November in Fonderia
From the desecrating irony of Silvia Gribaudi to the poetic body of Chiara Bersani, from the increasingly recognisable language of Philippe Kratz to the authorial names Roberto Zappalà and Michele Merola: November is a month full of dance involving some of the most active choreographers on the contemporary Italian scene.
THURSDAY 4 NOVEMBER H. 20.30 – SWANS_1
Three contemporary choreographers present to the audience their own imagery linked to The Dying Swan by Michel Fokine, a milestone in the history of 20th-century dance.
- L’animale by Chiara Bersani
- Open Drift by Philippe Kratz
- Peso Piuma by Silvia Gribaudi
The performance will be followed by a talk hosted by the journalist Greta Pieropan.
THURSDAY 11 NOVEMBER H 19.00/21.00
ANOTHER STORY – B DUETT – GOLEM-AMORE SINTETICO
An opportunity to learn about the artistic languages of three Italian Dance Production Centre .
- Another Story by Diego Tortelli – Fondazione Nazionale della Danza / Aterballetto
- B duett by Roberto Zappalà – Scenario Pubblico/Compagnia Zappalà Danza
- Gōlem-Amore Sintetico by Erika Silgoner – DanceHauspiù
THURSDAY 25 NOVEMBER H. 20.30 – SWANS_2
Second evening dedicate to the figure of the swan.
The ballet piece The Dying Swan is performed next to two new contemporary creations.
- Swaën by Camilla Monga
- Living like I know I’m gonna die by Collettivo Mine
- La Morte del Cigno by Michel Fokine
The performance will be followed by a talk hosted by the Professor Alessandro Pontremoli.
SUNDAY 28 NOVEMBER H. 20.30 – DANZA D’AUTORE
Open Rehearsal h. 18.00
MM Contemporary Dance Company directed by Michele Merola presents Danza d’Autore, a triple bill composed of
- Extended by Camilla Monga
- Round Trip by Roberto Tedesco
- La metà dell’ombra by Michele Merola
News
CCN/Aterballetto’s virtual-reality weekend
From 17 to 19 July across Rocchetta Mattei, Brescia Musei and the Lago Film Festival. Official launch of the DANSITE platform, a new tool for enhancing cultural heritage through immersive dance
Double Reality and Impromptus for the Notte Bianca of the Vittoria Alata in Brescia
On Friday 17 July CCN/Aterballetto presents the project Double Reality. Il monumento e il suo doppio, created with Brescia Musei. Also on stage is Impromptus, with the accordion of Simone Zanchini.
DANSITE AT ROCCHETTA MATTEI
On Friday, July 17, we will present our VR Corner at Rocchetta Mattei (Grizzana Morandi, Bologna). DANSITE is a project that promotes the artistic heritage of the Emilia-Romagna Region through dance and virtual reality.
From Caracalla Danza to Bolzano Danza: festivals are in the air this July
From the Baths of Caracalla to the castles of Trentino-Alto Adige, with a stop in Bavaria: discover where CCN/Aterballetto dances the final performances of the 2025-26 season.
Caracalla Danza 2026
A site-specific initiative from June 26 to 28, with CCN/Aterballetto leading a surprise journey through the famous spaces — and other secret and hidden ones — of the archaeological complex of the Baths of Caracalla, curated by Diego Tortelli. From June 30 to July 5, stage performances are scheduled on the Specchio d'Acqua (Water Mirror).
CCN/Aterballetto at Internazionale Kids
May 8–9, 2026. We present in Reggio Emilia the first outcomes of In Search of Wonder, a creative process for a performance for children.
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.
How 2026 begins for CCN/Aterballetto
Aterballetto celebrates the Tricolour on January 7 in Reggio Emilia and then sets off on tour.
AUDITION – 2026 SEASON
We are looking for new female and male dancers for the Aterballetto company. Apply now!
Toward Building an Under-30 Audience
Wednesday, 17 December 2025. A Lens on the Art of Humanity: presentation of the CCN/Aterballetto audience development project with Wave Project.
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.
