TRAVEL STUDIO MAB NY 2025

The usual MAB study trip to NY took place from 14 to 21 April, coordinated by Gisella Zilembo.

The students and teachers involved (from the Italian training centers: Enrica Patrito Contemporary Dance Project – Turin; Studio Danza Novara; Dance Academy l’Etoile – Mazara del Vallo (PA); Centro Professionale Danza Ballet Studio – Napoli) had the opportunity to participate in classes of Classical, Modern and Conremporanea technique at Peridance Center, founded and directed by Igal Perry in Manhattan, as well as special masterclass dedicated to them at Complexions, Joffrey Ballet, Mark Morriss Dance Center and Alvin Ailey School.

Among the trainees, they were particularly distinguished:

• Sara Niespolo (Ballet Studio), the only Italian finalist of MAB Usa, who received an invitation, with direct admission from the Artistic Director of the Joffrey Concert Group, Bradley Shalver, to take part in the Pre-professional Summer Intensive in NY, next August
• Elettra Fizzotti (Studio Danza Novata),Giulia Ruella and Elena Faina (Patrito Contenporary Dance Project), who were invited by Gisella Zilembo to audition for MAB Produzione 2025/26.