GRAZIOSISSIMO

GRAZIOSISSIMO, inspired by the name of Enrico Cecchetti's son, Grazioso, emerges as an independent project and is a crucial chapter of the broader macro-project Enrico, a performance inspired by the historical figure of Enrico Cecchetti, a renowned ballet master.

GRAZIOSISSIMO is not just a name; it is also a term that I, as the project's author, have chosen to describe or rather label a new dance mode; a term I invented, which I wish to place outside the traditional categorizations (allegretto, adagio, or allegro).

A fundamental aspect of my research with GRAZIOSISSIMO is the investigation of the relationship between the stage and the audience. I want the audience to live an experience that goes beyond the simple viewing of the performance: the goal is to create a dialogue, a visual and emotional connection between the dancers and the observers. I would like to blur the boundaries between the stage and the auditorium, making the spectator an integral part of the performative experience.

During the various stages of research, I will adopt Cecchetti's port de bras as the starting point for body investigation. I believe its emphasis on the expressiveness of the arms can help me establish an emotional connection with the audience, a fundamental theme of the work.

I want to detach it (the port de bras) from its traditional context, transforming it into a universal gesture, accessible and shareable, to make it a means to express emotions, ideas, and stories; a language that speaks to both dancers and spectators.