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Encyclopedia > Grupo Corpo

Grupo Corpo are a Brazilian dance theatre company founded in 1975. The group perform internationally and have been acclaimed by critics. Their routines are particularly known for challenging audience perceptions of ballet and modern dance [1]. For other uses, see Dance (disambiguation). ... The USO Show Troupe of Metropolitan New York A troupe is a theatre company of touring actors, singers and/or dancers. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... The Waltz of the Snowflakes from Tchaikovskys The Nutcracker. ... picture of Isadora Duncan - Source: Library of Congress Modern dance is a dance form developed in the early 20th century. ...


History

Grupo Corpo was created in Belo Horizonte by Paulo Pederneiras. It is a contemporary dance company, which is typically Brazilian in its creations. During Corpo's history, it went through several changes in style and structure but has always maintained the common thread of using a Brazilian base to its dancing and music. Flag Location Location in Brazil Coordinates: Government Country Region State Brazil Southeast Minas Gerais Founded December 12, 1897 Mayor Fernando Damata Pimentel (PT) Geographical characteristics Area 330. ... Contemporary dance is the name given to a group of 20th century concert dance forms. ...


The group's first ballet was Maria Maria. it reached a record as far as local production goes: the company traveled through 14 countries and ran in Brazil from 1976 to 1982 [2].


External links

The Official Grupo Corpo Site



 
 

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