Brazilian Bodies and Their Choreographies of Identification [electronic resource] : Swing Nation /
Rosa, Cristina F.author.
Brazilian Bodies, and their Choreographies of Identification retraces the presence of a particular way of swaying the body that, in Brazil, is commonly known as ginga . Cristina Rosa its presence across distinct and specific realms: samba-de-roda (samba-in-a-circle) dances, capoeira angola games, and the repertoire of Grupo Corpo.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: -- Introduction: Choreographing Ideas -- PART I: UNDERSTANDING GINGA -- 1. Decoding Ginga Aesthetic -- 2. Historicizing Ginga -- PART II: ANALYSING GINGA -- 3. Understanding the Presence of Ginga in Samba Circles -- 4. Investigating the Articulation of Ginga in Capoeira Angola -- 5. What is it about the Baiana? -- PART III: STAGING GINGA -- 6. Brazilian Bodies and the National in Dance -- 7. What is it about Grupo Corpo? -- Conclusion: The Pride and Shame of being a Swing Nation.
Brazilian Bodies, and their Choreographies of Identification retraces the presence of a particular way of swaying the body that, in Brazil, is commonly known as ginga . Cristina Rosa its presence across distinct and specific realms: samba-de-roda (samba-in-a-circle) dances, capoeira angola games, and the repertoire of Grupo Corpo.
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