Ovation times three: Companhia Urbana de Dança has REDCAT crowd on its feet

Companhia Urbana de Dança knows how to throw one heck of a dance party.

The Brazilian dance ensemble, directed by classically trained choreographer Sonia Destri Lie and composed of street dancers from Rio de Janerio’s favelas, made its Los Angeles debut Wednesday night at REDCAT.

The dancers freestyled,...