December Dance
Between Aterballetto performances on tour, guest companies in the Fonderia and digital appointments: here are all the December dates to remember.
ATERBALLETTO ON TOUR
DREAMERS #1
4-5 DECEMBER 2021
LE CRATÈRE, ALÈS
Aterballetto dances in Alès the triple bill Dreamers #1, composed of Secus by Ohad Naharin, “O” by Philippe Kratz and BLISS by Johan Inger.
MICRODANZE
9-10-11 DECEMBER 2021
LES HALLES DE SCHAERBEEK, BRUSSELS
After the performances in Athens and Reggio Emilia, MicroDanze is staged in Brussels, in the evocative setting of Les Halles de Schaerbeek.
DON JUAN
17 DECEMBER
TEATRO PONCHIELLI, CREMONA
29-30-31 DECEMBER 2021 and 02 JANUARY 2022
TEATRO COMUNALE, BOLOGNA
This month the Don Juan by Johan Inger is in Cremona and Bologna.
In Bologna, the dancers will be accompanied by the Orchestra of Teatro Comunale di Bologna conducted by Manuel Busto, who orchestrated the original music composition by Marc Álvarez.
DECEMBER IN FONDERIA
Michela Lucenti and the dancers of Agora Coaching Project are the performers of the last appointments of 2021 in Fonderia.
CONCERTO FISICO
Concerto Fisico by Michela Lucenti is a musical tale for actions that retraces and redraws the history of Balletto Civile.
MADE IN ITALY 25.0
MONDAY 13 DECEMBER H, 18.00 – OPEN REHEARSAL
TUESDAY 14 DECEMBER H. 20.30 – PERFORMANCE
The dancers of the Agora Coaching Project, an advanced dance training project promoted and supported by the MM Contemporary Dance Company and A.S.D Progetto Danza of Reggio Emilia under the artistic direction of Michele Merola and Enrico Morelli, perform the productions of Emanuele Soavi and Michele Merola.
DIGITAL APPOINTMENTS
Our new series curated by Nicolas Ballario through which you can discover the secrets of the company and the backstage of the performances is broadcast on OnTheatre.tv
ORIZZONTI DEL CORPO. Art/Dance/Virtual Reality
TILL 16 JANUARY 2022 – PALAZZO DA MOSTO, REGGIO EMILIA
The exhibition, produced by Palazzo Magnani and curated by Marina Dacci, which combines visual, performing and technological arts is open every weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and on holidays from 10.00 to 19.00 at Palazzo da Mosto, until 16 January 2022.
News
From Rome to Naples: Aterballetto’s March tour
From 2 to 29 March, Aterballetto performs in Italy and on the French Riviera some of the most acclaimed titles from its repertoire, including Notte Morricone by Marcos Morau, Solo Echo by Crystal Pite, and Glory Hall by Diego Tortelli.
Dance Week. A tribute to female creativity
From 1 to 8 March, Dance Week comes to Fonderia, paying tribute to female creativity through visions, languages, and imaginaries shaped by choreographers and artists capable of questioning the present through plural perspectives.
Beauty in Action: CCN/Aterballetto dances at the Closing Ceremony of Milano Cortina 2026
Beauty in Action: on 22 February, Filmmaster and CCN/Aterballetto bring contemporary dance to the Closing Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, in the magnificent setting of the Verona Arena.
Danza in Fonderia in February
Four events exploring time in dance: from improvisations with an accordion to the tragic fate of Macbeth, from gestures spanning centuries to the talent of new dancers.
With “AN ECHO, A FRAME”, the performances meet the artworks of “I Preferiti di Marino. Chapter II – Opus Mundi.”
On the occasion of the exhibition “I Preferiti di Marino. Chapter II – Opus Mundi”, on view from 6 February to 28 June 2026 at the Centro Arti e Scienze Golinelli, Fondazione Golinelli, in collaboration with the CCN/Aterballetto, presents the performative project “AN ECHO, A FRAME”, conceived by choreographer Philippe Kratz.
AUDITION – 2026 SEASON
We are looking for new female and male dancers for the Aterballetto company. Apply now!
Danza in Fonderia in December
There are four final events in 2025, dedicated to new generations and new technologies.
Aterballetto’s final performances of 2025
In December 2025, Aterballetto’s dance unfolds across Italy, Mexico, and Bulgaria.
Cultura e Conflitti (Culture and Conflicts)
What roles do art, culture, and cultural diplomacy play in the current geopolitical landscape, fraught with uncertainty and omens of conflict?
Danza in Fonderia in novembrer
An anthology of choreographic thought: from Maguy Marin’s masterpieces to the Christmas magic of The Nutcracker.
Aterballetto in South Africa for the First Time
As part of the ITALIA DANZA project, and with the support of the Italian Embassy in Pretoria and the Italian Cultural Institute of Pretoria, Aterballetto will perform in South Africa from 8 to 12 November 2025.
Visioni del Corpo. Maurizio Cattelan: from Paris to Florence
With Nicolas Ballario and choreography by Lara Guidetti, three works by Maurizio Cattelan become the heart of the new edition of Visioni del Corpo, premiering in Paris.
The Italian tour of the CCN/Aterballetto in November
From November 1 to 30, the CCN/Aterballetto is always on stage. Discover the November Italian tour!
Experience Dance Week. Discover the world of the CCN/Aterballetto.
From November 6 to 11, the Dance Week of the CCN/Aterballetto takes place in Reggio Emilia, featuring performances, workshops, and aperitifs.
Aterballetto performs in Reggio Emilia and surrounding areas this autumn.
Discover our performances at Teatro Valli, our home venue La Fonderia, and Teatro Asioli in Correggio.
Antologie. Nuove letture del corpo (Anthologies. New Readings of the Body)
Discover the new edition of Danza in Fonderia, the festival by CCN/Aterballetto held at its venue in Reggio Emilia.
September: CCN/Aterballetto’s tour kicks off again from Toledo and Osaka
CCN/Aterballetto performs Il Combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda for Spain’s Noche del Patrimonio in Toledo and for Expo 2025 Osaka.
Caracalla Danza
From September 26 to 28 at the Baths of Caracalla, a new project by the Special Superintendency of Rome in collaboration with CCN/Aterballetto comes to life. Guest company: Gauthier Dance. In partnership with Romaeuropa Festival.
A farewell to the dance by Ivana, Clément, and Sara
With the end of the season, we bid farewell to three dancers who have left a profound mark on the company’s artistic life: Ivana Mastroviti, Clément Haenen, and Sara De Greef.
The Final Performances of the 2024–2025 Season
Aterballetto closes the season with Notte Morricone in Pompei and Madrid. Don’t miss our dance on Rai1 and the final performances of SANTA.
SANTA – Special Performances
On Wednesday, April 2, three special performances of SANTA at Reggiane Parco Innovazione.
Aterballetto at the Granada Festival
On June 28 and 29, Aterballetto returns to the Granada Festival, performing Don Juan by Johan Inger for the final time, and bringing the MicroDanze to life in the enchanting setting of the Alhambra.
CCN/Aterballetto receives the Taobuk Award in Taormina
On June 21, CCN/Aterballetto will receive the 2025 Taobuk Award at the Teatro Antico di Taormina. Broadcasting on Rai1 on July 2 at 23.00.
MicroDanze on tour
From Edinburgh to Ravenna, from Granada to Canossa: the MicroDanze continue their tour, bringing dance to new audiences—wherever they may be.
