Venice: the dance Biennale takes a step forward

Special envoy to Venice

Turn on the wing at the Dance Biennale in Venice. After the Canadian Marie Chouinard, expert in the art of probing the mystery of beings, the Briton Wayne McGregor took the direction. The English choreographer is one of the leading figures that the great opera houses compete for. He has signed several creations,

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(for Francis Bacon) and

for the Paris Opera Ballet and is preparing a new one. He also choreographs for the Royal Ballet in London. His gestures are deliberately virtuoso. With her liana physique, capable of incredible extensions, Marie-Agnès Gillot was the most dazzling performer.

I wanted someone who had curiosity and could work on the different disciplines practiced here.

I looked at his designs, met Wayne McGregor and was convinced he was the right person.

Roberto Cicutto, film producer who has just taken over the presidency of the Venice Biennials

“Marie Chouinard had just completed her four-year term.

We had to find a successor for him and I don't know the dance.

It was Alessandra Ferri

("the" Italian prima ballerina assoluta, Editor's note)

, explains Roberto Cicutto, film producer who has just taken the

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