Palcos Instáveis

The exhibition piece Power of Vulnerability was created by António Onio, explores the concept behind the Queer Thinking Day and was presented on April 12, 2014, in London. António dances, talks and teases the audience regarding the power of the piece, which is implied in every movement.
He engages in a dialogue with people to question them, and to make them question a certain issue that is conveyed, but not imposed. This game of strength and energy, given the power threshold and the public/audience dichotomy on the one hand, and its erratic movement on the other, leads to a place of reality where actions can transcend space and words can transcend people. The performer believes this context can only become tangible by means of slight exposure, shameful weakness and the power of vulnerability.
As he explores his project in different spaces and with different audiences, the reinvigorated question is: Which fine lines scatter power between people in spaces? Questioning is a form of dialogue where the goal is to get suitable answers. In fact, the opposite effect is also possible, and a question may trigger several. It is an endless process between people, which will only come to an end when the interest in continuing such questioning is removed.


António Onio has a degree in dance from the School for New Dance Development (Amsterdam). As of 2011, he has worked on his personal projects and collaborated with other choreographers, such as Miguel Pereira, Tian Rotteveel, Igor Dobričić, Ivo Dimchev, Vincent Riebeek and the Young Boy Dancing Group, among others. His work has been presented in Europe, the United States of America and Mexico.
Aside from dance, he throws parties and deejays under the pseudonym ONIO, being a major attraction at events such as MAKUMBA, REIF and Fridges. He also curates parties and events.


Since the Palcos Instáveis series started in 2012, it has encouraged the work of upcoming creators from Porto and the Northern region of the country. Curated by Instável — Choreographic Centre and co-produced by Teatro Municipal do Porto, Palcos Instáveis facilitates artistic residencies to create, produce, announce and present new works, thus enabling the intersection of artistic experiences and providing the city with the opportunity to get in touch with upcoming choreographic languages.