Marcia Milhazes Dance Company premieres “Piquenique, Love Variations” Jan 9-18 at Sesc Copacabana Mezzanine, starring Ana Amélia Vianna and Domenico Salvatore.
Contemporary love trilogy finale
With 28 years of acclaimed work, the company returns to Rio stages. Marcia Milhazes handles artistic direction, concept and choreography, funded by Sesc RJ Pulsar.
It caps a trilogy with “Sempre seu” (2015) and “Guarde-me” (2017). Dancers immerse in lovers’ fantasies through subtle, confessional moves.
Brazilian romantic soundtrack
Ana Amélia Vianna and Domenico Salvatore portray emotional wanderers. Score revives 1930s-40s hits by Carmen Miranda, Clementina de Jesus, Orlando Silva, Francisco Alves, Lamartine Babo and Pixinguinha.
Sister Beatriz Milhazes crafts a new 9.5x6m kaleidoscopic panel for an oneiric backdrop.
Marcia Milhazes’ legacy
Trained in classical dance at Theatro Municipal, London postgraduate, she taught in U.S. universities. Bravo! named her a top 21st-century Brazilian artist.
Awards span APCA 2020, Qualicult 2021 and global festivals. Recent shows in New York, Paris and Brazil.
Event details
“Piquenique, Love Variations”
Jan 9-18, 2026: Jan 9-11 (Fri-Sun) & 15-18 (Thu-Sun), 8:30pm
Sesc Copacabana Mezzanine (Rua Domingos Ferreira, 160)
Tickets: R$10 (Sesc), R$15 (half), R$30 (full)
Info: (21) 2547-0156. Box office: Tue-Fri 9am-8pm; Sat-Sun 2pm-8pm
Online: Ingresso.com site. 100 seats. All ages. 50 min
Instagram @mmilhazesdanca. www.marciamilhazes.com.br
Photo: Denise Mendes
