Silvestre Technique is a continuously evolving contemporary dance technique with the objective of conditioning the dancer through physical and expressive training. All levels are welcomed and encouraged to train in this technique. The technique focuses on the Body Universe and three prominent triangle spaces in the body. Metaphysical connection to the four elements of earth, fire, air and water are applied to the technical training. Silvestre Dance Technique is influenced by various movement forms including: Capoeira, yoga, Dunham, Graham, Horton, ballet, Odissi, and traditional Indigenous and Afro-Brazilian dances as well as others
Bio: Rosangela Silvestre is a master choreographer, instructor, dancer, and creator of the Silvestre Dance Technique. Silvestre, a native of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, graduated with a bachelor's and post-graduate degree in dance from the Federal University of Bahia. She has researched dance and music in Brazil, India, Egypt, Senegal, and Cuba as part of her ever-evolving and eclectic repertoire of movement. She trained in diverse techniques like Martha Graham, Limón, Horton, Floor Bar, Classic Ballet, and Dunham Technique, and has performed and choreographed for several companies such as Germany Theater Dance. Silvestre has traveled internationally teaching, training dancers, performing, facilitating lectures and demonstrations, consulting, and attending seminars and residencies at universities and dance festivals in Contemporary, Folkloric, as well as traditional dances of Africa and other continents.
