Residency Proposal

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Afro-Brazilian Arts

The mission of the Afro Brazilian Arts Residency is to inspire, nurture and sustain the creativity of every child to encourage productive and caring human beings.

An arts-rich education provides children with the ability to look beyond facts and figures and creatively meet new challenges as they arise. Studying the arts makes learning fun, providing an environment varied and compelling enough to engage even the most reluctant learners and providing day-dreamers with a classroom as rich as their imagination.

Students learn about Brazil’s culture and social history by studying three dances – Capoeira, Maculele and Samba. These dances are deeply rooted in the national experience of Brazil. As students learn each dance, they also learn how to play the accompanying instruments and sing traditional songs in Brazilian Portuguese.

1. 
   Learn and perform the basic movements of Capoeira.
   
2. 
   Learn and perform the basic movements of Maculele.
   
3. 
   Learn and perform the basic movements of Samba.
   
4. 
   Learn and perform the traditional songs of the arts in Brazilian Portuguese.
   
5. 
   Have sufficient proficiency to dance Capoeira, Maculele and Samba in a Roda (circle of practitioners).
   
6. 
   Discuss the major theories on the creation of Afro Brazilian Arts.
   
7. 
   Learn the history of Afro Brazilian Arts from Africa to Brazil.
   
8. 
   Play in rhythm the accompanying instruments of the Bateria (orchestra of the roda) and sing.
   

By the end of the Residency students will be able to:

1. 
   Perform the specific physical movements of Capoeira with proficiency as evaluated by physical performance testing.
   
2. 
   Effectively express themselves in written and oral form.
   
3. 
   Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others.
   
4. 
   Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of diversity, equity and multiculturalism.
   
5. 
   Discuss Afro Brazilian Arts in terms of tradition, social movement, philosophy, self-defense, dance, game and art.
   
6. 
   Know important historical time periods in the history of the Afro Brazilian Arts.
   

1. 
   Intro: What is Capoeira?
   
2. 
   Basic Movements of Capoeira
   
   1. 
      Ginga
      
   2. 
      Basic Kicks (Ataques)
      
   3. 
      Basic Escapes (Defesas)
      
   4. 
      Basic Acrobatics (Floreios)
      

B. Physical Activity

1. Warm up and cool down activities.

2. Sequencia da Ensenio da Capoeira Regional -

Capoeira Regional and the Teaching Sequence

1. 
   History and usage of the Teaching Sequence.
   
2. 
   Sequences 1-8 using the attacks.
   
3. 
   Sequences 1-8 using the counterattacks & defenses.
   

1. 
   Meia Lua de Frente (Crescent Kick)/Cocorinha (Squatting Escape).
   
2. 
   Bencao (Straight Front Kick)/Queda de Quatro (Escape to the floor).
   
3. 
   Au (Cartwheel)/Cabecada (Headbutt).
   

C. Capoeira Angola.

1. Angola Teaching Sequence.

2. Variations in Movement styles.

1. 
   Angola Ginga.
   
2. 
   Angola Movements that are not done in Regional.
   
3. 
   Chamadas – Calls within the game to attack with an advantage.
   

4. Movement combinations with a partner.

1. 
   Armada (Roundhouse Kick)/Negative (Counter attack).
   
2. 
   Quixada (Ax Kick)/Esquiva (Escape to the side).
   
3. 
   Au, Role(Cartwheel, Roll).
   

4. 
   Capoeira Bateria, Rhythms and Instruments.
   
   1. 
      How rhythm affects movement.
      
   2. 
      Other styles of Capoeira.
      
      1. 
         Miudinho – A Game mixing elements Angola & Regional.
         
      2. 
         Contemporary/Modern – Capoeira Today.
         
   3. 
      Other games within Capoeira.
      
      1. 
         Apanha Laranja – Contest for Money.
         
      2. 
         Jogo de Dentro – A Game played very close.
         
      3. 
         Jogo de Narvalha – A game played with a straight razor.
         

4. 
   Capoeira Roda.
   
   1. 
      Comportment in the Roda.
      
      1. 
         Rules & Regulations.
         
      2. 
         Uniform.
         
   2. 
      Traditions of the Roda.
      
   3. 
      Playing in the Roda.
      

6. 
   Dances of Capoeira.
   

1. 
   Samba.
   

1. 
   Samba de Roda.
   
2. 
   Carnaval Samba.
   

2. 
   Maculele.
   
3. 
   Puxada de Rede.
   

1. 
   Assignments and discussion.
   
2. 
   Participation in Physical Activity.
   
3. 
   Projects.
   
4. 
   Self-Assessments.
   
5. 
   Take safety precautions during the class period. Wear appropriate work out attire to allow free movement of body parts.
   

1. 
   Written and oral tests.
   
2. 
   Physical performance testing.
   

Language Arts 3.4

Social Studies 6.3

Visual & Performing Arts 1.1-1.3, 1.5