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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.<\/p>Mimmo Miccolis<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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HEROICA<\/strong>
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Choreography by Mimmo Miccolis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HEROICA<\/em> is a bold, cinematic dance work that feels like a film starting at the end. It traces a journey through memory, identity, and freedom, moving between sorrow, joy, and rebellion. The choreography intertwines the evocative power of Italian opera, from Verdi to Claudia Muzio, with the daring energy of contemporary music, including M\u00e5neskin, creating a bridge between past and present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the center of the piece is a diva<\/strong>, performed by Matteo Mangialetti<\/strong> of The Divas in Drag \u2013 Italian Opera Company<\/em>, whose presence channels strength, vulnerability, and resilience. The live violin of Caterina Vannucci<\/strong> adds depth and heartbeat to every moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ensemble features extraordinary dancers from The Washington Ballet<\/strong>
Francesco Messina
Gabriel Saad
Mario Elefante
Nicholas Cowden
Noe Clattenburg
Sophia Sheahan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HEROICA<\/em> celebrates those who have been marginalized or silenced, highlighting the beauty and complexity of human identity. It is a danced act of resistance, memory, and pride, an affirmation that every gesture can be revolutionary. From a haunting solo to explosive ensemble moments, the piece moves through intimacy, solidarity, and communal celebration, culminating in a powerful, radical embrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commissioned by the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington, DC<\/strong>
\ud83d\udccd June 4, 2025 \u2013 Dupont Underground<\/strong>
Part of Rome Underground<\/strong> for World Pride 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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