Brazilian dance
By: Liz Gogerly
Series: Radar; Radar (London, England)
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780750294317; 9780750276566
Subjects: Capoeira (Dance); Juvenile literature
Description: DANCE. The amazing mix of martial arts, dance and gravity-defying acrobatics makes Brazil's capoeira one of today's most fascinating dance styles. Make sure it's on your radar! Look inside to discover step by step guides to some of the popular moves to get you started, learn about the history of this fascinating Brazilian dance, read an interview with a leading capoeira coach and the real life story of a young capoeirista! Are you on the radar?. Ages 9+
Notes: "The players, the moves, the story"--Cover subtitle.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: The people : Real life story-starting out; title: The history bit-slave dance; title: Who's who-pulling rank; title: 5-minute interview-Mark 'Ferradura' Obstfeld; title: The moves: Show me-the swing; title: Show me-the half moon; title: Zone in-the moves; title: Show me-the hammer; title: The talk: All about-rhythmical combat; title: Big debate-dance or fight?; title: The lingo-fighting talk; title: Feel it-the heat; title: Read all about it-lights, camera, Capoeira!; title: Get the gear-Capoeira style; title: Fan club-get the Brazilian bug.