Rosangela Silvestre…


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“Yes, find a discipline and improve your body skills with technique, but don't forget to dance. Don't forget to listen to the Universe and let your body be the instrument of the Universe dance; your dance, your life. Be Alive.”

Choreographer, Instructor, Dancer. A native of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, Rosangela graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Dance and later specialized in choreography, achieving her Masters Degree from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA). She acquired training in such diverse techniques as: Martha Graham, Limón, Solo Bar and Classic Ballet. She had as instructors, Raimundo Bispo dos Santos (Mestre King), Mercedes Baptista, Clayde Morgan among others.
      Rosangela's professional career began in 1981 as a dancer and choreographer in the dance company of the Federal University of Bahia, Odundê. While with this group she represented Brazil in the International Festival of Dance in France.
      Since 1982, Rosangela has researched and developed a technique of Brazilian dance -the Silvestre Technique. A technique of Brazilian Dance Expression, it is inspired by the movements and rhythms extracted from a cultural base that activates creativity through a language of dance that is not confined to any predefined style.
      In 1989, she was invited to become part of the dance company Balé Folclórico da Bahia, becoming responsible for the technical training of the dancers in addition to creating choreographic works that came to identify the unique contemporary interpretation of the traditional dance company.
      Since 1995, Rosangela has been collaborating with the American saxophonist Steve Coleman (BMG label), developing research in dance and music by traveling to countries where in their cultural base is found African influence, including: Cuba, India, Senegal, Egypt, and Brazil… And, she regularly participates in dance and music festivals and educational programs for children and adults throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the United States. She continues to spend her time traveling the world. On any given day Rosangela can be found in The U.S., Europe, Japan, South America, or anywhere. Rosangela spreads her gifts across the globe in this way; offering her expertise as master teacher and choreographer. Introducing the Silvestre Technique and Orisha dance movement to new students, and nurturing the seeds of her life's work.