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Conformazioni Festival Concludes Sixth Edition in Palermo with Dance and Performance

festival-fair · 2026-04-27

The sixth edition of the Conformazioni festival in Palermo, overseen by Giuseppe Muscarello, has wrapped up, integrating into the city's urban landscape to showcase its artistic legacy. The event emphasized modern performance art, fostering intergenerational dialogue and skill development, in response to the scarcity of specialized institutions in Southern Italy. Notable choreographers included Daniele Ninarello with 'Perpendicolare', Manfredi Perego's 'Totemica', Giovanna Velardi's 'Pubblico site specific', and Muscarello's own 'Il furioso'. The festival's second weekend featured a discussion titled 'Altri tempi' and celebrated award-winning pieces like MK's 'Bermudas'. Additionally, Enzo Cosimi's 'Bastard Sunday', honoring Pier Paolo Pasolini, was restaged, showcasing Alice Raffaelli and Luca Della Corte, with sound by Robert Lippok and lighting by Gianni Staropoli.

Key facts

  • Conformazioni festival sixth edition concluded in Palermo
  • Curated by choreographer Giuseppe Muscarello
  • Featured Daniele Ninarello, Cristina Donà, Saverio Lanza, Manfredi Perego, Giovanna Velardi, MK
  • Included roundtable 'Altri tempi' curated by Stefano Tomassini
  • MK's 'Bermudas' won Ubu Prize 2019 for Best Dance Show
  • Enzo Cosimi's 'Bastard Sunday' restaged for Pasolini centenary
  • Cast includes Alice Raffaelli and Luca Della Corte
  • Sound composition by Robert Lippok, lighting by Gianni Staropoli

Entities

Artists

  • Giuseppe Muscarello
  • Daniele Ninarello
  • Cristina Donà
  • Saverio Lanza
  • Manfredi Perego
  • Giovanna Velardi
  • Stefano Tomassini
  • MK
  • Enzo Cosimi
  • Pier Paolo Pasolini
  • Alice Raffaelli
  • Luca Della Corte
  • Robert Lippok
  • Gianni Staropoli
  • Paola Lattanzi
  • Pino Pelosi
  • Gaspare Noè
  • Rembrandt
  • Maria Paola Zedda

Institutions

  • Conformazioni
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Palermo
  • Italy
  • Rome
  • Piazza Esedra
  • Ostia

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