Through interweaving dance and dialogue, Material Bodies is a sensual and cinematic look at the relationship between amputees and their limbs. This visceral and colourful short film explores how a prosthetic leg can be more like a piece of jewellery, a dance companion, or a part of you.

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In Tribute to Mickaella Dantas

To her life, to her strength, to her movement, to her dance, and to the generosity of Mickaella. To those she touched and inspired, we remember and carry on with the vigor with which she danced.

Mickaella Dantas (1989-2024). Mickaella began her career with the Cia. Dançando com a Diferença in 2011, participating in various national and international creations and tours. In Lisbon, she completed the Advanced Program in Performing Arts Creation and collaborated with numerous artists and companies. Mickaella was part of the CandoCo Dance Company, where she worked with renowned choreographers and explored new performative realms. Recently, she collaborated with Wamãe – Public Anthropology and served as the assistant artistic director of Dançando com a Diferença.