Two events celebrating Italian dance in one of Spain’s most iconic cultural landmarks.

On June 28 and 29, Aterballetto arrives in Granada with two powerful artistic proposals, as part of a project supported by the Direzione Generale per la diplomazia pubblica e culturale del MAECI and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Madrid.

As part of the prestigious Festival Internacional de Música y Danza de Granada, Aterballetto presents the final performance of Don Juan, a choreographic masterpiece by Johan Inger inspired by the legendary figure born in 17th-century Spain through the work of Tirso de Molina.

Reimagined with a contemporary and insightful perspective, Don Juan explores themes of desire, guilt, and responsibility—moving beyond the cliché of the seducer to offer a powerful and timely reflection.

Awarded Best Production of 2020 by Danza&Danza magazine, the work has captivated international stages with its expressive power, the dancers’ virtuosity, and the visual intensity of its staging.

June 29 | MicroDanze – Alhambra | FEX – Festival Internacional de Música y Danza de Granada

The second event is part of FEX – Festival Extensión, the section of the Granada Festival dedicated to promoting the performing arts in urban and heritage spaces. One of the most iconic symbols of Andalusian culture—the Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and masterpiece of Islamic art—becomes an open-air stage for MicroDanze.

Two choreographic routes are scheduled (at 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM), guiding the audience from the Plaza de los Aljibes to the Torres Bermejas, passing through the enchanting Fundación Rodríguez-Acosta. With its refined architecture, water features, airy courtyards, and hanging gardens, the setting provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop for an exceptional choreographic journey.

The MicroDanze experience offers an intimate, close-up encounter with choreographic gesture, in poetic dialogue with the architecture and landscape of the Alhambra—a place that embodies centuries of civilization and beauty.

Two events that unite outstanding Italian contemporary dance with world cultural heritage—embodying a form of cultural diplomacy that is vibrant, creative, and deeply European.