
No palco do TEDxRio, Mariana revela que as fantasias de Carnaval vão muito além das 1h30 de desfile na avenida. Cada peça carrega história da arte, referências culturais e vivências que não podem se encerrar em uma única noite. Por meio de um projeto autoral, ela amplia o ciclo de vida dessas criaç

No palco do TEDxRio, Marcelo — coreógrafo de comissões de frente — compartilha os bastidores do processo criativo por trás de um dos momentos mais impactantes do Carnaval. Como primeiro bailarino do Teatro Municipal, ele revela como transita entre dois universos aparentemente distintos: o palco clá

A soulful Kathak Narrative Performance unfolded at the heart of the event, weaving movement, music, and meaning into one powerful expression. Rooted in the sacred soil of Varanasi, the performance carried the grace, storytelling, and spiritual depth that define this classical art. More than a dance

Traditional art forms survive not because they are old, but because they continue to offer meaning. Indian classical dance, with its rhythm, storytelling, and discipline, carries cultural knowledge that risks being lost if younger generations disengage. Preserving these forms is not about resisting

In a world quick to judge and slow to understand, a male dancer confronts societal expectations, family resistance, and stereotypes through movement. This talk explores how dance became an act of self-realisation, resilience, and quiet rebellion—proving that when one listens to their inner truth, ev

“I hope an asteroid wipes us all out so no one mourns me”: a seven‑year‑old’s words spark a deeper question—what if the real “end of the world” isn’t planetary doom, but a dystopia where culture stops evolving amid climate displacement? Drawing from community dance in rubbish dumps, refugee camps,

Lu Bazanella utiliza a arte e o humor como resistência para preservar a criatividade e o espírito crítico diante do colapso das estruturas modernas. Ao aceitarmos que estamos vivendo o apocalipse, somos convidados por ela a "dançar”, literal e metaforicamente, para transcender o presente. O foco é u

Paulina zadaje pytanie - dlaczego przestaliśmy tańczyć? Naturalną ludzką muzykalność i potrzebę rytmicznego ruchu zamieniliśmy na smutne i zbyt poważne życie w pozycji „wiecznie siedzącej”. Co z tym zrobić? Możemy być: opanowani, ale martwi, albo żywi! Paulina pokazuje, co może się wydarzyć, kiedy z

W swoim wystąpienia, Beata - instruktor stepowania, pokazuje, że każdy ma w sobie rytm i może nim się komunikować. Podkreśla, że taniec to historia o relacjach oraz emocjach, które są w każdym z nas. Dźwięk i ruch sprawi, że porozumiewamy się bez słów, jesteśmy jednością i budujemy społeczność. Tanc

What happens when dance stops entertaining and starts confronting power? In this Afro contemporary performance, Chicago’s Red Clay Dance Company weaves movement traditions of the African Diaspora with bold, theatrical imagery to explore Black stories of joy, resilience, and resistance. The Company p