Alex
'Alex' delves into the inevitable question: who am I.
It is a psychological process of acceptance, a moment of reflection and self-confrontation, both individually and in relation to others. When you meet someone new, it's normal for people to mirror each other, which can lead to the discovery of aspects of yourself that you hadn't noticed before. At first you may feel the urge to resist these aspects, but it is essential to pause, observe, listen, understand, engage, accept and connect.
'Alex' represents a search for identity, encompassing both frustrations and curiosity, embracing the freedom to play with oneself in the process of self-discovery. The cartoon characters convey this concept through gestures in a humorous tone, with the intention of making it a pleasant experience and enjoying a smile.
Memic Project / Roberta Maimone
Roberta Maimone is a Netherlands-based dance artist whose innovative work explores the intersection of movement, emotion and music. Through the transdisciplinary 'Memic project', Maimone transforms cartoon characters into powerful means of expression and guides the audience on an extraordinary journey between reality and fantasy. With a humorous and visionary approach, they create immersive experiences that captivate audiences around the world. Maimone's work has been shown at prestigious locations and events such as the NederlandsDansDagen 23, where they presented the project 'Alex', and Teatro de Canal in Madrid. She has also shared her unique method through teaching assignments, including workshops with the National Dance Company of Spain.
Bisogna Morire
'Bisogna Morire' is a dance performance that delves into the depths of intergenerational experiences. The piece reflects and echoes the inherited wisdom and traditions of previous generations, while also questioning its relevance in the modern world. Through movement research and audio and visual storytelling, we explore the intertwined stories of different generations of women, reflect on inherited legacies and embrace the evolution of identity and empowerment, celebrating the beauty of shared stories.
Building on the past, making choices about what you leave behind and what you take with you.
Freckle red lipstick
'Freckle Red Lipstick' is a project co-created by Clara Cozzolino and Lela Di Costanzo, both dancers and multidisciplinary artists with a shared fascination for the complexity of humanity. Lela, dancer and choreographer, has a great interest in visual arts, while Clara, dancer, choreographer and sound artist, focuses on the interplay between movement and sound. After receiving dance training at the Daf Dance Arts Faculty in Rome, they have gained experience working and collaborating with various esteemed choreographers and artists, enriching their interdisciplinary skills. Their collaboration combines their diverse backgrounds and professional experiences, facilitating the exchange of life experiences, perspectives and questions.
Spine
From the environment to the body, from the body to the individual, from the individual to the Other. The performance you are about to see tries to map out this path, in which we escape immanence and hunt for identity. Here a certain kind of emotional conflation and habit is presented as a limitation. Two characters will emancipate themselves from this chain during a process as difficult as fighting a prejudice, as natural as cutting the umbilical cord.
