Dhaka:Italian contemporary dance company Artemis Danza has brought a fresh interpretation of Gioachino Rossini's renowned opera 'The Barber of Seville' to Dhaka. The performance, blending classical Italian musical heritage with contemporary dance, was staged at the National Theatre of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Thursday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the company, led by choreographer Monica Casadei, offered audiences a dynamic take on one of Italy's best-known operatic works. The event also aimed to promote artistic exchange and encourage young Bangladeshi dancers, with fifteen students from three Dhaka-based dance schools—Abatar, Katthakiya, and Nrityanandan—participating in a masterclass conducted by the company and joining its dancers on stage during the performance.
The performance featured expressive choreography, energetic movements, and Rossini's iconic music, creating an artistic encounter between Italy's cultural heritage and contemporary performance. The initiative was organized with support from Italy's Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), and the Emilia-Romagna Region.
The organizers expressed gratitude to Bangladesh's Ministry of Cultural Affairs for hosting the performance at the BSA's National Theatre. The ministry's Secretary Yasmin Begum attended the event and delivered remarks. Following its performance in Dhaka, Artemis Danza is scheduled to arrive in Chattogram for its next engagement.