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Leandro Silva (Professor Alegria) Silva Technique
Leandro da
Silva (Professor Alegria) was born in Salvador, Bahia (Brazil). He
currently lives in New York City (NY), where he teaches Capoeira (an
Afro-Brazilian martial art incorporating dance and acrobatics) and Silva
Technique, his own unique blend of Afro-Brazilian dance, Capoeira and
contemporary dance. A professionally trained dancer of various styles and
Capoeirista, Leandro da Silva has toured internationally for several years
as a member of the highly acclaimed company Dance Brazil (9 years NY/Bahia),
Brazarte Dance Company (Miami-FL), Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (Denver-CO),
Orquestra Popular da Bahia (Brazil), and Ballethnic Dance Company
(Atlanta-GA). He has also participated as director and choreographer of
National Black Arts Festival (Atl-GA) and assistant choreographer of Fox's
hit series "So You Think You Can Dance" (Canada).
Class Description: Section 3.3.5 - Open Silva Technique - Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30pm (Start Date: 8/11/2010) *NEW CLASS*
Class Description: Silva Technique is a fusion of Brazilian Contemporary dances with a strong emphasis on Capoeira movements, and modern dance foundations. It has been revolutionizing dance in the world today and has been made popular by professional companies such as Dance Brasil. Modern dance technique has for many years shown the quality and harmony of dance and the body. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial arts fighting style, but at the same time is a dance incorporating your swing or "ginga" and acrobaticism. Together the mix of Brazilian rhythms and accents with Modern dance technique and Capoeira are forming a new comtemporary movement. Previous dance experience is recommended.
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