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The flow of Afro-diasporic dances is passed down through community-based rather than academic means, often blending dance with cultural customs rather than focusing solely on technique. This non-linear, embodied transmission poses a challenge for outsiders seeking to learn it and can be seen as a form of resistance against European dominance and the erasure of other cultures.

This solo performance marks a continuation of the long-standing collaboration between Alice Ripoll and Hiltinho Fantástico, who have been working together for the past seven years within the SUAVE and REC dance companies. Both collectives develop a hybrid language that merges contemporary dance with Brazilian urban forms. The two artists have collaborated in acclaimed works such as Cria, Lavagem, aCORdo, and Zona Franca, which have toured major festivals and theaters around the world.