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Brazil Knows How To Shake Their BootyTITAS Kicks Off 21st Season With Bale Foldlorico Da BahiaEdited by Madelyn Miller“Exuberant and virtuosic.” –The New York Times
“In a spectacular display of color, movement, music and drama, Balé Folclórico Da Bahia proved that the famous north-eastern state of Brazil doesn’t just produce great singers…” -Chicago Sun-Times Balé Folclórico da Bahia, the only professional folk dance company in Brazil, is a troupe of 38 dancers, musicians, and singers who present the region’s most significant exposition under a contemporary theatrical vision. Walson Botelho and Nonho Reis formed the troupe in 1988 and under the artistic direction of Jose Carlos Aranida they have received the Fiat Prize, awarded to the best dance companies in Brazil and earned a prestigious reputation for their thrilling performances. For more information about the troupe, visit www.balefolcloricodabahia.com. “Fireworks and feats from Brazil. Turn off the electricity; the dancers of Balé Folclórico da Bahia power the show.” -The Orange County Register
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TITAS opens their 21st season with the Brazilian troupe
Balé Folclórico da Bahia on September 25th and 26th at 8:00 PM at SMU’s
McFarlin Auditorium. Balé Folclórico da Bahia gives a exuberant and
electrifying performance based on Bahian folkloric dances of African origin
including slave dances, capoeria (a form of martial arts), samba and
carnival. 
Tickets ($10-$55) for Balé Folclórico da Bahia are
available at the TITAS Box Office, 3101 North Fitzhugh, Suite 301, Dallas,
TX or by phoning 214-528-5576 or faxing 214-528-0126, or online at