Biennale Danza 2016: Corpo e Condivisione a Venezia
The 10th Biennale Danza, under the direction of Virgilio Sieni, is set to occur in Venice from June 17 to 26, 2016. Centered around the theme 'Senza il corpo lo spazio nemmeno esisterebbe' (Without the body, space would not exist), the event examines the interplay of gestures and gaze within urban environments. A total of 25 choreographers and dancers will showcase 32 pieces, featuring 9 world premieres and 9 Italian premieres. Notable participants include Maguy Marin, Trisha Brown, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, and others. Emerging choreographers like Annamaria Ajomone and Gabriel Schenker will perform across various Venetian sestieri, concluding at the Sale d'Arme dell'Arsenale. President Paolo Baratta highlighted the integration of master performances with Biennale College workshops as essential to the festival.
Key facts
- Biennale Danza 2016 runs June 17–26, 2016 in Venice.
- Directed by Virgilio Sieni for the fourth consecutive time.
- Theme: 'Senza il corpo lo spazio nemmeno esisterebbe'.
- 25 choreographers/dancers present 32 works, including 9 world premieres and 9 Italian premieres.
- Maguy Marin receives Leone d'oro alla carriera.
- Trisha Brown's works from the 1960s to 1990s are featured.
- Performances occur in San Marco, Dorsoduro, Castello, San Giorgio Island, and Sale d'Arme dell'Arsenale.
- Projects include choreographic triptychs, Agorà/Aperto, and Vita Nova for young dancers.
Entities
Artists
- Virgilio Sieni
- Maguy Marin
- Trisha Brown
- Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker
- Shobana Jeyasingh
- Adriana Borriello
- Thomas Hauert
- Emanuel Gat
- Yasmine Hugonnet
- Nacera Belaza
- Isabelle Schad
- Laurent Goldring
- Claudia Castellucci
- Elisabetta Consonni
- Olivia Grandville
- Magali Caillet-Gajan
- Sandy Williams
- Annamaria Ajomone
- Gabriel Schenker
- Albert Quesada
- Daniel Linehan
- Francesca Foscarini
- Lara Russo
- Daniele Ninarello
- Camilla Monga
Institutions
- Biennale Danza
- Biennale College Danza
- Zoo (company)
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- San Marco
- Dorsoduro
- Castello
- San Giorgio Island
- Sale d'Arme dell'Arsenale