Orbita Festival Brings Contemporary Dance to Rome with International Focus

The ongoing Orbita festival in Rome, curated by Valentina Marini, runs until May 17, 2023, at both Teatro Palladium and Teatro Biblioteca Quarticciolo. Under the theme "Diafanie. Materia e luce," this event is organized by Centro Nazionale di Produzione della Danza Orbita Spellbound. The festival showcases a variety of activities, including performances, discussions, artistic residencies, films, and open rehearsals, featuring choreographers such as Virgilio Sieni and Abbondanza Bertoni, along with international talents from Lebanon, Iran, Israel, and Canada. Its goal is to establish a repertoire of contemporary dance "classics" while fostering connections between artists and audiences. Marini, who also leads Spellbound and co-directs Teatro Biblioteca Quarticciolo, calls for advancements in cultural policy and critiques the lack of Italian support for international collaboration.