Capoeira is the high energy fusion of dance, music and martial art that evolved among African slaves in Brazil. This show, RIO RHYTHMS, looks at the origins and development of capoeira in spectacular theatre experience.
It features a troupe of eight capoeirista from Sydneys Grupo Capoeira Brasil, choreographed by Peixe, and staring NIDA graduates Jasmin de Main and Marcus Johnson.
RIO RHYTHMS plays at Newtown Theatre at the Edge, cnr King and Bray Sts, Newtown, from Thursday until April 24, Thursday and Friday 7.30pm Saturday 7pm, Sunday 5pm, $25/$20 concession 02) 9519 5081
Come and experience the history and making of Capoeira followed by a Brazilian Party at the Edge Theatre Newtown every night with DJ Brandon Alchi (Acoisa) and live Brazilian drums. Enjoying the taste of Brazilian drinks like BRAVARA(Brazilian beer), Caipirinhas (Brazilian Cocktail) or just simply enjoy the flavor of the new energetic drink Go Fast or fruit juice (Pacific Juices).
From the crew of RIO RHYTHMS and GROUPO CAPOEIRA BRASIL we welcome everyone.
Andre Cerutti (Peixe)
Group Capoeira Brasil
Sydney, Australia
Ph: (61 2) 9130 1326
Fax: (61 2) 9130 1327
Email: peixe@capoeira.com.au
Added by timbomb on April 8, 2005