Capoeira

To go along with the idea of Frevo, here is a specific dance that originated from the Frevo brass music from Carnival. Capoeira mixes street 'fighting' and dance. The dance was added to the karate-like moves to hide weapons such as knives from being seen by the police.

Eventually capoeira became an acceptable form of dance, and this is one of the street performances we witnessed in the marketplace near our home-stay area in Campinas, Brasil.


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca6k0dEhT98&feature=plcp&context=C3260f96UDOEgsToPDskIDFbqPw9hX6BZ_9YZroyOr



As you've probably noticed, there is no brass in this example, only percussion. Keep in mind that this is a form of dance entirely stemming from a brass ensemble tradition. It is pretty amazing to see how the arts are so closely connected!


Below is an example of how frevo music can be used with capoeira to create a finished product of dance & music. This was shot in New York.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtxznlNzFro