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João Cidade is born in Campo Maior, Portugal, in 1990. He graduates from EPAOE – Chapitô (Lisbon) in 2010 with a professional certificate in performing arts – specialised in contemporary dance and aerial acrobatics. In that same year he does an internship with CPBC (Portuguese Contemporary Ballet Company) before he moves […]

OpenFLR Young Talent 2018 – João Cidade

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Applications for OpenFLR Young Talent 2018 are now closed. Thank you for applying! OpenFLR would like to open its doors to a young talent. After the successful past editions, OpenFLR 2018 (2nd/17th July 2018) is looking for one emerging choreographer to come to Florence and create a new piece, alongside […]

OpenFLR Young Talent 2018 – Call for a young choreographer

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Danzad, Danzad, Malditos is a festival that wants to generate a platform for creation, programming and training where artist and spectator can grow and enjoy this artistic language. Programming: take the dance to the street, programming in open space. The festival’s programming is included within the Festival of the City […]

Festival Danzad Danzad Malditos

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TBA

Locations

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Dear OpenFLR lover, Thank you for dropping by. We are sorry to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances OpenFLR 2018 will not happen. We are taking a break and will come back soon with new and beautiful ideas. So please don’t forget us and stay tuned! Follow us on […]

OpenFLR 2018

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One week has passed by since the end of OpenFLR 2017. It has been an amazing and intense edition. The Openflr team would like to thank everybody involved: our choreographers Dorotea Saykaly, Shumpei Nemoto, Jasmine Ellis, Christopher Evans, their assistants Ale Marzotto, Miguel Angel Guzmán, Rachele Rapisardi, our Countertechinque teacher Jenia Kasatkina, our partners in crime Il Vivaio del Malcantone, Le […]

THANK YOU

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OpenFLR 2018 Final Presentation

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Vverde Ggreen (perfromance site specific#Openflr)

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It’s with sadness that we find ourselves obliged to announce a change in our program: due to unforseen circumstances Sebastien Perrault will not be able to join us in Florence. Sebastien was very sad about it and wished well to all participant, choreographers and the OpenFLR team. However, we are […]

Announcement: Change of Plans

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OpenFLR is offering a series of Open Classes for professionals dancers! Come and join OpenFLR 2017’s participants in their morning training, get acquainted with new techniques, meet dancers and teachers from all over the world! There will be two classes offered every day, with an array of teachers! […]

OpenFLR 2017: OPEN CLASSES

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It is with great pleasure that the OpenFLR team announces the selection of the fourth choreographer who will devise work this summer in Florence during OpenFLR 2017. The talent we had to evaluate was immense, and it has been a very challenging task to achieve. We are happy to welcome […]

OpenFLR Young Talent 2017: Dorotea Saykaly

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Workshop di Countertechnique e Inprovvisazione condotto da M. Eugenia Demeglio. L’ incontro si svolgera’ all’Associazione Demidoff, da Venerdi’ 24 Marzo sera a Domenica 26 Marzo 2017. Venerdi’ 24 Marzo: 18:00-20:00 Countertechnique (tecnica contemporanea) Sabato 25 Marzo: 15:00-19:00 Improvvisazione Domenica 26 Marzo: 10:00-12:00 Countertechnique (tecnica contemporanea) 13:00-17:00 Improvvisazione e Instant Composition […]

Workshop OpenFLR Youth 24/26 Marzo

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OpenFLR would like to open its doors to a young talent. After the successful past editions, OpenFLR 2017 (6th/23rd July 2016) is looking for one emerging choreographer to come to Florence and create a new piece, alongside internationally acclaimed choreographers. If selected, you will deliver two half-day workshops/auditions to the […]

OpenFLR Young Talent – Call for a young choreographer

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Following the success of 2015 and of 2016, OpenFLR will organise an extra performance for the participants of OpenFLR. This improvisation performance will take place in Florence’s public space, and it will be lead by local artists Carolina Amoretti and Cristina D’Alberto, members of FIKA. NOTE: the process and the […]

Site Specific Performance 2017

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OpenFLR 2017 will take place in different locations around an area of the city: Headquarters and Studio 1: Il Vivaio del Malcantone – Via del Malcantone 15/b, 50137 Firenze Studio 2: oMA – Viale dei Mille 90, Florence Studio 3: Le Murate – Piazza delle Murate, 50122 Firenze, Italy Studio […]

