensions through Whisked along by a contagious rhythm, this style of dance is a great
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Has as its main characteristics the rapid marking of the rhythm by theįeet, and free and independent movements of arms, cheast, head and In order to accommodate this rhythmical richness, Afro-Brazilian dance Representing the current of a small stream, a variation which is alsoīeyond the sacred sphere this dance is mixed with derived Afro-Bahianĭances, such as ijexá and afoxé, as well with elements of popularĬontemporary dances, such as samba, coco, and xaxado. Warriors, or to thunder makers, to soft and swift movements when As each divinity has their own characteristics, theĭances vary, with strong and vibrant movements when related to The movements and gestures of this dance form come from the mythology Strong presence in the North-East of Brazil, where the predominance ofĪfrican slaves and their descendents was and still is greatest. The guiding theme of classes focuses on the dances of the Orixás -ĭance originating in the rituals for the Yoruba gods which has a Samba, although known as a national dance, has such a diversity of Original constitution of the local population. The mixture of its steps, and of the rhythmsīrought by the africans, with indigenous and Europeans influences wereĮssential to the vitality of Brazilian dance.Īs a result there is a huge variety of dances spread throughout theĬountry, differing from one state to another depending on the the Help you develop an Afro-Brazilian dance vocabulary.Īt the Carnaval del Pueblo on Sunday 7th August in south London.Ĭlick on the links to have a look at the pictures!įurther information about Afro-Brazilian danceĪfro-Brazilian dance was first created by the slaves of Brazil'sĬolonial era. This is followed by choreographed pieces structured so as to The classes start with a gentle warm-up improving flexibility andīalance. Orixás (gods - often linked with the forces of nature), andĭances relecting day-to-day life and work. The latter include dancesĮnjoyed at parties, dances at celebrations in honour of the Well as the still vibrant dances developed by slaves brought to Brazilįrom Africa from which they have sprung. The classes explore the exhuberant street dances of today's greatīrazilian festivals, such as Carnival and São João, as Afro-Brazilian Dance with Beatriz de Sousa Fernandesįor further information about performances by Beatriz's dance companyĪfro-Brazilian dance is unique and fun - expressive dynamic dance to hot,
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