Choreography: Rosângela Silvestre
Music: Antônio Portella and Jorge Paim

Meaning “Dance of Happiness” in yorubá, language of West Africa. This dance has influenced most of the cultural and religious celebrations in Bahia. A festival of sound, color and movement that shows the sensuality and spirit of the Bahian people.

Balé Folclórico da Bahia | Afixirê (by Andrew Eccles)

Balé Folclórico da Bahia | Afixirê (by Andrew Eccles)

Balé Folclórico da Bahia | Afixirê (by Andrew Eccles)

Balé Folclórico da Bahia | Afixirê (by Andrew Eccles)

Balé Folclórico da Bahia | Afixirê (by Andrew Eccles)

Balé Folclórico da Bahia | Afixirê (by Andrew Eccles)

Balé Folclórico da Bahia | Afixirê (by Andrew Eccles)

Balé Folclórico da Bahia | Afixirê (by Wendell Wagner)

Balé Folclórico da Bahia | Afixirê (by Wendell Wagner)

Balé Folclórico da Bahia | Afixirê (by Wendell Wagner)

Balé Folclórico da Bahia | Afixirê (by Wendell Wagner)