Bach, Gira
https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/18655
No two words more perfectly encapsulate an evening of dazzling dance than Grupo Corpo. The contemporary Brazilian company is known for its polished and remarkably disciplined precision. Company choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras’s signature style combines undulating torsos, rhythmic stamping footwork, impressive leaps and incredible athleticism. This stunning two-part program features Bach, with composer Marco Antonio Guimarães’s take on Bach’s musical score, and a new...
Southam Hall,1 Elgin Street,Ottawa,Canada
“It is the sheer physical virtuosity of the company that is so impressive – the sinuous, athletic bodies seemingly inexhaustible. ” Alice Baine, The Guardian, 2010
No two words more perfectly encapsulate an evening of dazzling dance than Grupo Corpo. The contemporary Brazilian company is known for its polished and remarkably disciplined precision. Company choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras’s signature style combines undulating torsos, rhythmic stamping footwork, impressive leaps and incredible athleticism. This stunning two-part program features Bach, with composer Marco Antonio Guimarães’s take on Bach’s musical score, and a new creation, Gira, which showcases a powerful variety of movements inspired by spiritual celebration rituals. One night only!
Did you know: On average Grupo Corpo gives 80 performances a year around the world.
Note: Partial nudity.
Artists
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Artistic Director, Set and Lighting Designer Paulo Pederneiras -
Choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras -
Dancer Ágatha Faro -
Dancer Bianca Victal -
Dancer Carol Rasslan -
Dancer Dayanne Amaral -
Dancer Edésio Nunes -
Dancer Edmárcio Junior -
Dancer Edson Hayzer -
Dancer Elias Bouza -
Dancer Filipe Bruschi -
Dancer Grey Araújo -
Dancer Helbert Pimenta -
Dancer Janaina Castro -
Dancer Karen Rangel -
Dancer Luan Batista -
Dancer Lucas Saraiva -
Dancer Malu Figueiroa -
Dancer Mariana do Rosário -
Dancer Rafael Bittar -
Dancer Rafaela Fernandes -
Dancer Silvia Gaspar -
Dancer Williene Sampaio -
Dancer Yasmin Almeida
- Artistic Director Paulo Pederneiras
- Choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras
- Bach MUSIC Marco Antônio Guimarães (about J. S. Bach’s work) SET DESIGN Fernando Velloso and Paulo Pederneiras COSTUME DESIGN Freusa Zechmeister LIGHTING Paulo Pederneiras
- Gira MUSIC Metá Metá SET DESIGN Paulo Pederneiras COSTUME DESIGN Freusa Zechmeister LIGHTING Paulo Pederneiras and Gabriel Pederneiras