The costumes are based on designs of Brazil and Angola, Luanda. It is about Zumbi, from"Quilombo dos Palmares" - the legend of the King of Angola Janga, a brave slave from Brazil and, Iemanjá and Olokun, gods of the ocean waters.

The focus is on an authentic Brazilian/African theme, simple, elegant, yet Rustic showing off Kim and Brent's athletic physiques. The use of cowry shells, which are considered the mouthpieces of the Orixás (spiritual gods) – divination is significant to this form of dance.

Brent's belt is hand made and decorated with cowry shell rings along with The warrior breastplate and arm bands. Brent's wrist band appliqués are stylized fish scales made of Swarovski crystals. The belt has hanging short links of hand perforated cowry shells, sewn with special waxed thread so we don’t have problems with them breaking and falling. Swarovski crystals were added to his belt to reflect light. On Brent's pants, elastic gatherings in three places add an element of style and movement. Brent's leather headpiece was designed to add a rustic, warrior flavor to this ensemble.

The front section is made of leather accented with cowry shells and Swarovski crystals. It was made with leather strips which were hand sewn with special thread to add style and movement. This light, creative and comfortable headpiece is one of a kind. It was carefully designed not to slide, fall or break. Brent's necklace is made of natural African coconut chips from which a wooden hand carved Brazilian amulet called a "Figa" hangs.

Brent Brommentre's original ice dance headpiece

Kim's costume is decorated with waves of the sea, cowry shell appliqués and fish scales created with Swarovski crystals in silver/blue tones representing the Iemanjá ocean colors. Cowry shells were also added as accent. Her tribal belt has more fish scales designed with Swarovski crystals in sea tones, cowry shell all around and a cowry shell ring with fine fabric flaps made of blue tones. Her hand made hair accessories have cowry shells, crystals and rhinestones. Her blue and green fabric represents the spirit of water, the medium to which Brent and Kim have dedicated this artistic and creative endeavor.

In his journey from BRAZIL to ANGOLA, Zumbi prays to Iemanjá and Olokun to bring him back to Angola/ Luanda so he can rest his soul.

Alex's song can be also interpreted as one finding his own true identity by going inside of oneself.

Luanda is by the sea, guarded by Olokun, god of the deep seas and Iemanjá, the divinity of the sea and loving mother of mankind. The same ocean unites Brazil and Angola. Kim and Brent exemplify the power of these two amazing Orixás (Orixás), which are referred to as one kindred energy.

"My trade mark is creating original designs from anything and
everything, cutting unnecessary
expenses in the process and not compromising quality, functionality
and efficiency."
Fatima Lavor Peters

Costume Designer

Fashion Designer

Choreographer

Model