\u201cWe Dance with our body and not despite our body\u201d is the motto that inspires the work of Dan\u00e7ando com a Diferen\u00e7a. The company\u2019s name means \u201cDancing with difference\u201d and was founded in 2001 on the Portuguese island of Madeira by artistic director, Henrique Amoedo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company\u2019s primary aim is to create high quality dance productions with people with different abilities. Over the past 21 years, and under the inspiring leadership of the dance pedagogue Henrique Amoedo, Dan\u00e7ando com a Diferen\u00e7a has gained national and international recognition. Through its work, which also includes formal and informal dance education at a community level, the company endeavors to break down the stigmas attached to people with other abilities and to promote social inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dan\u00e7ando com a Diferen\u00e7a\u2019s ambitious strategy is to move beyond the limiting boundaries of the dance\/ability sector and to be accepted within the regular international performing arts scene. To achieve this, they frequently work with established national and international choreographers, that help to further push the boundaries towards inclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Together with Henrique Amoedo and select members of the company, you are invited to share the dreams, passions and practices that underline Dan\u00e7ando com a Diferen\u00e7a, in a workshop where each person will be taught to explore their own bodily limitations and interact with one another\u2019s limitations too. Like in the company motto, a safe space will be established, where we shall dance with our body, not despite of it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Dan\u00e7ando com a Diferen\u00e7a, which translates to 'Dancing with Differences' originates from the Portuguese island of Madeira, has been making dance performances with people who experience limitations and diverse possibilities for more than 21 years. Under the inspiring leadership of the dance pedagogue Henrique Amoedo, Dan\u00e7ando com a Diferen\u00e7a has gained national and international recognition.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group regularly tours Europe and is considered the most important art organization on the island of Madeira itself. Through its work, which also includes formal and informal dance education at a community level, the company endeavors to break down the stigmas attached to people with other abilities and promote social inclusion.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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