DANZA&DANZA International Magazine

July marks the peak of summer, bringing with it a vibrant season of festivals and cultural events across our beautiful peninsula ̶ and beyond. In this issue, we highlight the most intriguing and unique offerings alongside a selection of in-depth features. A must-see for devotees of postmodern dance is Molissa Fenley’s upcoming performance at the Venice Biennale Danza; our interview reveals just why her work is so unmissable. Equally compelling is the generational dialogue in "Replica", the new work created by the Panzetti-Ticconi duo for the legendary artistic partnership Abbondanza/Bertoni. As the four protagonists explain, the title hints at the profound potential of a work that could be considered "squared."
A breath of fresh air from across the Alps sweeps through the following pages, tracing the brilliant career of Andrea Sarri ̶ the first Italian principal dancer at the Paris Opera ̶ as well as Cédric Andrieux’s projects for the Lyon Opera Ballet.
Looking further north, and across the ocean, the tireless creativity of Christopher Wheeldon has captured our attention. Wheeldon effortlessly bridges the worlds of narrative and abstract ballet, moving from Broadway musicals to television series where he portrays himself with delightful irony.
Finally, our critical eye turns to the latest premieres gracing European stages ̶ from London and Zurich to Amsterdam and Geneva ̶ while keeping a close watch on the newest repertoire additions at Milan's La Scala, the Rome Opera, and Naples' San Carlo. To close, we offer a fascinating exploration into the dramatic significance of hair and hairstyles ̶ a subject that has proven to be a truly fatal attraction for artists from the 20th century to the present day.