frevo
Frevo is a high energy rhythm and dance from Recife/Olinda, Pernambuco in NE Brazil. The history of frevo is connected to capoeira, with most of the frevo dance moves being based on the ginga, kicks, and up-and-down capoeira movements.
Our teachers have first hand experience studying frevo in Olinda and Recife through workshops and street performances.
Our teachers have first hand experience studying frevo in Olinda and Recife through workshops and street performances.
Above is a video of a quick workshop of frevo moves taught on Carnaval 2021.
Frevo songs can talk about virtually anything, being it about a historical fact, a famous capoeirista, trivial life facts, hidden messages for players, anything. Improvisation is very important also, while singing a song the main singer can change the music’s lyrics.
Frevo dancers practicing in the streets of Olinda
Capoeira Social Project (EIN: 26-2727728) is a registered tax-deductible non-profit organization under the IRS Section 501(c)(3) guidelines. CSP offers programs throughout Maryland USA and in Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil.