spellbound contemporary ballet

Spellbound Contemporary Ballet was established in 1994 by choreographer Mauro Astolfi on his return to Italy from working in America. Since 1996, Astolfi has run the project with Valentina Marini, who helped the company evolve internationally and set up worldwide transversal collaborations. Its rich artistic direction, together with the brand’s constantly evolving and dynamic vision, the company has produced a wide variety of creations in different fields. From galas to cultural television programs, on stage performances, to worldwide festivals. Applauded for the excellence of its performers and the versatility of its choreographies, Spellbound has a strong presence in top theatres and international festivals (Serbia, Germany, France, Croatia, Cyprus, Thailand, Switzerland, Austria, Belarus, USA, Israel, Panama, Canada, Russia, and North Korea) and is returning from a prestigious U.S tour (Cullen Centre – Houston, Irvine Barclay Theatre – Irvine, Celebrity Series – Boston, Portland Ovations – Portland, Kravis Centre – Palm Beach).

Over the years, Spellbound has built a model constantly oriented towards education, becoming an integrant part of the working method of many tours on the territory; in many cases, the Company is hosted among local artistic communities and offer workshops as well as original compositions in synergy with the local young dancers.