Helena Martins

Swim Out Costa Brava 2022 - Jazz Culture Talk with Remy Kouakou Kouame & Helena Martins

Swim Out Costa Brava Festival (1 - 4 September 2022, Llafranc, Costa Brava). Organized by Windy Hoppers. As dancers, teachers, organisers... Do we always contextualize the Lindy Hop in a way that promotes an appreciation for African American culture in general? At Swim Out Costa Brava 2022 we offered a space for all of us to learn more about black art and culture as well as African American history, and to reflect on the issues of racial inequalities and cultural appropriation in the jazz dance community. Remy Kouakou Kouame shared his views, experience and also some good practices. The dialogue was introduced and moderated by Helena Martins. Video maker: Nuno Neves More information at www.swimoutcostabrava.com Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @swimoutcostabrava

2022 · 6.5K views

Swim Out Costa Brava 2022 - Melanin Team Talk with Helena Martins

Swim Out Costa Brava Festival (1 - 4 September 2022, Llafranc, Costa Brava). Organized by Windy Hoppers. Talk about the vital experience as Afro-descendant women in the world of dance in Europe. Melanin Team is an association of mostly afro-descendant women located in Barcelona and sharing afrofusion, dancehall and other black dances. *The round-table is in Spanish with simultaneous translation into English. What good practices can be promoted to maintain the cultural heritage belonging to the Afro-descendant community? What tools can be used to address the issues of racial inequalities and cultural appropriation in the dance community? The Melanin Team shared their views, experience and also some good practices. The dialogue was introduced and moderated by Helena Martins. Video maker: Nuno Neves More information at www.swimoutcostabrava.com Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @swimoutcostabrava

2022 · 505 views