Balletto del Sud, founded in 1995 and directed by Fredy Franzutti, is one of Italy's leading dance companies, recognized by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities since 1999. The company features an internationally diverse group of dancers and soloists of high technical skill, capable of performing in key roles across a vast and varied repertoire.
The company's tours across multiple countries reflect its commitment to cultural exchange, bringing the art of dance to diverse audiences worldwide. Overall, Balletto del Sud stands out for its artistic quality, innovative choreography, and contributions to both classical ballet and contemporary dance.
The company has toured extensively, performing in countries such as Albania, Algeria, Colombia, Croatia, Egypt, Peru, Spain, Tunisia, and Vietnam, showcasing its international reach and appeal.
Freddy Franzutti (Choreographer, Founder)
The company has toured extensively, performing in countries such as Albania, Algeria, Colombia, Croatia, Egypt, Peru, Spain, Tunisia, and Vietnam, showcasing its international reach and appeal.
Freddy Franzutti (Choreographer, Founder)
Fredy Franzutti has gained significant experience in various theatres in Europe, specializing in the reworking of classics, reconstructing lost ballets, and creating dances and dance pieces for operas directed by world-famous directors.
He has also created a repertoire of 45 shows for Balletto del Sud, the company he founded.
He has also created a repertoire of 45 shows for Balletto del Sud, the company he founded.
Additionally, he has choreographed for prestigious institutions such as the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, the Rome Opera House (where he produced six different works at the invitation of Carla Fracci), and the Sofia Opera House, where he served as resident choreographer from 2019 to 2021. His work has also been featured at the Monte Carlo Opera, Bilbao Opera, and Tirana Opera, as well as various Rai Uno events, including the dances for the 2004 New Year's Concert broadcast from Teatro La Fenice in Venice and Eurovision.
He curates opera dances for productions performed in France, Spain, Russia, and numerous venues in Italy, including the ROF of Pesaro, Baths of Caracalla (Aida), Teatro Lirico of Cagliari, Bellini of Catania, Petruzzelli of Bari, and theatres in Catanzaro, Reggio Calabria, Fano, Piacenza, and Ferrara beside many others.
He curates opera dances for productions performed in France, Spain, Russia, and numerous venues in Italy, including the ROF of Pesaro, Baths of Caracalla (Aida), Teatro Lirico of Cagliari, Bellini of Catania, Petruzzelli of Bari, and theatres in Catanzaro, Reggio Calabria, Fano, Piacenza, and Ferrara beside many others.
