Marco Da Silva Ferreira - "Carcaça"

With this work, created in 2022, Marco da Silva Ferreira has taken international stages by storm. It is impossible to remain unmoved by the electrifying surge generated by his community of ten performers—women and men, including himself—whose diverse physiques match the power of their dancing. At times tightly bound together in an irresistible wave, at others swept into virtuosic variations in solos or duets, the performers move within a meticulously crafted choreography. Driven by layers of electronic sound and the insistent rhythms of a DJ and a percussionist performing live on stage, their legs weave tirelessly, creating friction and a bridge between past, present, and future. The choreography draws on the gestures of voguing, the pounding energy of jumpstyle, the hypnotic flow of house, as well as the steps of rancho, a traditional Portuguese folk circle dance. It also expresses the strength of a united collective engaged in a bold affirmation of identity, as illustrated in the sequence where all the dancers, fists raised toward the audience, chant the protest song “Cantiga sem maneiras” by poet José Mário Branco. Another message appears in the slogan “All walls will fall,” written by one of the dancers—embodying the overturning force of a vibrant piece that celebrates the power of dance. Created in 2022 – Piece for 12 performers including 2 musicians Choreography and Artistic Direction: Marco da Silva Ferreira Artistic Assistant : Catarina Miranda Performers : André Speedy, Fábio Krayze, Leo Ramos, Marc Oliveras Casas, Marco da Silva Ferreira, Maria Antunes, Max Makowski, Mélanie Ferreira, Nelson Teunis, Nala Revlon Musicians : João Pais Filipe (drums) and Luís Pestana (electronic music) Sound: João Monteiro Lighting Design : Cárin Geada Technical Direction : Luísa Osório Costumes : Aleksandar Protic Set Design : Emanuel Santos Anthropological Research: Teresa Fradique Portuguese Folk Dance : Joana Lopes Production Management : Mafalda Bastos Executive Production : Mafalda Bastos & Joana Costa Santos 4.45 pm Performance by Théo TOUVET: ‘Ritournelle’ Debussy Theatre foyer – free entry upon presentation of a ticket for the show