Antonio Fini Announces the 14th Annual FINI DANCE FESTIVAL and ITALIAN INTERNATIONAL DANCE AWARDS
Hosted by Milan's Tabata Caldironi.
By: A.A. Cristi Aug. 14, 2024
Antonio Fini, founder/director of the Fini Dance Festival and Italian International Dance Awards announces the 14th event, August 31, 8 PM, at the Ailey Citigroup Theater.
Fini will once again present companies from the U.S. and Italy, appearing in a spirit of exchange and collaboration. The charming Tabata Caldironi of Milan will once again host the gala event.
Receiving the 2024 awards are:
- Lifetime Achievement Award - Ornelia Fado, Italian TV dance show
- Extraordinary Dancer Award - Javier Dzul, Dzul Dance Company
- Rising Star Award - Francesco Messina, apprentice with the Washington Ballet.
The evening will include performances by
Guests from Italy:
- Fini Dance Intensive Summer Students
- Davide Accossato, Turin Tap Festival
- Sofia Berto and Nikita Perotti, Dancing with the Stars Italy
- Sergio and Lorenzo Migliorati, B-boys from Perugia
- Sara Paterniani from Neverland Company, beach resort town of Fano (Marche region)
Guests from New York City:
Fini Dance Company
Jennifer Muller/The Works
Jillian Pizzi, soloist with Staten Island Ballet
Ballet Eloelle Grandiva, all-male company.
Saturday August 31 at 8 PM
Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55 Street
Tickets: $50; $25 for seniors
For performance and reception following $175
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