This dance was choreographed by Lucia Cordeiro in 2008 to music by Edgar Morais (CD “Naçao Canta Pernambuco”). The rhythm and the song are referred to as maracatu and it belongs to the Carnival parade in the northeastern part of Brazil. The roots of the maracatu are the processions of African royalty brought to Brazil as slaves. It’s like a street opera, with many figures and characters. Above all, the Queen of Maracatu, who reigns and leads all the parade, moves with her dance.

Presented by Lucia Cordeiro in 2013. View pdf here.