Giving Life to Movement

<p> What does it mean to give life to movement? Tamara Williams answers this question through an ethnographic study and historical mapping of the Silvestre Dance Technique created by Brazilian master teacher dancer and choreographer Rosangela Silvestre. In the first book solely dedicated to Silvestre Technique Williams illustrates how the applied theory of the triangles of inspiration expression and balance of training can lead to self-actualization through implementation in daily life practice.</p><p> From the Brazilian arts movements of the 1970s to the sociopolitical themes of the Blocos Afros to the global practice of Silvestre Technique presently the author explores the impact of the Body Universe in understanding self-capacity and capability. Williams investigates the functionality of the technique through a series of interviews physical practice and training.</p>