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DanceBrazil

For more than 30 years, DanceBrazil has thrilled audiences throughout the world with a dazzling fusion of Afro-Brazilian culture, contemporary dance and Capoeira, the African dance/martial arts form that evolved in colonial Brazil as a means of fighting enslavement. Enjoy the Philadelphia premiere of Batuke, a hard-driving piece exploding with the rhythms created by smooth samba steps, capoeira lethal kicks and the stick dance Maculel, followed by the world premiere of Imfazwe, a piece exploring Capoeira as an art form. Under the direction of Artistic Director Jelon Vieira, DanceBrazil will wow audiences with its "crowd-pleasing style of high-octane, high-flying, pelvis swiveling choreography" (New York Times) and its colorful costumes, acrobatic virtuosity and soul-stirring rhythms.

Performances

• Thursday, March 22 @ 7:30 PM
• Friday, March 23 @ 8 PM
• Saturday, March 24 @ 2 PM
• Saturday, March 24 @ 8 PM

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Pre-show Taste of Brazil event
March 23 @ 7:15 PM

Join us for a Taste of Brazil featuring complimentary Brazilian appetizers from Picanha Brazilian Grill. This event will be held in the Main Lobby and is first come, first served.

Post-show talk back with the company
March 23

Stay after the performance for a talk back with the company.

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This performance is part of the Dance Celebration Series, presented by Dance Affiliates and the Annenberg Center.

Photo credit: Tom Pich