Artists in Residence

Premiere in Berlin

15.12.2021

The solo "SCREENS - A Portrait of a Busy Mind" celebrates its premiere on 21 December at the Uferstudios in Berlin. On 14 December, guests at ThiK - Theater am Kornhaus Baden were able to see the play in advance. In an intimate setting, visitors were also able to talk to the artists.

Audience Discussion

14.12.2021

The showcase was followed by an audience discussion in which the guests were invited to exchange views on the topic of "multitasking" and "digitalisation in everyday life". In a relaxed atmosphere, Marco Rizzi explained his research and gave insights into his creative process with Cecilia Castellari.

Showcase at ThiK

14.12.2021

On 14 December 2021, choreographer Marco Rizzi presented the solo "SCREENS - A Portrait of a Busy Mind" at ThiK in Baden. Together with dancer Cecilia Castellari, he researched the topic of "multitasking" and the use of touchscreens in everyday life. Whether we consciously pursue one task or do several things at once, the digital world is visibly merging with our analogue habits. The piece is an exciting study in movement and dance.

A Portrait of a Busy Mind

09.12.2021

On 14 December 2021, Marco Rizzi and Cecilia Castellari will give an insight into the play "SCREENS - A Portrait of a Busy Mind", which they are currently working on in our residency. The showcase will be followed by an exchange with the artists at ThiK - Theater im Kornhaus Baden. Register here! Free admission

SCREENS

02.12.2021

Marco Rizzi creates a performance installation that expresses the individual attempt to become an efficient and productive body, driven by the need for performance and the desire to multiply. The performer presents a journey through mind and body, showing how our bodies are connected to the use of touchscreens.

This solo with Cecilia Castellari is the first result of research inspired by studies, books, conversations and an online survey, aiming to shed light on the ability to multitask and its impact on our lives. "SCREENS - A Portrait of a Busy Mind" was developed at POOL - Raum für Kultur in St.Gallen (CH) and now at Residenzzentrum tanz+ in Baden (CH).

With this creation, he wants to raise awareness of multitasking and the use of touchscreens, as well as reflect on our habits.

Cecilia Castellari

29.11.2021

Cecilia, born in Voghera (IT) in 1993, began her dance studies at a young age at Accademia Domenichino in Piacenza. At the age of 16 she moved to Vancouver (CA) to deepen her classical ballet studies by attending the Goh Ballet. There she got awarded as well as a contemporarv dancer and danced for the Vancouver Olympics. In 2011 she was accepted into Codarts, Rotterdam Dance Academy and began the educational program for the Bachelor in Contemporary Dance. During those years she had the chance to develope and improve her personal skills and qualities by digging into different dance styles and ways of working. During these years she had the pleasure to perform creations from several different choreographers such as Regina Van Berkel, Jan Martens, Club Guy and Roni, Sjoerd Vreugdenhil, Samir Calixto, Nacho Duato and Lonneke Van Leth. With some of these pieces she toured in 2013 around Holland and was selected to perform in Toronto (CA), Zurich (CH), Siedlce (PL) and Lucca (IT).

After engagements at the Luzerner Theater and the Staatstheater Braunschweig, she moved to Berlin in 2018 and began her career as a freelancer and working with various artists and collectives. | Please find here the full CV Cecilia Castellari

Marco Rizzi

29.11.2021

Marco Rizzi was born in Barletta, Italy 1992. After seven years of studies and competitions in Latin American dance with Paola and Roberto Dimalta, at age 16, Marco decided to undertake studies of Classical Dance, Modern Dance, Improvisation and Physical Theater under the guidance of Flora Gargano and the Association Arte & Balletto directed by Mauro de Candia.
From 2009 to 2011 Marco became a member of GBM - Giovane Balletto Mediterraneo dancing creations by Mauro de Candia.

This was followed by engagements at the Luzerner Theater and work as a choreographer and dance teacher. In January 2020, CPH Culture has nominated Marco dancer of the year 2019 in both choreographies "NO SEX" and "A Space in The Dark” of Jason Mabana and Ben Wright with Black Box Dance Company. In July 2020 Marco got nominated by CPH Culture in the category: Dancer of the season 19/20 with the piece “A Space in The Dark of Ben Wright.

Since July 2020 he lives in Berlin where he is based as a freelance dance artist. | Please find the CV here: Marco Rizzi