Dancers of the Washington Ballet Aurora Mostacci and Oscar Sanchez Photo: @XMBphotography
“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. Experience the transformation of such an ancient history according to Mimmo Miccolis’ vision.”
MET.AMOR.PHOSY
- Choreography: Mimmo Miccolis
- Original music: JP Wogaman II
- Live Violin: Caterina Vannucci
- Dancers: Aurora Mostacci and Oscar Sanchez
- Costumes: Monica Leland
(2019) World Premiere: GALA “L’ITALIA E LA DANZA” – Embassy of Italy –
Italian Cultural Society in Washington DC – This year’s theme of the Gala organised by the Italian Cultural Society 2019 is “L’Italia e la danza” and the Honorary Guest will be internationally renowned Italian choreographer Mimmo Miccolis of the Washington Ballet. We will celebrate his career with a dance performance and a conversation led by art critic Renato Miracco, with the participation of former American Ballet Theater star Julie Kent, the Artistic Director of the Washington Ballet. As is our tradition, the evening will continue with an Italian-style Aperitivo and formal dinner, a unique Silent Auction and our Scholarship Awards ceremony, which will include a piano performance.
April 24 and 29, 2019 at City Winery at 8:00PM (The Washington Ballet/Dance for All)
Photo: David Cieslikowski Photography
