Description

The ensemble brings the rich African influenced rhythms and dances originating in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, a region known for customs deeply rooted in the traditions and spirituality of ancestral Africa. Our ensemble tells the story of Africans brought to Brazil as slaves. To alleviate the suffering and preserve their identity they maintained their rituals, dances and fighting arts that gradually became part of the culture of Brazil. Our troupe of dancers, musicians, and singers perform a repertory based on the folkloric dances of African origin and includes Capoeira (a martial art disguised as a dance), Samba and Maculêlê that celebrate the Afro-Brazilian spirit. The ensemble presents Brazil’s most important cultural manifestations under a contemporary theatrical vision that reflects its magnificent origins.

North of Trenton only.

Program options:

In-person

Please fill out this inquiry form or call 866-500-9265 for more information. (Virtual programs are not charged a travel fee.)