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PULSO – Support and Mentorship for Choreographers
PULSO is a programme designed to support and empower creators with projects in development.
Over five months, it combines weekly online sessions with an optional in-person component, allowing participants to move forward with their projects in a practical, flexible and accessible way — even for those with limited time or resources.
Throughout the programme, participants engage directly with national and international professionals from the artistic field, gaining guidance, working methods and tools that support the development of their projects from early research to public presentation.
Who is it for?
Creators and artists with projects in development who wish to strengthen skills in production, programming, communication, dissemination and project organisation.
Duration
From 9 February to 13 July 2026
Production Workshop: 9, 16 and 23 February, and 2 March 2026
Schedule
Weekly online session: Mondays, 10:00–12:00
Objectives
– Create opportunities for exchange and dialogue with other creators and professionals in the sector.
– Develop practical skills in cultural production, management and communication.
– Explore national and international programming and funding strategies.
– Encourage critical reflection and autonomous thinking about each project.
– Support the evolution of the project through structured artistic and production guidance.
– Promote collaboration and exchange among peers, creators, and trainers, with direct contact with Porto’s artistic ecosystem.
– Encourage critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Working tools
Over five months, the programme develops several dimensions of an artistic project through sessions with selected guests:
Creators – Open sharing of processes, challenges and artistic approaches.
Programmers – Programming strategies, selection criteria and effective ways of presenting proposals.
Producers – Essential practices and frameworks for navigating artistic production in Portugal.
Technical and Design Areas – Introduction to lighting, sound, scenography, costumes and collaborative interdisciplinary processes.
Communication – Methods to design an effective communication plan adapted to each project.
Mediation – Strategies for building relationships with audiences and sustaining engagement.
These sessions are complemented by practical support moments:
Production Workshop – Four sessions dedicated to the fundamentals of applications, funding, planning and management.
Artistic Mentorship – Guidance on the creative process, focusing on the challenges and decisions of each project.
Production Mentorship – Personalised support on how to approach venues, present proposals, prepare communication materials and map potential partners.
Communication Mentorship – Application of communication strategies to each project, including press releases and identification of relevant channels.
Programme structure
– Weekly online sessions with invited guests.
– Artistic and production mentorship (mixed format).
– Four-session Production Workshop.
– Project discussions, case studies and practical exercises.
Tuition fees and payment options
– Online component: 130€ (~21.70€/month)
– Mixed component: 150€ (~25€/month)
Payment can be made in full or in two instalments.