Peti Costa is a multidisciplinary artist based between Berlin and São Paulo. As a performer, choreographer, independent researcher, and dance and movement teacher, he brings over 20 years of experience exploring the intersection of games, popular dances, martial arts, and somatic methods. He is also an Inspired by Fighting Monkey instructor, working across the fields of dance, theater, and performance.
Peti holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication of the Body Arts from PUC/SP (2006) and advanced specializations in Creating Dance and Art and Education from TanzTangente/Universität der Künste Berlin (2020) and Somatics in Dance, Choreography, and Performance from Somatische Akademie Berlin (2018). His extensive practice of Aikido since 2004 complements his innovative approach to movement. Peti’s work has been recognized with the Dis-Tanz-Solo scholarships from Dachverband Tanz Deutschland e.V. in 2021 and 2023.
Peti co-created Nomadic Roots with Miguel Viero, a platform for movement education, human development, and dance. Through this initiative, he has led intensive courses and workshops for performing artists, educators, and students in Europe and Brazil, fostering exploration and interdisciplinary learning.
Since 2021, Peti has been a guest lecturer in the Bachelor of Dance, Choreography, and Context program at HZT/UDK Berlin, contributing to its dynamic, research-driven environment. He also teaches dance for Theater Thikwa, an ensemble known for its inclusive and innovative performances.
In Brazil, Peti collaborates with Danilo Nonato and Guilherme Nobre of Núcleo Estopim to develop movement research projects and organize activities aimed at empowering youth in underserved communities in São Paulo.
Highlights of Peti’s recent work include participating in the 2023 Public Festival at Acker Stadt Palast, where he collaborated with Anna Clementi, and presenting "Dance For Sale" with Grupo Oito during Uferstudio’s 10th-anniversary celebration. He also served as Assistant Choreographer for Grupo Oito’s production “Carne,” which premiered in September 2024.
In January 2024, Peti coordinated an artistic residency in Barcelona in partnership with Plataforma Espaço Entre through Nomadic Roots. This initiative, supported by FAC - the Cultural Support Fund of the Federal District of Brazil, facilitated artistic exchanges and innovative collaborations.
Peti is also a member of PlaygroundBerlin, a collective of multidisciplinary artists dedicated to real-time improvisation and composition. Through this collaboration, he explores innovative methods of creation and performance, bringing together artists from diverse fields to experiment with movement and expression.
By blending his heritage with contemporary practices, Peti crafts innovative approaches to movement that emphasize adaptability, resilience, and transformation. His work reflects a profound commitment to fostering artistic expression as a tool for personal growth, community empowerment, and cultural dialogue.
