The Fondazione Nazionale della Danza /Aterballetto is the first National Choreographic Center established in Italy in 2022 by recognition of the Ministry of Culture, born from Aterballetto company founded in 1977 in Reggio Emilia.
It’s a hub of creativity, hospitality, and all-encompassing projects revolving around contemporary dance and its connection with other arts. Read more…
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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.
We work with a wide range of choreographers and formats, to embrace every creative, cultural and social opportunity. The on-stage performance is still the focus of our artistic project. But we are also curious to see what happens to the body and its aesthetic power in different formats and settings.
The body is our medium, and beauty is our inspiration, but to portray contemporary aesthetics and issue we dialogue with the whole system of culture and broad social fields. It is not enough for us to dance everywhere, today it is important to do it with everyone.
Come and explore the world of dance in Fonderia, home of the Fondazione Nazionale Danza / Aterballetto, the only National Choreographic Centre in Italy. More than 50 appointments with Italian and foreign dance companies, meetings and special events.
