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Cisne Negro Dance Company, founded by Hulda Bittencourt, where she was artistic director for 44 years (in memoriam) and currently under
Under the artistic direction of Dany Bittencourt, it is considered one of the best contemporary companies in the country, a critical and cultural success.
A public institution, with almost five decades of existence, looking to the future, always ready to bring its innovative dance to the public.
Four corners of the planet!
Among its defining characteristics are diversity and innovation, and throughout its history, it boasts some remarkable statistics: it has been seen by an audience of over 5 million people / in 17 countries / across more than 500 cities, with an average attendance of 60-80.
presentations/year.
In recent years, it has achieved a significant return of spontaneous media, translating into a large audience reach through print media, social media, televised news – broadcasts and rebroadcasts – dissemination and/or broadcasting, exhibition, reproduction and digital platforms.
Hulda Bittencourt (in memoriam)
Founder, General and Artistic Director
She began her studies with Maria Olenewa, a pioneer of classical ballet in Brazil. She specialized in various dance teaching methods, from contemporary to classical, including that of... Royal Academy of Dancing.
Founder, General and Artistic Director of CISNE NEGRO CIA. DE DANÇA, with 46 years of existence and of ESTÚDIO DE BALLET CISNE NEGRO, with 65 years of existence, Hulda, who passed away in 2021, left an important and recognized legacy for BRAZILIAN DANCE.
With CISNE NEGRO CIA. DE DANÇA several performances all over Brazil and the four continents, and the success of the national and international tours, as well as the recognition of the critics and the public, has established the company as one of the best dance groups in the country.
Using her refined artistic vein, Hulda was a "talent polisher", master of transforming, many times, "raw stones" into "precious gems". She was part of the formation of many professionals in the DANCE and related areas, who today are renowned names acting in important companies in Brazil and abroad.
DANY BITTENCOURT
Artistic Director and Choreographer
A dancer trained at the Royal Academy of Dancing in London-ARD and a licensed teacher for over 20 years using the same teaching method, her curriculum includes classical ballet training in London and classical and contemporary dance training in Canada.
For 20 years she was a dancer with CISNE NEGRO CIA. DE DANÇA, performing all over Brazil and in countries such as Africa, Scotland, Spain, England, United States, Argentina, Canada, Uruguay, Germany, Paraguay and Chile. She has also worked as assistant to important national and international choreographers and teachers, such as Mark Baldwin (England), Gigi Caciuleanu, Patrick Delcroix (France), Itizik Galili (Holland), Victor Navarro (Spain), Marc de Graef (Portugal), Boris Storokov (Russia), Tíndaro Silvano and Rui Moreira (Brazil), among others.
Since 1990 she has been Technical and Artistic Director, as well as teacher at Estúdio de Ballet Cisne Negro and, in parallel to this activity, since 1998 she has been Artistic and Rehearsal Director of CISNE NEGRO CIA. DE DANÇA, where she also works as choreographer.
In 2019, he was part of the Jury Panel of Joinville Festival, where she participated as a curator in 2021.
Mission
Cisne Negro Companhia de Dança's goal is to be a reference in the democratization and access to the arts, besides offering unique experiences and perspectives in dance that involve conversation and promote diversity. Cisne Negro is considered one of the best contemporary dance companies in the country, which since its inception is grounded in the creation, research, and development of talent. In its commitment to innovation in all aspects, it aims to enrich Brazilian culture through its activities and performances both nationally and internationally.
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Cisne Negro's ALMA is in its commitment to the collaboration, elaboration, and implementation of socio-cultural, socio-educational, and environmental projects that help in the idealization and direction of a more inclusive society. The Company promotes artistic and cultural hosting, because it strongly believes that every human being deserves to experience the pleasure of art and, equally, that culture is a significant tool for social transformation, food for hope and dreams.national.
Values
- Passion;
- Human and cultural diversity;
- Sustainable development;
- Democratization and accessibility to art;
- Ethics and transparency;
- Entrepreneurship and innovation;
- Respect for life; Preservation, Humanization, and Dignity.
