The Daily Telegraph called Bale de Rua’s last Sydney production “innovative, captivating and enthralling … a show that makes audiences want to move”. The Daily Telegraph said that! About a cultural event that wasn’t sport! Wowee. If you don’t know already (and how could you not, loyal readers; it had a big front page story last week) the new show Baila Brazil is a big Lusophonic spectacular; a writhing mix of African dance with South American hip hop, samba and capoeira. The sweaty and colourful festivity will take residence in the Concert Hall at the Sydney Opera House from Friday January 9 – Sunday January 18.

We’ve got five double passes to give away to Baila Brazil’s opening night. To be in the running, head to the comments below and tell us your favourite thing about Brazilian culture.

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