ROMA
Rome is not only a city of memory; it is a city of becoming. In every stone lives a story, and in every generation a new possibility. This work is […]
Category: WORKS
Freedom
Freedom is not a monument to the past, but a living movement that must be renewed through our actions and our humanity. Mimmo Miccolis Contemporary choreographic creation commissioned by the […]
3Rs
Dancer from ADC-IBC: David Consuegra – Photo: Smackarts “Wherever we move, our roots and our memories will remain indelible in our lives. If our hosts are open to welcoming us, […]
HEROICA
HEROICA is a celebration of resilience and identity, a choreography that moves like a film, starting at the end and unraveling the stories that shape us. Mimmo Miccolis Photo:@XMBphotography HEROICA […]
MAMMAMIA
“A celebration of tradition and transformation — this work honors Italy’s rich cultural heritage while embracing the vibrant, inclusive spirit of today.” Mimmo Miccolis MAMMAMIA Choreographer: Mimmo Miccolis Dancers: Ava […]
MOSAIC
“MOSAIC unfolds like a film that starts from the end, the moment we realize how beautiful it was to be free and truly ourselves. This piece celebrates individuality and the […]
MICCOLIS and MAGNIFICA at CAPITOL DANCE & CINEMA FESTIVAL
2 Documentaries at the Capitol Dance & Cinema Festival – OCTOBER 8 – EATON Hotel, WASHINGTON, DC
TEEN
“Approaching to adulthood during Covid-19”
Students of Lev. 7 & 8 of The Washington School of Ballet
Choreography by Mimmo Miccolis
WAITING
Is waiting the right way to react to a global pandemic? Considering that art is not just entertainment, but an essential means for transmitting and feeling emotions, we cannot wait. Waiting can be an endless state.
On the Move: Alternative Forms of Journeys through an Artistic Lens
In an historical period like this in which it is difficult or almost impossible to travel, we invite you on a journey different from the ordinary.
COPE
“In the final analysis, poverty is a condition of helplessness – of inability to cope with the conditions of existence in our complex society.”
JUST WE
“No one is born into this world to be alone. If we really get together we can do great things”
BE/TAG
“We have only begun to encounter the realities of a connected world: the good, the bad, and the worrisome.”
DANCE during COVID-19 (1)
“The virus is keeping us home but it cannot stop us from expressing our art”
AETERNA
Dancer: Peyton Anderson Photo: Gedalia Vera – Inside Look TV Magazine “It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.” […]
49
2016 – This piece is dedicated to Orlando, to the 49 Angels, to their families, to those who do not want differences but only equality and love.
REMEMBER
“… At the end of the piece you see I portray wings, and this is a symbol and reference to Nimo, a little boy I consider to be one of my guardian angels now.”
SORPASSI
“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.”
THREE TIERS OF JOY
“No celebration can be called as such without a flavorful cake! The choreographer Mimmo Miccolis has created a new dance with three levels, each one with a different flavor”
MET.AMOR.PHOSY
“A story written in the 2nd century AD and then sculpted by Antonio Canova in the 18th-century, “Psyche revived by Cupid’s Kiss” is now choreographed in a new version by Mimmo Miccolis.”
ICONS
“The Best of Italy”. The Italian art continues to be seen as an icon of beauty and world class and a source of inspiration for international audiences.
WHO WHEN WHY
President John F. Kennedy said, “If not us, who? If not now, when?” Choreographer Mimmo Miccolis explores a third question- “why?” WHO WHEN WHY focuses on why Kennedy’s quotes are important today while highlighting the former President’s ideas of freedom, courage, service and gratitude.
OBR FLASHMOB, VDay’13
OBR Flashmob is a big dance event, representation of a global strike to protest against violence towards women and girls around the word.
Dancing with the Future
“… are humans able to cooperate with future generations? In other words, what planet are we willing to leave behind for the people who come after us?”
CONTEXTUAL MATTERS
The Concert for a Sustainable Planet at Carnegie Hall, New York on the Eve of the 72nd UN General Assembly
InDilemma
” .. a fusion game theory with dance through a co-creation process between scientists and artists”
HIGH TIDE
“.. action to address Climate change has been slow. Words accumulate like rain drops until the High Tide becomes a reality”
(A)MORI
“The Sicilian legend of “Teste di Moro” (literally Moor heads) speaks about love in all its forms, but also about violence and bullying, diversity, racism and repentance. It couldn’t be more relevant.”
CRISIS
“Do not pretend that things will change if we always do the same. The crisis is the best blessing that can happen to people and countries, because the crisis brings progress.”
MICCOLIS
MICCOLIS – The Documentary
A portrait of Mimmo Miccolis, weaving scenes of his work and intimate rehearsals with the story of his journey from a small town in Southern Italy to the highest stages of international dance.
DEEP BLUE
“Moving is often necessary to reach our dreams, but at times these dreams do not go beyond the deep blue”
YELLOW CHOICE
“In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, YELLOW CHOICE highlights the relentless struggle of several activists throughout U.S. history who fought to secure voting rights for all American women”
RIGHTS(?)
“… Taking steps to freedom-an ambitious dance piece by Italian choreographer Mimmo Miccolis explores human rights violations around the world”
WHITE
… it is like when in a snowy day you look through the window and admire what you have in front of your eyes
LUST LOST LAST
Taking issue with global human trafficking, with the injustice inflicted upon and the suffering of innocent children and adults, physically and mentally abused.
An Evening for Humanity
The evening consists of the 2 throught provoking contemporary dance pieces: RIGHTS(?) and GROWTH
SANDSTORM
“What matters most is surviving the journey through the desert. You think that the lack of water is the only thing that could stop you. Then you find out that the sea also has its dry journey”
