Loremil Machado
Loremil Machado | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953 or 1954 |
| Died | March 11, 1994 (aged 40) |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, choreographer, percussionist |
| Known for | Mestre Capoeira |
Loremil Machado (born 1953 or 1954; died March 11, 1994) was a teacher and performer of Afro-Brazilian dance. He and fellow dancer, Jelon Vieira, are considered to be responsible for the introduction of capoeira to the United States.