About
Every day, Ballerì designs a remarkable choreography, collaborating with women to bring their unique Italian ballerinas to life.
Sensuality and magic are infused into the movements of the Ballerì dancers, drawing inspiration from cherished memories and traditions. The name Ballerì is an abbreviation of the word "ballerina" in Neapolitan dialect, serving as a reminder of their rich history. The Italian ballerina shoes, used for dancing the Sorrento tarantella, were also influenced by tradition. This dance is famous in the magical Gulf of Naples for its sensuality and playfulness. It holds a special significance for them as it is tied to a family memory and serves as a continuous source of inspiration for their handmade ballet shoes. In fact, their grandfather's father, maestro Antonino Ciro de Lizza, composed beautiful tarantellas and barcheroles like "venire al mar," which won the prestigious Piedigrotta prize in 1910. In their country, the word "tarantella" not only refers to this dance but also means "problem." And who better than women to face problems head-on? They navigate around them or leap over them effortlessly, akin to dancing their
