Dance of a Revolution Workshop at Tribe of Doris Summer School
A group of people dancing under a large multicolored tent.
What we’ve been up to so far…
Ede m Chante performed at Roots of Rumba Tour Bristol
Woman dressed in white with white head wrap dancing on a dark stage.
On stage with the dancer are props- extra large straw hat, wooden mortar and pestle, white sneakers, and a folded up Haitian flag.
Photos by Roger Barnes
Dancer dressed in white top and dark blue jeans and Haitian flag head scarf
Dancer wearing extra large straw hat using a wooden mortar and pestle as part of dance performance
Dancer performs angular movements- face continues to be obstructed by the hat. Dancer has bare feet
Dancer wearing white top dark blue jeans and white sneakers dances with an extra large Haitian flag. Dancer's hair is uncovered and the straw hat is on stage.
Sometimes the rehearsals are magical
Dancer in white top and bright yellow skirt on dark stage. Folded up flag visible in the foreground.
Saias Liberdade
The Saias perform at Brisol Old Vic Open Stage. Photo by Jack Offord
Saias Liberdade has collaborated with Bristol Capoeira and has performed at their Capoeira festival.
Samba (de Roda) is a big part of capoeira culture. Saias Liberdade is a part of the South West Capoeira community.
Saias Liberdade Outside
The Saias perform at festivals and outdoor events. In 2017 we performed at Bristol Harbour Festival and led the crowd in a group dance.
5 women wearing multicolored skirts dancing in an outdoor festival setting.
Krik Krak Festival
In 2017 we hosted Haitian artist Peniel Guerrier.
We offered 3 days of Haitian drumming and dance workshops at Trinity Centre Bristol
We were able to share what we learned at the Arnolfini and local artist were invited to contribute their work.
Sharing and Creating at home…
Brazilian Samba Worskhop at WOMAD UK 2018- People dancing under extra large white tent.
Carnival Dance and Mask-making fun with the Bridgwater Majorettes- Adults and children dancing wear hand made carnival masks
Music workshop with the early years at WOMAD UK 2016- Femme person seated on the grass singing and playing the tambourine.
We invited Avant Garde Dance to offer a master class on their show Fagan's Twist as part of the Bristol Dance exchange. - Dancers in a dance studio with wooden floors and large windows making angular shapes.
…and around the world
Have we met?
Some spaces you may have seen Latisha Cesar Dance…
