SANKOFA - Seeing the past, building the future. Lambada, Zouk and Ancestrality

SANKOFA - Seeing the past, building the future. The concept of Sankofa (Sanko = to return; fa = to seek, to bring) originates from a traditional proverb among the Akan-speaking peoples of West Africa, in Ghana, Togo and Ivory Coast. In Akan “se wo were fi na wosan kofa a yenki” which can be translated as “it is not taboo to go back and get what you forgot”. As an Adinkra symbol, Sankofa can be represented as a mythical bird that flies forward, having its head turned back and carrying in its beak an egg, the future. And it's thinking about our need for awareness of our history and culture that I, Hudson Alexandre invite everyone to these 4 meetings that I believe can greatly enrich your dance and conscience. More than dance techniques, you will learn about ancestry, belonging and resistance based on facts! We will revisit some ancestral points in the history of Brazil (from a racial perspective), and we will discuss topics such as: the self-esteem of black people in dance, representation and opportunities, structural racism in dance, lambada: Afro-Brazilian dance and much more!! More than dancing, we will sharpen our critical sense about everything we see and what we want for our dancing community in the future and in the present. There will be 4 lives, with 1 hour each Debates on Zoom app Jan 25th, 27th Feb 01st, 03rd at 09pm (Brazilian Time) This course is perfect for those who like to dance Lambada and Zouk and want to understand dance from a more theoretical and historical point of view. I will share my studies on Lambada, Zouk and the history of Brazilian society and explain why we can consider Lambada an Afro-Brazilian dance. It's gonna be awesome!!! Moderator: Hudson Alexandre Hudson is from Rio de Janeiro, born in Niterói, and has been experiencing the culture of Zouk and Lambada since he was 17 years old. Now 27, he works spreading culture in his hometown of São Gonçalo and uses lambada as a tool to discuss relevant social issues such as racism, chauvinism, conservatism and gender issues. Investment: USD 70 - Full course (4 meetings) USD 20 - Each meeting Payment by Paypal [email protected] I hope it's true that these encounters can add something to your life. See you there!