Irene Sposetti, a versatile performing artist, facilitator, and dancemaker originally from Italy, has cultivated a rich artistic journey over more than two decades as an independent freelancer across Europe, Asia, and North America. Her work is deeply shaped by her extensive travels and diverse cultural influences, fostering a profound exploration of movement and self-inquiry. Irene specializes in offering and producing dance training, events, and performances across esteemed institutions such as universities, companies, cultural institutes, festivals, and independent platforms. Her work has reached audiences across the globe and reflects her distinctive and diverse experiences as a passionate explorer and artist.
In 2011, Irene founded BEING MOTION, a platform dedicated to collaborating on educational and artistic projects globally. Through BEING MOTION, she has been instrumental in producing international dance training programs and performances at universities, festivals, and independent platforms worldwide. Irene's artistic vision centers on facilitating a heightened state of presence through dance, promoting conscious and effortless movement while enhancing technical and creative skills.
She has a particular interest in researching and refining the embodiment of movement biomechanics through the understanding of principles and explorative learning processes. She is interested in the “synergy of togetherness”, the relational, communicative, and creative aspects of contact improvisation, partnering, and group dancing. Furthermore, Irene delves into the somatic, psychological, and relational transformative impacts of dance. Her exploration extends to understanding how the practice heightens self-awareness, breaks down conditioning, instills a sense of empowerment, and contributes to overall well-being.
A significant focus of Irene's work lies in the research and practice of Contact Improvisation (CI). She has been a pivotal figure in fostering CI communities and organizing events, particularly in China and India. Her involvement spans teaching, organizing dance gatherings, and promoting the developmental aspects of CI globally. Irene's commitment to CI is underscored by her continuous participation in international gatherings, where she explores its evolving principles and applications.
Beyond her contributions to CI, Irene's performances integrate live music and voice, exploring the evocative power of sound, words, and music in dance. Her repertoire includes works in theaters, educational projects, festivals, and site-specific settings worldwide. She also engages in ongoing research into Argentine Tango, developing new somatic and creative approaches to its practice.
Her artistic philosophy emphasizes the synergy between movement, self-awareness, and environmental awareness, aiming to foster greater authenticity and balance both individually and collectively.
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