International Residency with João Paulo Lima

Jean Abreu Dance are excited to announce our latest international exchange and residency at South East Dance, UK, featuring our Artistic Director, Jean Abreu, and Brazilian artist João Paulo Lima. Together, they will further the creative process behind their latest collaboration, Dark Ruim.

This residency goes beyond creative exploration. Jean and João will engage with artists, organisations, and practitioners across the UK, fostering connections and expanding the discourse around inclusivity in dance.

A key highlight of this residency is the Crip Dance Workshop where disabled and non-disabled movers in Brighton are invited to explore movement and dance through the lens of Crip theory.

Jean Abreu Dance are delighted to be supporting and hosting this vital and inspiring international exchange.

Watch this space for further updates.

Artist Bio

João Paulo Lima -  Activist, educator, performer 

João Paulo Lima is a PhD student in Dance at UFBA (Brazil), a contemporary dance technician, choreographer, teacher, and writer. His research focuses on people with disabilities in dance and their activism. He develops creative processes with independent artists and collaborates on cultural policies for people with disabilities in Brazil.  João explores the concept of "crip dance" and what disability creates as an aesthetic. 

Website
http://www.jpmovimentos.com.br...