Title of the Masterclass: Corporale
Expert: Dancer, choreographer and performer Aristide Rontini
Date: September 27 and 28, 2025 (Saturday and Sunday), 11 AM – 5 PM
Location: Un-Label Studio
Language: English spoken Language (Peer-to-peer translation into German spoken Language available upon request)
Content
“corporāle” (lat.) means “what is related to bodies, proper to bodies”. “Corporale” is the third act of the Aristide Rontini’s performance “Fragments of Infinity” inspired by fireflies mentioned in “L’articolo delle lucciole” (The Article of Fireflies) from the collection “Scritti Corsari” (Corsair Writings) by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
During the masterclass Aristide Rontini shares findings and practices that shaped the creative process of the piece. The organic and bioluminescent body of the firefly is a metaphor for human ability to connect with bodily sensations, needs and desires rather than uncritically following predetermined models and codes. During the masterclass, each participant can explore bodily perception and shape the movements individually.
The language of fireflies consists of vibrations and resonances forming a natural network system where everyone transmits and receives without a central leader. With their intermittent flashes, they constantly shift between states of activity and receptivity. In this network system each one is connected to others and can choose to share vibrations, follow resonances, get in touch with someone or not, interact or not, stay or disconnect. Just according to the needs and desires of the moment.
The practices focus on breathing, listening, proximity, touch, posture, positioning, and applying simple movement principles such as following and offering and connectivity. These exercises act as tools for accessing one’s personal archive of postures, relational dynamics and movements, examining what fosters or hinders the formation of a community where bodies are no longer hierarchized. This process facilitates the creation of a choreographic score that support a more equitable, sustainable, accessible and vibrant community.
How can we build a sense of community while keeping differences alive? During the masterclass, the group will develop a shared language. If the group agrees, the fireflies will explore public space. What happens when this practice is explored in public space? What can we do to make it survive and resist the public space practices?
The masterclass will be held in English, with peer-to-peer interpretation into German spoken language available upon request.
It is open to professional and semi-professional artists with and without disabilities from various fields of the performing arts, including dancers, choreographers, performers, actors, musicians, directors, dramaturgs, as well as cultural professionals and other interested individuals.
Expert
Aristide Rontini is an Italian choreographer, performer and community dance artist. He graduated from Codarts – Rotterdam Dance Academy. His works have been programmed by Italian and international festivals and theatres such as Oriente Occidente, ERT – Emilia Romagna Teatro and Holland Dance Festival. He has received commissions from the dance companies Introdans and Skånes Dansteater.
He is an Aerowaves Twenty 25 artist with the show Lampyris Noctiluca.
As freelance artist, he has performed in works by Michael Schumacher, Georg Reischl, Simona Bertozzi, Alessandro Schiattarella, Michela Lucenti, Angelica Liddell, Carl Olof Berg, Vahan Badalyan and Diego Tortelli.
Since 2020, he has been a member of Al.Di.Qua. Artists (Alternative Disability Quality Artists), the first Italian association of disabled artists, advocating for the rights of disabled workers in the performing arts sector and disabled audiences. For more than a decade, he has been leading community dance projects.
Access
All event spaces are wheelchair accessible. Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Accessible for wheelchair users, step-free access
- Barrier-free restroom with shower and toilet, including a hoist for wheelchair users
- Garden access via stair lift for wheelchair users
- Automatic door opener
- 3 designated accessible parking spaces directly in front of the venue
- 1 additional accessible parking space provided by the City of Cologne around the corner
- Public transport: The barrier-free stop “Lenauplatz” on Line 5 is located 100 meters away
If needed, we can provide the following support servicesPlease indicate your requirements when registering:
- Peer-to-peer interpretation into German spoken language
- Interpretation into German Sign Language (DGS)
- On-site work or mobility assistance (provided by Un-Label if required)
More Information
Address: Un-Label Studio | Hosterstr. 1-5 | 50825 Cologne-Neuehrenfeld
The Lenauplatz stop (barrier-free) of KVB Line 5 (Dom / Hbf – Ossendorf) is located in close proximity to the building at Hosterstraße 1-5.
Departure times (KVB)
Participation Fee: €50 | €75 | €95 (self-assessed) per participant per weekend
For questions and further information, contact us at:
masterclasses@un-label.eu
+49 (221) – 5501544
info@un-label.eu
Photo: ©Margherita Caprilli
