“A Stunning Mix of Modern Dance and Martial Arts.”
— goldstar.com

“DanceBrazil Wows Audiences With Afro-Brazilian, Contemporary Dance, and Capoeira.”
— broadwayworld.com

ABOUT DANCE BRAZIL

In September 2008, Jelon Vieira was awarded one of 11 National Heritage Fellowships, the country’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. As founder and artistic director of The Capoeira Foundation and DanceBrazil, he, and the late Loremil Machado, were the first artists to bring traditional Afro-Brazilian dance and Capoeira to the United States over 30 years ago. 

He has devoted his life to sharing Afro-Brazilian culture with American audiences since 1977 when, together with Machado, he formed The Capoeiras of Bahia. That same year the late Alvin Ailey suggested he change the name of the company to DanceBrazil. It now makes over thirty years that Vieira has guided the company through breathtaking performances of Capoeira and Afro-Brazilian dance before audiences in Europe Asia, and Brazil, as well as the United States.

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Dec72023

The Broadway Tenors: Tis The Season

Time: 19:30
Location: City Opera House, Traverse City, MI
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The Broadway Tenors bring the greatest Holiday songs to life in this concert. From the classic The Christmas Song, Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire to the newly classic All I Want For Christmas is You, the concert is overflowing with the most popular songs of the Holiday Season.

Dec222023

An Unforgettable Evening with Priscilla Presley

Time: 20:00
Location: Knuckleheads: 2715. Rochester St. Kansas City, Mo 64120
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Priscilla Presley is finally telling HER story of the years with the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.

Dec302023

Free Fallin: The Tom Petty Concert Experience

Time: 20:00
Location: Motor City Casino (Sound Board). 2901 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48201-2907 USA
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Tom Petty’s greatest hits that You all know and love. Sing along as we pay tribute to one of the greatest songwriters in rock music!

Jan202024

An Intimate Evening with Priscilla Presley

Time: 19:00
Location: Rome Capitol Theatre: 220 West Dominick Street Rome, NY 13440
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Priscilla Presley is finally telling HER story of the years with the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.

Jan222024

An Intimate Evening with Priscilla Presley

Time: 19:00
Location: Aetos Center for the Performing Arts: 514 S Nicholas Rd, Nixa, MO 65714
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Priscilla Presley is finally telling HER story of the years with the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.

Jan262024

Elvis: The Concert of Kings

Time: 20:00
Location: New Barn Theater: 2380 Richmond Street Mount Vernon, KY 40456
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This is as close as it gets!” ELVIS HAS NOT LEFT THE BUILDING!

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