dança em foco - Festival Internacional de Vídeo & Dança
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dança em foco – Festival Internacional de Vídeo & Dança is a pioneering Brazilian festival founded in 2003 in Rio de Janeiro and recognized as the country’s first event devoted exclusively to videodance, the intersection of dance and audiovisual media. It is notable for functioning not just as a screening event but as a platform for diffusion, training, and production, and it is regarded as one of the leading videodance festivals in the world; its programming includes videodance works, performances, installations, talks, and related activities, with international reach through the MIV (Mostra Internacional de Videodança) and partnerships such as the Mercosul videodance circuit.[1][2][7][8]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 20 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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