Grupo Corpo
21 and Gira
Bay Area Premiere
Brazil’s riveting Grupo Corpo visits in its Cal Performances debut, with two works that showcase the company’s distinctive style, rooted in classical ballet but enriched by folk and popular dance. Co-led by brothers Paulo and Rodrigo Pederneiras, the troupe’s dancers are celebrated for their athleticism, versatility, and deep respect for the connections between music and movement. The choreography in 21 is derived from the rhythmic sequences in the score by Marco Antônio Guimarães and Brazilian instrumental group Uakti. Gira (“SPIN”) is inspired by the Afro-Brazilian religion Umbanda and features music by São Paulo band Metá Metá that combines ritual chanting with animal cries, bird calls, and searing saxophone. “Their…dancers are masters of a scintillating eclecticism of style, able to whip a languorous Latin shimmy into a sharp pirouette, to flip from samba to jazz to ballet in a single phrase” (The Guardian).
Please note: this performance contains nudity.
This event is part of Cal Performances’ Illuminations: “Fractured History” programming for the 2024–25 season.
| RODRIGO PEDERNEIRAS | 21 (music: Marco Antônio Guimarães & Uakti) Gira (music: Metá Metá) |
The Program Book will be available approximately one week before the performance.
There is a $15 per order service charge on single ticket purchases that partially underwrites the cost of our ticketing platform, credit card processing, Ticket Office staffing, and ticket delivery. To avoid this fee, tickets can be purchased in person at our Ticket Office during our regular office hours. Note: there is a $20 service charge for all subscription orders.
For Blind and Visually Impaired Patrons
Live audio description headsets are available for the Sat, Apr 26 performance. This service can be reserved when purchasing tickets online or by contacting the Ticket Office at 510.642.9988. Learn more on our Accessibility page
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Grupo Corpo
21 and Gira
Bay Area Premiere
There is a $15 per order service charge on single ticket purchases that partially underwrites the cost of providing services online and by phone, as well as programs needed for digital order delivery. To avoid this fee, tickets can be purchased in person at our Ticket Office during our regular office hours. Note: there is a $20 service charge for all subscription orders.