Sofia Dias und Vitor Roriz
Biography
Sofia Dias (1983, London) & Vítor Roriz (1980, Porto) are a duo of artists/choreographers collaborating since 2006. The hybrid nature of their research, connected to a strong curiosity and need for experimentation, led them to create several shows, performances, videos, podcasts and installations, crossing different contexts and blurring limits between artistic fields. Their performances conceived for stage, mainly performed by the duo, summon up a particular choreographic language in relation to text and voice and have been presented in over 17 countries. In 2011 they were awarded the Prix Jardin d'Europe for "A gesture that is nothing but a threat". They teach workshops and classes and have been organising residencies and reflection groups for artists in different contexts. The duo was invited to make the curatorship for PACAP 2 (2018/2019) and PACAP 6 (2023) – Advanced Program of Creation in Performing Arts, at Fórum Dança, Lisbon. Between 2023 and 2024 they are resident artists at Fundação Champalimaud.