Photoblog: Grilocapoeira Encontro de Inverno Amsterdam 2008

28 02 2008

Although I’d be more than happy to describe every moment of the event for you, I figured acting on “a picture is worth a thousand words” would not only be more effective, but much more appreciated by your eyes!  Enjoy (and hover for captions)!

Mestres Take the Day

Tesouro!
Vingativa
Cabecadaaaa


Let’s Play!

Entering the roda
Wheeeee!
BOO
Mestres' games are way over our heads =P
Up close and personal with Contra-mestre Grilo!
Capoeiristas defying gravity in more ways than one


Playas in the Club

Roda at Dance Party #1
Roda at Dance Party #2
Bananeira (on a windy day?)


Atavism

Mestres in chamada
Resistencia de angola?
Chamada


The Beat Goes On

Contra-mestre Grilo on the berimbau
Live music by mestres, contra-mestres, and other guests!
Claudio Kron, professional Brazil percussionist and teacher of our pandeiro workshop


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28 02 2008
Highlander's avatar Highlander

Some great action shots there

29 02 2008
bonjoeri's avatar xixarro

Looks like you ahd the chance to play Angola as well. Did you like it?

(or do you play it in your regional club sometimes as well?)

2 03 2008
Joaninha's avatar Joaninha

Thanks, Highlander!

Hey Xixarro…none of us actually played angola at this event, but yeah, I’ve done it on (rare) occasion during normal training, since my group is regional/contemporanaea. I find it really challenging, but it’s definitely rewarding when I feel I’ve gotten a game right!

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