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In this workshop we will explore some important Slam themes • Understand the history and context of the Slam. • Develop writing skills for performance poetry. • Improve performance and presentation techniques. • Create a safe space for expressing and sharing ideas. • What is Slam? Brief history and cultural context. • Different Slam styles and their diversity. • Discussion about Slam as a tool for social and political expression.
Speakers
Carol Dall Farra | Mentora
Carol Dall Farra é formanda de Geografia pela UFRJ, poeta, rapper e slammer de Duque de Caxias, baixada Fluminense do Rio de Janeiro. Estreou nas artes cênicas com o curta “Mc Jess” pelo qual recebeu o prêmio de melhor atuação do Festival Mix Brasil (maior festival LGBTQIAP+ da América Latina). Foi uma das convidadas para realizar a primeira batalha de slam no Rock in Rio (2019). Teve grande reconhecimento no âmbito literário pelo seu poema “Na ponta do abismo”, tornando-a finalista no Slam das Minas RJ (2017) e posteriormente publicado no livro “Querem nos calar: poemas para serem lidos em voz alta.”
WJ | Mentor
Weslley Jesus, better known by his stage name WJ, is a composer, singer, poet, director, actor and model. He became known nationally and internationally in 2017 when he released his poetry known as "21st Century". Since then, he has released numerous works that have become viral and recognized, such as: "O Pior Poeta Do Mundo", "Sobre A Cena?" and "Minha Última Poesia". He played several roles on television and streaming. His first audiovisual work was the film Medida Provisória by Lázaro Ramos. Later, Garnizé in the soap opera Amor De Mãe. He participated in several Globo Play series such as Sob Pressão, among others. He was recently Tito in the film Grande Sertão by Guel Arrares.
MC Martina | Mentora
MC Martina is a multi-artist from Complexo do Alemão and since 2016 she has been leaving her mark on the country's cultural scene. She is the author of the book “Nunca Foi Sorte, Sempre Foi Poesia”, director and screenwriter of the short film of the same name and creator of Slam Laje, the first spoken word poetry battle in Complexo do Alemão. As an actress, she participated in the soap operas Bonsucesso (2019) and Um Lugar ao Sol (2021), in addition to starring in the show Meu Lugar (2023); She was a presenter on Canal da Quebrada, shown in 2023 and 2024 on TV Brasil and also gives lectures and workshops in schools and universities throughout Brazil and the world.