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marco di nardo
Artistic Director of Frantics Co | Assistant Choreographer of Wang Ramirez
Beyond Motion
beyond motion is a space to explore how breaking and contemporary dance can mix, connect and inspire each other. guided by marco di nardo, the class invites dancers to break their habits and find new ways to move with freedom, curiosity and fun. the session includes movement research, repertoire and partnering, focusing on suspension, flow and groundedness. it is about playing with balance, rhythm and connection, finding that sweet spot between control and chaos. through improvisation, you will learn to let go of what feels right and discover new possibilities in your body. marco also shares moments from his own repertoire, showing how urban and contemporary styles can come together. apart from chasing big tricks and fancy steps, beyond motion focuses on enjoying the process, adding theatricality, honesty and play into the dance. partnering becomes a conversation full of trust, timing and maybe a few good laughs along the way. this workshop is like a creative playground for dancers who want to grow, explore and have a good time while doing it. expect to move, sweat, fall and surprise yourself.
the description reflects an artist’s idea which was developed at the time it was submitted to b12. it may have changed by the time the workshop or the performance project is starting. please stay flexible. thank you!
biography
marco di nardo started his journey in dance in the breaking scene in 2002. in 2014, marco co-founded the berlin-based frantics dance company, where he continues to serve as an artistic director and choreographer, leading collaborations with orsolina 28, of curious nature, staatstheater osnabrück, and co-creating the freiart festival. since 2017, he has collaborated with wang ramirez as an assistant choreographer and former dancer in productions such as we are monchichi, you.me, au revoir for göteborgsoperans danskompani, and l’après-midi d’un faune for opera du capitole de toulouse. he is currently working on their new production, a l’origine. previously, he worked as an assistant choreographer at braunschweig staatstheater and as a dancer for panorama dance company, theater strahl, and southpaw dance company. marco has taught at renowned institutions such as opera bastille paris, ballet preljocaj, staatstheater kassel, staatstheater braunschweig, l’opéra national du capitole toulouse, northern school of contemporary dance, of curious nature, göteborgsoperans danskompani, and b12 berlin. in his workshops and classes, he focuses on merging the dynamic elements of urban and contemporary dance while incorporating a theatrical approach to bring depth and narrative to movement.
company info
Frantics Co / Wang Ramirez
marco di nardo’s artistic journey is deeply intertwined with his contributions to two of contemporary dance’s most innovative ensembles. frantics dance company, co-founded by marco in berlin in 2013, seamlessly combines experimental hip-hop, breaking, physical theatre and contemporary dance to create groundbreaking performances. the company's productions, including ordinary people, last space and dis-order, have received critical acclaim for their emotional depth and innovative storytelling. frantics has collaborated with esteemed institutions such as sophiensaele for the tanztage festival, studio pro arte freiburg and orsolina28 in italy, and their works have been supported by prominent organisations such as kultur baden-württemberg and neustart kultur. recognised for its unique artistic vision, the company has won awards and captivated audiences across europe, cementing its place as a trailblazer in the contemporary dance scene. company wang ramirez is celebrated for blending hip-hop with contemporary dance, ballet and martial arts. marco has contributed as a dancer and assistant choreographer to internationally acclaimed works such as we are monchichi, au revoir for göteborgsoperan, and l’après-midi d’un faune for ballet du capitole. the company’s innovative productions have garnered numerous awards, including the new york bessie award, and have been presented at renowned venues like théâtre de la ville in paris and sadler’s wells in london.
please be aware of our early bird special offer for this workshop! you can apply for this offer up until the 24th of march 2025. after the 24th the regular workshop fee applies. applications are accepted up until one day before the workshops starts.
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