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Exuberant and generous, blending contemporary and Brazilian flavors, virtuoso bodies and devilish swaying.<div> After a successful first appearance in 2015, Grupo Corpo returns to the Massy Opera with two emblematic pieces from its repertoire. Founded in 1975 in Belo Horizonte, the Brazilian company has forged a unique style blending classical technique, contemporary energy, and popular rhythms.</div><div><br></div><div> Piracema, from Tupi ("pira": fish; "cema": to ascend), refers to the upstream migration of fish towards their breeding grounds.</div><div><br></div><div> For its 50th anniversary in 2025, Grupo Corpo has made it the symbol of its journey: a vital force between returning to its roots and a constant desire for creation. With Gira, driven by the music of the group Metá Metá, Grupo Corpo explores the world of Afro-Brazilian rituals from Umbanda.</div><div><br></div><div> Between collective trance and contemporary rhythm, the dancers deliver a tribal and magnetic dance. An intense evening with the colors of Brazil.</div>