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Bale Folclorico Da Bahia comes to the Alex Theatre

August 21, 2004

Brazil's only professional folk dance company, Bale Folclorico Da

Bahia, makes its Alex Theatre debut with "Bahia De Todas As Cores"

(Bahia of All Colors). This two-hour program is an explosive mix of

rhythm, motion, and color. The Alex Theatre presents Bale Folclorico

Da Bahia without intermission, on Friday, October 1, at 8:30 p.m.

"Bahia of All Colors" opens with the origins of the world based on

African legend. It shows the history of the African slaves who were

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brought to Bahia by the Portuguese in the 1500s. Forced to abandon

their families, cultures, and countries, and suffering under the

worst conditions of slavery, they survived by maintaining faith in

their Gods (Orixas). Together, the African slaves, the Portuguese and

the native Indians of Brazil created one of the richest and most

diverse cultures in the world.

"Bahia of All Colors" is based on the expression of popular Bahian

culture and folklore, such as Capoeira (a form of martial arts),

Maculele (flashing blades and sticks), and Samba de Roda -- the

Capoeira being the only folkloric manifestation in the performance

that remains in existence today.

To buy tickets or for more information, please call (818) 243-2539

or visit the Alex Theatre website at www.alextheatre.org. The Alex

Theatre is located at 216 N. Brand Boulevard in downtown Glendale.

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