Sponsors
We couldn't create this wonderful event without the support of many other businesses and organisations. We thank all of our Event Supporters, no matter how big or small!
Silver Sponsors
Casablanca - restaurant, bar, cafe
Casablanca is Brisbane's best night out, bringing together a
mouthwatering contemporary restaurant experience with a one-of-a-kind
Latin nightclub with seductive salsa and Latin dancing, live music and
late night karaoke.
Situated in the thriving Petrie Tce, you can enjoy dance classes 4 nights a week, or dance the night away at the famous Sunday Salsa Seduction with introductory dance class and vibrant performances from local Latin dance professionals. And as a special treat, enjoy the dance floor sounds from the colourful streets of Brazil with Que Saudade (last Friday of the month).
Caterpillar Boutique
"If you've got it, flaunt it!"
Caterpillar Boutique at Centro 2 on James St, New Farm, can dress you from head to toe in the
latest world fashions, garments, footwear and accessories at an affordable and realistic price.
Caterpillar takes pride in it's fashion sense and can style and create your total outfit or wardrobe so that you make a personal fashion statement on the dance floor. Caterpillar will bring out the butterfly in you!
Come and visit Glenys at the Caterpillar stall in the "White Room" at Brazil Central.
Supporting Partners
ASV Photographics
Aaron Veryard has been providing quality photography to the Arts Industry and families in Brisbane, since 2000. With a background in dance and theatre, Aaron has a keen understanding of what its like to be under the scrutiny of the camera, yet he is always able to make the sitter feel at ease!
Aaron is the official photographer for Brazil Central this year and we look forward to seeing what he captures.
Brazilyum Brazilian Catering
Brazilyum is a deliciously exciting new catering company. Chefs Raimundo Rodrigues de Santana Neto (from Salvador de Bahia), and Ezequiel Gomes (Rio de Janeiro), combine to bring you the best 'Churrasco' BBQ in town, Brazilian style. Brazilyum brings you enticing, mouth-watering dishes from all over Brazil, including succulent barbecued beef known as 'picanha' and the refreshing superfood berry from the Amazon; 'açai'. Brazilyum guarantee that every single one of their dishes will contain their special ingredient; 'amor'. (That's love, and they never, ever cook without it).
Carbon Base Catering
Carbon Base can cater for anything from breakfast through to supper! After 9 years of catering for corporate and private functions, they know the perfect menus for every function, taste and budget.
We welcome back Carbon Base to Brazil Central - looking forward to the chocolate peanut slice to keep us dancing!
KeyDesignz Media Studio
Brisbane based KeyDesignz is an independent, interactive full service agency creating compelling video and advertising material to suit your campaign budget and size. We create innovative marketing solutions for corporate & training sectors, government organisations, small to medium enterprises, web based businesses and television. In short, we are a full service media production agency, specialising in video material, corporate identity, print and website design.
We welcome Jamie and his team back to Brazil Central to capture our live performances.
Showtime Entertainment
Showtime Entertainment provide audio and visual solutions for school functions, corporate launches, national roadshows, fashion parades, university balls, dance parties and outdoor events.
With technical expertise in computer programmed lighting, large scale video projection and special effects, combined with creative input, makes Showtime Entertainment industry leaders.
We welcome back Showtime Entertainment and thank Rob and his crew for supporting our event!
Suncorp Bank, West End
Helen Thompson and her team at Suncorp, West End are proud supporters of local small business. They can offer a wide range of business banking solutions and are always happy to help with your enquiry.
We would like to thank Helen and Suncorp (West End) for supporting our event this year.
Rio Rhythmics Latin Dance Academy
Rio Rhythmics Latin Dance Academy will be co-hosting our Brazil Central choreography course for 2011.
Considered the "birthplace" of Latin dance in Australia, Rio
Rhythmics has taught more than 35,000 Australians since opening in 1994.
They are not only Brisbane's largest Latin dance academy, they are the
largest in Australia – providing an unparalleled breadth and depth of
tuition.
Their unique and successful Latin dance program is the
culmination of many years of intensive research, teaching and
development, not to mention our highly experienced instructors and
personalised approach to instruction. They pride themselves on taking
students from absolute basics to complex steps and variations.
Event Supporters
Vita Coco
Coconut water - its all natural, super hydrating, fat-free, cholesterol free, nutrient packed, potassium stacked, mega-electrolyte, super coconut water! The perfect partner when you are dancing from dawn to dusk, and visualising the beaches of Brazil.
Our friends at Blue Oxygen, are supplying us with coconut water for our Brazil Bag, to make sure you have energy to dance - and don't drop!
