“A fé que nos une é a fé que nos move”: a teatralidade na Quadrilha Junina Luar do Sertão de Alagoas

Abstract

The present work analyzes the theatricality present in the show “The faith that unites us is the faith that moves us” presented in 2014 by the Quadrilha Junina Luar do Sertão de Alagoas. The work adopts the notion of theatricality as proposed by Pavis (2008) and to carry out the analysis of the show, I used the references of choreological studies (LABAN, 1978; PRESTON-DUNLOP, 1989) in addition to my knowledge acquired during the course of Theater Degree from the Federal University of Alagoas, as well as my experience as a connoisseur and ex-member of quadrilha groups. All analysis was made from the audio-visual records available on the youtube platform. A bibliographic research was carried out on the history of the June quadrilhas from the references of Vitalli (2008), Chianca (2007), Almeida (2001) and Silva (2019). In addition, semi-structured interviews (TRIVINOS, 1987) were carried out with the president of the Luar do Sertão gang, Claudio Menezes and the choreographer Anderson Coutinho. The research seeks to reflect on the process of construction of this show, observing how its constitutive structural components (Dancer-actor, general space, sound and movement) build its theatricality. Therefore, we believe that this monograph brings interdisciplinary contributions to the studies of Theater, Dance, Popular Culture and that it can collaborate with the recognition of the artistic work developed by the groups of June dance groups of Alagoas.