Festival Celebrates Global Dance and Music Traditions
The third edition of Dancilhas - Festival de Danças e Músicas do Mundo will take place on October 11 and 12 in Funchal, at the Garden of the Parish Council of Sao Martinho. This vibrant cultural event, organized by the Cultural and Recreating Association Rodopio Pitoresco, is designed to showcase world dance and music traditions.
Open to All Ages, Emphasizing Community and Sustainability
Dancilhas is a celebration for people of all ages, featuring both professional and amateur dancers and musicians. The event focuses on fostering community connections while promoting sustainability and cultural heritage preservation. Through performances, participants aim to present the essence of what makes traditional and folk festivals unique, offering audiences an immersive experience in global music and dance traditions.
Performers and Spectators Alike Contribute to Cultural Rescue
This year’s festival not only serves as an entertainment platform but also strives to rescue and maintain cultural traditions that are at risk of fading. By bringing together a diverse group of performers and spectators, Dancilhas highlights the importance of preserving and celebrating different cultures through dance and music, creating a bridge between the past and present for future generations.
This Years Schedule
Friday October 11
Workshops
18h30 - English Dance Music, by Keith Macdonald.
19h30 - Turkish Dances, by Orçun Átilla
Concerts
21h00 - Orçun Átilla (Turkey)
22h30 - jam.pt (Lisbon)
23h30 - Jamicionário Tripeiro (Porto)
Saturday October 12
Workshops
12h00 - Yoga, Valeria Glinca
14h00 - Recovery of the Sensory and Rhythmic Space, by Marco Luna.
15h00 - Seed Pumps, by Manuel Vicente
16h00 - EN-CONTRA-DANCES, Matte
17h30 - Lindy Hop, Mikhail Vasyluk & Patrícia Gomes
19h00 - Musicar, João Valente
Concerts
20h00 – Mandado Ball, Old Guard & Petty and Carmina.
21h30 – OTUS MAULI
23h00 – TROVADORES
00h00 – AFRO-BRAZILEIRAS, Sancho
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