Patrizia Cerroni

Recognized by international critics as an exceptionally brilliant dancer and choreographer, Patrizia Cerroni is an extraordinary artist who has dedicated her career to inventing an entirely new choreographic language based on improvisation and interpretation of emotions. Her vital, expressive, spontaneous and passionate creativity crosses artistic boundaries and embraces many artistic genres. She cleverly blends influences from both Eastern (in particular Indian) as well as Western (American) traditions in her performances.Patrizia has studied classical dance at the National Academy of Dance, Italy, modern dance and American modern dance. She is the founder of the dance company Patrizia Cerroni & I Danzatori Scalzi, and the recipient of many prestigious international awards like the Silver Targa from the President of the Republic of Italy, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, for her commitment to the training of the young.She has participated in the most significant international theatres and festivals, and has given more than 2000 performances. In over forty years of her career, Patrizia has trained more than 300 professional dancers and 20 choreographers.