Centro Teatrale Di Ricerca

What Centro Teatrale Di Ricerca does

Centro Teatrale di Ricerca (CTR) is an independent Italian non-profit cultural association founded in 1982 by costume designer Sonia Biacchi on the Giudecca island in Venice. Since 2019 it has been directed by Carla Marazzato. The organization operates a single physical venue at the Convento SS Cosma e Damiano (Giudecca 620-621, 30133 Venice) under two parallel legal entities — the cultural association and ASD C.T.R.F. Centro Teatrodanza Ricerca e Formazione (founded 2017). Its core offering is pluridisciplinary formation in somatic, scenic, and performative disciplines, spanning contemporary dance, classical dance, contact improvisation, physical theater, butoh, yoga, Feldenkrais, and Gyrokinesis, delivered through permanent courses, masterclasses, intensive workshops, creative residencies, performances, and festivals. Its principal products are the VIVAIO 9-month intensive training program (launched 2025, €2,000/year, 650+ hours, 2 seats), the Stormo collective and monthly Stormo + Jam events, the RHIZA vocal ensemble, and original productions including R|ESISTENZE and DISTICO DEL BUIO E DELLA LUCE.

The technology and pedagogical base is human-led somatic training and original artistic content production, with no software platforms, apps, or APIs identified. CTR runs an in-person, event-driven go-to-market: marketing is centered on its website (www.ctrteatro.it) and a MailPoet-managed newsletter, distribution is direct via the Giudecca venue, and audience/student acquisition relies on free open days, word-of-mouth within the dance community, and individual auditions (e.g., September 1, 2025 for VIVAIO). Revenue is generated from course registration fees, performance ticket sales, a €10 annual membership (tesseramento), and voluntary donations accepted via bank transfer through Banca Prossima; the organization explicitly states it receives no public funding. Recent activity is anchored by institutional partnerships with INDACO, ANPI, Regione del Veneto, Comune di Mirano, Echidna Cultura, and BelVedere Lab, particularly around commemorative community performances. The team is 6 employees, consistent with a small community-rooted cultural operation.

Name

Centro Teatrale Di Ricerca

Legal name

Associazione Culturale C.T.R. Centro Teatrale di Ricerca

Website

https://ctrteatro.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Centro Teatrale di Ricerca is a Venice-based independent cultural association founded in 1982 that delivers in-person somatic and performing-arts training (contemporary dance, theater, butoh, Feldenkrais) plus original productions, serving individual dancers, the local community, and partner cultural institutions across the Veneto region.

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Product category

Performing Arts Training and Production

NAICS

Dance Companies (711120), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dance Festivals & Dance Series (MPAGADAJ), Dance & Movement (Ballroom, Contemporary, Social Dance) (EDAAAGAD), Performing Arts Colleges (Theatre, Dance, Musical Theatre) (EDAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Contemporary dance training
• Theater education
• Somatic disciplines practice
• Performing arts workshops
• Dance residency programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Venice

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Courses and Workshops: CTR generates revenue through registration fees for permanent courses, masterclasses, intensive workshops, and the annual Vivaio training program. Courses are open to all ages and experience levels.
2. Donations and Private Support: As an independent cultural association receiving no public funding, CTR relies on private donations and support from those who believe in culture as a common good. Donations are accepted via bank transfer.
3. Event Attendance: Revenue generated through ticket sales and contributions for performances, festivals, and special events held at the venue.
4. Membership Dues: Annual membership (tesseramento) at 10 euro for participation in jam sessions and events.

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Core offering

Centro Teatrale di Ricerca operates an independent performing arts training and production center on Giudecca Island in Venice, delivering permanent courses, masterclasses, intensive workshops, and creative residencies in contemporary dance, classical dance, physical theater, contact improvisation, butoh, and somatic disciplines. It produces original performances and community events such as STORMO, RHIZA, R|ESISTENZE, and DISTICO DEL BUIO E DELLA LUCE, and runs the annual VIVAIO intensive training program for young dancers aged 18-40. Revenue is generated through course registration fees, event contributions, and private donations.

