Embodied Dialogues: Legacies of Freedom in African Brazilian Dance
Convened by Professor of Dance, Ava LaVonne Vinesett, this forum centered the significance of dance in making Afro Brazilian thought, creativity, experiences, memories, imagination and existence visible.
Visiting Artist: José Ricardo Sousa
José Ricardo Sousa is a master percussionist and preserver of traditional African-Brazilian music and dance. He is the musical director, composer, musician and instructor of traditional Afro-Brazilian dance and music for Bahia’s celebrated company, the Balé Folclórico da Bahia. José Ricardo started his arts career in percussion and dance under the tutelage of Mestre King at the SESC School of the Arts in 1985. José Ricardo has toured and taught in Brazil, Europe and in more than 120 cities in the United States, Australia, Malaysia, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Canada, Togo and Benin. José Ricardo received the prestigious Lester Horton award for excellence in music for dance in 2009 with Luiz Badaró and Mario Pallais.
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