DANZAFIRENZE COMPETITION proudly reaches its 19th edition, confirming itself as a must-attend 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 prestigious event of great quality. Thanks to an exceptional jury and the awarding of scholarships offered by top international schools and companies, it represents a unique opportunity for the future of young artists.

The Florence-based competition, with three stages in different Italian cities, has seen a growing number of dancers and choreographers from around the world year after year. It is an excellent platform for aspiring professionals and choreographers seeking to showcase their work.

Competition Stages

Competition program: click to download

FINAL: FLORENCE – Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, 2019

Teatro OBIHall – Viale Fabrizio De André, Lungarno Aldo Moro, 50136 Florence | www.teatroeduardo.it

1st STAGE: ARZANO (Naples) – Sunday, April 28, 2019

• Schedule and performances: click here
• Stage winners: click here

Via Giuseppe Verdi, 25/37, 80022 Arzano (NA) | www.teatroeduardo.it

2nd STAGE: FLORENCE – Sunday, May 5, 2019

• Stage winners: click here

Via delle Cascine, 41, 50144 Florence | www.teatropuccini.it

3rd STAGE: PADUA – Sunday, May 19, 2019

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Via Asolo, 2, 35142 Padua | www.piccolo-padova.it

FINAL: FLORENCE – Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, 2019

Jury of the 19th Edition

The Jury is composed of highly qualified professionals in various dance disciplines, including teachers, choreographers, and dancers of recognized international fame. The Jury will assess technical ability, artistic interpretation, and choreographic quality to determine the winners or decide not to assign one or more awards in this edition.

• LAURA ANDRADE: Artistic Director of Dançarte – Algarve International Dance Competition
• ROSANNA BROCANELLO: Artistic Director of the Opus Ballet Center and Company
• SAMUELE CARDINI: Choreographer and Director of R.O.S. [Research Open Space]
• EMMA CIANCHI: Artistic Director of Art Garage – Contemporary Performing Arts Center
• JOHANNES HAERTL: Faculty Member at Iwanson International School of Contemporary Dance (GERMANY)
• PETER MIKA: Artistic Director of CobosMika Company (SPAIN)
• BRUNO MILO: Former Principal Dancer and Ballet Master
• TAMAS MORICZ: Associate Artistic Director at Ballet Vlaanderen (BELGIUM)
• GUSTAVO OLIVEIRA: Choreographer and former dancer with Companhia Portuguesa de Bailado Contemporâneo (PORTUGAL)
• ANGELA PLACANICA: Choreographer and Faculty Member at Opus Ballet
• LAURA PULIN: Choreographer and Director of “Prospettiva Danza” Festival
• MONICA RATTI: Publisher of Dance&Culture and Editor at Danzasì
• YUSHA SORZANO: Choreographer and Faculty Member at Joffrey Ballet School (USA)
• JULIA TIHOMIROVA: Artistic Director of the International Dance Competition and Arabesk (LATVIA)
• DANIEL TINAZZI: Artistic Director of the Opus Ballet Center
• MARILÙ URCIUOLI: Former dancer at Teatro San Carlo in Naples
• FABRIZIO VARRIALE: Director of Compagnia Danza Flux
• CLAUDIA ZACCARI: Former Principal Dancer at Teatro dell’Opera di Roma and Classical Dance Department Coordinator at Opus Ballet

Observers present:

• ADRIANA CAVA: Director of the Jazz Ballet Company and School in Turin
• ENRICA PATRITO: Choreographic Director of Premio Città di Torino
• PAOLO BONCOMPAGNI: Managing Director of Premio Città di Spoleto
• IRINA KASHKOVA: Director of Russian Ballet College
• COLLEEN O’CALLAGHAN: Ballet Beyond Borders (USA)

Awards and Scholarships – 19th Edition

The prize pool has a total value of approximately €60,000 and includes cash prizes, scholarships, open cards, special awards offered by So Dança, and participation in shows, festivals, and showcases. All first-prize winners in each category, as well as the recipient of the Leonardo Award, are invited to perform at the GALA of the next edition (2020).

• Northern School of Contemporary Dance – UK
  Artistic Director: Janet Smith
• Dance Olympiad and Arabesk – RIGA, LATVIA
  Artistic Director: Julia Tihomirova
• Palamòs Summer Dance – SPAIN
  Artistic Director: Peter Mika
• Prospettiva Danza Festival – PADUA, ITALY
  Artistic Director: Laura Pulin
• Premio Città di Torino – TURIN, ITALY
  Artistic Directors: Adriana Cava and Enrica Patrito
• Royal Ballet School of Flanders – BELGIUM
  Associate Artistic Director: Tamas Moricz
• Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre – USA
  Artistic Director: Charlene Carey
• Dançarte – Algarve International Dance Competitions – PORTUGAL
  Artistic Director: Laura Andrade
• Iwanson International School of Contemporary Dance – GERMANY
  Artistic Director: Johannes Haertl
• Professional Training Courses at Opus Ballet,
  R.O.S. Research Open Space – Internship with Opus Ballet Company,
  FIRENZESTATE 2019 Campus – ITALY

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For many years, participation in Opus Ballet’s international choreographic competition “danzAfirenze” has proven to be one of the most important opportunities to discover the Italian dance scene (and beyond), and a unique chance to be discovered…

Promotion

Exclusive offer for participants of the 19th edition:
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from July 1 to 12 @FLORENCE

For more information

• Email: danzafirenze@opusballetoriginal.local
• Phone: (+39) 055 2335138