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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.
Contents
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