VANESSA GINGA PURA is a dancer since 2001, an instructor and trainer and a jury in several international dance competitions in the area of African dances (Kizomba, Semba, Tarraxinha and African-traditional). She is a member of the traditional ballet Kilandukilu dance company, since 2005. Since 2009 she is a mentor and creator of the technique focused on female expression which he called “Ginga”.
She has been working in partnership with MESTRE PETCHU since 2005. They have started their journey giving contribution to the dissemination of art of Angolan traditional dance (Massemba “Rebita” Semba, Kizomba, tarraxinha, Kuduro, african house and other traditional rhythms of Angola) worldwide. They have contributed to the didactic and technical training, the majority of Kizomba and Semba of working teachers and other students. They have a strong global influence in various international dance festivals around the world, where they develop workshops, shows and animations of African dances from its history to its methodology.
Vanessa was interviewed by KATIAN RAMOS CARIA at INTINITI Dance Bliss Festival 2018 "Back to your roots - here and now." Katian was born in Nampula, Mozambique and lives in Lisbon, Portugal. Katian is an Internationally certified and experienced Trainer, Mediator and Coach. She is an official co-moderator at IDBF. As an entrepreneur, she values a balanced and harmonious life style by practicing and teaching Mindfulness, which was presented by her workshops at the festival.
Video location: Vila Vipolže, Brda, Slovenia
www.intiniti-dance-bliss.com
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