The runway becomes a stage.<br/> Ballerina Ana Botafogo helped Brazil dance its way into the third day of fashion week.<br/> Clothing line Bianca Marques opened the night with a collection inspired by, dance, of course.<br/> White, black and beige were the colors highlighted on the runway with fluid dresses and skirts.<br/> Next up was Maria Bonita Extra.<br/> The collection featured clothes inspired by the 1950's and 60's and included many short dresses and oval patterns.<br/> Designer Katia Wille says the inspiration could be seen everywhere in the show.<br/> SOUNDBITE: Katia Wille, designer, saying (Portuguese):<br/> "The inspiration was nature's cycles, cycles in general. The round form was an inspiration and is present throughout the collection, in the soundtrack and on the runway."<br/> Fashion Rio is on its 20th edition and closes on Saturday, January 14.<br/> Alicia Powell, Reuters.
