Corporate event: ‘Pele’ at Sydney Press Conference

(Thu 2nd March 2006 held at Museum of Contemporary Arts)

When soccer hero legend ‘Pele’ visited Sydney for his World Cup FIFA/MasterCard Promotional Tour, it was none other than Hotbeat Production’s ‘Ritmo Latino’ performers that were called upon to be the entertainment for the night.

In true Brazilian style, the dancers and drummers escorted ‘Pele’ under a soccer net to the stage in full rhythm, dance and song!  He was called upon to do a ‘Question and Answer’ and sign a couple of soccer balls for competition winners.  Formalities over, ‘Ritmo Latino’ took the stage where they performed to Pele and guests.  A wonderful display of colour and energy, the show comprised of beautiful samba dancers and costumes, Capoeira martial arts and acrobatics display and live Batucada carnavale drumming.

A great night was had by all, and one I’m sure the ‘Ritmo Latino’ performers will remember.