Alfa-Zema Dance Film
The film officially premiered during the “Raizes do Choro and Samba” Virtual Event on May 29, 2o21 including musicians footage.
This Dance Film was commissioned to Vanessa A. Isaac by Composer and Musician Ami Molinelli as part of her Individual Arts Grant from the San Francisco Arts Commission Project. This Dance Works was partially made possible by a Rental Subsidy Grant from American Dance and Music, Inc awarded to Vanessa. Thank you all patrons and supporters of the Company.
INTRODUCTION TO ALFA-ZEMA
Alfazema is a dance inspired by our connection to our “inner healer”, our ability to heal ourselves, as well the healing of the environment. The Ocean as a backdrop speaks about the link between self-healing and the healthy of our habitat. This is Dance Film, Dream Experience. Is it possible that we all have an Inner Healer?
Alfa-Zema means Lavender in Portuguese. This medicinal plant is used in cleansings and healing rituals in the Afro Brazilian Traditions. The sweet aroma of lavender takes us to Bahia, Brazil. Please watch the Introduction prior to film!
Alfa-Zema Dance Film Excerpt
Credits
Choreography by Vanessa Agle Isaac
Music by Ami Molinelli, Clarice Cast and Liza Wallace
Percussion by Ami Molinelli
Percussion by Clarice Cast
Harp By Liza Wallace
Videography by Chris La Rosa
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