Portale della cultura italiana

The first National Library of Dance opens in Rome. This dedicated site will bring together culture, tradition, history, art and performance. Over three-thousand volumes, ranging in time from the 17th century to today, will be accessible in digital or paper form. The brand-new library, located at the National Dance Academy, was inaugurated today, Thursday, January 28th. The goal is to develop a broader and broader audience base, both on a national and an international level. The thousands of volumes – include rare and antique books – come from valuable collections and donations. The project was implemented by the National Academy of Dance in collaboration with the Academy's Foundation and with the contribution of the Arcus, s.p.a., company. A new centre for study, research, and awareness aimed at promoting dance culture: the library facility is a special-focus section of Rome's National Library – Main Branch (“Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale”). The new space has been created in a charming Art Nouveau-style villa within the park of a college campus; the institution is subdivided into a number of different sections. From the history of choreographic expression to dance...