Opera & Dance478 entries

Parabelo/Onqotô

Opens: 20/08/2010 Closes: 23/08/2010 Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The Brazilian dance group Grupo Corpo performs two thematically metaphysical pieces at this year's Edinburgh International Festival. Parabelo celebrates the devotional teachings of a remote Brazilian region, while Onqotô considers the origins of the universe through an intense football match between Rio's top teams. Set to local beats, colourful costumes and energetic choreography.

For more information visit: http://www.eft.co.uk/festival_theatre/event.aspx?evtid=374 Buy: http://www.eif.co.uk/browse/dance/13-08-2010/05-09-2010/all/8/date/1 Watch:
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The Telegraph“A combination of sharp precision and breezy relaxation...” They produce some wonderful moments: a haunting duet where the man raises and twists his partner while holding her in the crook of his arm. However, there are passages where the dancers’ skills can’t disguise the repetitive nature of the action..
 
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The Independent“They're likeable, but their material is limited...” In a double duet, couples in white leap onto each other, landing with an unnerving thwack of flesh on flesh. Athletic as these dancers are, it sounds painful...
 
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Guardian“This band of 19 dancers didn't put a foot wrong...” It is the sheer physical virtuosity of the company that is so impressive – the sinuous, athletic bodies seemingly inexhaustible. Grafting ballet on to myriad Latin disciplines – capoeira, rhumba, tango – it was a sizzling concoction...
 
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