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Capoeira
Capoeira is a Brazillian and African form of martial arts and dance. It is played as a game between two people involving a variety of kicks, dodges, acrobatics and attacks. Capoeira is played to music, which is an essential part of the art form. The game is played to the rhythm of the music played on a berimbau while the rest of the capoeiristas clap along to the beat in a circle around the game. It is a fantastic way to have fun and work out parts of your body that you don't even know about yet. It's something that you just have to see for yourself, so please stop by and join in a practice. Read more about Capoeira in the Alumni Review or visit its Web page Hamilton Capoeira.
HEAT
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HEAT is a hip-hop troupe that is available for all Hamilton students who are interested in hip-hop dancing. The captains are Justin Caldwell '09, Tim Oliva '09, and Emma Woods '09. It was started three years ago as a group open to anyone who was interested in practicing and performing hip hop dance. Since then, it has gained recognition as a primary performance group on campus performing at parties and social gatherings. HEAT has twice weekly practices and recent performances include the International Bazaar during Fallcoming, a PBX party in Bundy Dining Hall and on the Clinton Green for Fall Fest 2007.
Tropical Sol
Tropical Sol is a Latin based performance dance group composed of and run by Hamilton College students. Historically, Tropical Sol has choreographed and performed dances in salsa, tango, flamenco, maculele, rumba, and mapale. This year Tropical Sol is headed by Jessica Smith '09. Tropical Sol is thrilled to perform new and exciting routines this year that will keep audience members on the edge of their seats. Exitar!