DANZA&DANZA International Magazine

The body, emblem of beauty in art, finds its peak of prowess in the sporting arena, driven to exceed its limits, motivated by the ambition to win a trophy. In dance, athletic training aims at transfiguration, the acquisition of expressiveness, of a symbolic, aesthetic dimension. These two concepts find common ground during the Olympic Games, as demonstrated by the opening and closing ceremonies of the modern Olympics, designed by renowned choreographers. Dance also frames the medals at Milano Cortina 2026, the fourth Olympic Games in Italian history, and we are dedicating a focus to this topic, with historical notes and information on related events and exhibitions.
However, the first issue of the year is eagerly awaited for the D&D Awards, the magazine's critics' nominations for production, artists, choreographers, dancers and projects that have made a difference in Italy in the year just ended.
The cover story is dedicated to étoile Alessio Rezza, who won the D&D Award at a very young age in 2011, and there is an in-depth cultural analysis of the history of Alvin Ailey and the Horton Technique that characterises his style. The issue also includes reviews from La Scala, the Rome Opera House and the Royal Opera House, the latest works by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Mauro Bigonzetti for the MM Contemporary Dance Company, Marcos Morau for the Staatsballett Berlin, Virgilio Sieni, Balletto Civile, Greek National Ballet, Christos Papadopoulos, Elisa Sbaragli, Zappalà Danza, and Morganti-Soavi. Happy new year!