On Stage Sydney: Workshop with Marco Laudani
Join Ginevra Cicatello for an inspiring pre-professional dancer workshop led by Marco Laudani, the Artistic Director of Ocram Dance Movement and esteemed guest teacher from the John Cranko School. This unique opportunity will immerse dancers in a dynamic curriculum designed to refine technique, enhance creativity, and explore new movement vocabularies. Marco's innovative choreography and teaching approach will challenge dancers to explore their potential while cultivating a deeper understanding of movement dynamics. Dancers will have the opportunity to collaborate, connect, and grow within a supportive environment.
Organiser Ginevra says of the workshop: "This workshop with Marco Laudani is a special opportunity to connect dance with cultural heritage through unique movement techniques that connect the body to its roots. Dancers will explore creativity and tradition, discovering how curiosity and growth can deepen their understanding of the art form. It’s a chance to learn, be inspired, and take your dancing to the next level."
About Ginevra Cicatello:
Originally from Sicily, Ginevra Cicatello is an accredited dancer with a background in classical ballet and contemporary dance. After training with acclaimed institutions such as Megakles Ballet, Petranura Danza Company, Zappala’ Dance Company in 2008, Ginevra further expanded her repertoire by studying Greek Drama and Modern Theatre. In 2012 Ginevra joined Petranura Dance Company and had the privilege of performing in prestigious venues and festivals, including the Grand Opera d’Avignon in France, RomaEuropa Festival, and Finland Festival Theatre, Scenario Pubblico Theatre, Greek-Roman Theatre Catania. Ginevra also worked as Freelance Performer Across EU. In 2022, she was selected to participate in Modem Pro with the Zappala’ Dance Company where she danced Zappala’ Repertoire in Italy. After years of studying and performing as a dancer, Ginevra specialized in Gyrotonic®. Today Ginevra is a certified teacher from the Royal Academy of Dance and Choreographer in Sydney, Australia. Currently, Ginevra is performing as Carabosse in The Sleeping Beauty with FEVER's Candlelight Ballet series. In 2025 Ginevra is collaborating with choreographer Marco Laudani to create international opportunities for the next generation of Australian dancers.
About Marco Laudani:
Since 2013 he has been the artistic director of ocram dance movement and guest teacher and choreographer at John Cranko School - Stuttgart.He has signed creations for John Cranko School, Conservatório Internacional de Ballet and Dança Annarella Sanchez, CZD2, KAOS Balletto di Firenze and has been a guest teacher at Copenhagen Contemporary Dance School, Dietro Le Quinte Dance School, YGP Japan 2022, John Cranko Summer Intensive Connecticut, YGP Nervi International Dance Festival 2023. His works have been selected for several international festivals in Germany, Hungary, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Turkey, Greece, Mexico, Bulgaria, France. In 2019, he obtained a master’s degree in political science and international relations, in the same year, he was awarded with the choreographic award at the Certamen Coreografico distrito de Tetuan (Madrid).
