The ‘Xondaru Dance’ by the Guarani Ñandeva people of the village Rio Pequeno in Paraty, Brazil.

The dance was centered around one strong warrior and his maraca instrument, calling each and everyone of his tribal members to challenge, chase and dance with him.

He would chase the ‘challenger’ with the maraca as his weapon to the beat of the elders chanting and stomping percussion in the background, in a physical dual of rhythm and defence. The chase was to symbolise the importance and need of the Guarani to be able to defend themselves and acted as a way to keep the warriors fit and strong.

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