Applications for the selection of projects for the Artistic Residency program are open until February 22nd. Throughout 2025, there will be the opportunity to host two Artistic Residencies, each aimed at providing young choreographers with time, space and support for the development of their creations. During the artistic residency, the young choreographer will receive artistic guidance from São Castro, artistic director of Play False and an award-winning choreographer and dancer in the field of contemporary dance. Additionally, the program includes training in areas complementary to artistic creation, specifically focused on performance circulation. This edition features training in Production and Communication, delivered by specialized instructors: Andreia Carneiro and Marisa Miranda.

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Andreia Carneiro is a cultural producer with a degree in Production and a PhD in Artistic Studies, Arts, and Mediation at FCSH-UNL. With extensive experience as a production director in various companies such as ACCCA – Companhia Clara Andermatt, Bomba Suicida, Teatro Praga, Materiais Diversos, and P.OR.K, she is also the founder of Produtores Emergentes.

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Marisa Miranda has been a cultural communicator for over 15 years. She currently collaborates with Lavrar o Mar – Cooperativa Cultural and provides consultancy for artistic projects. With a degree in Communication Sciences, she was responsible for the communication strategy and outreach of Évora_27 – European Capital of Culture, led the communication for Teatro Viriato and Companhia Paulo Ribeiro, and worked as a journalist for Público.

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The authors of the selected project will receive:

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• Rehearsal space

• Accommodation*

• Meals*

• Travel expenses*

• A financial grant of 350 euros

• Artistic guidance and mentorship from São Castro

• Online guidance in Production with Andreia Carneiro

• Online guidance in Communication with Marisa Miranda
  (*up to 3 people)

 

The emerging young choreographer selected for the first residency under the ECO Project, may have the chance to present his/her piece at the A CIDADE DANÇA 2025 festival in S. João da Madeira, an initiative produced by Play False | associação cultural and curated by São Castro. This presentation, part of a program that highlights renowned choreographers, aims to expand the visibility of the young choreographer and their creative work. Play False will provide a performance fee for this presentation, scheduled for May 1, 2025, as part of the festival.