Afro-Brazilian Dance Group Viver Brasil Performs at Herbst Theatre
Herbst Theatre at the San Francisco War Memorial Building (401 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94102)
- Full Price:
- $26.00 - $51.50
- Our Price:
- FREE - $26.50*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Viver Brasil have expired.
The last date listed for Viver Brasil was Friday November 12, 2010 / 8:00pm.
Goldstar Member Tips
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Casual
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Goldstar Member on Where to Park
$15 parking around the corner, have to get there early because competing with Opera go-ers.
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Both Casual and/or Formal was the norm.
15 Goldstar Member Reviews
sfvictoriangal
Lots of energy on the stage and in the audience.Written on Nov 13 2010
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Performers had an abundance of energy and singers had haunting voices; I would buy CD's if they had them!! Went to Max's Opera Cafe afterwards for fun eats and more live entertainment from the servers!!!!! Parking was a bit difficult, FYI!!Written on Nov 15 2010
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Vero
amazing dancers, lots of soulfulness, cultural richness. degree of enthusiasm very high throughout the entire production. would like to have experienced more variety of tone. wanted ear plugs mid way and was ready to have all of the energy stop at the end. but, overall, a beautiful show!Written on Nov 18 2010
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I went to see Viver Brasil with a friend who is an experienced Samba/Brazilian dancer and has studied with many of the Bay Area's top teachers-she was really impressed by the troupe. I also had a great time and hope they return to the Bay Area soon.Written on Nov 16 2010
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More Information About Viver Brasil
Quotes & Highlights
- Visit the Viver Brasil website for more information, photos and videos.
- “Intoxicating style…(their) precision rivals a well-oiled ballet corps.” --Los Angeles Times
Description
Viver Brasil Dance Company was co-founded in 1997 by Co-Artistic directors Linda Yudin and Luiz Badaró, and is an award winning dance company firmly rooted in the traditional and contemporary forms and techniques of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The company specializes in bringing to life the beautiful and complex stories of the orixa, African sacred energies that are the engine of Afro-Brazilian culture in addition to presenting jubilant samba, contemporary Afro-Brazilian dance and carnival. In addition to training in Los Angeles with Luiz Badaró and with internationally renowned choreographer Rosangela Silvestre in her signature technique many company members make annual trips to Brazil to refine the company's repertoire, and to absorb and reflect the spirit and expression of Afro-Brazilian culture in Northeastern Brazil. Viver Brasil currently receives support from the City of L.A. Cultural Affairs grant (2007-2009), the L.A. County Arts Commission since 2003, received major support from the New England Foundation for the Arts/National Dance Project touring program for its 2006-07 thirteen city tour, received an Inter/Arts grant from the L.A. County Arts Commission to bring distinguished Brazilian artist Nancy Souza e Silva aka Dona Cici, and from the Alliance for California Traditional Arts Mentoring Program. Viver Brasil was selected for the Lester Horton Dance Award in 2000 for outstanding achievement in a company performance for non-western dance and nominated for Brazilian Press Award for best representation of Brazilian dance in the U.S., and Lester Horton awards for best achievement in music, dance, costume design, and company performance 2003 -2006.
The company is committed to increasing awareness of the rich history of Afro-Brazilian dance and music through performances and residencies in scores of elementary and high schools through school assemblies, interactive dance and music workshops and professional development opportunities for classroom teachers. Viver Brasil’s arts education programs are also available at the college and university level and include dance and music workshops, setting choreography on student ensembles, and lectures on Afro-Brazilian culture and history.