Marco da Silva Ferreira

Biography

Marco da Silva Ferreira (1986) from Santa Maria da Feira, graduated in  physiotherapy. The intensive body practice began in 1996 through swimming but superseded in 2002 by the performing arts. His path was self-taught in dance styles that  flowed in urban/street contexts, pop culture and clubbing. As choreographer, “Hu(r)mano” (2013) set up the beginning of an unpredictable journey. “BROTHER” (2016) consolidated an authorial discourse and both pieces integrated Aerowaves  Priority Companies. Followed by “Bisonte” (2019),  “Corpos de Baile” (2020) for the Portuguese National Ballet Company and “SIRI” (2021) a co-creation with Jorge Jácome. “førma Inførma” (2022) with the South African Company Via  Katlehong, “Fantasie Minor” (2022) with CCN de Caen and “CARCAÇA” (2022) selected by Big Pulse Dance Alliance. “a folia” (2024) for Ballet de Lorraine.