ZoneD The Dance Intensive 2-6 January 2026

From January 2nd to 6th, 2026, DAF presents ZoneD – The Dance Intensive, a study project conceived on sensitive and unconventional coordinates. Five days in which classical and contemporary dance become tools of exploration, and the visions of artists from different backgrounds converge into a shared territory of research. An experience dedicated to those who wish to dwell in a space where movement returns to being a primary, essential language.

GUEST 
LAURA COMI | Étoile, Artistic Director of DAF International Ballet School | Classical Dance (Italy)
EMILIANO PICCOLI | Ballet Master | Classical Dance (Italy)
ANA PAVLOVIC | Artistic Director and Principal Dancer at the National Theater | Classical Dance (Serbia)
SARA DE GREEF | Dancer, Nederlands Dans Theater and Aterballetto | Contemporary Dance (Netherlands)
ANA MARIA LUCACIU | International Choreographer and Rehearsal Director at Opera Ballet Vlaanderen, Antwerp | Contemporary Dance (Belgium)
KATARZYNA ZAKRZEWSKA | Freelance Dancer and Choreographer | Contemporary Dance (Poland)
MAURO ASTOLFI | Artistic Director, Spellbound Contemporary Ballet | Contemporary Dance (Italy)
ALESSANDRA CHIRULLI | Freelance Choreographer | Contemporary Dance (Italy)
GIULIANA MELE | Spellbound Contemporary Ballet | Contemporary Dance (Italy)
MARIA COSSU | Spellbound Contemporary Ballet | Contemporary Dance (Italy)
ADRIANA DE SANTIS | Hatha Yoga for Dancers (Italy)

SHOWCASE – Guest Schools
January 4th, 2026 at 9:00 PM – DAF Performance Space
A choreographic showcase dedicated to all participants of the intensive, offered free of charge.
The showcase will feature works created by the directors and choreographers of the guest schools. A special selection of standout participants will be granted direct admission, with full exemption from fees, to the 7th edition of the “Ferrara Danza Competition”, scheduled for April 19th, 2026 at the Teatro Comunale di Ferrara under the Artistic Direction of Manuela Verna.
To participate, please notify the event office at: zonedintensive@gmail.com

Auditions for the DAF International Project
January 5th, 2026 at 2:00 PM – Studio 1
Audition for admission to the DAF International Project, which in Italy has redefined the vision of a deep, comprehensive dance education. A study program recognized as a benchmark of excellence in Europe. An artistic and cultural network that develops training paths through a broader perspective, where the creativity of young dancers is considered a social and artistic asset.
Send your application to: direzionetecnica@danceartsfaculty.com

Open Day – DAF Dance Arts Faculty High School of Choreutic Studies
January 5th, 2026 at 3:30 PM
To conclude the week, a dedicated space will present the DAF Paritario High School of Choreutic Studies. The school expands the educational vision of DAF through an academic system that offers students a solid upper-secondary education, alongside technical-practical dance training and the study of its role in history and culture. Classes are available from 1st to 5th year.
To participate, please send a request to: segreteria.didattica@liceocoreuticodaf.it