We would like to thank all those who supported and attended the Balé Folclórico events in Philadelphia during the week of February 7-11, 2011. We received a lot of enthusiastic feedback about the opportunity to exchange with the members of Balé Folclórico through their workshops and other social networking events. This week has been an important step in laying the foundation for their next visit to Philadelphia. Please read the local press coverage of Balé's visit in these two articles:
The Philadelphia Tribune
http://www.phillytrib.com/tribune/newsheadlines/17287-dance-group-brings-culture-art-of-brazil-to-phila.html
Philadelphia Inquirer
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20110212_Brazilian_troupe_pays_a_cultural_visit.html
We would also like to thank the members of Balé Folclórico for graciously and generously sharing their wealth of knowledge about Afro-Brazilian culture. The Philadelphia community greatly appreciated your presence here.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Honorary Consulate of Brazil in Philadelphia and Alex Shaw Productions Present:
BALÉ FOLCLÓRICO DA BAHIA in Philadelphia February 7-11, 2011
Hailing from Salvador, in the northeastern state of Bahia, Balé Folclórico is Brazil’s premiere professional folk dance company. Formed in 1988, the 33-member troupe of dancers, musicians, and singers perform a repertory based on various "Bahian" folkloric dances of African origin including: capoeira (a form of martial arts), samba, and other cultural traditions celebrated during Carnival. Balé Folclórico represents Bahia’s most important cultural manifestations under a contemporary theatrical vision that reflect its popular origins. The company has a well-earned, prestigious reputation performing internationally throughout Europe, Asia and North America.
Watch videos and read more about the company at:
http://www.balefolcloricodabahia.com.br/
Special Evening Events with Balé Folclórico
Learn about Balé Folclórico’s legacy and the Afro-Brazilian cultural traditions of Bahia that lay the foundation for their contemporary performances. These rare opportunities to experience Balé Folclórico first-hand are for everyone, whether you are just interested in learning more about the culture through lecture demonstrations as an audience member or actively engaging in the dance and drum workshops as a participant.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011
Lecture Demonstration 6:30 – 7:30pm
Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop 8:00 – 9:30pm
Performance Garage, Studio A
1515 Brandywine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
$15 Lecture Demonstration Only
$20 Dance Workshop Only
$25 for both, Lecture Demonstration & Dance Workshop
*$5 off these prices with a Dance USA/Philadelphia Dance Pass
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011
Cocktail Happy Hour at 5:30pm
Presented in collaboration with Diga Brazil
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
1901 John F. Kennedy Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19103
*Free Admission*
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011 *NEW LOCATION*
Afro-Brazilian Drum Workshop 7:30 – 9:00pm
University of the Arts
Terra Building, Room 1703 (17th Floor)
211 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Participants please bring an atabaque or conga drum.
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
$15 fee
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011
"Samba no Quintal" Party 8:00pm-1:00am
Live Samba music!!!
Come party with Balé Folclórico company members!!!
7165 Lounge (formerly NXNW)
7165 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
$7 entry + $10 optional unlimited drink ticket
(food will be available for an additional price)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2011
Lecture Demonstration 6:30 – 7:30pm
Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop 8:00 – 9:30pm
Performance Garage, Studio A
1515 Brandywine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
$15 Lecture Demonstration Only
$20 Dance Workshop Only
$25 for both, Lecture Demonstration & Dance Workshop
*$5 off these prices with a Dance USA/Philadelphia Dance Pass
For more information contact: balefolcloricophilly@gmail.com
BALÉ FOLCLÓRICO DA BAHIA in Philadelphia February 7-11, 2011
Hailing from Salvador, in the northeastern state of Bahia, Balé Folclórico is Brazil’s premiere professional folk dance company. Formed in 1988, the 33-member troupe of dancers, musicians, and singers perform a repertory based on various "Bahian" folkloric dances of African origin including: capoeira (a form of martial arts), samba, and other cultural traditions celebrated during Carnival. Balé Folclórico represents Bahia’s most important cultural manifestations under a contemporary theatrical vision that reflect its popular origins. The company has a well-earned, prestigious reputation performing internationally throughout Europe, Asia and North America.
Watch videos and read more about the company at:
http://www.balefolcloricodabahia.com.br/
Special Evening Events with Balé Folclórico
Learn about Balé Folclórico’s legacy and the Afro-Brazilian cultural traditions of Bahia that lay the foundation for their contemporary performances. These rare opportunities to experience Balé Folclórico first-hand are for everyone, whether you are just interested in learning more about the culture through lecture demonstrations as an audience member or actively engaging in the dance and drum workshops as a participant.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011
Lecture Demonstration 6:30 – 7:30pm
Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop 8:00 – 9:30pm
Performance Garage, Studio A
1515 Brandywine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
$15 Lecture Demonstration Only
$20 Dance Workshop Only
$25 for both, Lecture Demonstration & Dance Workshop
*$5 off these prices with a Dance USA/Philadelphia Dance Pass
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011
Cocktail Happy Hour at 5:30pm
Presented in collaboration with Diga Brazil
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
1901 John F. Kennedy Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19103
*Free Admission*
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011 *NEW LOCATION*
Afro-Brazilian Drum Workshop 7:30 – 9:00pm
University of the Arts
Terra Building, Room 1703 (17th Floor)
211 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Participants please bring an atabaque or conga drum.
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
$15 fee
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011
"Samba no Quintal" Party 8:00pm-1:00am
Live Samba music!!!
Come party with Balé Folclórico company members!!!
7165 Lounge (formerly NXNW)
7165 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
$7 entry + $10 optional unlimited drink ticket
(food will be available for an additional price)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2011
Lecture Demonstration 6:30 – 7:30pm
Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop 8:00 – 9:30pm
Performance Garage, Studio A
1515 Brandywine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
$15 Lecture Demonstration Only
$20 Dance Workshop Only
$25 for both, Lecture Demonstration & Dance Workshop
*$5 off these prices with a Dance USA/Philadelphia Dance Pass
For more information contact: balefolcloricophilly@gmail.com
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