10th Ceará International Dance Biennial begins in Brazil

The 10th Ceará International Dance Biennial, themed ‘De Par em Par’, has commenced, featuring 44 attractions and 65 performances across seven municipalities in the state of Ceará, including the capital, Fortaleza.

The event includes participants from various Brazilian states as well as guest groups from France and Belgium. The programming runs until November 1 and encompasses dance performances, workshops, seminars, exhibitions, residencies, and videocasts to promote cultural exchange and artistic training.

Initial performances are taking place in Juazeiro do Norte and Crato within the Cariri region. In Fortaleza, the official opening is scheduled for Friday at the Cineteatro São Luiz, featuring the São Paulo Companhia de Dança and Cisne Negro Cia. de Dança. Other venues include the Teatro José de Alencar and Teatro do Dragão do Mar. From October 26 to 31, the Biennial will extend its reach to Pacatuba, Aracati, Baturité, and Guaramiranga.