Foz Plaza , a show not to be missed

A musical cauldron mixed with ingredients of the Brazilian, Argentinean and Paraguayan cultures and served in a snug area of Foz do Iguassu. This is the style of the show that's presented in the Foz Plaza theatre. The show combines the principle dances of the three countries such as the ‘guaránia', the samba and the tango. Everything is acted out in a contagious rhythm that's very much in the style of the tripartite frontier.

The spectacle is enriched with an impeccable showing of rich colours and the costume designs of Brazil , Argentina and Paraguay . The show strongly characterizes the traditions of each country and is enhanced by projections and slides together with objects and instruments of the period. The visual effects are added to by the musicians who wear highly adorned costumes similar to the dancers.

The show opens with a presentation of the legend of the protagonist indians Naipi and Tarobá and their forbidden love. The beautiful Naipi is betrothed to the chief of the tribe, M'boi (serpent), but the Caingangue warrior Tarobá runs away with the maiden. Wanting revenge, M'boi opens a fissure in the Iguassu river to impede the flight, creating the Iguassu waterfalls. The couple die a famous death.

The performances start literally as the delegates step down and off the aeroplanes, all synchronized by the air traffic controller. When everything is settled down the artists perform short plays of the Brazilian Tupiniquim, Buenosairean Portenha and Paraguayan Guarani cultures, each lasting around 25-30 minutes.

The dinner show is available for viewing from Tuesday to Sunday. The Argentinean producer Juan Gonzalez said that the show is a tribute to the cultural richness of the three countries and the potential shown by the tripartite frontier. The director and choreographer Jean Milan has already classified the presentation as a cultural mosaic, the spirit of Brazil , Argentina and Paraguay .

Everything is concluded with an immense samba circle where the actors invite the audience to dance on the stage. “I've never seen anything like it. It's amazing and I'm so proud to know that our culture is so well portrayed”, complimented the Argentinean Raul Borges of Posadas the capital of Missiones when he saw the play in July.

Paraguay has Guarânies , harps and bottles

Paraguay is represented by the magical plucked harp of the Guarânies, the polka, the vivacity of the sombrero dance and by botelhas and cânteros . The choreography is given life by birds of the countryside, by the vibrant dances of the botelhas – the ‘Palomita' and the ‘Galopera' – and the Choui bird. In the background images are shown of historic buildings from neighbouring countries such Asunción in Paraguay .

The dresses of the dancers glow in the counterpoints of the theatre lights. One of the highlights of the show occurs when the dancers seem to dispute who has the most ability and movement. A show by the cânteros completes the performance. During the dance a ballerina spins once, twice, thrice, four even five times without losing her pose. The piece is set in a period when Paraguayans collected water in jars.

The tango of Carlos Gardel and the rhythm of the show

 Next it's the turn of the Argentinean Brothers. As you'd expect, tango dominates the performance, but those who have in mind a sisudo rhythm and dancers in closed semblantes will be in a for a pleasant surprise. During the presentation the performers translate all of the feeling of the rhythm into moments of sensuality, flirtatious hustling and conquests and treasons.

The final part of the show is designed to take the public's breath away with Malambo, milonga and boleadoras completing the Argentinean section. The show develops by recreating areas where tango was originally born such as in the port of Buenos Aires . At the back of the stage projections are shown of the original fuser of tango Carlos Gardel (1890 to 1935).

Brazil is represented from north to south

The Foz plaza shows reserves a special place for the Brazilian culture. As well as dancers the presentation brings in the Mulattas, a trio of singers and a band, all essential elements, synthesizing an atmosphere of joyous, frantic, romantic and sensual rhythms from the four corners of Brazil.

The musicians salvage African roots and mysteries of the jungle with the capoiera and the maculelê dances. The candomblé from the state of Bahia is represented as well as rhythms and personalities from the north such as the frevo and the forró. Samba sets the tone and illustrates the beauty of the Mulattas. There will also be a good showing of the Brazilian musical classics.

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Foz Plaza
Address: BR 277, km 726 - Foz do Iguassu - PR
Capacity: 650 people
Performances: Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 to 11:15 pm
Telephone: +55 (045= 526-3733 - Fax: 526-3399
Website: www.grupocaribe.com.br
Email: teatroplazafoz@fnn.net