Olga Roriz Company

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Arts Centre

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Santa Engrácia

Location

The Companhia Olga Roriz is headquartered and has its studio in the historic Palácio Pancas Palha, a building of interest located on Rua de Santa Apolónia, right in the Santa Engrácia area, in the city of Lisbon. This area of the Portuguese capital presents an interesting combination of its architectural heritage and a vibrant urban and cultural dynamic. Its proximity to the Tagus River lends it a particular atmosphere, where the past intersects with the city's contemporary vitality.

Artistic Essence

Since its foundation in 1995, Companhia Olga Roriz has established itself as an unavoidable reference entity in contemporary dance, both in Portugal and internationally. Directed by the renowned choreographer Olga Roriz, the company is recognized for being a "signature company," which means it develops a distinctive style and artistic language, marked by strong theatrical expressiveness and a refined dramaturgical sense. Its trajectory reflects continuous research and experimentation, consolidating a vast body of work that inspires and captivates audiences.

A Center for Creation and Development

The space at Palácio Pancas Palha functions as a dynamic center for choreographic creation, research, and training. It is here that the company's team, under Olga Roriz's direction, dedicates itself daily to the development of new works, rehearsals, and the exploration of performative languages. Furthermore, the space hosts training programs, workshops, and artistic residencies, constituting an active hub for the refinement and sharing of knowledge in the field of contemporary dance. The building itself becomes the silent stage for an intense and continuous creative process.

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