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Flaviano Sacramento and Jailton Pires work with local Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a form of martial people from marginalized communities on the outskirts art and self defence that has be proven to be one of the 1:00pm - 1:15pm - Opening of Salvador, on dance and theatre projects that tackle most effective systems in the world. Developed in Rio by issues of racism and discrimination against afro-Brazilian the , their Jiu-Jitsu style is probably one of and indigenous populations. They have been participating the fastest growing martial arts in the world. The style is Ms.Helena Ferreira - President - ABRISA in the theatre and dance groups for several years now. Mr. John So - Lord Mayor of City of Melbourne Last year, internationally acclaimed Australian indigenous based on leverage not strength so can be practiced by Mr. Arnaldo Carrilho - Ambassador of Brazilian choreographer, Raymond Blanco, spent several weeks Men, women, children of any age and size. 9 Duke St, working with the dance group during his time in Salvador. Prahran 3181, Melbourne, Victoria. Consulate of Sydney As a result of the boys’ advanced skills they were invited Mobile 0438 200 008. www.graciejiujitsu.com.au to undertake further specifi c training with an indigenous 1:15pm - 2:00pm - Flaviano Sacramento e Jailton Pires theatre and dance group in Australia. RioSamba Brazilian Dance School is a great alternative to the gym and an excellent way to gain 2:00pm - 2:45pm - Borboleta Group Borboleta is a lively Australian/Brazilian vocal ensemble confi dence dancing as an individual or as a couple. consisting of 17 singers directed by Christoph Maubach. Swing and sweat to a variety of Brazilian rhythms, 2:45pm - 3:00pm - Interval Borboleta was formed in 2001, invigorated by s shared steps and choreography: Samba no Pe, Samba de passion amongst its members for the spirit and spectacle of Gafi eira, Forro, Axe, Samba-Reggae, Funk and much 3:00pm - 3:40pm - Filhos da Brazilian songs. It captures the diverse and unique musical more. 83-85 Little Oxford Street, Collingwood. heritage of Brazil. www.borboleta.info Tel.: 0415 626 984, www.riosamba.com 3:40pm - 3:45pm - Interval Email [email protected] Filhos da Bahia Capoeira is one of Australia’s premier 3:45pm - 4:15pm - Simona Grippi & Emilio Ricciutti Capoeira academies. Led by Mestre Edival Boa Morte Trio Samba Rio plays Samba and Bossa Nova. Since and Contra Mestre Aguia Negra, they are proud to be its formation in 1986 the group has interpreted the music 4:15pm - 5:00pm - Bad Boys Batucada Australia’s full time academy dedicated to capoeira with of Brazil from an authentic perspective and in search of many locations Australia wide and with schools also its own voice and individuality. Contact: Luiz Sasson 5:00pm - 5:15pm - Interval established in Brazil. www.capoeira.net.au Tel: (03) 9527 4918. [email protected]

5:15pm - 5:45pm - Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Emilio Ricciutti and Simona Grippi together and Rio’s Restaurant - Dancers present an exciting Latin their partnership allowed them to explore new ways of American music and a sensational carnival fl oor show of 5:45pm - 6:00pm - Interval interpreting and performing latin rhythms. Emilio was samba, tango, lambada, and latin ribbon. inspired after his travels amongst the poverty stricken www.riosmelbourne.com 6:00pm - 6:30pm - RioSamba streets of Latin America, including Brazil, where he learnt about the connection to inner expression, through latin MelSamba, the Melbourne Samba School was founded 6:30pm - 6:40pm - Interval rhythms. Simona has been dancing at a professional level by Carlos Ferreira in 1988 to provide Melbourne with an internationally,under various well known choreographers. authentic Brazilian Samba ensemble. The music was 6:40pm - 7:10pm - Trio Samba Rio www.elarose.com based upon great percussion rhythms with a variety of tempos and styles. MelSamba has performed in many

7:10pm - 7:30pm - Rio’s Restaurant - Dancers festivals and venues around Melbourne and overseas.

PERFORMERS PERFORMERS PERFORMERS PROGRAM 2006 PROGRAM Bad Boys Batucada is a street-wise Brazilian percussion www.melsamba.com 7:30pm - 7:40pm - Interval and dance troupe who fi re up the samba beat and perform a rhythmic martial-art dance: the capoeira. Using Elena Lieu specializes in Festivals and Corporate Events, traditional instruments, with a touch of turntable, Bad Boys whether an evening occasion or a particular theme for the 7:40pm - 8:40pm - MelSamba Group night, she delights in creating amazing face and body art. Batucada rage on stage creating endless dance rhythms, complex tribal and urban pulse beats, and a continuous www.elenalieubodyart.com.au From 14:00pm to 16:30 Creative Body painting celebration of movement. These six musicians - now demonstration by Elena Lieu, Face and Body Artist. based in Melbourne - hail from Brazil, France, Singapore Offi cial photographer for the event: and Australia making an eclectic llective of great sounds. Timothy Burgess, [email protected]. www.badboysbatucada.netfi rms.com Master of Ceremony: Anthony Parisella - anthonyparisella.com * Program subject to changes