Bolshoi in Brazil- Joinville

by Ludmila Pereira (Brazil)

I didn't expect to find Brazil

I didn`t expect to find... Bolshoi`s Ballet in Brazil!! Who might guess in this short tale: in a tropical country exist one city that dance, breath art and movement. Trust me, Brazil its more than Carnaval, Soccer and Rio de Janeiro!! No, this isn`t an fairy tale or fake news. I expect to find: beaches, hapiness and more. But, fortunately, i see that ballet can travel for countries and boundaries. In 2018, in july ,i traveled to Joinville in Santa Catarina (Brazil) and i found the school of Bolshoi Ballet- the only one out of Russian- a beautiful building that is the personification of dance and beauty. It was like Russia but with one diference: the accent of brazilian students and their passion. One thing very interesting is the price of the classes- this franchise of Bolshoi offers scholarships, Then the majority of the students didn`t pay one real for the dance classes. Plus, the school offers too: piano classes, history of dance, lunch and clothes. Its amazing found in small city like this, one of the most famous ballet company in the world. In the middle of Museums, Houses and people i found: a reason to smile at the sound of classical music. So, i didn`t expect to find.... one form of art that´ts is universal...