When Glasgow Became a Terreiro

On the 10th of June, Glasgow welcoming the griot and Capoeira Angola Mestre, Cláudio Nascimento, for the dance workshop: Corpo que Dança com os Orixás (Body that Dances with the Orixás). It was through shared movement that we all received his blessing to celebrate the natural balanço and rhythm of our bodies. Mestre Cláudio Nascimento made Glasgow his terreiro and us his rhythm. The energy, the movement, and the connection shared during this workshop were a celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture and ancestral knowledge. Viva a cultura popular Brasileira.

Acknowledgments

A gathering of this only happens through community and support. We want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who made this possible:

Master Cláudio Nascimento, for his wisdom, rhythm, and blessing.

Mestre Carlão, for his vital presence and support.

Every single participant who showed up to move, learn, and be part of this beautiful celebration.

Maria Buzanovsky, for capturing the magic through her incredible photography.

The Brazilian Consulate in Edinburg and the Instituto Guimarães Rosa, for their continued support of our cultural initiatives.

Axé to everyone who danced with us.