Tag Archives: capoeira

San Francisco Carnaval 2010!

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Renee Rothman

After a one hour drive in the car and another half an hour on the train, we stepped out of the BART station and into Carnaval. It was a sensory delight: the smells of sausages cooking, dazzling sequined and vibrantly … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Capoeira: A Brilliant Coalescence of Movement Arts

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Renee Rothman

You all know dance when you see it, right? Graceful, stylized movements through space driven by musical rhythms. And sports; we can all identify a sporting event, like boxing for example. You wouldn’t mistake a boxing match for ballroom dance, … Continue reading →

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