An award, created by UGL, to celebrate women’s commitment, which creates value.
It is an immense honour to receive this recognition for the Dance sector, together with extraordinary women, who dedicate themselves to the most different sectors with the common passion of “doing”. A dream that every time comes true: spread the name of MAB and its magic.
Also this year we confirm the collaboration with the Performing Arts Academy of Huittinen – West Finland College for an in-depth program dedicated to the classical repertoire, curated by the Masters Olga Mironenko and Raija Lashmussarii, and the themes of Contemporary Choreography, with the direction of Dr. Zilembo, under the supervision of Professor Evan Schoombie, held between 28 February and 5 March.
The participation of Italian and Finnish students and professionals has facilitated a rich cultural exchange, which was made possible thanks to the generosity of the supporter Maurizio Erbi, owner of Profession Luxury Srl, and the Municipality of Turku, through the Finnish Dance Association Ruusuilla tanssijat ry. The latter, will also have the direction of the Dance Camp in Turku, scheduled for next July at the Finnish University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with Association MAB.
Fellows project Adopt a star:
Sofia Caso, Pina Bausch High School, Milan
Alessia Tamagno, Scarpette Rosse, Maya Botta, Biella
Fatima Altruda, Centro professionale danza, Masssimo de Sanctis, Naples
Beatrice Santoro, Professional dance center, Masssimo Sanctis, Naples
Ilaria Pesavento, Gallery space dance, Giulia Malvezzi, Vicenza
Vittoria Galli, Studio Danza, Valeria Olina, Novara
Luca Guastadini, Professional Updating Programme, Padova
Melania Liotta, Professional updating programme, Catania
Ruusa Orpo, Turku ballet school
Vilma Morko, Turku ballet school
Helmi Tuominen, Turku University of Applied
On Saturday, March 1, the work “Touch” by Francesco Posa was presented at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. Among the speakers of the event, who contributed with their interventions: Oriella Dorella, Anna Maria Prina, Luciana Savignano and Gisella Zilembo.
link: https://danzaeballettomagazine.com/touch-francesco-posa//
After the great success of the traditional MAB Gala, held on 9 June at the Teatro Manzoni in Milan, the association has inaugurated the 2025 season with international initiatives. Building on its first 15 years of activity, MAB continues to support youth and the Arts, creating positive connections between people.
Silvio Andrea Beretta opens the new year with the same enthusiasm that has always characterized MAB, quoting Helen Keller:
“Optimism is the belief that leads to success. Without hope and confidence you can’t do anything.”
The year opened with the launch of the foreign editions of the Prize, already present in cities such as Panama, Los Angeles, New York, Seoul and Havana. In parallel, the synergy with the Performing Arts Academy of Huittinen was confirmed, which at the end of February will host a program for deepening the classical repertoire, curated by Masters Olga Mironenko and Raija Lashmussarii under the direction of prof. Evan Schoombie. Thanks to the support of Maurizio Erbi, this initiative is further enriched. Another significant collaboration is with the municipality of Turku and the Finnish Association for Dance, which is promoting the city’s Dance Camp to be held in July at the Finnish Polytechnic.
In January, MAB brought its performances to Yerevan, at the Seven Vision Resort and Places and the prestigious Dvin – One and Only Theatre, an innovative suspended stage structure and visionary design architecture. The event was held in collaboration with the Tovmasyan Foundation, with whom MAB shares the ethos of creating a future for young people.
The evening was attended by prominent personalities, including the Deputy Minister of Culture, the President of the Tourism Commission, the director of the Opera and Ballet Theatre and national media, marking an important stage for a future synergy between Italy and Armenia. After returning, the cast participated in a production by international artist Florencia Bruck for Art Dubai 2025.
Faithful to its ethical mission, MAB continues to support social projects, including “Dharma Children”, a charitable association dedicated to abandoned children at birth. At Christmas, the association received the prize “Gioia di Danzare, Sabrina Beretta”, testifying to MAB’s attention to solidarity causes.
Also in December, the call for proposals for the 16th edition of the International Classical Dance Award was published, accompanied by the appointment of the new Artistic Director, M.me Caridad Martinez, former star of the National Ballet of Cuba and now a reference figure of the American Ballet. Succeeds M.me Lizt Alfonso, who has held the role in 2024, in close collaboration with the President Silvio Andrea Beretta and the General Manager of the association.
In November, MAB was a partner of Artwork Productions and GisellaZilembo_EventiDanza for two official educational events at the Teatro Arcimboldi in Milan and the Teatro Olimpico in Rome, during the Italian tour of Parsons Dance, the New York company run by legend David Parsons.
In December, MAB organized the National Convention in Rimini, which brought together hundreds of dancers to deepen the choreutic training and select talents for the Artistic Residencies at the Teatro Arcimboldi and the Accademia G. Marziali, starting from February 2.
