Madre Tierra
Madre Tierra
Brazil
Brazil
Music: Keco Bandao
Music: Keco Bandao
Choreography: Cristiana Menezes
Choreography: Cristiana Menezes
The original dance consists of just (A) and (B) with a V hold.
The original dance consists of just (A) and (B) with a V hold.
I have added (C ) and ( D ) to give more scope for celebrating our beautiful Planet Earth.
I have added (C ) and ( D ) to give more scope for celebrating our beautiful Planet Earth.
During ( A ) and ( B ) “hold our Earth in your hands with reverence” as you dance with your palms up close to your body and elbows in close to your sides.
During ( A ) and ( B ) “hold our Earth in your hands with reverence” as you dance with your palms up close to your body and elbows in close to your sides.
( C ) - dancing backwards indicates Earth's dark/night time and turning to the right – dancing forward – is day time / light.
( C ) - dancing backwards indicates Earth's dark/night time and turning to the right – dancing forward – is day time / light.
( D ) - the 8 small, smooth steps in a circle on the spot mimics Earth revolving on its axis every 24 hours through night time and day time.
( D ) - the 8 small, smooth steps in a circle on the spot mimics Earth revolving on its axis every 24 hours through night time and day time.
At the end of the dance bring your hands down to the original position at (A) until the music finishes.
At the end of the dance bring your hands down to the original position at (A) until the music finishes.