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Summer Brazilian Music & Dance Camp
International Adventure – Brazil!
Brazil Through Dance
For ages 7-12
Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24
Fee - $290
Time - 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Get your child’s summer sizzling with Brazilian dance & music. Students will have the opportunity to learn different types of dance, try Brazilian drumming, explore Brazilian culture, and practice a little Portuguese when they participate in this lively workshop at the Montessori Cultural Camp this summer.
During the first two days campers will try out traditional dance forms and musical instruments. Capoeirais a Brazilian dance that combines drumming, music, gymnastics and self-defense moves, andmaculeleis a rhythmic stick dance that creates an amazing group sound. Sambais also intricate and energetic. All are fast paced and exuberant, with great appeal for children in this age range. After the introduction, students will choose the area that they wish to focus on for the rest of the week.
Efraim Silva, the camp instructor, is a Brazilian national capoeira champion (1988) and a Master Teaching Artist. Originally from Sao Paulo, he teaches capoeira to children and adults in the New Haven area, and has his own group, Ginga Brasileira, that performs internationally at schools and festivals. For ten years Ginga Brasileira has run an ‘artist in residence ‘ program at Washington Montessori School where it is one of the favorites for both boys and girls. It is a high-energy cultural experience with universal appeal.
Click on the link (TBD) below to learn more about Capoeira.
Participants will be divided into groups by age. All students will be involved in rigorous exercise every day while dancing. (Washington Montessori School is fully air-conditioned.) Breakout sessions include cultural lessons on Brazilian art, costume making, drumming and Portuguese. Snacks, costume materials and art supplies are included in the camp fee. Children should bring a bag lunch.
On Friday afternoon, July 24th, children will demonstrate what they have learned during the week. Parents and friends are invited to this performance. Let the good times roll!
