Dança Sinfônica & Gira
Grupo Corpo (Brazil)
In their third presentation with DanceHouse, the Brazilian juggernaut Grupo Corpo channels the metaphysical with their new work Gira. Choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras has infused his style with movement idioms inspired by Afro-Brazilian rituals. The company’s deep research into the cosmology and rites of Umbanda (the most widespread Brazilian-born religion) creates a new kind of performance aesthetic, possessed by a ripe sensuality and cathartic power.
With music from São Paulo band Méta Méta, the dancers invoke a state of near-transcendental ecstasy, opening up a pathway from one plane of existence to the next. The corporeal world melds with the divine in a transformative journey of rare exaltation.
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Top image: Grupo Corpo. Gira © Jose Luiz Pederneiras.
February 28 & 29, 2020 | 8pm
Vancouver Playhouse
(600 Hamilton Street)
Running time: Dança Sinfônica – 42 minutes | Intermission – 20 minutes | Gira – 40 minutes
Speaking of Dance Pre-show Talk 7:15pm each night in the Vancouver Playhouse Upper Lobby.
Host Janet Smith (Georgia Straight) will moderate a discussion with Pedro Pederneiras (Grupo Corpo Co-founder).
The first DanceHouse One pre-show event will take place on the Friday night in Playhouse Salons B & C from 7pm to 8pm.
While in Vancouver, the company will offer masterclasses on Thursday, February 27.
