International Expression Competition 2012
One of the most important European contest with high-quality judges: a precious and professional occasion with dancers of every style and age.
Read more>> Back to the style - Part II
1vs1 Freestyle Contest by Emozione Danza A.s.d. 1vs1 Battle fo dancers coming from underground ready to fight in front of high-level judges.
Read more>> 5 Skillz Hip Hop contest
5vs5, all Street Dance categories are admitted: house, poppin', lockin', wackin', hip hop, break, dancehall etc.
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Choreography’s form and stage details
Who wants take part in free classes in fair, must download, fill and sign following form,
keep and bring it in fair to room’s entrance, where masterclass will have place.
Open classes are free lessons with limited access.
Book your class at least 1 hour before the beginning by ''DESK ISCRIZIONI'' attic floor, Spadolini Pavilion!
Bookings will be accepted until room capacity.
Hip Hop
JOSEPH GO, a special mix of African and Funky Style
SALLY SLY, world famous popper
YUGSON, member of ''Wanted Posse'' and founder of Serial Stepperz
JUNIOR, lockin' legend Read more>>
Contemporaneo & Modern
Contemporaneo & Modern
CHERYL THERRIEN, Merce Cunningham Company
BEATRICE LIBONATI Pina Bausch Comapny
JOSEPH FONTANO, Release Based technique
JASON BEITEL, modern dancer, Kylie Minogue team
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IRINA SITNIKOVA, Vaganova Academy of S.Pethersburg
PIOTR NARDELLI, Maurice Béjart assistant
POLINA SEMIONOVA, International Etoile
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MPS - L'Italia che danza
Danzainfiera, in agreement with Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, presents IV edition of Premio MPS dedicated to all Italian dancing excellences, a special occasion to increase the value of
those who are helping the diffusion of Made in Italy Dance in whole world.
Read more>> Ballando con il cuore - ''Dance with your heart''
A new exciting event that will give to many dance studios unique chance to be on stage during Danzainfiera and, in the mean time, to be part of an important charity event for kids of Paediatric Hospital Meyer.
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Scholarships for International Expression Competition 2012
Grants in world famous dance academy will be awarded during International Expression Competition 2012.
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Harmonica
artesanal footwear manufacture
JUST DANCE 3
sold out dance videogame!
Read more>> MICAELA LARISCH
creative apparel design
Read more>> Vive Danza
exclusive new twisted leotards! Read more>>
 
DIF2012 program
A opening show
Many young dancers together with MaggioDanza, the corps de ballet of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Theatre, will give the chance to live again the popular fairy tale Pinocchio. A ballet full of fantasy that teaches to never say lies! Choreography: Francesco Ventriglia Étoile: Alessandro Riga Read more>> 
One More Time
Discover One More Time, first on-line talent show where real protagonist are going to be You and The Dance! New format headed by Raffaele Paganini, will be broadcasted on new ShowOn social network: 24 dancers in 3 choreographies Modern/Contemporary, Classical Ballet/Neoclassic and Street Dance. First 3 winners (one for each group), are going to access important ensemble of Mauro Astolfi (modern/contemporary), Luigi Martelletta (classical/neoclassical) and Modulo Project (street dance). Absolute winner, will be invited on stage in Canada in international DansEncore festival. If you want to be part of the group of 24 dancers, come at Danzainfiera and take part into auditions: Modern/Contemporary Friday 24th February 10.30am Classical/ Neoclassical Friday 24th February 10.30am Street Dance Saturday 25th February, 5.00 pm Discover more, visit ShowOn.it 
MaggioDanza
Short Time Special Edition
A precious event dedicated to young choreographers. Aim: win extraordinary opportunity to work inside prestigious Florentine theatre.
