Dates
05/02/2025 - 05/04/2025
Age recommendation
Ages 18 and up
Venue
Ahmanson Theatre
Performance Run Time
One hour and 40 minutes with one 20-minute intermission
21 & Gira
Please note Gira will have brief partial nudity.
Founded in 1975 by brothers Artistic Director Paulo Pederneiras and choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras, the Brazilian dance company Grupo Corpo (meaning “Body Group” in Portuguese) is renowned for its unparalleled blend of popular Brazilian culture, African rhythms and classical technique. The program opens with Pederneiras' 1992 work 21, a ballet divided into three movements that weaves rhythmic and timbral combinations around the number 21. Audiences will be captivated by the musical score’s unique sounds, emanating from composer Marco Antonio Guimarães’ unusual instrumental creations. For Gira, Pederneiras immersed himself in the history and practices of Brazil’s Afro-Brazilian religions, particularly Umbanda, transforming the rituals into a universal expression of humanity and emphasizing the trance-like turning and movement that characterize these ceremonies. “It is the sheer physical virtuosity of the company that is so impressive—the sinuous, athletic bodies seemingly inexhaustible.” —The Guardian, London
Dive into Grupo Corpo
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Catch the Brazilian Beat on May 2-4, 2025, at The Music Center's Ahmanson Theatre
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2024-2025 Dance Season Teaser
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Grupo Corpo in 21
Photo by Jose Luiz Pederneiras
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Grupo Corpo in 21
Photo by Jose Luiz Pederneiras
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Grupo Corpo in Gira
Photo by Jose Luiz Pederneiras
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Grupo Corpo in Gira
Photo by Jose Luiz Pederneiras
Groups & Rush
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