Homage paid to Micha van Hoecke, featuring Ferré and The Platters performances
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Dancing Through Time: Ravenna Festival's Unforgettable Dance Extravaganza 🕺🌟
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Ravenna Festival's dance scene delves into the essence of remembrance, setting the stage at Teatro Alighieri on June 14 for a heartfelt tribute to Micha van Hoecke. This Belgian choreographer, who often proclaimed that Ravenna had captured his very soul, collaborated with the Festival for close to three decades and left a lasting imprint. His artistic and life partner, Miki Matsuse, resurrects La dernière danse? in its Italian premiere, partnered with Balletto di Roma. This emotional journey showcases the dance of memories, set to the music of Van Hoecke's youth – from The Platters to Léo Ferré – resonating with an entire generation still holding onto dreams. The event also includes a vivid photographic display showcasing the artist's work.
On June 15, Palazzo Mauro De André bursts into adynamic spectacle as Pink Floyd’s timeless album, The Wall, rises again! Nearly five decades old, this anthem of youth resistance against injustice and conformity continues to empower with the MM Dance Company, led by Manuel Renga and choreographed by Michele Merola. The Orchestra Città di Ferrara, the Accademia Corale Vittore Veneziani, and the Pink Sonic band join forces to create a live music spectacle, reentering the mesmeric, visionary realm of Pink Floyd's original masterpiece.
On June 19, Palazzo De André draws the curtain on Marcos Morau's Notte Morricone, harnessing the power of cinematic and pop imagination to stir the embers of memory. The following day at Classis – Museo della Città, MicroDanze, born from Gigi Cristoforetti's imagination and the creative minds of Philippe Kratz, Francesca Lattuada, Saul Daniele Ardillo, and Ina Lesnakowski, brings the spaces to life with a charming, foot-stomping dance performance.
Strawberry Blood, a performance inspired by the iconic 1968 film, premieres on June 29 in the enchanting surroundings of Artificerie Almagia. Ida Malfatti, Monica Francia, and Zoe Francia Lamattina concoct an intriguing juxtaposition between past utopias and present dreams from an epic, feminist perspective, involving participants from the "Training" project.
The stage is set for an unforgettable encounter on July 13, as the Gala Les étoiles pour homme, curated by Daniele Cipriani, beckons the brilliant stars of dance to Palazzo De André, headlined by Sergio Bernal, Matteo Miccini, Simone Repele, and Sasha Riva.
Though the 2025 schedule has not been announced at this time, in the past, the Ravenna Festival has offered an extensive selection of captivating dance performances from mid-June through mid-July. Set in the heart of Ravenna, Italy, the event features music, opera, jazz, ethnic music, theater, and dance, taking place in city squares, basilicas, antique monasteries, and archaeological sites. For the most updated information on the dance lineup for Ravenna Festival 2025, be sure to check the official festival website or contact local event organizers directly. 💃🎭✨🌟🇮🇹
- Visit the Ravenna Festival from mid-June to mid-July for an exciting lineup of entertainment, including dance performances that celebrate the past and inspire the present.
- Don't miss the Movies-and-TV themed dance performance, MicroDanze, on June 20, set to take place at Classis – Museo della Città, as it brings the spaces to life with a charming, foot-stomping performance reminiscent of the silver screen.
