MO IFE: LOVE STORIES (2006, 70 minutes)

Choreographed by Rosangela Silvestre, Luiz Badaró and Dani Lunn
Featuring Vania Amaral on vocals

World premiere at Ford Amphitheatre July 7, 2006
Sold out performance

Based on tales of desire and intrigue from Bahia–the first heartbeat, the last kiss, the final breath are evoked in the mythical realm of the Orixas as Viver Brasil explores the variety of mystical love relationships of the orixa Kings and Queens. The company presents the swirling samba de roda and the carnival exhilaration of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

“Viver Brasil adds passion to a vibrant swirl of rhythms” 
- Los Angeles Times

Nominated for Lester Horton Award for best achievement in company performance

YABAS/QUEENS (2005, 70 minutes)

Choreographed by Rosangela Silvestre, Luiz Badaró and Dani Lunn
Featuring Dona Cici and  Vania Amaral on vocals

World premiere at Ford Amphitheatre September 23, 2005, part of the World Festival of Sacred Music - Sold out performance

The rhythms, colors and vitality of Brazil’s dynamic women take the stage in this vivid spectacle of movement and music that celebrates the feminine in Brazilian culture.  Wild, unpredictable and refined, the female energy of the female orixa Queens transforms man, beast and nature from butterflies to buffalo, from rivers to seas in this tribute to female power and the wild abandon of the carnival parade of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

“Viver Brasil brought magic to the stage”
- pelourhino.com

Nominated for Lester Horton Award for best achievement in music for dance and female performance