Ofulú Lorêrê: Dance Vocabulary

These three videos illustrate the possible ways in which Oxala or Obatala can be danced. The orisha or deity is called in these two ways.

The first one is Wemilere or Fest of Saints. In that video you will see a representation of how Obatala dances among the other orishas.

Wemilere (English Subtitles)


This video shows you how Obbatala is danced by a male dancer.

Danse d'Obatala, par Adrian Hurbel (Conjunto Folklorico de Oriente)

 

This is the way Oxala or Obatala behaves in Brazil.

 

This is a dance study on Obatala using modern and contemporary technique.

Oba Obatala by Ann Mazzocca