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Ex Pirelli Factory in Naples Becomes /HSS Performing Arts Hub, Opens with Carolyn Carlson Masterclass

institutional · 2026-10-09

The former Pirelli Factory located on Via Galileo Ferraris in Naples has been repurposed into /HSS – Polo per le arti performative, a venue spanning 1,200 square meters dedicated to dance, music, and the performing arts, supported by Sara and Igino Foglia. This space is designed to offer training and production opportunities for advanced courses, workshops, and artistic residencies, playing a role in the urban revitalization of Naples East. /HSS launches with a masterclass led by American choreographer Carolyn Carlson, which runs until 10 October, alongside her assistant Sara Orselli. The event wraps up on 10 October at 15:30 with a public Open Studio featuring music by Marco Vitale and a discussion with journalist Raffaella Tramontano. Carlson has a rich artistic background, including work with Anna Sokolov and the founding of the Accademia Isola Danza in 1999.

Key facts

  • /HSS – Polo per le arti performative opens in the former Pirelli Factory on Via Galileo Ferraris in eastern Naples
  • The venue occupies about 1,200 square meters dedicated to dance, music, and performing arts
  • It was created through private investment by Sara and Igino Foglia
  • Carolyn Carlson returns to Naples after fifteen years to lead a masterclass until 10 October
  • Sara Orselli, Carlson's assistant, joins the masterclass
  • A public Open Studio takes place Saturday 10 October at 15.30 with music by Marco Vitale
  • Carlson will converse with Raffaella Tramontano, editor-in-chief of Campadidanza Dance Magazine
  • Carlson danced with Alwin Nikolais from 1965 to 1972 and founded the Accademia Isola Danza in Venice and the Atelier de Paris in 1999

Entities

Artists

  • Carolyn Carlson
  • Sara Orselli
  • Marco Vitale
  • Raffaella Tramontano
  • Anna Sokolov
  • Joan Woodbury
  • Alwin Nikolais
  • Sara Foglia
  • Igino Foglia

Institutions

  • /HSS – Polo per le arti performative
  • Fabbrica Pirelli
  • Campadidanza Dance Magazine
  • Accademia Isola Danza
  • Atelier de Paris
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Naples
  • Italy
  • Via Galileo Ferraris
  • Naples East
  • Venice
  • Paris
  • France

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