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Meio no Meio

A multidisciplinary project, focused on dance, which promoted the empowerment and active citizenship of young people and adults in different situations of social risk, living in four municipalities members of Artemrede (Almada, Barreiro, Lisboa and Moita).

In the first phase of the project, two intergenerational groups took part in training groups led by Victor Hugo Pontes (Dance) and four local artists (Theatre, Film, Visual Arts and Music). The second phase consisted of the creation and presentation of a multidisciplinary show mirroring the creative process, including testimonies from the participants.

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Meio no Meio: Minidoc
Alegria Gomes “What has been most extraordinary about the dance rehearsals, I can say, is evolving more and more every day. (…) In the past, I had to exert more effort, but now I feel that with every movement I make – with every strangeness, as Victor Hugo Pontes says – I feel it in a lighter way.”
Mava José “Once, a colleague of mine, Rolaisa, showed me a move that involved coming here and moving backwards, and I said, ‘OK, but how do I do this in dance? How do I show that this is mine, but in dance?’ So it was almost like letting the body go, letting the body really speak, and not letting the head think too much.”
Maria Augusta “I started working very early and being at home doesn't appeal to me. I have to go out. And this project has broadened my horizons. I never really thought I would end up doing all these things.”
A idade para dançar Nuno Varela presents an example of Hip-Hop choreography to develop with the Meio no Meio working group – suitable for all generations.

Project supported under the 3rd edition of the PARTIS initiative.

Promoters
Artemrede
Programmes
PARTIS 2019-2022
Social Issues
Lack of access to cultural practices and expression, School failure or dropout, Social and/or geographical isolation
Artistic Area
Dance, Music, Theater
Beneficiaries
73 participantsAdults, Youth16–25 years, 7–15 years
Date
2019 – 2022 (36 months)
State
Done
Territories
Área Metropolitana de Lisboa
Almada, Barreiro, Lisboa, Moita
Links
Updated on 07 august 2025

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