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2024-06-03 | 10 am - 12 pm | Zoom Room

Dances with Tradition: The Importance of Traditional Repertoire in Socio-Cultural and Ethno-Artistic Contexts

Filipa Francisco | Choreographer, dancer, and artistic director of Mundo em Reboliço
Lucília Bahleixo | Choreographer, dancer, and director of Ai! a Dança
Marta Guerreiro | Cultural producer/programmer and dance facilitator at Associação PédeXumbo
Patrícia Esteves | Choreographer and teacher at Hope Dance and FMH – ULisboa
Susana Nunez | Choreographer and teacher at the National Conservatory Dance School and Estúdio de Dança de Carnaxide, Ideias do Século Association

In this seminar, we propose a reflection on the role of tradition in preserving historical memory, valuing cultural heritage, and fostering intercultural dialogue. We also highlight the relevance of traditional repertoire as both an educational and artistic resource — capable of promoting inclusion, strengthening community ties, and enriching creative and pedagogical processes.

We aim to explore how traditional practices can be integrated into educational and ethno-artistic frameworks, encouraging a sense of belonging, respect for cultural diversity, and intergenerational dialogue — in a dynamic interplay between culture, memory, and social transformation.

At a time marked by identity challenges and social fragmentation, recovering and reimagining traditional knowledge becomes a form of resistance and cultural affirmation, while also serving as a powerful site for artistic creation, innovation, and social cohesion.

Moderated by Margarida Moura | INET-md / FMH – ULisboa

Organized by Margarida Moura, Maria João Alves, Rita Rato, and Patrícia Esteves | INET-md / FMH–ULisboa

Filipa Francisco | Choreographer and performer. She studied Dance, Theatre, Improvisation, and Dramaturgy at the Lisbon School of Dance, the Trisha Brown Dance Company, and the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York. She is the artistic director of Mundo em Reboliço – Associação. In 2011, she created A Viagem, a performance developed with folk dance groups, a project that continues to tour.

Lucília Bahleixo | Dancer, choreographer, and founder of Ai!aDança Lda, the Contemporary Dance Company of Sintra, and the Spanish Dance Company Cuadro Flamenco. In the field of education, she was responsible for establishing 14 academies: Ai!aDança Sintra I, II, and III; Ai!aDança Loures I and II; Ai!aDança Azambuja; Ai!aDança Sta. Iria I and II; Ai!aDança Pontinha; Ai!aDança São João da Talha; Ai!aDança Sacavém; Ai!aDança Montelavar; Ai!aDança Integrated Arts Education; and the Contemporary Dance Performer Course.

Marta Guerreiro | Holds a degree in Socio-Cultural Animation with a focus on Intangible Heritage, where she developed skills in researching and safeguarding cultural traditions. During this journey, she discovered traditional dances and PédeXumbo, continuing her dance training. She currently coordinates PédeXumbo, where she develops projects related to traditional dance and music.

Patrícia Esteves | Dance teacher, dancer, and choreographer. She holds a degree in Dance from the Faculty of Human Kinetics (FMH), completed the first year of the Master’s in Dance Teaching at ESD, and is currently a Master's student in Education Studies at NOVA FCSH. She is a Guest Lecturer at FMH–ULisboa, dance coordinator and teacher for the AEC+ project in primary schools within the Conde de Oeiras School Group, and a dance teacher in lower secondary schools within the São João do Estoril School Group. She is the founder and teacher at HOPE – Dance School, and also teaches in several other community-based schools. She has received awards as a choreographer and has been an invited speaker at various conferences. Her work focuses on Dance and Dance Education, with a special emphasis on Flamenco Dance Technique and Creative Dance.

Susana Nunez | Holds a Master's degree in Dance Teaching from ESD – IPL. She is a trainer in Dance Education and Expressive Arts (Dance). She serves as the pedagogical director of EDC – ISA and is the artistic director and choreographer of Ciranda C.D.