Silvia Gribaudi

Silvia Gribaudi
Born1974 (age 51–52)
Turin, Italy
OccupationsChoreographer, performer
Years active2004–present
Known forExploring body image, humour and audience interaction in contemporary dance
Notable workA Corpo Libero (2009); R.OSA (2017); GRACES (2019); MONJOUR (2021); Grand Jeté (2023)
AwardsPremio Giovane Danza d’Autore (2009); Premio Hystrio Corpo a Corpo (2021)
Websitewww.silviagribaudi.com

Silvia Gribaudi (born 1974) is an Italian choreographer and performing artist.[1]

Since 2004 she is mostly working on research projects of the social impact of bodies. She is using her choreographic language with the comic elements and concentrated on the relationship between performers and audience.[2][3]

Works

In her piece "Graces", Gribaudi, inspired by Antonio Canova's "Three Graces", puts herself on the stage as the main protagonist, together with male dancers. The performance itself is a mix of dance, tableaux vivants and comic scenes, engaging with the verbal interaction of performers and audience. The scenography follows the frequent changes in the register of the performance, with performers questioning themselves and the public on questions of gender and role.[4][5]

Artistic style and themes

Gribaudi's choreographic language is characterised by a focus on the body's “everyday virtuosity” rather than elite or purely formal technique. She often uses humour, irony, the unexpected body, and invites the audience into relational dynamics rather than purely observing. Her work questions stereotypes relating to gender, beauty, age and physicality. For example, GRACES features male dancers exploring a traditionally female sculptural reference, challenging norms of beauty and body type.[6][7]

Collaborations and affiliations

Gribaudi collaborates extensively across national borders with dance companies, cultural institutes and festivals (e.g., Biennale de Lyon, Torinodanza, TANEC PRAHA) and is involved in European networks like Big Pulse Dance Alliance

Selected works

  • A Corpo Libero (2009)[8]
  • R.OSA (2017)
  • GRACES (2019)[9]
  • MONJOUR (2021) – created via site-specific mountain community residency
  • GRAND JETÉ (2023)[10]
  • SUSPENDED CHORUS (2025)

Awards

  • 2009. Giovane Danza D’Autore. For "A Corpo Libero".[11]
  • 2017. Finalist UBU Award, Rete Critica Award[12]
  • 2019. Premio DANZA&DANZA. Best Italian production for "Graces".[13]
  • 2021. Premio Hystrio Corpo a Corpo. Winner.[14]

References

  1. ↑ ""Teatro in Quota" al Parco Regionale Sirente Velino Silvia Gribaudi in scena con "Peso piuma"". News-Town.it.
  2. ↑ "B-Motion, la danza evoca i diritti e la sostenibilità". ilgiornaledivicenza.it.
  3. ↑ "Choreographer Gribaudi Tel Aviv performs with actress Claudia Marsicano". The Jerusalem Post. 2023-07-20. ISSN 0792-822X. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  4. ↑ Zanon, Emanuaela (9 July 2019). "Santarcangelo Festival 2019: get lost to find yourself". juliet-artmagazine.com.
  5. ↑ "Silvia Gribaudi: «Liberiamo i corpi e lottiamo per ciò che siamo»". il manifesto (in Italian). 2022-10-24. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  6. ↑ "Silvia Gribaudi: Graces". Tanssin talo. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  7. ↑ Capitani, Daria (2025-04-28). "Sul palcoscenico ho imparato a non aver paura del corpo che cambia". Vita.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  8. ↑ "Workshop | Silvia Gribaudi". Tel Aviv Dance. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  9. ↑ "'Graces' under fire - Dancer Silvia Gribaudi explores self-acceptance". euronews. 2023-03-06. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  10. ↑ Journal, Dance Art (2024-02-04). "Silvia Gribaudi's Grand Jeté". dance art journal. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  11. ↑ "Silvia Gribaudi | Biographies". nac-cna.ca. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  12. ↑ "Silvia Gribaudi". Biennale de Lyon. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  13. ↑ "Graces by Silvia Gribaudi". Theater Online. 2 May 2022.
  14. ↑ "ARC FOR DANCE 15 - Silvia Gribaudi". arc15.arcfordancefestival.gr. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
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