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NoGravity is a performing arts company founded and directed by Emiliano Pellisari. The NoGravity artistic work crosses the boundaries between different performing arts in order to create multidisciplinary performances and theatrical shows. NoGravity’s style is inspired by the extraordinary mechanics of Renaissance and Baroque theatre of Marvel with a focus on the Man-Machine relationship. Beauty, dream, marvel, illusion, fun are the keys of the poetic of the director Emiliano Pellisari. Symbols, evocations, suggestions, tableaux vivant are created to express the ‘jagged coastline’ of collective imagination. NoGravity presents his shows in world tours every year. It was present in Russia, China, Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, germany, France, Spain, Poland, Italy. In 2018 NoGravity is present in Spain, Italy, Canary Island, SouthAmerica, Poland, Russia, Azerbaijan with the shows Divina Commedia, Aria, Comix, Leonardo.
Founder/Choerographer/Director
Emiliano Pellisari’s style derives from studies which goes from Hellenistic theatre to the extraordinary theatre of the Renaissance and the mechanic inventions of the seventeenth century. It readopts the grand Baroque Italian tradition of the theatre of marvels: a time when the artist’s studios, which emerged in Italian cities such as Florence, Rome or Milan designed and built extraordinary apparatuses that were masterfully applied by the great Italian artist-artisans in their mise-en-scenes to enchant the courts of whole Europe.
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When his putative father, the journalist and writer Nanni Filippini, died, the young Emiliano was obliged to stop his studies in Philosophy and to start working as a carpenter, plumber, electrician….all in all as a real theatre artisan.
By that time, Emiliano Pellisari devoted himself to his own theatre creations and started working as theatre director. He conceived and created the NoGravity technique and began his new artistically path with the show “Daimon Project” which was presented at International Art Center in Moscow at 2005.
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In 2008 he met the young talented dancer Mariana Porceddu, now co-choreographer of the company and his partner in life since 2011.
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Co-Choreographer&Principal Dancer
In 1987, at the age of 6, she began her dance studies and, at the age of 18, she crossed the sea to pass the entrance exam to the National Academy of Dance in Rome, Italy.
In 2003 she graduated and became professional dancer; then she obtained the Internship at the École supérieure de danse de Cannes by Rosella Hightower, France.
In 2005 she joined the company "Danza Prospettiva" by Vittorio Biagi, a fundamental artistic experience.
In 2006 she work at international level in “Jazz dance world congress” at Harris Theater in Chicago and worked as dancer in the TV Shows “Mattino in Famiglia” and “Domenica in Famiglia”, RAI 2.
In 2007 he became a teacher of classical and modern at the new training courses of F.I.D.S. In the same year, during the "Grand Premio Danza" held in Santa Marinella (Rome), she joined the jury together with Alberto Testa, Oriella Dorella, Vilma Battafarano.
In 2008 she met Emiliano Pellisari and began as choreographer assistant at 2 years after. From 2012 she began as NoGravity principal dancer and co-choreographer.
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Dancer/Performer
A longtime dancer with our Company, she is currently one of the most charismatic artists performing on the Nogravity stage. She trained at the SEAD – Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance and the I.D.A. Ballet Academy. Her education expanded into the circus arts through studies at the Carampa Circus School in Madrid and the Roman Circus School. As a freelance artist, she has attended numerous workshops, including: Ultima Vez Repertory, Flying Low and Passing Through, Hofesh Shechter Repertory, Fighting Monkey Practice, Damien Jalet, Joe Baker, and Rakesh.
Dancer/Performer
A longtime dancer with our Company, she is a versatile dancer with extraordinary contortion abilities and powerful plastic expressiveness. She holds a degree in DAMS and a Master’s in Visual Arts from the University of Bologna.
She studies, practices, and explores a wide range of dance disciplines: Contemporary Dance, Contact Improvisation, Classical Ballet, Aerial Dance and Vertical Dance, Acro Dance, Contortionism, Clowning, Dance Theatre, and Yoga.
Dancer/Performer
A longtime dancer with our Company, her explosive physicality and vibrant presence, she brings natural energy and vitality to the stage. Giada Inserra, dancer and performer with over 20 years of experience in the world of dance.
Giada began her academic journey at the young age of six, dedicating herself to classical training that, over time, merged with acrobatic techniques and contemporary dance.
She captivates audiences with her extraordinary versatility and artistic dedication.
Her career is a shining example of dedication and passion for the art of dance.
Dancer/Performer
One of the young Italian dancers selected during the most recent auditions.
An extraordinary talent, a wonderful personality, a deliberate choice: all the right ingredients to become a Nogravity artist.
He studied at ABA Ballet in Naples and then continued his training at the BBA Academy in Munich.
He graduated from MSPD Studios in Rome.
He has worked with several choreographers, including Mauro Bigonzetti, Amedeo Amodio, Renato Zanella, and Mvula Sungani.
He previously collaborated with Roberto Bolle on Caravaggio – The Opera.
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Fotografa/ Social media Manager/Organization Assistant
Chiara is not only our communication expert—she is a key figure in the growth of the company. She manages the company alongside Mariana and Emiliano. With her unique skill set, she oversees our social media channels and handles relationships with the various performance venues where we operate.
Thanks to her dedication, the company's visibility is constantly growing, and we are proud to have Chiara on our creative team. Her passion and professionalism truly make a difference in our success.
Video Maker
Donatello is an exceptional videomaker and a talented editor who has been collaborating with our company for several years. He is part of what Emiliano Pellisari calls NoGravity’s “Dream Team,” bringing creativity and professionalism to every project.
His passion for video storytelling shines through in all his work, making each production unique and engaging. We are proud to have Donny on our team!
Artist /Illustrator/Scenic Designer
Bato is a versatile artist who has been collaborating with NoGravity for over ten years, bringing his artistic sensitivity to every project. He has worked alongside Emiliano Pellisari, contributing through performances, costume sketches, set designs, and storyboards.
In addition, Bato handles the company’s graphic design, overseeing both print and digital publications. He is part of NoGravity’s “Dream Team,” infusing creativity and originality into every initiative.
TRANSPARENCY
Nogravity is a performing arts company - supported by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage since 2015 - that produces and tours domestically and internationally with dance, theater and music performances. The legal name is COMPAGNIA DANZA EMILIANO PELLISARI STUDIO CULTURAL ASSOCIATION based in ROME, via Gabrino Fondulo 49-51. The operational headquarters are in the new studio created in 2019 in via Gabrino Fondulo 13.
The president of the association is EMILIANO PELLISARI PLLMLN68C19L195A and does not receive any compensation for his role as per the statute. The secretary of the association is MARIANA PORCEDDUPRCMRN81H45E281Z and does not receive any compensation for his role as per the statute. There is no assignment to outside the association and no member of the association receives any compensation for the work done within the cultural association.
The EMILIANO PELLISARI DANCE COMPANY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION received 40.949,37 euros from the MIC in the year 2022 and 49.107,00 euros in the year 2023