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In this issue we explore the latest work of an auteur who does not call himself a choreographer but who for several years has been increasingly establishing himself as one of the most interesting creators on the contemporary dance scene. The bull on our cover moves solemnly and enigmatically across the stage in Transverse Orientation, operated by a group of performers who don’t dance but who are unmistakably dancers, stripped “bare” (in all senses), like the myths they seem to be evoking. The work, by Dimitris Papaioannou, was recently seen at the main European festivals and will continue to tour the world. 4 News – from the dance world 22 On the cover: Dimitris Papaioannou, archaeology of myth and body 28 On stage – Critics Ballet Preljocaj Jan Fabre / Baryshnikov La Scala Ballett, Milan Maguy Marin Co. Wayne McGregor / Venice Dance Biennale Rome Opera Ballet The Royal Ballet, London Serghei Polunin & Co. Hong Kong Ballet Robert Wilson / Lucinda Childs Paris Opera Ballet Emmanuel Gat Co. 40 Spotlight on Virna Toppi 42 Steps in History Les Ballets Russes de Monte-Carlo 46 Close-up The “Gran Antonio” 49 Multimedia : TV, Web, DVD, Cinema, Books...