History
Quorum Ballet® is a repertoire contemporary dance company founded in 2005 by its artistic director, resident choreographer and dancer Daniel Cardoso. In October 2007, in partnership with the non-profit association AQK – Associação Quorum Cultural and the Municipality of Amadora, it opened the Quorum Academy with dance classes open to children, young people and adults, from which the young dance company Projecto Quorum derived.
Quorum Ballet® has presented several pieces by Daniel Cardoso and about 15 invited choreographers have collaborated with the Company, including Itzik Galili, Xie Xin, Donald Byrd, Barbara Griggi and Thadddeus Davis. In total, more than 65 productions were created, which include choreographic works for children and young people. Of the pieces produced, we highlight the work “Correr o Fado” by Daniel Cardoso who was present in 11 countries and “Sagração da Primavera | Made in China ”premiered at the Shanghai Oriental Arts Center in China, by Daniel Cardoso and the guest choreographer Xie Xin.
The rigor and professionalism of Quorum Ballet® has resulted in a frequent renewal of invitations by national and international theaters and institutions. After 15 years of work, the Company presents an average of 65 shows annually from north to south of Portugal, internationally it has been in about 18 countries including Denmark, United States, Poland, Singapore, Macau, China, Cyprus, Serbia, Ecuador, Holland, Thailand, Algeria, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Romania and Finland.
International recognition has been consolidated through extremely positive reviews in several newspapers and magazines, where the artistic and choreographic quality of Quorum Ballet® once again stands out.
(2009) Award for Best Contemporary Dance Company of first edition of the Portugal Dance Awards.
Quorum Ballet has also developed a partnership with the Vaganova Academy (Kirov Ballet School), San Petersburg, entitled “From Classical to Contemporary Ballet”, the program was on national tour in 2009.
In 2009 Quorum Ballet received the award for Best Contemporary Dance Company of first edition of the Portugal Dance Awards, and in August 2011 was considered in ex aequo, the best company on stage at the 14ª edition of the Festival de Castilla y León, Spain.
creations
performances
international touring
countries
cities around the world
cities in Portugal
What moves us
always having as a priority the maximization and the sustainable creation of value, striving for excellence both technical and artistic level.
Be an inspiration and an example for future generations.
Increase value by improving artistic performance, doing more and better and assuming the new challenges that contribute to the Company's growth.
Promote creativity and spirit of initiative.
Reinforce the principles of responsibility, honesty, loyalty, straightness and justice in the daily behaviour of all.
The Team
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Daniel Cardoso Artistic Director and Choreographer
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Inês Godinho Dancer
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Beatriz Graterol Dancer
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Margarida Carvalho Dancer
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Fernando Queiroz Dancer
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Mariana Matos Dancer
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Pedro Alves Dancer
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Upock Qauqavan Dancer
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John Hackett Dancer
Guest Artists
Invited Choreographers
Including Project for Young Choreographers
Including Project for Young Choreographers
Other collaborators
Playwrights, Actors, Musicians, Composers, Scenographers and Designers
Playwrights, Actors, Musicians, Composers, Scenographers and Designers
André Santos (since 2011)
Jorge Van Zeller (2008/2009)