Thursday, November 14 · 10am – 4pm
The Pearce Institute
840-860 Govan Road Govan G51 3UU
About –
Marcos Abranches is a choreographer and dancer with a rare condition ‘Choreoathetosis’, which is the result of a brain injury. It is not a disease but a pathological condition that manifests itself in involuntary, intermittent and irregular movements of the face and limbs.
It is important to know that the professional has normal intelligence and uses it as a study reference for the construction of his artistic body language, being the only Brazilian choreographer with cerebral palsy to propose a study on contemporary dance.
Marcos has travelled for performances and work to countries including Germany, Spain, South Korea, the USA, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia and Peru, among others.
AWARDS: ‘Honour for Merit’ (Marcos Abranches) – OFFCINE22 – Varginha MG (Brazil) – 2023, ‘Mention for Artistic Quality – Marcos Abranches portrayed in the film O Artista e a Força do Pensamento at ASSIM VIVEMOS – 10th International Festival of Films on Disability’ – 2021, Denilto Gomes Award and winner in the Stage Arts category of the Accessibility Award, promoted by SP Escola de Teatro – Centro de Formação das Artes do Palco, both in 2013.
Workshop –
DANCE FOR ALL BODIES is a workshop with practices of body awareness, movement exploration, breathing and concentration, taking into account the target audience. The course aims to work with the idea that each and every activity to be proposed should be accessible to everyone who undertakes the experience, seeking not to exclude anyone from experimentation.
(The Workshop is open for all abilities and experiences, recommended ages 12 +)
Book tickets now – Sliding Scale – £20 – £40
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-with-marcos-abranches-tickets-944084109987
Venue – Pearce Institute, 840 – 860 Govan Road, G51 3UU
- We would advise attendees arrive 15 minutes before class starts at 9:45am
