"Dance Consortium presents Sao Paulo Dance Company"

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall.

Brazil's most famous dance company make their debut appearance at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall, bringing with them a mix of ballet and Latin American sexiness.

Now, I do not pretend to understand all of the messages within this trio of choreographed pieces, but I didn't need to because I find watching people dance incredibly soothing. It also shows what athletes these incredible dancers are; I'm sure that a lot of this audience weren't looking for messages as the bare-chested male dancers skilfully spun the stories along with their lithe female dance partners.

For me, the show is full of beauty and awe inspiring acrobatics. There were echoes of Bollywood, ballet, contemporary dance among these routines which made for an evening of variety in dance. Every move completely hypnotic.

"Anthem" is an epic and emotionally charged ensemble piece for 14 dancers. Goyo Montero, who created this piece is the resident choreographer with Carlos Acosta’s company Acosta Danza. It is a story of cycles which is depicted by the circular motions made throughout this section. Owen Belton created a gorgeous score for this twenty-nine minute dance piece.

"Gnawa" is driven by the hypnotic, ritualistic music of North Africa. Choreographed by Nacho Duato, the Artistic Director of the Berlin State Ballet. A professional dancer once told me that dancing is the most intimate of connections without actually getting intimate. After seeing this section, I completely believe it. It was simply an hypnotic story of one couple, driven by the music of North Africa; this score being the work of seven writers. It was raw and beautiful, packed with emotion.

"Agora" closes the evening with a piece using Afro-Brazilian beats. Brazilian choreographer Cassi Abranches creates great drama, especially with the leaps from the female dancers straight into their male counterpart's arms from a great distance which drew gasps from this thrilled audience. This piece is flirty and fun, and in complete contrast to the previous set. A brilliant, thrilling and throbbing score by Sebastian Piraces.

The story goes full circle as we start with the dancers swaying to the sound of a ticking clock, and ending the same way. It explores time and rhythm, the story presented through the bodies of the dancers.

The lighting in this show was excellent, often showing the dancers in just the one spot on stage, surrounded by darkness, making you focus on just that one part of the stage, creating intensity.

The show is exhilarating and exciting and something completely different. The dancers are athletes of the stage, not just dancers, athletes.

This show is at the Nottingham Royal Concert Hall until Saturday 17 February.