CROSSING LINES, BODIES IN DIALOGUE – Stuttgart, Germany

TEEN’s role in the project

• Develop choreographic material and explore personal and collective themes through movement
• Collaborate to build a final participatory performance and a visual exhibition
• Create digital materials for a social media campaign and a short documentary
• Become co-authors of a shared artistic journey, transforming thoughts into movement
• Explore identity and cultural roots through an intercultural artistic process

Peculiarity

A clear example of Production / Implementation, this project empowers teens to take ownership of the creative process by actively producing and executing a final performance and a full range of supporting materials. It uniquely combines dance with a focus on intercultural dialogue, driven by the director’s personal journey.

Project description

“Crossing Lines” is a contemporary dance and improvisation project led by choreographer Melissa Lucatello. The project engages teenagers in creative experiments and movement labs to explore concepts of boundaries, identity, and cultural roots. The young participants are empowered as co-creators in the production and implementation phase, where they develop choreographic material and build a final participatory performance. The process also includes the creation of a short video and a visual exhibition with photos and texts by the teens, with the goal of creating a comprehensive artistic statement that extends beyond the stage. The experience helps them develop confidence and a sense of ownership, making the final work a powerful reflection of their collective vision.

Organization details

• Name: Melissa Lucatello (Independent Choreographer)
• Country: Germany
• City: Stuttgart
• Instagram: @melissa_lucatello