Aterballetto

Founded in 1977 as Compagnia di Balletto dei Teatri dell’Emilia – Romagna and directed by Vittorio Biagi, the company has been known since 1979 as Aterballetto. Composed of 16 soloist dancers who are able to grasp deeply the most diverse dance styles, Aterballetto has gained wide recognition in Italy and on the international scene thanks to the high quality of its interpreters. As the leading contemporary dance company in Italy, it stands as the first permanent ballet-producing organization outside of Opera House companies.

With the arrival of Gigi Cristoforetti as Managing Director in 2017, the Fondazione Nazionale della Danza / Aterballetto has expanded its repertoire to include choreographic productions from diverse artistic inspirations, renewing its artistic mission. By fostering dialogue between visual arts, music, theatre, and education, Aterballetto initiates multidisciplinary collaborative projects. This approach deepens its relationship with the music world, engages new audiences—including young people, individuals with disabilities, and those in precarious situations—and infuses its creations with unique sensitivity.

Its repertoire features new productions by internationally acclaimed choreographers like Johan Inger, Angelin Preljocaj, Marcos Morau, and Diego Tortelli, as well as the restaging of iconic works by renowned artists such as Jiří Kylián, Ohad Naharin, William Forsythe, Hofesh Shechter, and Crystal Pite.

In June 2022, the Fondazione Nazionale della Danza / Aterballetto was designated as the first National Choreographic Centre in Italy, recognizing its commitment to diverse aesthetics, the exploration of urban spaces, the quality of the company, and its significant international presence.

CCN/Aterballetto’s season will open in September 2024 at the prestigious Fall for Dance festival at the New York City Center, showcasing the American premiere of Rhapsody in Blue by Iratxe Ansa and Igor Bacovich.

Following its debut at the Macerata Opera Festival in the summer of 2024, Notte Morricone, the first collaboration with Marcos Morau, will embark on an extensive tour, beginning at the Teatro Argentina in Rome in October 2024. Notte Morricone will be presented throughout the season in Italy, France, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Spain, with a special performance accompanied by a live orchestra in Sankt Pölten on November 23, 2024.

The 2024-2025 season will highlight numerous new creations. On February 6, 2025, CCN/Aterballetto will premiere a new triple program at the Teatro Comunale di Bologna, featuring Solo Echo by Crystal Pite, An Echo, a Wave by Philippe Kratz, and Glory Hall by Diego Tortelli.

« An excellent contemporary dance company whose technical level rivals that of major international ensembles. »
Anna Bandettini, La Repubblica

« The company is generous and capable of successfully embracing different artistic visions each time. »

Maria Luisa Buzzi, DanzaDanza