Free to Dance
Artist: Ginga Brasileira
Type: Performances / Assembly, Art Festivals
Description
Lindo Maravilhoso! Beautiful, Marvelous! This exploration of Afro-Brazilian culture traces the role of dance throughout Brazilian history. Efraim Silva and his dancers dazzle students with their infectious rhythms and physical prowess, combining dance and the martial arts. From the birth of Capoeira among enslaved Africans in the 16th century to the significance of Rio’s Carnival in the present day, this journey through history with Ginga Brasileira makes the culture and arts of Brazil tangible and accessible for students.
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $1,260
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1,595
Travel Fee: $75 per day
Information
Audience Limit: 250
Program Length: 45 min.
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Theme
Theme
End of Year Celebration
International Drum Month
National Dance Month
Curriculum Connections
Curriculum Connections
Social Studies
Visual & Performing Arts
Tech
Technical Requirements
3 standing mics. 2 chairs. Artist prefers to be on the floor with the children. Children seated on the floor. Artist needs a place for doing costume changes during the program. Please provide drinking water.
Testimonials
Kids' responses as to why they liked the performance: they learned new words and the performers gave them an opportunity to speak and learn the words, they learned about the Brazilian culture, the performers were high energy, they got everyone involved, they liked the variety of costumes, they were totally impressed with the martial arts component of the dancing, they loved the music.
Library Media Specialist, Woodland Elementary
The lead was very engaging with the children. Not only was the dance/music interesting, but he kept the adults/children BOTH engaged, which is difficult to do!!
PTO member, Wayne Elementary School
The Ginga Brasileira performances were fantastic. Efraim Silva and company were engaging, instructive, and entertaining. Absolutely brilliant!
Cultural Arts Representative, Franklin School
Wonderful show. The artists engaged the children throughout the performance.
PTO Cultural Arts Chair, McKinley School
The show was wonderful. Amazing. One of the best shows we have scheduled. Students and staff were engaged. Presenters were professional and the show was very educational. The students and staff loved the show. We will have them come back again. Great!!! Great!!! Great Show!!!
Assembly Chair, Wahlstrom Academy
The program was perfect and engaged all of the students.
Teacher, Somerville Middle School
This was a wonderful assembly. The staff is still raving about it. The performers were kid-friendly yet commanded the students respect. They were lively and engaging and held the students attention from the moment the assembly began until it ended. I would highly recommend this assembly to everyone.
Assistant Principal, Millbridge Elementary
We found your performance rousing and engaging. In fact, many students who usually slump in their seats were actively participating in your performance, which is a great testament to the quality of your presentation.
Teacher, Somerville Middle School
