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Careers in Motion - Natural Reflections - Silvestre Technique} The body is an instrument of the universe
Since childhod, Rosangela Silvestre dedicated her small frame to ballet, and her expansive mind to investigating the complex world around her. Growing up in the heart of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, she was infused with a deep understanding of the Afro-Brazilian spiritual tradition of Condomble. Rosangela witnessed how in the temples, people danced for spirit. In the classroom and on stage, people danced only for form.
In 1982, Silvestre began to develop a dancers’ training technique bridging the spirit and symbology of Afro-Brazilian culture with the form and effectiveness of modern and ballet technique. In her own words, “The Silvestre Technique is based on the understanding of our bodies as instruments and reflections of the natural world, and of Spirit.” Each motion and pose is rich with sacred symbology, expressive movements, and profoundly effective muscle training for the sustained physical health of the practitioner. The basic philosophy is revealed through two principles. The first is an integration of the four elements—Earth, Water, Air, and Fire—through physical forms and gestures. The unique energy of each element is used in practice to create a variety of moods and feelings. The second speaks of the fundamental triad of balance, expression, and perception. From toes to pelvis, we train our bodies to move with balance for improvement
of the body’s skills; through the torso we offer expression, which allows the interpretation of movements; and with our heads we gather perception, where we gain inspiration.
When asked what advice she has for people on the movement path, Silvestre reflected, “Find a discipline and improve your body skills with technique, but don’t forget to dance, don’t forget to listen to the Universe and let your body be an instrument of the Universe, your dance, your life. Be alive.”
Photo: Bill Starr