When it comes to dance, Italy is a country that has a rich and diverse cultural heritage. From the traditional folk dances of the countryside to the elegant ballroom dances of the cities, Italian dance is a celebration of life, passion, and romance. One of the most iconic dances of Italy is the Tarantella. This fast-paced, lively dance is said to h...

Italy's La Scala has launched a streaming service allowing viewers to watch its operas, concerts and ballets online, in an effort to widen its audience worldwide. The first concert will be broadcast live on "La Scala TV" on Saturday with three Mozart symphonies conducted by Daniel Barenboim, the renowned Milan-based opera house said in a statement.

Organizers of the Venice Biennale have awarded the Italian American artist, choreographer, and dancer Simone Forti the 2023 Golden Lion for lifetime achievement in the field of dance. “I didn’t know what the Golden Lion was,” the eighty-seven-year-old told the New York Times, adding, “If someone has to take the role and stand there holding it, I am...

A beautiful artistic performance, supported by the power of words, has been taking the stage at Club Fugazi in San Francisco since late 2021. And is here to stay. Dear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story is the name of a show that intentionally brings acrobatics, arts, and reflection together and gives an experience like no other. It takes plac...

A new stage musical based on the life and career of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, the legendary Frank Sinatra, is in the works, with a book by Memphis and Diana writer Joe DiPietro and direction and choreography by three-time Tony winner Kathleen Marshall. Producing will be Universal Music Group Theatrical in association with Tina Sinatra and Frank Sinatr...

The ICC is proud to present VISIONI PASOLINIANE: FUOCHI SEGRETI. A Contemporary Dance Performance by Compagnia Artemis Danza/Monica Casadei. For the fist time in Minneapolis. October 22, 2022. Reserve your spot here. FREE or with suggested donation. The performance is a tribute to Pier Paolo Pasolini (1922-1975), one of the greatest artists and int...

Our interview with Lauren Celentano happened just after the professional dancer had received “the call of a lifetime.” We’re not gonna lie — even we screamed in delight. But before that, Celentano had to take a bit of a career detour, as well as an international journey. The 23-year-old Cheshire native has had the goal of performing on Broadway sin...

When: October 18 2022 at 8:00 pm - Where: Theatre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 - RSVP HERE ARTEMIS DANZA presents SECRET FIRES, a contemporary dance performance celebrating #Pasolini100. Produced by ARTEMIS DANZA / MONICA CASADEI With the contribution of the Ministry of Culture, Emilia Romagna Region, Province and Munici...

When: October 11, 2022 at 7PM - Where: Club Fugazi, 678 Green St, San Francisco - Free Admission. Registration required. Masks and current proof of Covid-19 vaccination required. “In the seventies, as a young man, I started the "Nuova Compagnia di Canto Popolare" (New Company of Popular Singing), a musical band that took inspiration from unknown so...

Thursday, September 29, 2022. 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT. I AM Books - 124 Salem Street - Boston, MA 02113. This is a ticketed event with limited seating. Please purchase your tickets here. Join I AM Books for an evening of traditional and modern Sicilian music with I Beddi! "Di folk in folk" is a performance with sounds, songs, lyrics and tales belongi...