the festival not only features a huge variety of videos, but also performances, installations, exhibitions, multimedia performances, workshops, lectures and short courses - it is considered a renowned platform for the dissemination of these arts, as well as a respected platform for international exhibitions.

bringing together an estimated three thousand dances and choreographers from all over brazil, is the expansive festival de dança de nova iguaçu, in the baixada fluminense neighborhood of the city - a special dance festival, dança de nova iguaçu aims to develop and exchange art and culture, as well as raise the self-esteem of the community, by encouraging local artists.

the festival is now considered the largest dance festival in the state, and mixes all styles of dance, including classical, jazz, contemporary, street, ballet, folk, and more - the performances are spread over a long weekend, attracting dancers from all over the world, whilst also offerings workshops and hearings, in a huge cultural event.