The Consulate General of Italy in Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Mumbai and the Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts, promoted a tour by the Italian contemporary dance company EgriBiancoDanza, directed by choreographer Raphael Bianco.
The initiative, presented within the framework of the Attakkalari India Biennial, brought two performances to Bangalore and attracted significant public participation, contributing to strengthening cultural dialogue between Italy and India.
The first performance, Leonardo da Vinci – Anatomie Spirituali, was staged on 1 March 2026 at the prestigious multifunctional venue, Sabha BLR. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s anatomical studies, the work offers a choreographic reflection on the relationship between body, mind and the spiritual dimension.
On 3 March 2026, the second performance, M’illumino d’immenso, took place at the Alliance Française de Bangalore, whose title draws from the well-known verse by Italian poet Giuseppe Ungaretti. The piece unfolds through three choreographic sections exploring, through dance, the relationship between the physical and inner dimensions of human experience.
Both performances were sold out and warmly received by the audience, with prolonged applause at the end of the shows.
The productions are presented by the Fondazione Egri per la Danza – EgriBiancoDanza, in collaboration with Fondazione CROSS, with the support of the Italian Ministry of Culture, the Regione Piemonte, and Fondazione CRT.
The initiative forms part of the Consulate General of Italy in Bangalore’s commitment to strengthening cultural exchanges and promoting contemporary Italian culture in Southern India.
