DanzaFirenze International Competition – 18th Edition 2018

The STAGES of the 18th edition

The DANZAFIRENZE COMPETITION successfully reaches its 18th edition and confirms itself as an unmissable international event for young dancers, emerging artists, and dance schools.

Under the artistic direction of Rosanna Brocanello and Daniel Tinazzi, the Opus Ballet Competition has become a high-quality event. Thanks to an exceptional jury and scholarships awarded by top international schools and companies, it offers a unique opportunity for the future of young artists.

DanzaFienze, with three stages in different locations across Italy, has seen increasing participation of dancers and choreographers from all over the world year after year. An excellent showcase for young people aspiring to professionalism and for choreographers seeking to promote their work.

The stages of the 18th edition

1st STAGE > FLORENCE

Teatro Puccini

Sunday, April 6, 2018

FLORENCE > via delle Cascine, 41 – www.teatropuccini.it

2nd STAGE > ALTAMURA

Danzarte

Sunday, May 13, 2018

ALTAMURA > via Francesco Baracca – www.danzarte.it

3rd STAGE > PADUA

Piccolo Teatro Don Bosco

Sunday, May 20, 2018

PADUA > via Asolo, 2 –www.piccolo-padova.it

The Jury of the 18th edition

The Jury is composed of qualified experts in various dance disciplines, selected among renowned international teachers, choreographers, and dancers. The Jury, with a careful merit evaluation of the technical, interpretative, and choreographic skills demonstrated by the participants, will determine the winners or the non-assignment of one or more awards of the 18th edition of the Competition.

ARIANNA BENEDETTI, international teacher and choreographer
LISA BRASILE, artistic director Meltin_Pot HipHopDanceCompany
ROSANNA BROCANELLO, artistic director of the Opus Ballet Center and Company
SAMUELE CARDINI, choreographer and director R.O.S. [Research Open Space]
CHARLENE CAMPBELL CAREY, artistic director Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre (USA)
KRISTINA GRIGOROVA, former soloist dancer at Teatro alla Scala in Milan
JOHANNES HAERTL, teacher at Iwanson International School of Contemporary Dance – Germany
PETER MIKA, artistic director CobosMika Company – Spain
BRUNO MILO, former principal dancer and Maître de Ballet
LAURENT MINATCHY, dancer Meltin_Pot HipHopDanceCompany
TAMAS MORICZ, associate artistic director Ballet Vlaanderen (BELGIUM)
GUSTAVO OLIVEIRA, choreographer, former dancer of Companhia Portuguese de Bailando Contemporaneo (PORTUGAL)
ANGELA PLACANICA, teacher at Opus Ballet
LORIS PETRILLO, international freelance artist – choreographer and director
GIACOMO QUARTA, choreographer and teacher at Opus Ballet
MATTHEW ROBINSON, artistic director Verve Company (UNITED KINGDOM)
GIUSI SANTAGATI, choreographer and teacher at Opus Ballet
SABRINA SECCHI, choreographer and teacher at Opus Ballet
JULIA TIHOMIROVA, artistic director International Dance Competition Arabesque (LATVIA)
DANIEL TINAZZI, artistic director Opus Ballet
MARILÙ URCIUOLI, former dancer at Teatro San Carlo in Naples
BRUNO VESCOVO, former principal dancer at La Scala, currently Maître and Professor
CLAUDIA ZACCARI, former principal dancer at Teatro dell’Opera di Roma and coordinator of the Classical Dance Dept. – Opus Ballet

Awards and scholarships of the 18th edition

The total prize pool is worth approximately €60,000.00 and includes cash prizes, scholarships, open cards, clothing offered by So Dança, and participation in shows, festivals, and reviews.
All final winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes) and the winner of the Leonardo Prize are invited to perform at the GALA within the Crossroads – dance intersections showcase (July 2018).