‘That Brazilian Couple,’ of the Met Opera and SI Ballet, bring dance online: Meet Ana and Junio.

Ana and Junio

Ana Luiza Luizi and Junio Enrique Teixeira (Courtesy/the artists)  
Staten Island Ballet


Ana Luiza Luizi and Junio Enrique Teixeira, known as “That Brazilian Couple,” are professional ballet artists with more than 25 years experience revolving around the art of dance, working with distinguished dance companies and performing in venues the world over.


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SI Ballet dazzled with splashy 'By the Sea' gala floor show

SI Ballet 2021 Gala Floor Show

Dancers perform in a Las Vegas style floor show at the Staten Island Ballet Gala. (Carol Ann Benanti)  
Staten Island Advance
 


A lavish evening of dining, dancing, entertainment, plenty of auction action with prizes of jewels, one-of-kind fashions, a galaxy of other gifts, cash prizes, and casino gaming, unfolds one night each year when the Staten Island Ballet plays host to a most glamorous gala.   

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SI Ballet's 'By the Sea' gala kicks off SI autumn social circuit Sept. 17

AnaJunio 2021 Gala

Husband and wife dancers Ana Luizi and Junio Teixeira will perform at the SI Ballet Gala Sept. 17.  
Staten Island Advance
 


The Staten Island Ballet's annual gala is diving in for a long awaited return to our social season with a night of fun, feasting and an always-great show.   

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Art of dance alive and well thanks to the Staten Island Ballet

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The Staten Island Ballet offered Zoom classes throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Staten Island Advance
 


The SI Ballet is diving in feet-first to help cure dancer boredom — and dancing outside the box.  After months of sidestepping COVID-19 closures, Ellen Tharp, the SI Ballet’s artistic director, prefers to be back into live action.

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