Ada D'Adamo, dance scholar and Strega Prize candidate, dies
Ada D'Adamo, an Italian writer and dance scholar, passed away recently. Her memoir, "Come D'aria," was nominated for the 2023 Strega Prize. Renowned for her keen insights into contemporary dance, D'Adamo collaborated on various productions throughout her career. Released in January 2023 by Elliot Edizioni, her book narrates her journey from the birth of her daughter Daria, who has a genetic brain malformation, to her own battle with metastatic cancer. She was deeply committed to both her daughter and the dance community, organizing conferences and radio shows, such as "Il corpo parlante" on Rai Radiotre in 1998. D'Adamo also worked with organizations like Fondazione Romaeuropa and contributed to "La porta aperta," directed by Mario Martone.
Key facts
- Ada D'Adamo, dance scholar and writer, has died.
- Her memoir 'Come D'aria' was a candidate for the 2023 Strega Prize.
- The book was published in January 2023 by Elliot Edizioni.
- D'Adamo's daughter Daria has a genetic brain malformation.
- D'Adamo was diagnosed with metastatic cancer in recent years.
- She curated the radio program 'Il corpo parlante' on Rai Radiotre in 1998.
- She organized conferences 'Leggere il pensiero danzato' at University of Tuscia and Supercinema di Tuscania in 1998 and 1999.
- She collaborated with Fondazione Romaeuropa, Ente Teatrale Italiano, and Teatro di Roma.
Entities
Artists
- Ada D'Adamo
- Mario Martone
- Mats Ek
Institutions
- Elliot Edizioni
- Rai Radiotre
- University of Tuscia
- Supercinema di Tuscania
- Fondazione Romaeuropa
- Ente Teatrale Italiano
- Teatro di Roma
- Editoria e Spettacolo
Locations
- Viterbo
- Italy
- Tuscania