DNAppunti
coreografici

The project

DNAppunti coreografici is a project, whose purpose is to support young choreographers under 35 years old. The project involves several stages in which the participant will do their research and start their creation process: they will collect their ideas, examine the results of their research, and participate in creative residencies. The initiative stems from a collaborative work throughout Italy between a network of partners. Thanks to the DNAppunti call, the work of a young artist is selected, supported and produced every year.

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On the project

DNAppunti coreografici is a project, whose purpose is to support young Italian choreographers. The project consists of several stages of research and creation: the participants will collect their ideas, examine the results 

Goals

The goal of the initiative is to choose a young Italian choreographer, who will be given the chance to develop their idea by pursuing a research project in which they will receive various forms of support: touring creative residencies, financial resources and visibility.

Partners

DNAppunti coreografici is promoted and supported in collaboration between the Gender Bender Festival,  the National Production Center of Florence –  Virgilio Sieni’s company, Operaestate Festival / CSC Center for the Contemporary Scene of the Municipality of Bassano del Grappa, L’arboreto – Dimora Theatre of  Mondaino, Romaeuropa Foundation and Triennale Milano Teatro. 

 

Who can participate

DNAppunti coreografici aims to support young Italian choreographers under 35 years old.

Call 2022 (expired)

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