FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Portugal
Address
Rua São João da MataCountry
City
LisbonProvince
EstrelaStreet address 2
nº44 1ºMobile Phone
+351915786462Telephone
+351915786462Website
Click HereYear of Establishment
2025Contact Person1
Sandra Catarina Fonseca GameiroJob Title 1
Co-Founder and Co-Artistic DirectorContact Person 2
Mariana Fernandes FrazãoJob Title 2
Co-Founder and Co-Artistic DirectorOrganisation Type
OtherFields of Activity
Arts, Democracy and community development, Environment/Sustainable development, International/Cultural relations, Research, Youth and educationGeneral Information
Founded in 2025 by Catarina Gameiro and Mariana Frazão, as a non-profit portuguese Cultural Association.
Develops as a cultural promoter through artistic research, the creation of performances, and the implementation of workshops and community projects.
Mission and Objectives
Mission
The company’s mission is to create multidisciplinary artistic works that foster dialogue between tradition and contemporary expression, while actively contributing to social well‑being and cultural cohesion. Through non‑verbal, universally accessible performances and community‑based artistic practices, we aim to cultivate sensitivity, empathy, and shared reflection.
Our commitment to logistical minimalism and the use of natural materials is not only an artistic choice but a deliberate environmental stance, reducing our ecological footprint and promoting sustainable cultural production.
Objectives:
- Strengthen social connection by creating performances that resonate emotionally, invite identification, and celebrate the beauty and complexity of life.
- Promote intercultural understanding by weaving traditional themes with contemporary artistic languages, addressing topics of universal human interest.
- Ensure accessibility and inclusivity through non‑verbal communication and adaptable formats suitable for diverse audiences and contexts.
- Engage communities directly through workshops and participatory initiatives that nurture interpersonal relationships, collective creativity, and local cultural identity.
- Advance environmental sustainability by maintaining minimalist, low‑impact production methods and prioritising natural, reusable, and lightweight materials.
- Contribute to cultural vitality by developing artistic experiences that honour tradition, stimulate imagination, and encourage sensitivity in public life.
Main Projects / Activities
The company develops multidisciplinary performances that combine circus, physical theatre, dance, and diverse movement practices. These works are designed to adapt to unconventional spaces, public settings, and traditional stages, allowing for flexible and site-responsive presentations.
Our artistic approach integrates natural materials and revisits traditional themes, bringing them into dialogue with contemporary aesthetics while upholding a sustainable and minimalist production ethos.
The performances rely on non-verbal communication to ensure universality, accessibility, and emotional resonance for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
In addition to stage work, the company leads workshops and community-based initiatives connected to the performing arts, fostering dialogue around interpersonal relationships, tradition, and artistic creation.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
We can contribute to the Network in Portugal by strengthening the connection between artistic creation, community engagement, and cultural heritage. Through our performances, workshops, and participatory projects, we foster dialogue between tradition and contemporary artistic practices, creating spaces where local communities feel seen, heard, and involved.
By collaborating with institutions, artists, and cultural agents across the country, we can support the Network’s mission of promoting intercultural understanding, social cohesion, and creative innovation. Our work in mediation, education, and community-based arts allows us to bring diverse audiences into contact with the transformative power of the performing arts, amplifying the Network’s impact at a local and national level.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
We want to join the ALF Network because our work is rooted in dialogue — between tradition and contemporaneity, between artistic creation and community engagement, and between local memory and global questions. Becoming part of this network would allow us to deepen these dialogues, expand our collaborations, and connect with organisations that share a commitment to cultural exchange, social responsibility, and artistic innovation.
Through our performances, workshops, and community-based projects, we aim to contribute to a collective ecosystem that values empathy, intercultural understanding, and the transformative power of the arts.