Manuela Benini
Dancer
Manuela Benini is a Brazilian-born, London-based dance artist, choreographer, and activist known for her powerful fusion of Kathak, Afro-Brazilian, Butoh, and contemporary dance. Her work centers on themes of social justice, environmental activism, and cultural identity. She is the creator of The Red Dress Project, a striking series of site-specific performances and visual art exploring resilience in landscapes of social or ecological tension. Benini has collaborated widely across the UK’s arts scene and uses dance as a tool for transformation, public engagement, and dialogue.