Balé da cidade de Teresina: trajetórias sobre dança, história e memória

Abstract

This study explores the trajectory of the Balé da Cidade de Teresina as a study object. Founded in 1993, the group emerged as an experimental initiative and has since established itself as the leading contemporary dance company in Piauí. The research draws on Cultural History and Oral History, positioning dance as a language of resistance, memory, and local identity. It highlights challenges faced by the company, including financial support scarcity, professionalization issues, and recognition gaps. Interviews with artists who contributed to the company, such as Sidh Ribeiro, provide reflections on the group's cultural impact and tensions between past and present. Acting as a tool for social transformation and cultural representation, Balé da Cidade de Teresina broke barriers by projecting Piauí's dance onto national and international stages, while also reflecting political and social issues in the regional context. This study not only recovers the group’s memory but also positions dance as a field of knowledge and debate, recognizing its significant role in shaping local history.