CORA Dance Festival

The CORA Dance Festival 2025 promises to be an unmissable event for performing arts enthusiasts! It will take place over two weekends, August 22-23 and 29-30, in the picturesque setting of the Cloister of the SS. Crocifisso (former old hospital) in Taranto.

With the participation of over 45 international artists, the festival will offer a rich program of contemporary dance performances, creating an engaging and deeply inspiring atmosphere. Admission is free, making the experience accessible to everyone who wishes to enjoy summer evenings filled with art and creativity.

On the evenings of August 23, 29, and 30, the program will also be enhanced by a selection of video dance screenings, specially curated for the 2025 edition: a visual and engaging overview of the dialogue between body, movement, and audiovisual language.

Don't miss the opportunity to participate in this celebration of cultural diversity and expressive beauty. Get ready to be surprised and engaged by the power of movement, voice, and sound in a unique setting.

The festival also offers side events, which will be held on Wednesdays, August 20 and 27, at Il Barrio. These appointments will provide moments of in-depth exploration and dialogue with the artists through performances, talks, tastings, and meetings designed to fully experience the atmosphere of the CORA Dance Festival.

Info: spazio8ws@gmail.com / 387 4538025 / 328 3250460 / 320 2226503
Instagram: @coradancefestival
Website: www.coradancefestival.com
Refreshment points with local cuisine available in the Borgo area
The event is accessible to people with disabilities.

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MAIN PROGRAM

August 22

- Danai Koutela - "Slightly used"
- Charlotte Puebla - "Wrapping Identity"
- Myrto Zengini - "Orpheus, sorrow was indescribable"
- Maya Orchin - "Deaxdea"
- Depth movement - choreography by Edivaldo Ernesto for 19 dancers

August 23

- Esther Viandier - "To be and to break"
- Serena Arco - "Exit"
- Mariella Rinaldi - "Pazze di noi"
- Natalia Granada - "Torn from the sea"
- Estr4ngier - "Doldrums"
- Screening of winning works - video dance 2025

August 29

- Daria Burova - "Suffocation"
- Antoine Poussin - "Softness of Stone"
- Elyse Fahey - "Deathprint"
- Linkova Oksana Igorevna - "Inside"
- Dramaturgical body - choreography by Diego De La Rosa for 20 dancers
- Screening of winning works - video dance 2025

August 30

- Silja Kummer - "It's a decision"
- Ahmed Imamovic & Valentina Essel - "Neurospicy"
- Sofia Sgura - "Dark angel"
- Yazid Pardave - "Fall in line"
- Christiana Mousavere - "G.P.T. (Genesis.Paradox.Trace)"
- The people dance theater company - "Oh, great sun" choreography by Lior Lazarof for 4 dancers
- Screening of winning works - video dance 2025

SIDE EVENTS PROGRAM

August 20 - Il Barrio
- Aperitif
- Preview and conversation with the artist Charlotte Puebla

August 27 - Il Barrio
- Aperitif
- Preview and conversation with the artist Christiana Mousavere

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The CORA Dance Festival represents an important cultural initiative aimed at promoting contemporary performing arts and actively involving the local community.

Produced by Spazio 8 – International Dance Platform, the festival offers a unique opportunity for artists, dancers, and choreographers to perform, engage, and dialogue with the audience.

Through performances, meetings, and workshops, the festival celebrates dance in all its forms and promotes dialogue between artists and the community, contributing to spreading dance culture and stimulating interest in innovative artistic languages.

The collaboration with various associations demonstrates a commitment to building a support network for the performing arts and promoting an open, diverse, and high-quality programming.

The initiative is supported by the Municipality of Taranto, the Region of Puglia, and the Province of Taranto. The CORA Dance festival is made possible thanks to the support of various local entities that believe in the project and support it.

Main partners: Confapi Taranto, culture and tourism fund.
Sponsors: Marcaf, D'Agostino, Gym 19, AviSud, Generali Agency Martina Franca Libertà.
Web: www.instagram.com/coradance...