Balé Folclórico da Bahia February 18, 2011

Traditional Brazilian Music & Dance
The only professional folk dance company in Brazil, this 38-member troupe of dancers, musicians, and singers performs an athletic, high-energy repertory based on “Bahian” folkloric dances of African origin. Reflecting influences of capoeira (a form of martial arts), samba, slave dances, and Brazil’s famed Carnival, the company embodies a contemporary theatrical vision that nevertheless reflects its traditional origins. Defying audiences to remain in their seats, Balé Folclórico offers a heart-stopping experience that has become legendary in Atlanta.
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