To the Moon and Back is a choreographic performance inspired by Surrealism, understood as a threshold space between reality and imagination. Magritte, De Chirico, Dalí and Kush are among the reference painters from whom the dramaturgy and costumes take shape, entering into dialogue with the natural environment and an explicitly dreamlike dimension.
The performance unfolds as a sequence of choreographic actions linked by a common thread that moves through nature and the dream. Its aim is to guide the audience toward an alternative reality—fragile and untouchable—similar to a dream emerging from the depths of the unconscious. The dancers’ bodies, suspended and interacting with the trees, amplify this sense of instability and wonder.
The work on costumes, inspired by specific artworks and by theoretical texts on Surrealism, has enabled the creation of a series of short, modular choreographies that can be presented in different sets. Each year the project is enriched with new “scenes” inspired by additional artists, like an exhibition in continuous evolution.
The performance lasts approximately 20 minutes and can be repeated several times within the same day and location. Three dancers perform on stage. The piece is accompanied by live music performed by Marco Castelli.
To the Moon and Back is conceived primarily for natural settings: forests, trees, rural areas, and riverbanks. It can also take on an itinerant form, adapting to the site and enhancing its specific features.
The costumes were specifically created by the Degree Course in Design of the University of the Republic of San Marino.
