Grupo Corpo
About this Artist
They are from Minas Gerais, Brazil, but their ballet crosses borders. Brazil as a whole, with all its cultural diversity, can see itself in Grupo Corpo, the dance company founded in 1975 in Belo Horizonte.
Grupo Corpo is unique for three reasons. First, there is Rodrigo Pederneiras, the house choreographer, one of the few choreographers able to mix classical ballet and folk dance. Second, the wisdom with which Paulo Pederneiras choreographs. Besides directing the company, he creates the scenography and lighting designs that customize the scenic finish for each production. In keeping with his vision are the costumes of Freusa Zechmeister—who translates clothing into movement. And third, there is the cast of dancers, stars in their own right, fine-tuning each other with exquisite precision.
—Helena Katz