Português
lives and works at Köln, Germany
Otávio Portela has built a versatile artistic career as a dancer, performer, and creative interpreter. He has worked with various dance companies in Brazil and abroad, participating in numerous festivals and stages worldwide. Notably, he performed at Chaillot Théâtre National de la Danse in Paris (FR), alongside prominent figures in the national and international contemporary dance scene.
In addition to his collaborations with artists in the fields of photography and performance, [Name] has also been involved in producing collaborative video-dances. It is through these projects that he developed an interest in video performance as a discursive platform to explore the poetics of the Black body in diaspora, drawing inspiration from his own experiences in transit.