Paulo Caldas

Considered the most agitated dancer-choreographer in Brazilian dance, Paulo Caldas began studying classical dance at the national school of Maria Olenewa in Rio de Janeiro (1988-1991). In 1993, he began taking contemporary dance lessons from the choreographer Regina Miranda. At the same time, he studied philosophy at the University of Rio de Janeiro and began researching aestheticism in theatre and choreography. He also enrolled in the Angel Vianna contemporary dance school. He created “Transverso” for the company Sociedade Masculina in 2007.

In June 1995, he won first prize at the young choreographers’ competition in Rio de Janeiro for his creation and interpretation. In 1996, he and his company Staccato Dança Contemporânea (1993) went to Japan and Germany, where he received second prize for young choreographers in Hanover. In October of the same year, he received a grant for developing a research project on the writing of movement, from cinematography to choreography. He has received numerous awards recognising his artistic talent. He regularly organises dance workshops in Brazil and also teaches dance history. 

Source: Maison de la Danse show program