Dance together with the ''Ragazzi di Amici''
Do you want to be the real protagonist with famous star of Amici Italian talent? Danzainfiera and Blue Production give you the chance to show your talent and you will be on stage with them at Danzainfiera 2012. Choose the track you prefer among: - “Com'è semplice” di Francesca Nicolì - “The only girl in the world” di Rihanna, cantata da Diana Del Bufalo - “Ma ora no” di Cassandra De Rosa and send us your choreography. Best 3 choreographies, will be on stage with these famous singers! Read more>> 
Vasco Rossi Dancing Project
Vasco Rossi Dancing Project is an extra-ordinary event joining together apparently different concepts like: classical ballet, contemporary and rock by Vasco Rossi. Create your own video on a Vasco Rossi song and take part live at Danzainfiera. Winners will be awarded with 1 special scholarship for summer stage inside Accademia Teatro alla Scala. Read more>> 
DIF 2012: PRECIOUS BUSINESS OPORTUNITY FOR DANCE MARKET
Danzainfiera confirms itself again as ideal platform for manufacturers, distributors, tailor shops and ateliers, which want to show own new quality, innovative and artisanal creations during the event. A not to be missed occasion to reaffirm our visibility on the market and a worthy meeting point to get in contact with operators, narrowly selected, from Italy and abroad. Figure out here, exhibitors attending! Read more>> 
International Dance Academies
Do you want to have a special contact occasion with prestigious international dance academies? Book your free audition with 3 academies in fair. Exclusively in occasion of Danzainfiera, these academies are going to offer scholarships and discount on programs and activities: Ballettschule Theater Basel, directed by Richard Wherlock inside Basel Theatre. Centre Maxime d’Harroche in Barcelona, recognized training academy for professional dancer, managed by Brigitte Harroche. Ecole Supérieure de danse de Cannes - Rosella Hightower, fonde in 1961, today directed by Paola Cantalupo, International reference point for classical ballet, contemporary and jazz training. Inside Spadolini Pavilion, (attic floor) authorized staff of these prestigious schools with be at your disposal to give suggestion, distributing brochures and leaflets. Discover more also on Tulsa Ballet School, directed by Marcello Angelini, famous American school in innovative dance training 
Metro Talent
Choreographic showcase for young companies, ensemble and emerging new groups. Companies proposing one original choreography or part of a recent production on every dance style, will exhibit on prestigious DIF’s stage.
Metro will assign also a special plaque and will select only one company awarding the special “Metro Talent” prize. Read more>> 
Musical: The Competition - Event for young talented Musical artists
On Friday 24th February Professione Musical&Danza of Parma presents first edition of ''MUSICAL: The Competition'',
dedicated to Musical repertoire for no-professional performers. Jury composed by professionals and musical schools directors, will be chaired by Francesca Taverni, recognized artist inside Musical world for roles performed in ''Mamma Mia'', ''Questi 5 anni'', ''Rent” and ''Cats”. Aim of this competition is finding new talented dancers to support their artistic growth: Danzainfiera is certainly the best frame to give these attendees a lively and dynamic experience on stage. Grants and scholarships for training courses inside summer dance schools, will be the prizes awarded: not bid esteems but the will to encourage young dancers to invest in their future, keeping on studying. Categories: SOLOS - DUETS and GROUPS Read more>> 
Master of classical academic ballet for dance teachers - Vaganova method
For the first time at Danzainfiera, all dance teachers have the special occasion to deepen this prestigious method, that is base of every professional dancer and formed famous artists all over the world like:
Rudolf Nureyev, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Svetlana Zakarova and emerging talents like Alina Somova.
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Do you wanna dance in front of a burning public?? Choose the showcase, that’ s up to you!
Don’t miss the chance to express yourself, among a lot of different dance contexts and be on stage! BALLANDO CON IL CUORE on Thursday 23rd February, it’s absolutely precious occasion to exhibit at DIF, but also contributing to a charity event for young patients of pediatric Meyer Hospital in Florence in collaboration with “Girotondo per il Meyer” Association. DANCE PARADE INTERNATIONAL on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th, it’s the showcase open to every dance style and age, where dancers can show their talent to festival directors and event managers! MAGIE D'ORIENTE, on Saturday 25th February, it’s the exciting oriental disciplines melting pot in partnership with New Emotion association. Participation in “11° Congresso Internazionale di Danze Orientali”(international belly dance competition) is going to be awarded to the winner! EXPLOSIVA!, on Saturday 25th February, it’s for all emerging and talented dancers (couples or groups) who don’t want to lose opportunity to show their talent and creativity on involving Caribbean dance choreographies! Read more>> 
Danza in Fiera 2012: extraordinary experience!!
New ideas and special partnerships for the 7 “extraordinary dance” edition.
DIF is in full swing for 7°edition: interesting programs, fascinating proposals and amazing shows for public, professionals and dancers!
Danzainfiera confirms itself as the most important and recognized national and international dance trade event with more than 250.000 visitors in last edition: +20% on 2011 regards business professionals, and 3.000 businesses. 2012 promises to be an exciting event! Excellence, quality and extraordinary experiences for public: …because a big dancing heart never stops!                                              
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