Bruno Beltrão


Bruno Beltrão is a Brazilian choreographer based in Niterói. He is known for his work with Grupo de Rua. Recognized for the integration of urban dance styles and experimental dance and theater, Beltrão has explored abstract choreographic forms while transforming traditional hip hop movements.

Early life and education

He began his dance career at 13, attending local matinees in Niterói where he first engaged with hip hop. His formal dance training commenced in 1994 under Israeli teacher Yoram Szabo. By 1995, Beltrão started teaching street dance after his studies were interrupted.

Career

Beltrão co-founded Grupo de Rua de Niterói with Rodrigo Bernardi in 1996, initially focusing on dance competitions. Over time, the group's artistic direction shifted to include a broader range of hip hop expressions in their performances.
In 2000, Beltrão joined the dance faculty at the Centro Universitário da Cidade in Rio de Janeiro. His contemporary dance debut was in 2001 with the duet "From Popping to Pop" at Duos de Dança no Sesc in Copacabana. That same year, he also collaborated with Eduardo Hermanson to create "Me and My Choreographer in 63." Following Bernardi’s departure at the end of 2001, Beltrão took over as the sole director of Grupo de Rua.
His works include "Too Legit to Quit", "Telesquat", "H2", "H3", "Crackz", "Inoah" and "Turvo". Since 2002, the group has performed in over 35 countries across multiple continents.

International Influence

Grupo de Rua has showcased Beltrão’s choreographic style in numerous countries including Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Croatia, Finland, Sweden, Italy, Scotland, England, Singapore, Canada, Argentina, Uruguay, Japan, South Korea, Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, Chile, United States, Norway, Greece, and Hungary.

Works

  • Turvo
  • Inoah
  • Crackz
  • H3
  • H2
  • Telesquat
  • Too legit to quit
  • Me and my choreographer in 63
  • From popping to pop or vice-versa

Awards and Indications

  • "Niteroi Semana de Dança - Homenagem" - Companhia de Ballet da Cidade de Niteroi
  • - Indicação "Espetáculo" - 'Inoah'
  • New York Dance and Performance Awards- 'H3'
  • - "Dance Performance" - 'H3'
  • "Mention spéciale du jury" - 'H3'
  • - "Choreographer" - 'H3'
  • "Upcoming Choreographer of the Year" 'H2' - Balletanz Magazine
  • "Prêmio Cultura nota 10" - Governo do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Mentions

  • - 'Inoah'- The New York Times
  • - 'Inoah'- Le monde
  • - 'Inoah'- O Publico
  • - 'Inoah'- O GLOBO
  • - 'Crackz'- O GLOBO
  • - The New York Times
  • - 'H3'- O GLOBO
  • "Performances of the year" - 'H3'- Jornal do Brasil
  • "Performances of the year" - 'H3' - Guia Folha de S.Paulo
  • "Performances of the year" - 'H2' - O GLOBO
  • "Performances of the year" - "Telesquat" - O GLOBO
  • "Personagem do ano - Dança" - O GLOBO
  • "Performances of the year" - "Me and my choreographer in 63" - O GLOBO

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