This intense day of talks dedicated to the theme Contemporary dance(s) - diaspora and Afro-descendants in the Portuguese artistic context is aimed in particular at arts professionals, but will be open to the general public, for free and with translation into Portuguese sign language (LGP).
program / schedule
10 am
Welcoming of participants
10:30 am
Opening session
11:00 am
Contemporary dances from and within the African diaspora
A discussion about contemporary dances from and within the African diaspora and their relationship with contemporary European dance theater. What relationships can be found between street dances, social dances and academic dances within a formal artistic system? What changes are needed to integrate other languages into the theatrical space?
with Hélio Santos, Jorge Cipriano, Nala Revlon
moderated by Piny
1 pm
Lunch break
2:30 pm
African and Afro-descendant performers and creators in contemporary dance theater in Portugal
Conversation about personal and professional experiences of Afro-descendants in the context of contemporary dance theater - forms of representation and representativeness.
with André Cabral, Ângela Guerreiro, Benvindo Fonseca
moderated by Piny
4:30 pm
Conclusions and closing session
Public in general, but specially directed to arts professionals
Free access
Portuguese sign language translation