Reflections on the creation of the CCNs in Italy
A new cultural institution stimulates reflections on the missions and functions it will need to undertake. As well as on the role it will play in relation to issues such as the cultural complexity of our country, the relationship between artistic and productive areas, and the optimisation of the systems that the modern world would like to see more and more flexible.
Fondazione Nazionale della Danza / Aterballetto takes its cue from the introduction of the National Choreographic Centres to start a workshop series. Aterballetto is available to stimulate further in-depth studies.
First reflections // 13 November 2021
Greetings: Azio Sezzi (President of Fondazione Nazionale della Danza / Aterballetto)
Moderator: Federico Rampini (journalist, writer)
Speakers:
Luca Vecchi (Mayor of Reggio Emilia)
Gianni Cottafavi (Head of Servizio cultura e giovani of Emilia-Romagna Region)
Lucio Argano (President of Consiglio Superiore dello spettacolo, scholar)
This video is a summary of the meeting held in Reggio Emilia on 13 November 2021, attended by Raimondo Arcolai (ADEP President), Gian Mario Bandera (Centro Teatrale Bresciano Director), Anna Bandettini (journalist), Maria Luisa Buzzi (journalist and dance critic), Donatella Ferrante (Ministry of Culture – consultant), Valentina Marini (AIDAP President).
Bertrand Dicale ( journalist, director of News Tank Culture – Paris)
The development of contemporary dance in France: the National Choreographic Centres
Dance in contemporary culture and society // 14 January 2022
Led by Gigi Cristoforetti (General and Artistic Director of Fondazione Nazionale della Danza / Aterballetto)
Institutional Greeting by Azio Sezzi (President of Fondazione Nazionale della Danza / Aterballetto)
Introduction: Carlo Fontana (Agis President): The dance system towards the future.
Conclusions: Onofrio Cutaia (General Manager Contemporary Creativity – MiC)
PASSCODE
zY9$%9T&
Angela Vettese provides an insight into the increasingly complex and interconnected universe of art, including dance.
She is director and curator for public and private institutions in the field of contemporary art, as well as art historian and critic and professor at the IUAV University of Venice, where she coordinates the Visual Arts and Fashion course. Moreover, she works with Sole 24Ore since 1986.
Vittorio Salmoni describes the active and conscious contribution of culture and performing arts to the development of identity and the regeneration of urban, monumental or abandoned areas.
He is an architect, urban planner, lecturer, expert in Strategic Land Planning and Urban Regeneration and coordinator of the network of Italian UNESCO Creative Cities.
Nicolas Ballario deals with contemporary art applied to the media. He currently hosts “The Square” on Sky Arte (an award-winning programme dedicated to art and culture) and “Te la do io l’arte” on Radio Uno Rai. He is a curator and journalist for various newspapers and institutions.
He shares his thoughts on how creative and communicative paths can find a dialogue and a synthesis capable of bringing them both to a more effective and suitable expressive level for the contemporary world.
Roberto Montanari, professor of Human-Machine Interaction and Interaction Design at Suor Orsola Benincasa University in Naples, where he researches the relationship between human sciences and new technologies, examines the theme of technological innovation in the field of creation.
He is also the head of research and development at RE: Lab, the technological partner of Fondazione Nazionale della Danza / Aterballetto.
He explains how technologies and performing arts can dialogue, creating new dimensions of creativity.
Felice Scalvini, a leading figure at the national level for the legislation and development of the Third Sector, is president of the ASM Foundation and director of the Ravasi Garzanti Foundation in Milan (which deals mainly with issues related to ageing).
He provides a reflection on the successful integration of social, cultural, economic and artistic issues, with a special focus on Cultural Welfare.
News
Impromptus – new dance and music project
Dance and music merge in a boundless dialogue: a unique experience of improvisation and mutual inspiration. Events in Ravenna and Reggio Emilia.
Aterballetto on tour in March
From March 4, Aterballetto embarks on an extensive tour starting from Reggio Emilia and traveling through France and Spain. On stage, the company's latest repertoire highlights, from Notte Morricone by Marcos Morau to Solo Echo by Crystal Pite.
The project “Tracce di Frida – Il corpo resiliente” comes to an end
The workshop led by Lara Guidetti, aimed at women with Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, in collaboration with the Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria di Modena, comes to an end.
Danza&Danza Award 2024
Notte Morricone wins the Danza&Danza 2024 award for Best Italian Production - Grand Scale! Read the jury's motivations.
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.
SANTA
An urban experience of art and dance. CCN/Aterballetto at Reggiane Parco Innovazione with Maurizio Cattelan, Nicolas Ballario, and Lara Guidetti. From June 12 to July 5.
Duetto by Sony CSL – Rome
An innovative scientific project that combines generative artificial intelligence with the study of human movement.
Aterballetto dances in Germany and Switzerland
From May 9 to 25, Aterballetto travels through the heart of Europe, performing at the prestigious Maifestspiele in Wiesbaden and the Ruhrfestspiele in Recklinghausen, thanks to the collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Köln.
CCN/Aterballetto celebrates International Dance Day
From London to Reggio Emilia, on April 29 we celebrate dance and the language of the body—as a space of tension, eros, and sensuality.
Italia Danza arrives in London on April 29, 2025.
On the occasion of International Dance Day, the CCN/Aterballetto presents "Il Combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda" at the V&A Museum, thanks to the collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in London.
Aterballetto’s Tour in Spain
From April 24 to 30, 2025, Aterballetto performs in Oviedo, Seville, and Pamplona. The Spanish tour is held in collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Madrid.
Viaggio nel repertorio del balletto
On Saturday, April 12, the project curated and led by dance journalist and critic Francesca Pedroni begins with the Ballet School of the Accademia Teatro alla Scala.
Impromptus – new dance and music project
Dance and music merge in a boundless dialogue: a unique experience of improvisation and mutual inspiration. Events in Ravenna and Reggio Emilia.
Aterballetto on tour in March
From March 4, Aterballetto embarks on an extensive tour starting from Reggio Emilia and traveling through France and Spain. On stage, the company's latest repertoire highlights, from Notte Morricone by Marcos Morau to Solo Echo by Crystal Pite.
The project “Tracce di Frida – Il corpo resiliente” comes to an end
The workshop led by Lara Guidetti, aimed at women with Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, in collaboration with the Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria di Modena, comes to an end.
Danza&Danza Award 2024
Notte Morricone wins the Danza&Danza 2024 award for Best Italian Production - Grand Scale! Read the jury's motivations.
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.






















