Sao Paulo Dance Company
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Brazil’s finest dance company make their highly anticipated UK debut.
Fusing the elegance of classical ballet with the sensuality of Latin American dance, this ‘sleek, sexy and highly technical’ (The New Yorker) company of talented dancers are set to impress with three boldly contemporary works:
Anthem
Goyo Montero, resident choreographer with Carlos Acosta’s company Acosta Danza, explores the idea of collective identities in Anthem. An epic and emotionally charged ensemble piece for 14 dancers, beautifully visualised with dramatic lighting.
Gnawa
Created by Nacho Duato, Artistic Director of the Berlin State Ballet. Gnawa draws on the Mediterranean colours and flavours of Valencia, powered by the hypnotic, ritualistic music of North Africa created by seven composers – Hassan Hakmoun, Adam Rudolph, Juan Alberto Arteche, Javier Paxariño, Rabih Abou-Khalil, Velez and Kusure Sarkissian.
Agora
A lively finale. Brazilian choreographer Cassi Abranches’ colourful and flirtatious Agora sculpts the movement of each dancer’s body with the percussive beats and bass grooves of Afro-Brazilian fusion.
Important information
Ticket prices: £10 - £35
Running time: Approx 1 hour 30 minutes
Concessions:
Friends – 5% Off
Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% Off
Corporate– £2 Off
O60s – £5 Off Band A&B
U25s – £6 Off Band A&B
Schools and Youth Groups – £16.50 tickets for Fri Band C&D
Groups – 20+ 10% Off, 40+ 20% Off, 80+ 25% Off
Why not visit our restaurant…
Make your theatre trip extra special and dine in Prelude, a fresh and contemporary space inspired by the building’s art deco heritage.
With the hassle taken out, relax and enjoy our seasonal set price menu in Prelude. Your table is reserved for the whole evening, so you can enjoy your dessert and drinks in the show interval. Plus, Theatre Royal Friends can enjoy a 10% discount!
Watch
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Tour Reviews
★★★★★
‘To watch São Paulo Dance Company is to be a privileged witness to something of life’s beauty and mystery. Not to be missed’
The Arts Review★★★★★
‘Let’s get straight to the point: they are beautiful, charismatic and dance with verve and tenacity. I’m not sure if it was the rippling torsos, the seductive hips, the high octane energy levels or the sheer brilliance of their technique, but the first night audience, myself included, was instantly smitten.’
Bachtrack★★★★
‘This is dancing that fires you up: red-hot entertainment’
Daily Telegraph★★★
‘A triple bill that gives us quality across the board. Everything’s well executed, beautifully lit, the dancing’s technical and athletic.’
The Guardian
Venue
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