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