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ABOUT

Luciana Abel Arcuri: 

performer, clown, dance, teacher

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Luciana Arcuri was born in Brazil and has lived in Berlin since 2016. She works as a clown for Red Noses Germany – Red Noses International. In recent years, she has conducted clown and physical theater workshops for both beginners and professionals. Luciana has performed in various countries across Europe, Brazil, Venezuela, Africa, Greece, Bosnia, and China.

Since 2020, she has been part of the duo Maria Eugênia & Margarita alongside Ligia Liberatori. She has also been a member of the Viewpoints Berlin group since 2019, and co-creator of PlaygroundBerlim since 2019. In 2023, she organized the first edition of the Clown Festival Berlin, followed by the second edition in 2024.

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EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree in Communication in Body and Art Languages from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (Brazil), specializing in Dance and Performance (2002–2005).

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CURRENT WORK & RESEARCH

Luciana’s current research focuses on performance creation, clowning, theater, and the intersection of dance with these disciplines. She has participated in numerous festivals in Germany, Italy, Brazil, Venezuela, Bosnia, and China as a performer, creator, and clown.

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CLOWN/THEATER WORK

  • Working as a clown since 2016 with Rote Nasen Berlin/Germany and Red Noses International through Emergency Smile.

  • Organized the Clown Festival Berlin (1st edition in 2023, 2nd edition in 2024).

  • Since 2020, she has been part of the duo Maria Eugênia & Margarita.

  • In 2020/21, worked as a clown dramaturge for Gruppe 8, a Berlin-based dance group supported by the Berlin Senate Ministry for Culture and Europe.

  • Has been developing her clowning skills since 2000, working with various masters, groups, and performances.

  • Created her solo show Meu Sonho Era... in 2008, performed in alternative spaces and theaters.

  • Since 2003, has been teaching and training clowns—working with beginners and experienced performers interested in the art of clowning.

  • Recently collaborated with:

    • Clownbaret (Clown – São Paulo, Brazil)

    • Outro Outra Dance Company (Dance – São Paulo, Brazil)

    • Núcleo de Garagem (Dance – São Paulo, Brazil)

    • Amigos do Nariz Vermelho (Hospital Clowning – São Paulo, Brazil)

    • Flamingo Kabaret (Clown/Theater – Berlin, Germany)

    • Sonntags Varieté (Clown/Theater – Berlin, Germany)

    • Filmpark Babelsberg (Clown/Theater/Entertainment – Potsdam, Germany)

  • Has participated in theatrical performances between Brazil and Italy, collaborating with Italian actors Giovanni Foresti and Paola Omodeo Zorini.

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DANCE WORK

  • In 2019, co-founded the Berlin-based collective Playground (focused on dance, improvisation, and play) with Geraldo Si (dancer/director), Peti Costa (dancer/actress), and Simone Donha (dancer/dance teacher).

  • Artistic Advisor for the Vocational Dance Program in São Paulo (2012–2013).

  • Dance Team Coordinator for the Vocational Program (2014–2015).

  • Contemporary dance teacher for children at Sala Crisantempo.

  • Created and performed Fleuma, directed by Vera Sala (TUC e Coletivo Teatro), presented with Pharmakon Cia(dance-performance) in various venues: Prestes Maia building occupation, SESC Pompéia, and the Municipal Market of São Paulo.

  • Performed in Crolli with Prospettici Company, directed by M. di Stefano (Italy).

  • Appeared in performances at Astra Theatre, directed by D. Ninarello (Italy).

  • Performed at a dance event organized by CRUD – Centro Regionale Universitario per la Danza (Turin, Italy).

  • Worked with Nufrekar Group at the TEOREMA event, directed by Helena Bastos.

  • Performed in a Butoh dance production, directed by Yukio Waguri, in São Paulo, Brazil

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TRAINING & COURSES

  • Studied clowning since 2000 with Pierre Byland (Switzerland), Giovanni Foresti (Italy), Alberto Gaus (Brazil), Alessandro Azevedo (Brazil), Silvia Leblon (Brazil), Márcio Ballas (Brazil), Bete Dorgam (Brazil), Cristiane Paoli Quito (Brazil), and others.

  • Holds a 3rd Dan in Aikido and has been training in Brazil, Italy, and Germany since 2007.

  • Participates in "Get Physical Process" by Grupo Oito (Dance – Berlin, Germany).

  • Trains in Viewpoints (Physical Theater – Berlin, Germany).

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AWARDS

  • Honorable Mention for Best Interpretation with the scene O Homem at the Breves Cenas de Manaus Festival(5th Edition, 2013).

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Date / place of birth: 19/05/1984 São Paulo / Brazil

Citizenship: Brazilian / Italian

Languages: German (intermediate), English (intermediate), Italian (advanced), Spanish (intermediate), Portuguese (mother language)

Size:1.71m

Eye color: brown

Hair color: dark blonde

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