A Tool for Social Transformation
CISNE NEGRO CIA. DE DANÇA believes that culture is a tool for
social transformation, food for hope and dreams for many people, therefore,
The company's repertoire includes socio-educational works, such as: "Vem Dançar" (Come Dancing) - the history of dance through the ages, "Don Quixote e Sancho Pança, Viajando pela Dança" (Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, Traveling in Dance), a journey through traditional Brazilian dance from a contemporary point of view, and "Baobá", a work based on the story of The Little Prince, a discussion between the Little Prince and an Afro-Brazilian Prince about the sustainability of the planet.
His works have been presented in major cities in Brazil, as well as in South Africa, Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Scotland, Spain, the United States, England, Mozambique, Paraguay, Thailand, Uruguay, China, Germany, and Romania.
With an eclectic vision, he participates in diversified events:
Part of the Italian tenor's international tour Andrea Bocelli, with choreography by Dany Bittencourt and featuring dancers from CISNE NEGRO CIA. DE DANÇA
2016 - In the cities of Curitiba and São Paulo;
2018 - In the cities of Porto Alegre, Brasília and São Paulo
In May 2018, she participated in the opera La Traviata, at the Theatro Municipal de São Paulo, directed by Jorge Takla, with choreography by Dany Bittencourt.
In September 2023, he participated once again at the Bradesco Theater in La Traviata opera, with choreography by Dany Bittencourt, together with São Paulo Academic Orchestra, under the direction of the conductor Luciano Camargo.
The NutcrackerEvery December, the traditional Christmas show is presented in São Paulo, which in this year of 2025
This is its 42nd edition.
Hulda Bittencourt Occupation – A History with Dance – In 2024, curated by Dany Bittencourt and Marco Prado
This exhibition was held, with great success, in São Paulo (Oswald de Andrade Cultural Workshop) and Ribeirão Preto
(Palace Cultural Center), with free admission, telling the story of one of the great ladies of national dance, Hulda
Bittencourt, who passed away in 2021, portraying her life as a woman, dancer, choreographer, and businesswoman, as well as the
birth of Cisne Negro (Company and Studio of Ballet and Dance, with 47 and 66 years of existence, respectively) and of
his immense legacy left to Brazilian dance. This exhibition is expected to later tour several cities in the
Interior of the State of São Paulo.
Social Actions of Inclusion and Socialization
Aware of her social responsibility, she has participated in numerous social art-education projects throughout her career.
A trajectory aimed at TRANSFORMING social indicators, primarily among the population, through ART AND DANCE.
young person in a situation of social vulnerability.
DANCE NUCLEUS CISNE NEGRO
In 2021, the social project NÚCLEO DE DANÇA CISNE NEGRO was launched on the premises of Don Bosco Institute, in Bom Retiro, with Free classical ballet classes, using the method of Royal Academy of Dance For 70 children and young people, with specialized teachers, twice a week, adapting the space for these classes with mirrors, bars, a dance mat and other accessories, as well as providing, free of charge, all the necessary uniforms and props. In 2024 we expanded the project's reach, working with 3 units: Bom Retiro, Lapa and Heliópolis, serving 190 children and adolescents, with the program continuing into 2025.
Dance in Hospitals
They have been performing free shows in hospital lobbies for patients, medical staff, and support staff, humanizing the hospital environment with art, culture, and beauty, with significant results in raising awareness and hope, not only for the audience present but also for the members of the Company themselves.
PUBLIC UTILITY
In 2022, it received the title of "Public Utility" from the City Hall of São Paulo.
Countries Visited
SOUTH AFRICA –2004 – Durban, Pretoria, Cape Town
GERMANY – 2014 – 2013 – 2011 – 2009 – 2006 –2000 – 1998 – Wonfelbütel, Schweinfurt, Fellbach, Bad Kissingen, Bielefield, Bonn, Coesfeld, Gütersloh, Hagen, Leverkusen, Lufwigshafen, Offenburg, Saarlouis, Scwinfurt, Siegen, Viersen, Villingen, Wiesbaden, Worms
ARGENTINA–2010–2009–2003–1999– 1998–1996–1993–1992– 1991 Bahia Blanca, Buenos Aires, Catamarca, Córdoba, Corrientes, Jujuy, La Pampa, Mar del Plata, Mendonça, Posadas, Resistência, Rosario, Salta, San Juan, Santa Fe, Tandil, Termosde Rio Hondo, Tres Arroyos, Tucuman
CANADA–1992 – Quebec, Ottawa
CHILE –2000 –2006 –2008–Temuco, Santiago
CHINA–2013– Beijing –2017 –Xiamen –BricsArtsFestival
COLOMBIA 2012 – Bogotá
CUBA–2006–Havana, One Hundred Fires
SCOTLAND–1986 – Aberdeen
SPAIN–1985 –Osuna, Estepa, Seville, DosHermanos
UNITED STATES –2022 – Pittsburgh- 2011–2005–2001 –1998– 1988– Aspen, Miami, New York
ENGLAND –1998–1986–Brington, London
MOZAMBIQUE 2004 - Maputo
PARAGUAY–2004 – Asunción
THAILAND –2010 –Bangkok
ROMANIA– 2014 – Cluj Napoca, Sibiu
URUGUAY–2024 – 2010–2009–2007–1998–1994–1992–Montevideo
Incentive Laws
Cisne Negro Dance Company has projects approved under the following Incentive Laws:
Rouanet Lawt – Those providing incentives – whether individuals or legal entities – may benefit from a reduction in their Income Tax Due.
