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Bale Folclorico da Bahia

Rua Gregorio de Matos 49, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil
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Ranked #3 of 91 attractions in Salvador
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Performances
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We stumbled upon the theater in old town and immediately bought tickets. I had read about Bale Folclorico in my guide book and was eager to see some good local dance. It was way beyond expectation. The energy, agility, and talent of the dancers was incredible. The theater was small and cramped but it added to the quaint atmosphere. We... More

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Wuppertal, Germany
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

I love modern dance and athletic performance and this show was simply amazing. I wish I had booked to go twice. More

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Rio de Janeiro
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Illustrative, fun, worth your money, nearby! Representative of the African influence More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

This group has been performing for over 20 years now and they have travelled the world with their show. Conor O'Sullivan of Tatur Turismo recommended to us that we shouldn't miss it for anything. We had been a bit apprehensive because we felt that it might be a bit too artificial - something contrived for the tourist trade. However we... More

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Fremantle, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

I loved it all, one of my favorite moments in Bahia! i went back twice! More

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Hazleton, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

Excellent enthusiastic performance by Salvadoran's who love their history and work hard at preserving it. World class!! More

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Salvador, BA
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

a small theater with good sight lines. The cast is excellent and something that you will remember. Lots of Candomble and Orixas. A marvel. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012
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A friend who lives in Salvador took us to this dance/theatre show in the city. It was enthralling, exciting and entertaining. It's a very small theatre so you need to book early. We had front row seats so the stage was only a metre or two away. You could feel the heat from the fire show and feel the sparks... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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