“I am very romantic about dance. I love it, I think it is important. I think it will save us from many things.” – Renan Martins
Infused with a vibrant pulse that echoes through the space, creating an immersive experience where every heartbeat and movement is interconnected. Because there’s nothing stronger than the binding of life and how heat and blood keep the pace of our collective desire for freedom, touch, and attentive justice. The blurred line that links individual and collective. This rhythmic energy transforms the dance floor into a democratic space, where the roles of performer and spectator blur, fostering a sense of unity and shared experience. The audience is not merely a passive observer but an integral part of the performance, contributing to a collective energy that fuels the dance. This dance piece is not just a performance but a living, breathing entity that evolves with the input and presence of each participant. Here, the dance floor becomes a microcosm of society, where diverse voices and movements converge to create a unified and dynamic whole.
This work speaks to the power of collective action and artistic expression as tools for social engagement and transformation, which are familiar topics for Renan Martins.
Fragments
Guerrilla Fragments is a shorter version of the performance and is often performed outside.
Read Aminata Cairo’s text for the program.
In the performance you can also hear the song “Lago dos Cisnes” by Piotr Ilitch Tchaikovski / Thiago França & A Espetacular Charanga do França, by courtesy of Alternetmusic Produção e Gravação Ltda.