Locations 2017

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OpenFLR is striking deals for the participants concerning accommodation! Ostello Sette Santi is offering a special rate of 20EUR pp (+ breakfast for 3EUR pp) in a 4-beds room shared with other participants of OpenFLR 2017. Please contact the hostels directly for the booking, mentioning that you are a participant […]

Accommodation 2017

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OpenFLR 2016 was a great adventure! The organisation would like to thank everyone who, in different ways, has helped to make it possible: Rosalba Torres Guerrero, Guido Sarli, Fernando Troya, Elisa Zuppini and Manuel Ronda; Mose Risaliti and Silvia Bennett; Elvira Boccia; Claudia Balocchini, Elisa Godani and Giulia Moretti; Sebastian […]

THANK YOU!

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When? 20th July 2016, 21:30 Where? Limonaia di Villa Strozzi Program: Coreography: Rosalba Torres Guerrero with Danya Gonzalez, Chloe Lao, Aranza Flores Mojica Coreography: Manuel Ronda with Alejandro Chavez Flores, Giulia Piana, Diana Gulezen, Yokoyani Arreola Sanchez, Danai Christakakou, Claudia Lomar, Marisol Xochihua Rojo Coreography: Guido Sarli with Andrea Galizia, […]

OpenFLR 2016 Final Performance

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When? 19th July 2016, 18:30 Where? Teatro Romano di Fiesole Program: Coreography: Rosalba Torres Guerrero with Danya Gonzalez, Chloe Lao, Aranza Flores Mojica Coreography: Manuel Ronda with Alejandro Chavez Flores, Giulia Piana, Diana Gulezen, Yokoyani Arreola Sanchez, Danai Christakakou, Claudia Lomar, Marisol Xochihua Rojo Coreography: Guido Sarli with Andrea Galizia, […]

OpenFLR 2016 Tryout @ Fiesole

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Starting on July 2nd, the International Summer Intensive’s programme is full of appointments for local dancers and audience. One of them is the daily open classes. This year OpenFLR offers Countertechnique with Elita Cannata and M. Eugenia Demeglio and Flying Low with Cristina Planas Leitão. The classes are open to […]

OpenFLR Morning Classes

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OpenFLR goes to the Garden Giovani talenti internazionali al Giardino dell’Orticoltura Giovedi’ 14 Luglio 2016, h 20:30 – Facebook event Nell’ ambito dell’ Estate Fiorentina 2016, dal 9 giugno al 28 Luglio 2016 all’ interno del Giardino dell’Orticultura si svolgera’ Creative Factory, a cura dell’Associazione Heyart. Il 14 Luglio Creative Factory […]

OpenFLR goes to The Garden – 14th July 2016 @ ...

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During OpenFLR 2016, our resident Flying Low teacher Cristina Planas Leitão will undergo a residency at the Vivaio del Malcantone, our co-organising institution. On 16th July 2016 Cristina will share the work emerged from her residency. About the Residency…. The Primal Piece Cristina Planas Leitão & Jasmina Križaj “The […]

Cristina Planas Leitão & Jasmina Križaj: The Primal Piece. Residency ...

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Edan Gorlicki, choreographer of OpenFLR 2014, will work again with Giulia Piana, alumni of OpenFLR 2014 for the creation of a new piece within the THINK BIG residency program at the Staatsoper Hannover. Congratulations!!!!

Edan Gorlicki and Giulia Piana together again!

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OpenFLR and Dance Italia have started a partnership that is full of advantages for participants of both intensives!!!! Participants of OpenFLR are eligible for a 20% discount on Dance Italia’s workshops in Lucca in July and August 2016. Participants of Dance Italia have the possibility of attending OpenFLR accessing our […]

OpenFLR + Dance Italia

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OpenFLR 2016 will take place in different locations around an area of the city: Headquarters: Il Vivaio del Malcantone – Via del Malcantone 15/b, 50137 Firenze Studio 1: oMA – Viale dei Mille 90, Florence Studio 2: Nexus Studio – Via F. Rismondo 14, 50131 Florence Studio 3: Magma – […]

