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Marturanum grows from a desire of bringing art and dance outside of the traditional places of distribution. This project aims at activating the territory by inviting dance professionals to train, research, and present their art for several weeks in the summer in the historical village of Barbarano Romano (IT).
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WORKSHOP-AUDITION
About the Workshop
General Information
History and Mission
How to Apply
Dates and Deadlines
Conditions and Terms
Tristan Quérou (2026)
A very special experience, from which I learned a lot. Thank you for the video and for all your support throughout the workshop.
Kenji ShinoheI
t was an incredible journey. I am very grateful for the two weeks we spent together and for everything we shared.
Sofia Kotsiou (2026)
Thank you for this unique and special experience. Julia’s support was truly invaluable throughout the entire process.
Alice Bergamini (2026)
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything and for sharing the video. Your support throughout the entire process was extremely valuable.
Kaya Tsurumi (2025)
The workshop was an experience much deeper than simply dance. The work and the environment created in Barbarano Romano led me to reflect on my habits, my ability to change and adapt, and, above all, on a different way of thinking and being within the creative process.
I was deeply inspired by Elio’s way of dancing and by the ideas shared during the work, particularly by the humanity and naturalness that characterize his approach.Living in Barbarano for two weeks was a gift and an important opportunity for renewal. An experience I would like to continue in the future.
Tara Kinajil-Moran (2026)
Thank you for this experience. Elio and Julia accompanied each participant with great care and humanity, offering tools to approach a different practice full of new possibilities.
I particularly appreciated the attention, curiosity, and depth with which the workshop encouraged me to observe and reflect on the work. An important experience that will help me continue to grow within the world of dance.
Eleni Papailia Voutsina (2026)
An extraordinary experience, in a location that was perfect for research and concentration. Elio’s working method was initially challenging, but precisely this difficulty allowed me to overcome my limits, discover new ways of thinking, and finally feel free within the creative process.
Julia’s support was fundamental. The group, despite coming from different backgrounds and despite the audition nature of the workshop, also became very close and supportive.
A unique experience that I wished could have continued, and I hope to experience it again by working with them in the future.
Sylwia Klonowska (2026)
It was not simply a workshop or an audition, but something much deeper. In Barbarano Romano, through meeting the other participants, Julia, and Elio, I took an important step forward in my journey of self-discovery.In the midst of everyday life, it is easy to lose contact with your inner voice. Barbarano Romano allowed me to find it again.
Although we came from different parts of the world, through dance we spoke the same language, while remaining unique and deeply individual.
I am grateful from the bottom of my heart and will carry this experience with me forever.
Sonya Speizer (2026)
Thank you for creating such a positive, stimulating, and research-oriented workshop. The two weeks encouraged me to question, learn, and develop my artistic practice.
I deeply appreciated the atmosphere of concentration, your openness to new approaches and creative perspectives, and the opportunity to explore, grow, and create together every day.
I left Barbarano Romano deeply inspired and enriched by this experience.
Thank you again. I hope we can meet again soon.
Michaela Kolcunová (2026)
A new and stimulating experience that pushed me outside my comfort zone, challenging the way I think and work.Barbarano Romano played a fundamental role in fostering concentration, creativity, and deep relationships within the group, making the workshop an even more meaningful experience.
I returned inspired, enriched, and with new ideas and friendships. For me, this is the most precious thing an artistic experience can leave behind.
Svitlana Shuhailo (2026)
The two weeks were a valuable experience, not only as a dancer but also as a person. The initial difficulty and confusion pushed me to continue my research, learning to find new sensations in my body and new ways of thinking and moving.
I deeply appreciated the time devoted to exploration, concentration, and going deeper into the process.
I returned home with new memories, inspiration, and material to continue working on. A rare and privileged experience, lived in a special place like Barbarano Romano.
Thank you to Elio and Julia for creating this opportunity.
Kinga Lotysz (2026)
The two weeks in Barbarano Romano were a deeply meaningful experience, rich in new sensations, thoughts, and discoveries.The workshop allowed me to deepen my understanding of myself, both as an artist and as a person, finding clarity, awareness, and freedom in movement.The language explored brought me back to the roots of the way I move, while opening up new possibilities and pathways.
I particularly appreciated the strong connection between the daily work and the company’s creative process, as well as the concepts of continuous research, respect for the work, and openness to change.
I take with me great inspiration and a new awareness of the value of collective work, exchange, and the ability to allow ourselves to be transformed by others.
An experience that will continue to live in my body and influence my artistic and personal journey.
Kristina Mestek (2026)
The workshop in Barbarano Romano was a deeply liberating experience that opened my mind to new approaches to dance.I appreciated the opportunity to explore movement and grow in a safe and judgment-free environment, while gaining a closer understanding of Elio’s work.
A valuable and stimulating experience that I hope to explore again in the future.
Marianna Tsikmanli (2025)
The Workshop-Audition in Barbarano Romano was a very enriching experience, both artistically and personally.I deeply appreciated the energy, generosity, and intense work shared during the two weeks, which allowed me to grow, challenge myself, and come closer to your choreographic language.
I carry this experience with me with great gratitude and remain very interested in the possibility of working with you in the future, continuing to follow and explore your artistic journey.
Melody Green(2025)
A unique experience that came at exactly the right moment.I deeply appreciated the opportunity to immerse myself in your creative process, focus on the work, and collaborate with the other participants.
It was special to meet new people and experience the beauty of Barbarano Romano.
What Elio and Julia created is an intimate, authentic, and precious experience that I will carry with me with great gratitude.
Carmen Kalata (2025)
Workshop-Audition 3 was an intense and deeply meaningful experience, characterized by a balance between structure, experimentation, discipline, and creative freedom.The work challenged me emotionally as well, encouraging me to develop greater presence, concentration, and self-confidence, particularly by learning not to depend on external attention.
The experience left something lasting and strengthened my desire to continue this kind of research.
Thank you for creating a space that is demanding, human, and deeply inspiring.
Sigrid Berg (2023)
The workshop helped me enormously during a difficult moment in my life.
I deeply appreciated the knowledge and tools shared by Elio and the opportunity to work with an interesting group in a creative and liberating environment.
It was an important and stimulating experience that left me wanting to continue working with Elio and the company. Despite receiving other opportunities in Stockholm, I consider this possibility a priority.
Annie Carlson (2023)
The workshop in Barbarano Romano left me enriched and deeply inspired.It was my first experience with Feldenkrais, and I appreciated the work with personal material and improvisation, which allowed me to continually discover new possibilities.I also found the cultural and human context particularly valuable: sharing dinners, visiting Viterbo and Tarquinia, going on excursions, and connecting with the local community strengthened my connection to the place and to the other dancers.
Living in the village and dancing in the church were among the most significant moments of the experience.
Nikol Stiebielieva (2026)
An experience that went far beyond dance.The two weeks in Barbarano Romano allowed me to rediscover a calmer and more conscious way of researching, developing, and creating, without the need to rush.This process gave me greater clarity, a deeper understanding of the body and mind, and new possibilities...