Festival Connections. Art brings together cultural projects of Rio in free programming in Gloria

Rio receives, between 9 and 12 April, the first edition of Festival Connections. Art, initiative that brings together social projects linked to culture in a free program at the TotalEnergies Theatre - Sala Adolpho Bloch.

The proposal is to give visibility to initiatives that work in the artistic formation of children and young people, especially in peripheral territories, bringing together projects of music, dance and performing arts that have been transforming trajectories and expanding access to culture. The program occupies different theater spaces throughout the day, from 10am to 9pm, with activities aimed at both the general public and professionals in the sector.

Inspired by experiences such as the Rio de Janeiro Theatre Festival and the Palco Solidário project, the festival seeks to strengthen collaboration networks between artists, collectives and institutions.

Conversations and reflections throughout the Festival

Besides the artistic performances, the Connections. Art promotes debates and meetings focused on reflection on the role of culture in social transformation. Among the highlights are tables on music and social impact, with representatives of AfroReggae and Study Funk!, as well as discussions on technical training and inclusion with names such as Gringo Cardia, Dalal Achcar and Ana Botafogo. The program also includes business rounds with the Ambikira Institute.

On stage, the public will be able to watch free presentations of groups such as the Chiquinha Gonzaga Orchestra, the Guanabara Orchestra – Agency of Good and the Maré Orchestra of Tomorrow. The dance also features the Ballet Manguinhos, which presents the show in honor of Elza Soares, as well as the Ballet Dalal Achcar Company. Rocinha's LGBTQIAPN+ Choir and Rio Passinho presentations complete the program.

Open to the public, the festival also intends to bring habitual spectators closer to the theater of these productions, expanding the recognition of artistic quality developed in social projects. The proposal is for the event to integrate the cultural calendar of the city permanently, with annual editions and participation of initiatives from other regions of the country.

PROGRAMME:

CIA OF BALLET DALAL ACHCAR

Directory: Paradise Garden, Cardinal, Without You

Date: April 9, at 20h

ORQUESTRA CHIKINHA GONZAGA

Date: April 10, 10 h

CAMERA JOINT EMR LAB

Date: April 10, 18h

THE YOUTH OF THE GUANABARA

Good Agency

Date: April 11, at 10 h

BALLET MUSIC

Forever Elza

Date: April 11, 2:30 p.m.

ROY LGBTQIAPN+ CORO

Date: April 11, at 18h

TOMORROW'S SEA ORQUEST

Date: April 12, 10 h

CARIOCA PASSIN

Date: April 12, 2:30 p.m.

ServiceTimetable: 10:00 to 9:00.
Location: Total TheaterEnergies - Sala Adolpho Bloch
Address: Rua do Russell, 804 – Gloria
Tickets: Free entry