Compañia Contradanza Canelones

Uruguay is a country on the east coast of South America, wedged between the two giants Brazil and Argentina. With a population of just over 3 million people and lots of open space, it is one of the most stable, safe and progressive countries in Latin America.

Uruguay’s culture is rich, diverse and surprisingly deep for a small country. It is a unique mix of European influences, African roots, and a strong Latin American identity, but with its own style: understated, peaceful and socially conscious.

Uruguay has a rich and vibrant folklore, rooted mainly in the life of the gauchos, the countryside and the music and dances that reflect the soul of the country. Compañia Contradanza Canelones takes us, the audience, on a journey through these rich traditions.