Raizes - Jean Abreu
Following sell-out success at the South Bank Centre, London in July 2006 and a 5 star review in the Independent Raizes is now available for national and international touring.
Featuring live music, Brazilian Latin dance and capoeira, Raizes is a captivating and evocative journey into the heart of Brazilian culture. This new programme by Brazilian-born dancer and choreographer Jean Abreu explores the history and rituals of Brazilian dance, music and poetry from a contemporary perspective. 
Recently commissioned for a Dance Umbrella Brief Encounter and winner of the prestigious Jerwood Choreography Award, Jean Abreu is one of the UK's most exciting young dancers and choreographers, whose strong and sensuous movement style seamlessly merges Latin and contemporary dance.
Target audiences:
- Latin American music and culture audiences, teachers and students
- Contemporary dance audiences
- Students and teachers of performing arts, drama and dance
- small and medium scale venue audiences
To request a DVD of past works please call 01206 825600 or EMAIL.
To find out more about the company visit www.jeanabreu.com
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