A Conversation on Creative Processes in Contemporary Dance
With Marlene Monteiro Freitas and the artists in residence MAR+ Djam Neguin, Nuno Barreto, Rosy Timas, Francisca Mirine and Pak Ndjamena
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Date
- 18:00 / Cancelled 18:00 / Sold out Friday, 18:00
Location
Studio Centro de Arte Moderna GulbenkianAs part of the MAR+ Collaborative Creative Residency project, CAM presents a talk with choreographer Marlene Monteiro Freitas and artists Djam Neguin, Nuno Barreto, Rosy Timas, Francisca Mirine, and Pak Ndjamena, moderated by Rita Fabiana, who are in artistic residency at the Victor Cordon Studios from 12 to 31 October, under the guidance of the choreographer.
Focused on contemporary dance and its creative processes, this conversation brings to light personal perspectives on choreographic construction.
The MAR+ Collaborative Creative Residency project, a partnership between the Victor Córdon Studios and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
Participants
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Marlene Monteiro Freitas
Marlene Monteiro Freitas (1979, Cape Verde) is known for creating pieces whose hallmark is openness, hybridity, impurity and intensity. She has won numerous awards, including the Silver Lion at the Venice Biennale (2020), the Chanel Next Prize (2021) and the Evens Arts Prize (2022). Since 2020, she has been a co-curator of the (un)common ground project.
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Nuno Barreto
Nuno Barreto, from Praia, Cape Verde, has been a dancer for more than 20 years and is a cultural activist. He is part of the dance company Raiz di Polon, through which he has participated in tours of Europe, America and Asia. He has performed and choreographed the pieces: Linhas di Kommuni, Torna Liga, Dos Porta, Cisne Pretu, Stratus di sociedadi, Izulamentu20, Ken Ke Mi, and Kontra Tempu, among others. He is a mentor for the project Badju KaBu Kabu and the Festival Cabo Verde Dança.
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Djam Neguin
Djam Neguin is one of the most prominent and revolutionary figures on today’s Cape Verdean arts and culture scene. A multidisciplinary artist, his unique career stands out for his many talents and feats in the areas of dance, music, theatre, fashion, performance, literature, and audiovisual, which also complement his activities as a producer and activist.
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Rosy Timas
Rosy Timas is a Cape Verdean dancer and co-creator. She started her career in 1999 with the company Raiz di Polon. With six solo works and performances in more than 40 countries, she has participated in and led countless workshops. Her art reflects the depth of her experiences and her vision of the world. She is devoted to capturing beauty in every movement, using dance as a form of connection and expression.
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Pak Ndjamena
Pak Ndjamena, from Maputo, Mozambique, is a dancer, choreographer, contemporary dance teacher, actor, and director of contemporary dance and music films, and has developed a series of hybrid dance techniques. He has choreographed and performed more than 20 pieces and won the Mozal Arts and Culture Award 2019, in the category of dance, in Maputo. He has led workshops for the Tremuria Project and performed at renowned international festivals.
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Francisca Mirine
Francisca Mirine is a Mozambican dancer, performer, dance teacher and choreographer. She has worked with national and international artists and participated in festivals, workshops, dance creations and artistic residencies and exchange programmes. She devises her own dance creations and writes her own projects. She regards herself as an independent artist.
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