Grupo Corpo: Brazilian Dance Theater (1996)

These accolades are for Grupo Corpo, the Brazilian dance company combining the sensuality of Afro-Brazilian dance forms and the technical prowess of ballet with a contemporary, highly theatrical sensibility and energy to burn. Brazilian music and a pastiche of folk songs, innovative lighting and scenery, and vivid costumes all add to the experience. The result is a vibrant spirit and sense of exuberant energy that is both visually riveting and viscerallv charged. An extensive documentary as special feature on this video shows the ensemble at work, in rehearsal and on tour, including excerpts from performances and interviews with members and friends of the company.