Diego Salterini, cofounder of Dance NOW! Miami, describes his latest choreographic work, “Terra Mia | My Land,” as an exploration of feeling and place. The 30-minute abstract ballet gets it inspiration from Salterini’s Italian roots.

“Italy is a dance of contrasts: haute couture alongside ancient cobblestones, a young artist harmonizing with the legendary Mina, and the weight of history countering relentless innovation,” Salterini says. “With ‘Terra Mia | My Land,’ I hope to capture this pulse, this multifaceted beauty, without needing a story to define it.”