This class investigates the Afro-Brazilian Samba dance and Martial Art techniques of Maculele and Capoeira and to explore the different movement, sound and costumes of this culture. Students will also be required to learn some of the music and songs involved with these forms and the history behind them. All dancers are musicians and musicians are dancers.
This class will be required to perform a Samba Dance combination with the musical knowledge of the Batucada, Maculele stick dance and song, Capoeira exercises performed and playing in a Joda as well as knowing some of the songs and instruments played such as Berimbau, pandero, drums and shakers.
