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| Photo: Jose Luiz Pederneiras |
Brazil’s foremost contemporary dance troupe returns to BAM for the 5th time with Bach & Gira, a distinctive double bill that showcases the company's breadth. Like the company itself, the program foregrounds classical technique, traditional Afro-Brazilian movement, and a current choreographic language. Choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras renders the baroque beautifully modern in Bach, set to Marco Antônio Guimarães’ interpretation of Bach. Then, the ensemble transports us to its home country with Gira, featuring a soundtrack by São Paulo band Metá Metá. Context is everything, so get even closer to the production with this curated selection of related content. After you've attended the show, let us know what you thought by posting in the comments below and on social media using #GrupoCorpo.
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Grupo Corpo: Bach & Gira (BAMblog)
Choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras elaborates on what inspired him to pair Bach and Gira, how he selects musical collaborators for new works, and the ways his dancers blend contemporary and traditional dance techniques.
Watch & Listen
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Estreia no Rio de Janeiro (YouTube)
What does opening night look like at the Teatro Municipal in Brazil? Witness the sweat and cheers in this behind-the-scenes peek at the dancers as they take on the demanding Bach and Gira.
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Grupo Corpo (BAM Archives)
Bach & Gira marks Grupo Corpo’s 5th time at BAM. Explore the company’s previous work on the BAM Archives: 21 & O Corpo (NWF 2002), Lecuona and Onqotô (NWF 2005), Benguelê and Breu (Spring 2008), and Ímã & Sem Mim (NWF 2012).
Now your turn...
What did you think? Tell us what's on your mind in the comments below and on social media using #GrupoCorpo.
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Read
Grupo Corpo: Bach & Gira (BAMblog)
Choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras elaborates on what inspired him to pair Bach and Gira, how he selects musical collaborators for new works, and the ways his dancers blend contemporary and traditional dance techniques.
Watch & Listen
Estreia no Rio de Janeiro (YouTube)
What does opening night look like at the Teatro Municipal in Brazil? Witness the sweat and cheers in this behind-the-scenes peek at the dancers as they take on the demanding Bach and Gira.
Video
Grupo Corpo (BAM Archives)
Bach & Gira marks Grupo Corpo’s 5th time at BAM. Explore the company’s previous work on the BAM Archives: 21 & O Corpo (NWF 2002), Lecuona and Onqotô (NWF 2005), Benguelê and Breu (Spring 2008), and Ímã & Sem Mim (NWF 2012).
Video
Metá Metá Take Away Show (YouTube)
The composers of the music for Gira bring their unique blend of jazz, funk, and samba to the streets in La Blogothèque’s renowned series.
Metá Metá Take Away Show (YouTube)
The composers of the music for Gira bring their unique blend of jazz, funk, and samba to the streets in La Blogothèque’s renowned series.
Now your turn...
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