Lambada is Dead

Step into the world of Lambada is Dead — Long Live Lambada! where passion, mystery, and intrigue collide. This is not your standard dance show — it’s a crazy, sexy celebration of lambada’s wild history and unstoppable rhythm.Creator and director Pamela Stephenson Connolly has been in love with lambada for 12 years, after discovering it by accident. When lambada burst onto the world stage, Pamela was a rising comedy star and missed its initial explosion. Now, she’s bringing it back. This show is a murder mystery wrapped in the infectious beats of lambada, tracing its journey from Brazilian bordellos to global fame.At the heart of this story is Braz dos Santos, the world’s best real-life lambada dancer, now living in Key West. Under Pamela's energetic direction, his story — filled with passion, betrayal, and a relentlessly determined spirit — highlights the dance's sensual movements, egalitarian spirit, and FUN.

Picture it: Against the setting of a vibrant Porto Seguro marketplace, a local narrator takes your hand, breaking the fourth wall and drawing you into the action. In a Brazilian soccer scene, dancers juggle an endless stream of balls. The show — a clever whodunnit — is packed with playful twists, colorful costumes, and irresistible beats.

Lambada is Dead — Long Live Lambada! is a timeless story of how art can be commercialized and then reborn. Experience the true spirit of lambada, right here in Key West. Get your tickets now to be part of the dance revolution!