12 Old Pye Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 2DG
classes: mondays: 8 to 9.30pm
wednesdays: 5.30 to 7pm
Cost £7.00/ £5.00 concs.
Capoeira is a Brazilian Art Form, which combines elements of dance, play and ritualistic fighting. It evolved from the struggle of African slaves against their oppressors and its history is deep with Warrior rituals from Central Africa.
Capoeira is a celebration of life in the face of everyday struggle. It develops confidence, combined with a strong feeling of centre and balance. Capoeira's circular and evasive movements, combined with its rich tradition of music and song, place it in a unique position as an art, and always poses the question "is Capoeira a game, a fight or a dance"?
Capoeira games require the grace and agility of a dancer, with the strength and skill of a warrior. Always central to the message of Capoeira is unity and bringing people together to keep continual flow regardless of the game and to find peace, joy and fulfillment in the game and in life.
Professor Ouriço: William Michael Macdonald Thorburn, is a capoeira teacher, performer and choreographer. Ouriço received a scholarship to train as a professional dancer at Laban & complete his advanced performance postgraduate diploma.
His unique vision of capoeira comes across in his classes and workshops – the focus on the game, fun, creativity, music & hard training. Influences from many other martial arts and movement analysis inform his approach and unique vision. He started capoeira age 14 with Doug Elkins, a choreographer from New York, was baptized into Senzala in 1999 and won a scholarship to travel to Brazil to study capoeira.
As a soloist for Union Dance, Freshmess, Tabula Rasa and freelance dance artist Will has toured and taught all over the UK and internationally, and has danced for many choreographers including Rafael Bonachela and Michael Joseph. He has recently created new work for Plan B & Scottish National Theatre.
Ouriço's new work Jamp involves parkour, circus and gymnastics. Product Dance Company showcases contemporary dance, hiphop, capoeira, ballet and theatre. He has produced work with world champion Djs, classical orchestras, & composers.
From making and playing berimbaus to creating & performing capoeira shows, Ouriço explores capoeira as an artist. He formed Senzala Mirrim for youth capoeira & also teaches adults across the UK. His first Batizado was held in 2009 with Mestre Gato, hosted by Suzette Watson at the Mill Arts Centre, Banbury
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| www.senzalascotland.com |
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| www.andythorburn.com | ||
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