Carmelo Rifici
CroatiaartistMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Carmelo Rifici is the artistic director for performing arts at the LAC (Lugano Arte e Cultura), where he has played a pivotal role in developing the region's dance scene. Since the opening of LAC in 2015, he has been instrumental in establishing it as a global player in the world of dance, spearheading initiatives such as the Lugano Dance Project. Under his leadership, the festival has showcased a vibrant mix of international performances and collaborations, although it faced challenges with funding and audience engagement. Rifici aims to continue promoting dance in Lugano, integrating it into the regular season and featuring both local talent and renowned companies.
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Carmelo Rifici will direct the play 'Sei personaggi in cerca d’autore'.
Jutarnji list - Predstavljen je program nove sezone riječkog HNKCroatia· 2026-07-23
Carmelo Rifici is the artistic director for performing arts who aims to integrate dance more into the season's programming.
Tanzkunst als lebendiges Erbe im Tessin
Switzerland· 2026-07-03
