Capoeirando: um processo de criação em dança contemporânea induzido pela ressignificação dos movimentos básicos de Capoeira Regional

Abstract

This research proposes a process of creating new meaning from the body movements of capoeira regional, through laboratory practices and experimental procedures for the seizure and reframing of basic body movements of capoeira regional bodies of the dancers, systematizing relations between theoretical and practical of dancers, capoeira and dance studio. Thus, the study said the problem on how to develop a creative process in dance from the signification of bodily movements of capoeira regional. The research involved this researcher and two dancers in weekly labs performed in four steps, from april 2010 to november 2011. Data were collected through written testimonials and photographs. The research results point contributions to the systematic process of creation in the field of contemporary dance.