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Rita Silva dances a Brazilian orixá invocation Photo: Etinne FrossardRita Silva - Brazilian orixá movements
Rita Silva dances a Brazilian orixá invocation Photo: Etinne Frossard
Rita Silva was born in Salvador, Bahia, in Northeastern Brazil, and brought up amid Afro-Brazilian traditions. An accomplished dancer and musician, Rita has performed with dance companies throughout Brazil and the world for more than 25 years. She teaches workshops to the general public and, since 1994, has also taught traditional Brazilian dance in the public school system. Her classes introduce participants to the principles of Afro-Brazilian movement and dances associated with the gods of candomblé, the Afro-Brazilian religious tradition rooted in the West African Yoruba belief system. Dances for deities like Yansã and Oxum embody natural elements like wind, water and light.
Rita works with a range of audiences; she engages youngsters with drums and samba and works with seniors through calm, meditative movements. Performances can be arranged that feature live music and a variety of Brazilian dances, including samba and capoeira.
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Rita works with a range of audiences; she engages youngsters with drums and samba and works with seniors through calm, meditative movements. Performances can be arranged that feature live music and a variety of Brazilian dances, including samba and capoeira.
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Folk Feet Dance Workshop teacher Rita Silva introduces Brazilian Orixa context and dance. Video: Ahknaton films
Folk Feet Dance Workshop teacher Rita Silva teaches Brazilian Orixa dances. Video: Ahknaton films
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