Interview with Mara Galeazzi

Mara Galeazi

Italian actress and dancer Mara Galeazzi, a former Principal Dancer of The Royal Ballet, returned to the Company as a Guest Principal in 2014/15. 


Since retiring she has returned to The Royal Ballet to create the role of the Mother (Ludovic Ondivela's Cassandra) and "Woolf Works” of Wayne McGregor.

As well as dancing with The Royal Ballet, Mara has guested with the Stuttgart Ballet Company. the Munich Company, the Scottish Ballet, the Rome Opera Ballet and Carlos Acosta, Irek Mukhamedov, Tetsuya Kumakawa and Company Wayne McGregor.

How long you have been working with the Covent Garden Dance Company?

I started working with the Company in 2014 and performed for 6 years. 

What has been your favourite moment whilst performing for CGDC?

The atmosphere, performing in a beautiful venue and theatre and most of all with lovely people.

Mara Galeazzi - Covent Garden Dance Company

What are you looking forward to most this year?

I’m looking forward to coming back especially after 4 years and the pandemic. Looking forward to dance again on the Hatch House stage and to see the wonderful Somerset. 

What will you be dancing?

I’ll be dancing my new choreography which it is kindly supported by the Dicky Buckle Fund. I’ll be dancing with Jason Kittelberger.

What inspired you to create this piece?

Originally we started the piece in 2020, but then because of Covid we couldn’t continue. So we will finish the piece in July. It will be fresh and with more inspirational memories.

“I want to dedicate the piece to my dear father who passed away from Covid just after I started the creation.”


Tell us about the piece of music you are using

The music is by my wonderful and dear friend Domenico Clapasson, who is a fantastic pianist composer and international artist. It is very special piece of music and I can’t wait to dance to it. This will be our first collaboration. It is very special. 

How important are charities like the Dicky Buckle Fund for the future of dance?

Absolutely important! As artists, we need people and foundations that help artists to fulfil their potential and develop their artistry.

Where will you be taking this piece next?

Not sure yet, but hopefully in Italy 

What do you like most about performing at Hatch House?
 

It is just so different than others venues and very unique. 

Can you tell me something that people don’t know about you?

I think I’m a very open book, so I can’t hide very much!

Have you reserved your seats for Hatch House 2023 yet?

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