Project: Triennial Maintenance of the Cisne Negro Dance Company – 2023/2025 – PRONAC No. – For the maintenance of activities and projects developed by the Company.
ProMac – Contributing sponsors – individuals or legal entities – may allocate portions of their municipal taxes (ISS and IPTU) to projects approved under the program.
Project: Dance Center Cisne Negro IV – Socio-educational project, with free dance classes., for the Royal Academy of Dancing method, from London to 120 children and teenagers in the Lapa units (Dom Bosco Salesian Youth Centerand Heliópolis (Baccarelli Institute), where they receive, in addition to dance classes, all the necessary infrastructure such as uniforms, ballet shoes, equipped classrooms (carpet, bars, mirrors), as well as costumes to participate in an annual repertoire ballet performance, produced by Cisne Negro Dance Company, always presenting a repertoire ballet work such as La Fille Mal Gardée, Coppelia, The Wizard of Oz, among others.
Information: [email protected]
Technical specifications
Foundation and Artistic Direction: Hulda Bittencourt (in memoriam)
Artistic Direction and Rehearsal Direction: Dany Bittencourt
Assistant Director and Rehearsal Director: Patrícia Alquezar
Guest Professors: Alex Lima, Alex Soares, André Malosá, Armando Duarte, Boris Storokov, Christian Camus, Daielma
Decker, Daniela Severian, Denise Siqueira, Demis Moretti, Elie Lazar, Felix Valentim, Gisele Santoro, Henrique Lima, Hugo Fanari,
Jorge Garcia, Lorena Merlino, Luciana Vigneron, Márcio Rongetti, Mário Nascimento, Mônica Kodato, Paula D'Ajello, Sara Mazon,
Roberto Amorim, Sérgio Marshall, Simone Ferro, Tereza Augusta, Vladimir Condereche, among others.
Cast: Ana Luísa Torres, Bianca Huang, Clara Bianca, Diego Azevedo, Gabriel Félix, Gabriela Evangelista, Gustavo Ambrósio,
Ingrid Costa, Isabelle Dantas, Leonardo Branco, Luis Miranda, Mário Gilberto, Pedro Henrique Fernandes, Rayssa Albuquerque,
William Gasparo.
Pianists: Luiz Augusto Ribeiro, Maria Inês Vasconcellos, Nilza Fernandes
Costume Making: Dressing Room Dance Supplies – Giselle Bittencourt
Wardrobe Assistant and Costume Coordinator: Anarita Grigório do Nascimento
Makeup Visagism: Chloé Gaya – Jacques Janine
Photographer: Reginaldo Azevedo – Raphoto
Graphic Design: Paulo Humberto Ludovico de Almeida
Technical Manager: Eduardo Ferreira Paes Jr.
Controller: Ivana dos Santos
Press Office: Luar Conteúdo – Vanessa Luckaschek
Executive Advisory and Cultural Projects: Maria Aparecida Fiorentin
Administrative/Financial Advisory: Raquel Murano
Cultural Management and International Consulting: Cesar Dias
Board of Directors of the Cultural Association of Friends of Cisne Negro Dance Company: Maria Luiza Crivelaro (President) and Jorge Luiz Leal
(Vice President)
Physiotherapy: Laura Proença Clinic
Doctor: Dr. João Buarque de Hollanda
