Ethnic dance at Bay Street

The Brazilian ethnic group Nago will be performing at Bay Street today and Monday, in a mixture of dance, self-defence and music known as the Capoeira.

Nago are in Malta for a workshop teaching this art form, which was developed by the native slave Indians in Brazil and slaves brought from Africa.

Participants form a circle and take turns playing instruments, singing, and in pairs in the centre of the circle. The game is marked by fluid play, feints and extensive use of groundwork, as well as sweeps, kicks and head-butts.

During the Bay Street performance a free lesson will be given for those members of the public present in the complex who would like to join in.