| Fernando, Nayara, Rafael and Shaka Freestyle in Rio De Janeiro, Brasil | ||||
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After seeing folks that I got to hang out with at the 2007 Brasil
Salsa Congress, we relaxed on the Copacabana shore listening to classic
Salsa music and sipping caipiroskas. 2.5 drinks later we all decided to
head to the Lapa area, where Carlos Bolacha hosts another social at
Cachanga do Malandro. It felt great to be able to attend a party
without having to bring costumes and prepare music for performances. As
soon as I got in I ordered another caipiroska to keep things moving.
Then came the announcement (in portuguese): "Won't you guys give us a small demonstration?"
Why does this always happen after the 3rd drink?! Fernando started off with Nayara to La 33's "Gozalo con la 33". They were grooving and I would have been perfectly comfortable on the side sipping my caipiroska the whole time. That's actually what I was doing until :40 into the clip, when Fernando looked for me to pick up Nayara. I handed my drink to Mari and made my way to the floor. The floor was pretty fast, but not so much as to lose control. Nayara was awesome in adapting to our different styles as we went back and forth. For more information about Fernando Schellenberg and Nayara Melo's Dance Company visit www.mamborio.com.br. -sGB |
After an 18 hour bus ride from Florianopolis to Rio De Janeiro, I was ready to do anything but sit down. Fernando Shellenberg and Nayara were my gracious hosts while staying in Copacabana for some much needed downtime. After getting settled with luggage, a shower and a change of clothes, we headed over to the beach, where Andrea Elpidio hosts a shoreside salsa social. 
