XVI EDITION
The 16th Season of Calabria ARTEDANZA is titled “Broadway a Tropea”; a gathering of prestigious teachers and choreographers from the United States, as well as other countries.
The International Dance Meeting, is known and appreciated in Italy, Europe and other Countries (USA, Argentina, Japan, Korea) and is a point of reference for teachers, dancers and for those who have a passion for this art, who want to keep themselves busy during the summer and who want to get to know these teachers better. This event offers the opportunity to have some pleasant encounters, to meet others and to have a good time in an enchanting and friendly place.
The main objectives are to make the dance known in its different forms and styles and to promote the dance as a physical technique, which requires commitment, discipline and competence and also to promote it as an artistic discipline that develops and refines creativity and sensibility of the dancers.
The 2007 program includes 5 stages, each one lasting 1 week, from the 30 st of June through August 4th.
Stage 1 is dedicated to children no younger than 7 years old and to adults at a beginning or intermediate level, who have been studying for a few years, with a minimum knowledge of classical dance.
Stage 2, 3, 4 and 5 require a higher preparation level, with intermediate classes (minimum age 13), advanced classes (minimum age 17) and professional dancers. The Artistic director and teachers have final say in class level placements.
The dance meeting is organized by the cultural Association Calabria Arte of Reggio Calabria in collaboration with Michele Assaf as artistic director and promoter of the artistic event in the U.S. through the Live at Broadway Dance Center of New York City.
The location is Tropea, a typical and enchanting Calabrian town, a touristy bathing place, one of the most famous of the Mediterranean, the perfect place to spend an unforgettable and fascinating Vacation-Study.

TROPEA
In the splendid Costa degli Dei, a precious pearl well-known all over the world, place of ancient legends and of millennial history, is set and its name is Tropea.
The founder is said to be Hercules who, coming back from Spain (Columns of Hercules), stopped in the Costa degli Dei, and according to this legend, Tropea became one of the Ports of Ercole. Thanks to his characteristic position of terrace on the sea, Tropea had an important role, both during Roman period and later with the Saracen occupation and, even more, with the Normans and the Aragonese.
The ancient part of the town is situated on a sheer terrace to the sea, in front of the small island where there is the ancient Benedictine Sanctuary (S. Maria Church of the island). With basilian origin, it was completed in 370 a. C., renovated during gothic period, and it was, for centuries, the shelter of hermits and sailors, as it wasn’t connected with the dry land. All around the sanctuary, reachable by a steep staircase extracted from the islet’s rock, there is a beautiful garden rich in Mediterranean plants, and a marvellous view over the sea, that offers a very striking panoramic of the whole cost, and it is a very romantic place… It’s possible to see the Aeolian Islands with Stromboli and Volcano, Sicily with the majestic Etna, in the background.
The white beaches, which are below the cliff of Tropea, clash, in a magical way, with a limpid and crystal sea, which colours are between the turquoise and the intense blue. The historical centre is rich in churches belonging to different periods (Norman Cathedral, St. Francis of Assisi, S. Maria della Neve, of the Announced etc.) and in impressive noble palaces, that inside preserve rich treasures and precious street furniture, in excellent conditions.
From the outside of these palaces (ancient patrician residences), it’s possible to admire the eighteenth-century balconies (projecting into the sea) and the impressive "Portals" situated in the entrance of the palaces, made by capable craftsmen. All this is contained in a maze of little streets that lead to marvellous squares that suddenly overlook on the sea or on green terraces.
Many noble palaces were built projecting into the sea from a considerable height, with windows and balconies that overlook directly on one of the most attractive angles of the Mediterranean Sea. By venturing on the historical centre, it’s possible to find small shops of known craftsmen that work wood, iron, woven and terracotta.
Tropea is also provided with a modern tourist port, supplied with all comfort and not far from the historical centre. The port of Tropea is one of five ports of Hercules together with other four ports of the Mediterranean Sea, by means of the above-mentioned legend.

VACATION-STUDY
Broadway at Tropea will take place at “Marasusa Village" (2 km north of downtown Tropea). The village is situated in a panoramic area, with an enchanting view of the marvellous Eolie Islands on the horizon, Stromboli’s volcano and its wonderful rocks.
All Classes and the workshop performances will take place in an outdoor Studio/Theatre, an 18 x 12 meter structure for dancing, with an elastic wooden cover, professional Marley dance floors from
"Harlequin Studio“, and with over 400 seats .