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.
Official Website: https://tickets.rialtocenter.org/Public/show.asp
Added by robertnesta_42 on February 15, 2011