Locations 2016

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Following the success of 2015, Attivisti della Danza will organise and lead again an extra performance for the participants of OpenFLR. This improvisation performance will take place in the streets of Florence, and it will happen on the 9th of July 2016. Program: 19:30 Torrino Santa Rosa 20:30 Piazza Ognissanti […]

Site Specific Performance 2016

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It is with great pleasure that the OpenFLR team announces the selection of the fifth choreographer who will devise work this summer in Florence during OpenFLR 2016. The talent we had to evaluate was immense, and it has been a very challenging task to achieve. We are happy to welcome […]

OpenFLR Young Talent 2016: Elisa Zuppini

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OpenFLR is collaborating with Lucky Trimmer! During Open 2016, 5 participants will be selected and will have the possibility to access the Lucky Trimmer 2017 application for free! Moreover, in March the Team of OpenFLR will visit the festival and will select OpenFLR Young Talent for 2017. What is […]

OpenFLR + Lucky Trimmer

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OpenFLR is striking deals for the participants concerning accommodation! Ostello Santa Monaca has reserved 13 places for 19EUR* instead 24EUR (offer valid until 31st May 2016) *prices excluding city tax (10.50EUR) Ostello Sette Santi is offering special prices for the participants of OpenFLR 2016: 21EUR pp in a 4 beds […]

Accommodation 2016

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OpenFLR has started an extensive collaboration with Il Vivaio del Malcantone. The space will become the Head Quarters of OpenFLR in July 2016, support a residency of Cristina Planas Leitão, host activities and much much more. Moreover, Il Vivaio del Malcantone will help OpenFLR with the administration. We are very […]

Il Vivaio del Malcantone + OpenFLR

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During OpenFLR 2016, our resident Flying Low teacher Cristina Planas Leitão will undergo a residency at the Vivaio del Malcantone, our co-organising institution. Towards the end of OpenFLR 2016, Cristina will share the work emerged from her residency. Read more about Cristina… Cristina Planas Leitão – Choreographer, Performer and […]

Cristina Planas Leitão in residency @ Malcantone

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OpenFLR would like to open its doors to a young talent. After the successful 2014 and 2015 editions, OpenFLR 2016 (2nd/20th July 2016) is looking for one emerging choreographer to come to Florence and create a new piece, alongside internationally acclaimed choreographers. If selected, you will deliver a half-day workshop/auditions […]

OpenFLR Young Talent – Call for a young choreographer

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Joeri Dubbe, choreogrpaher of OpenFLR 2015, has just premiered his last piece Infant at Korzo theatre, Den Haag. The piece featured Akeisha de Baat, who participated to OpenFLR 2015. infant. trailer from Joeri Dubbe on Vimeo.

Joeri Dubbe works again with Akeisha de Baat

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Riccardo Meneghini, one of the choreographers who created new works for OpenFLR 2014, has just concluded a residency in Silandro with Giulia Piana, who participated to OpenFLR 2014. The duo presented Anima/Animus on 19th September, within Lange Nacht des Tanzes mit Riccardo Meneghini.

Riccardo Meneghini & Giulia Piana – residency

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The participants of OpenFlr 2015, in collaboration with Attivisti della Danza, are bringing to life a dance itinerary in the most popular places of Florence’s mesmerizing historical center. Dancers from New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Hong Kong, Uk, Usa, Estonia and Italy cwill ollaborate together to bring dance to the streets […]

Site Specific Performance on 13th July 2015!

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Bliss, the piece created by Edan Gorlicki during OpenFLR 2014, will be performed again during Making Audience @ Magma on January 17th and 18th 2015.

Edan Gorlicki’s Bliss @ Making Audience

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OpenFLR has started a collaboration with Design With a View… more information will follow!!!!!!

OpenFLR + DESIGN WITH A VIEW

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24BOTTLES has donated a number of their fantastic bottles to OPENFLR, as a healthy gift for those who will participate!!!!!!

24BOTTLES + OpenFLR

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Open FLR è alla ricerca di giovani artisti e coreografi Stiamo cercando giovani artisti e coreografi con la voglia di esporre il loro lavoro dinnanzi un pubblico eterogeneo. Il lavoro presentato potrà essere finito o in progress, e sarà esposto in un luogo non teatrale a più stretto contatto con […]

OPEN CALL per OPEN PERFORMANCE!

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