Brazil’s leading contemporary dance troupe Grupo Corpo returns to BAM with two wildly different works that showcase the 21-member group’s extraordinary range and choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras’ mastery of ballet, modern, and Afro-Brazilian dance idioms.
First, Pederneiras renders the baroque beautifully modern in Bach, a buoyant exercise in the disconnect between seeing and hearing. As dancers clad in gold, black, and regal blue drop from enormous organ pipes, Marco Antônio Guimarães’ score reveals and reimagines the richness of Bach’s compositions.
Then, the ensemble transports us to its home country with Gira, featuring a soundtrack by São Paulo band Metá Metá. Inspired by the rites of Umbanda, one of the most widely practiced Brazil-born religions, this new work animates gestures of praise and worship, resulting in an explosion of movement that is unmistakably Brazilian.
Rush tickets for live events are available for seniors, students age 29 & under, veterans, and active military with valid ID. Rush tickets are subject to availability and seating is at the discretion of the box office.
Six locations: Three areas in rear orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each.
Seating
The Opera House seats 2,086.Orchestra level of Opera House on main level, directly off lobby.
Elevator/Escalator
Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors. Braille lettering.
Passenger Loading Zone
Front.
Parking
Ashland Place.
Entrance
Six steps up from street into main lobby. One handrail.Alternate entrance: Saint Felix St. Unmarked. Ramp (1.5" lip) into main lobby. Double doors (heavy). Security will assist.
Box Office
Main lobby. Counters 49".
Restroom
Rear of orchestra. Door 29". Stall door 31". Commode 17.5". Grab bars.
Water Fountain
Main lobby. Spout 35".
Telephone
Main lobby to right of alternate entrance. Cord 27".
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