EFRAIM SILVA
C A P O E I R A   M A S T E R   A N D   P E R F O R M I N G   A R T I S T
[Brazil]
Ginga Brasileira, Inc.
453 Coleman Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 367-3908 (voice)
(203) 367-0509 (fax)
GingaBra@aol.com
 [Efraim Silva]
CAPOEIRA is an unique Afro-Brazilian art form - a mixture of self defense, dance, music, and gymnastics.
Services: Performances, workshops and school residencies. Classes are taught in New Haven, CT at the CT Capoeira Center, (203) 624-8288.

Efraim Silva was born in Guaruja, Sao Paulo, Brazil. He started to practice Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art/dance form, at age 13 and became an instructor of Capoeira at 17. He also studied Brazilian folk dance and music particularly Maculele, an Afro-Brazilian stick- dance form; and Samba, the national music and dance of Brazil. He has been awarded state and federal certification as a professional musician and rhythmist and was awarded a Master of Capoeira certificate by the Sao Paulo Federation of Capoeira in 1994. He is a certified Master Teaching Artist.

"Capoeira is my life--my job, hobby, teacher, trainer, friend, joy and happiness. Being able to teach and perform this beautiful art form, to share it with many wonderful audiences, brings fulfillment to my life and I can't imagine living any other way."

Sample Works
[Video]
"Video" (983K)

As seen on CPTV
[Efraim with a Berimbau]
"Efraim with a Berimbau" (13K)
[Capoeira on the Beach]
"Capoeira on the Beach" (17K)

 [Audio]
"Audio"

[Capoeira Roda]
"Capoeira Roda" (21K)

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