From September 18 to 25, the schedule published by Vila das Artes brings together free activities connected to its Circus, Theater, Audiovisual and Dance schools. For anyone deciding what to attend, the key is to separate events that actually take place during this period from registration deadlines that fall within these dates for later activities.
Most of the activities are held at Vila das Artes, Rua 24 de Maio, 1221, Centro, Fortaleza. Some are open to the public, some have places assigned on a first come, first served basis, and others require online registration. The official schedule also contains a few internal inconsistencies in times, age requirements and dates, so this guide flags the points where the source itself is not fully consistent.
Schedule from September 18 to 25
| Date | Area | Activity | Time | How to participate | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18 | Circus | Open aerial training for professionals | 8 am to 12 pm | 6 places, first come, first served | Industry professionals, age 16+ |
| Sep 21 | Circus | Open aerial training for professionals | 8 am to 12 pm | 6 places, first come, first served | Industry professionals, age 16+ |
| Sep 22 | Theater | “Dramaturgia e Processos Colaborativos” workshop with Rafael Martins | 8:30 am to 11:30 am | 25 places, first come, first served | The service box says 14+, while the body text on the same page says 18+ |
| Sep 23 | Circus | Open aerial training for professionals | 2 pm to 5 pm | 6 places, first come, first served | Industry professionals, age 16+ |
| Sep 24 | Audiovisual | Cine da Vila screening of “Pobres Diabos” by Rosemberg Cariry | 6 pm | Open to the public | Age 12+ |
| Sep 24 | Dance | Registration deadline for the “Corpo e ritmo” workshop | Registration deadline | Online form, 20 places | Age 12+, with or without artistic experience |
| Sep 25 | Circus | Open aerial training for professionals | 8 am to 12 pm | 6 places, first come, first served | Industry professionals, age 16+ |
| Sep 25 | Theater | Registration deadline for the “Teatralidades do agora” Dramaturgy Residency | Registration deadline | Online registration, 10 projects | Age 18+ |
Open aerial training: who it is for and how it works
The Circus School open training sessions are intended for professionals and people with experience in the field, age 16 and over. The sessions provide training space for disciplines such as aerial silks, smooth and Indian rope, aerial hoop and trapeze, with technical support from an artistic rigger.
Within the dates covered here, sessions take place on September 18, 21, 23 and 25. Mondays and Fridays run from 8 am to 12 pm, while Wednesday runs from 2 pm to 5 pm. There are six places per session, assigned on a first come, first served basis. The official notice does not list a pre-registration form for securing a place.
Dramaturgy workshop on September 22
The “Dramaturgia e Processos Colaborativos” workshop, led by Rafael Martins, focuses on creative processes, rehearsal room dynamics, tools and procedures connected to theatrical practice. The workshop-specific announcement says it will be held on September 22 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, with 25 places available on a first come, first served basis.
There are two inconsistencies in the official materials. The general schedule article mentions 5 pm to 9 pm in one paragraph, but the service box in that same article and the dedicated workshop announcement both list 8:30 am to 11:30 am. For that reason, the morning slot is the time best supported by the official pages checked. The age requirement also conflicts: the service box says 14+, while the explanatory text on the workshop page says 18+. Anyone aged 14 to 17 should confirm directly with Vila das Artes before going.
Cine da Vila on September 24
The Audiovisual School will show “Pobres Diabos”, directed by Rosemberg Cariry, at Cine da Vila on September 24 at 6 pm. The screening is open to the public and is listed for ages 12 and over. The film follows a circus troupe staging a show about hell in Brazil's northeastern backlands, connecting audiovisual and circus themes within the program.
The official announcement does not mention an online registration form or a fixed number of seats for this screening. In practical terms, arriving early is sensible because admission may still depend on venue capacity.
Dance registration closes on September 24
The workshop “Corpo e ritmo: a percepção musical a partir do movimento corporal”, led by Rafael Vieira, known as Makito, is aimed at actors, dancers, theater, dance and circus students, as well as other interested participants, including people without previous artistic experience. The listed minimum age is 12 and there are 20 places.
Registration closes on September 24 through an online form. The classes take place after the main period covered by this guide. The publication itself has a small date inconsistency: the narrative says classes are on September 28 and 30, while the service box says “September 28 to 30”. Since the deadline is the key information for applicants, complete registration by September 24 and confirm the exact class calendar before the course begins.
Dramaturgy residency: applications through September 25
The “Teatralidades do agora” Dramaturgy Residency, organized with Escola Itinerante de Dramaturgia, accepts applications through September 25. Up to 10 projects are expected to be selected for development support, with readings, discussions, experimentation and exchange of references.
The listed minimum age is 18. The September 18 schedule says meetings run from October 5 to December 10 on Mondays and Thursdays, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Because the residency starts after the period covered here, September 25 should be treated as an application deadline, not as an in-person activity date.
How to choose an activity
- Want something without an online form: the aerial training and dramaturgy workshop use first come, first served access.
- Want to watch rather than take a class: Cine da Vila on September 24 is the most direct option, open to the public ages 12 and over.
- Interested in dance training: the key date in this period is September 24, the registration deadline for “Corpo e ritmo”.
- Developing a dramaturgy project: the residency takes applications through September 25 and is intended for adults age 18 and over.
Location and official sources
The activities in this Vila das Artes announcement are based at Rua 24 de Maio, 1221, Centro, Fortaleza. Before leaving home, especially for the theater workshop, it is worth checking for an organizer update because the official pages contain the discrepancies noted above.
Official sources: Vila das Artes schedule published on September 18, 2026 and the dedicated dramaturgy workshop announcement.
