GRAND JETÉ is a choreographic project by Silvia Gribaudi in collaboration with the MM Contemporary Dance Company. Inspired by the grand finales of the history of ballet, it draws attention to the profound emotions of humankind and in particular to the connection between death and rebirth.
In light of one of the most impressive and virtuosic steps in ballet’s artistry – the ‘grand jeté’ or otherwise the big split in the air –, GRAND JETÉ explores endings as a source for new beginnings. As an attempt to escape from gravity and reach towards the sky, a grand jeté is a transitioning step of a momentary suspension and “throwing” of one’s self in the air. Exploring the metaphoric meaning of this virtuosic step in everyday life, GRAND JETÉ becomes an opportunity to challenge and revolt against the irreversibility of any kind of end. How much effort does this take-off towards the unknown require and what kind of adventures a landing may bring? In view of this eruptive and triumphant leap, how do we confront failure and take-off anew?
Are you ready to make your own 'grand jeté'?
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Performers: Silvia Gribaudi and the MM Contemporary Dance Company (Emiliana Campo, Lorenzo Fiorito, Mario Genovese, Matilde Gherardi, Fabiana Lonardo, Alice Ruspaggiari, Nicola Stasi, Giuseppe Villarosa)
Music Matteo Franceschini
Lighting design Luca Serafini
Styling Ettore Lombardi
Assistant choreographer Paolo Lauri
Dramaturgical consultant Annette Van Zwoll
Artistic collaboration Matteo Maffesanti
Technical advice Leonardo Benetollo
Creative producer Mauro Danesi
Produced by Associazione Culturale Zebra (IT)
Co-produced by MM Contemporary Dance Company (IT), La Biennale de Lyon (FR), Théâtre de la Ville (FR), Rum för Dans (SE), National Theatre Brno within Theatre World Festival Brno (CZ), BPDA - Big Pulse Dance Alliance: Torinodanza Festival (IT), International Dance Festival TANEC PRAHA (CZ), Zodiak - Side Step Festival (FI)
Artistic residency Centro di Residenza Emilia-Romagna (L’Arboreto-Teatro Dimora | La Corte Ospitale) (IT)
With the support of MiC – Ministero Italiano della Cultura, Italian Ministry of Cultural Affairs
GRAND JETÉ is a co-production of Big Pulse Dance Alliance supported by the EU programme Creative Europe.
