Meet the Artists Encounter participants at Spring Forward 2026
11 March 2026Ten artists based in Portugal, selected through an open call, will attend the Spring Forward Festival programme.
Artists Encounter is a programme addressed to dance makers interested in developing and/or expanding their connections with international artists and presenters
- Oirana Moraes dos Santos
- Júlio Adrião Fernandes Franja Cerdeira
- Eríc Amorim dos Santos
- Tiago Miguel Mourato Coelho
- Connor Scott
- Maria R. Soares
- Mélanie Gonçalves Ferreira
- Esther Kasenda
- Beatriz Valentim
- Catarina Clode Casqueiro
They will attend a professional development workshop focusing on working in an international context and artistic career development led by Anikó RÁCZ, artistic director of SÍN Arts Center Hungary, with the collaboration of Markéta Perroud, a dance professional and an expert in European projects. The Artists Encounter participants will also attend the 20 performances of Spring Forward and attend events, talks and receptions throughout.