Afro-Brazilian Dance (B)

Spring 2012 quarter

Faculty

Janelle Campoverde

Fields of Study

dance

Description

Accompanied by live drumming, we will learn dances originating in Africa and migrating to Brazil during slavery. We will dance to the driving, rapturous beat from Brazil known as samba. For the people of the villages surrounding Rio de Janeiro, samba is considered their most intense, unambivalent joy. In addition, we will dance and sing to contemporary cross-cultural beat from Bahia: Samba-Reggae and the Candomble religious dances of the Orixas. We will also learn dances from other regions of Brazil, such as Baiao, Frevo and Maracatu.

Advertised Schedule

12-2p Sat

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Weekend