Marinella Senatore's participatory performance animates Valletta
Marinella Senatore, an artist from Italy, is celebrating a decade of her interactive project, The School of Narrative Dance. This initiative has brought vibrant public art to Valletta, Malta, featuring a performance with 80 individuals aged 4 to 65. The event pays tribute to Daphne Caruana Galizia, the Maltese journalist tragically killed in 2017. Dancers showcased a mix of styles, including capoeira, hip hop, breakdance, tango, flamenco, classical ballet, and gymnastics, all set to a varied musical score ranging from opera to pop. Hosted by Blitz space, this performance is part of the exhibition Something About You, running until July 28, 2022, which features Senatore's works and her illuminated sculpture at the Casino Maltese. The entire project has engaged over 6 million participants across 24 countries, highlighting themes of empowerment, inclusivity, and creativity.
Key facts
- The School of Narrative Dance is a decade-long participatory project by Marinella Senatore.
- Over 6 million participants have taken part in 24 countries.
- 80 performers aged 4 to 65 performed in Valletta.
- Performance styles included capoeira, hip hop, breakdance, tango, flamenco, classical ballet, and gymnastics.
- Music ranged from opera to contemporary pop.
- The event honored murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia (assassinated in 2017).
- Organized by the Blitz space in Valletta.
- Exhibition Something About You runs until July 28, 2022 at Blitz.
- Sculpture Ricorda la prima volta che hai visto il tuo nome (2020) is displayed at Casino Maltese.
Entities
Artists
- Marinella Senatore
Institutions
- Blitz
- Casino Maltese
- Artribune
Locations
- Valletta
- Malta