Cultural Policies as Social Change: from dance mapping towards arts policies
The present work provides information about the search on the field of dance led in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, approaching more than 1500 professionals of the sector. Called Dance Mapping in RS, a book has been published by Pelotas Federal University with the aim of presenting data concerning analysis, reflections and the impact of the results in public policies in the cultural sector. A complete questionnaire was applied during 2020 and 2021 in order do get information about the economic situation of the participantes, as well as budget, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemics and other information involving race and gender. The results are systematized by the research group “Production and Cultural Policies” with the aim of providing information for Governments and social society regarding public actions to be applied as solutions for cultural field.
Leandro Ernesto Maia, Bruna Oliveira and Maria Fonseca Falkembach
Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Brazil
Leandro Maia is a singer and composer. Professor at the Pelotas Federal University (UFPel), Centre o Arts. PhD in Music at Bath Spa University, Master in Brazilian Literature (UFRGS) and Degree in Music (UFRGS). Coordinator of the Cultural Production and Policy Research Group and the Creative Industry and Social Mobilisation Agency. He composes for theater, dance and audiovisual, including animated films. Winner of the Ibermúsicas Songwriting Prize granted by the Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI), and five “Açorianos” Music Awards as MPB Group, Revelation, Best Children’s Album and Best MPB performer, in addition to nominations as composer, show and album. He is also currently dedicated to his tour “Guaipeca [Stray Dog]”, linked to his last album released as long play.
