Dance. The essence of movement. The embodiment of rhythm. A fine, practiced discipline designed for entertainment and expression. Football, it’s own form of dance. Two teams, two styles. Style deeply rooted in culture, passion, and attitude. An attitude that defines the way in which we play and perform. An attitude stimulated by powerful emotion. This is the beautiful game defined and united by cultural similarities and cultural differences.
Brazilian Samba versus American Hip Hop. Technical Flair versus Tactical Swagger. A dance battle waiting to be won. CHECK OUT THESE MOVES—>
Brazilian Samba (Warning: viewer discretion/revealing costumes):
American Hip Hop (America’s Best Dance Crew, Beat Freaks):
Dance: 3-4-3 Samba Flair
Origin: Brazil
Choreographer: Kleiton Lima
Key dancers: Marta, Cristiane, Rosana and Erika
Dance: 4-4-2 Hip Hop Swagger
Origin: United States of America
Choreographer: Pia Sundhage
Key dancer: Hope Solo, Abby Wambach, Carli Lloyd, and Christie Rampone
On one side you have 5x FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year, Marta, who’s Brazilian Flair dances to the drums of samba. Movement so agile, you struggle to keep cadence. Footwork so sexy, you drool at the sight. Rhythm so enticing, you’re lured into belief.
And on the other side you have the World’s Best Female Goal Keeper, Hope Solo who’s American swagger dances to the bass of hip hop. Sharpness so bold, your edges are dulled. Reactions so visionary, you could never predict. Explosion so astonishing, you entrust.
The USA has won 23 of the last 27 meetings against Brazil. Solo is 4-0 against Brazil all being shutouts including the 2008 Olympic Gold Metal match in Bejing, China. Brazil has gone undefeated this Cup dancing their way through group play. Marta respects the match-up saying “The Americans are always going for the championship. Between the U.S. and Brazil, it’s never easy.” Neither are the dances of samba or hip hop.
Two cultures, two dances, one dance floor, one battle. Women’s World Cup Quarter Finals:
BRAZIL vs. UNITED STATES of AMERICA
July 10, 11am EST on ESPN & EPSN3.com
Don’t miss the show!
xo Your USA Futbolita
