Baila Brazil is a musical journey into the heart and soul of the African and urban roots of acclaimed dance company Balé de Rua, which premiered at Sydney Opera House in January 2015. Inspired by North American street dance, capoeira and samba, the company’s energetic, yet elegant style is born from the everyday lives of many of the company who grew up in the favelas of Uberlândia in Brazil.
Comprising of 14 dancer-percussionists, one singer and a live band of keyboard, bass and guitar, the show explores the rich cultural heritage of the Brazilian people.
Balé de Rua was originally developed as an art project in the poor neighbourhoods of Uberlândia. Since being discovered at the Biennale de la Danse of Lyon in 2002, the company have performed at leading venues across the world, bringing their exuberance and energy to more than 500,000 people in 13 different countries. The thrilling mix of Baila Brazil’s original music and passionate dance forms part of the Southbank Centre’s summer-long Festival of Love, find out more here.
Date: Wednesday 5 to Saturday 15 August 2015
Venues: Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX
Price: £15 – £38
Website: southbankcentre.co.uk