Forró Fo Sho
Madison based Forró Fo Sho demostrated Forró Pe-de-serra, the classic version of a Northeastern Brazilian dance genre, for a personal SIPI concert!
SIPI Cooking Classes
Students were first exposed to Brazilian cooking during the first SIPI Cooking Class of the program! They made Brigadeiros, a traditional Brazilian dessert with chocolate and sprinkles. SIPI professor, Leticia Barbosa, led students during the cooking process.
During the second cooking class of the program, students prepared Pão de queijo with help from SIPI instructor, Levi Cross. Pão de queijo is delicious Brazilian cheese bread!
Bate-papos at the Memorial Union Terrace
In previous years, SIPI has held weekly bate-papos or “chit-chats” at the Memorial Union Terrace. These are casual get togethers where students can socialize and casually practice their Portuguese next to the beautiful Lake Mendota.
Artful Learning Activity at the Chazen Museum of Art
Our SIPI students conversed in Portuguese at the Chazen Museum of Art during the SIPI Artful Learning Activity! Along with answering various questions about the painting, the students also participated in a free write workshop.
Capoeria Workshop
Madison Capoeria taught students about all of the different music, dance moves, and acrobatics that play a role in Capoeira! Capoeria is an Afro-Brazilian martial art and game that includes elements of dance, acrobatics, music and spirituality. It is known for its acrobatic and complex maneuvers, often involving hands on the ground and inverted kicks.
Guest Lectures
We were able to have two guest lecturers, Luis Gandin and Dr. Severino, come to UW-Madison to talk about various aspects of Brazilian entertainment, art, and music.