Product overview

Centro Teatrale di Ricerca is an independent cultural association founded in 1982 on Giudecca Island in Venice, offering a comprehensive portfolio of performing arts services centered on research, formation, and production. The core offerings include: VIVAIO, an intensive 9-month training program for young dancers; regular courses and workshops in contemporary dance, theater, and somatic disciplines; and a vibrant production program featuring original performances including STORMO (improvisation-based theater-dance collective), RHIZA (vocal and movement ensemble), R|ESISTENZE (community theater-dance performance), and DISTICO DEL BUIO E DELLA LUCE (contemporary dance work). The center also hosts regular events such as monthly contact improvisation jams and Argentine tango practice sessions, catering to performers and enthusiasts across all experience levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Brands

• Stormo: A collective of young performers and movement researchers guided by Carla Marazzato, practicing theater-dance and improvisational performance with a focus on listening.
• VIVAIO
• RHIZA Voce specifica

Products and services

• VIVAIO Training Program A 9-month intensive multidisciplinary training path for young dancers and performers aged 18-40, covering contemporary dance, contact improvisation, classical dance, physical theater, and somatic disciplines (yoga, Feldenkrais, Gyrokinesis); priced at €2,000 per year inclusive of registration and insurance.
• STORMO Performance Collective A theater-dance performance and collective of young performers and movement researchers guided by Carla Marazzato, exploring improvisation and physical resonance through contemporary dance, butoh, and contact techniques; performance duration 30 minutes, minimum space 10m x 10m.
• RHIZA Vocal-Movement Ensemble A performance project centered on voice and traditional Mediterranean oral-tradition singing integrated with contemporary movement and gesture practices, directed by Hanna Maria Civico.
• R|ESISTENZE A theater and dance performance exploring themes of resistance for the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation, developed through community movement and autobiographical writing laboratories; performance duration 75 minutes.
• DISTICO DEL BUIO E DELLA LUCE A two-part contemporary dance performance (55 minutes total) exploring themes of darkness and light, created by Laura Boato; a co-production by INDACO and C.T.R.
• Regular Courses and Workshops Permanent courses, masterclasses, and intensive workshops in contemporary dance, classical dance, physical theater, contact improvisation, butoh, and somatic disciplines (yoga, Feldenkrais, Gyrokinesis), open to all ages and experience levels and delivered at the Giudecca venue in Venice.
• Seminars and Special Projects Specialized seminars and project-based training programs in performing arts, somatic disciplines, and interdisciplinary practices, hosted at the center.
• STORMO + JAM Monthly gatherings combining STORMO collective performances with contact improvisation jam sessions and live music by Alberto Collodel (clarinet) and Davide Barbini (guitar).
• Le Pratiche di Tango Argentino Monthly Argentine tango practice sessions on Saturday evenings featuring guest DJs, an informal atmosphere, and a small buffet, for practitioners of all levels.

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• INDACO - Incursioni di Danza e Arte ContemporaneacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025INDACO is a co-producer of CTR performances including DISTICO DEL BUIO E DELLA LUCE and R|ESISTENZE. The partnership represents a strategic alliance in dance and contemporary art production, combining CTR's training and research capabilities with INDACO's production expertise.
• A.N.P.I. - Associazione Nazionale Partigiani Italiani, Sezione Maria Braut di Mogliano VenetocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ANPI partnered with CTR for the R|ESISTENZE project commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Liberation. The project involved 70 community members aged 15-75 in movement and autobiographical writing laboratories.
• Regione del VenetomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government provided support for the R|ESISTENZE project, enabling the adaptation of the community performance for theater and school circuit.
• Comune di MiranomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government of Mirano supported the R|ESISTENZE project, with the performance held outdoors in the city.
• Echidna CulturamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural organization involved in the R|ESISTENZE project, collecting testimonials and supporting community engagement activities.
• BelVedere LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported the R|ESISTENZE project and the Bella Ciao community event as part of the public restitution.
• Banca ProssimaminorOthersBank used for receiving donations to support CTR's activities. Donations can be made via bank transfer to IT36K0306909606100000152897.

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Direct peers

• Danspace Project: NYC-based platform supporting experimental dance, choreography research, and artist residencies. Comparable to CTR's STORMO/RHIZA/R|ESISTENZE model of curating experimental performance work and providing formation/lab infrastructure for artists exploring movement-based practices.
• La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club: NYC institution nurturing experimental theater and performance across generations of international artists. Mirrors CTR's identity as a non-profit cultural association dedicated to artistic research, formation, and international experimental work.
• CNDC Angers (Centre National de Danse Contemporaine): France's national contemporary dance training center under Angers/Nantes Opera, offering 2-3 year professional formation with embedded choreographic research. Closest direct comparable to CTR in terms of combining research, formation, and performance output in a single dedicated institution.
• Cullberg Ballet: Swedish contemporary dance company producing original choreography and hosting artist development. Directly comparable as a small-scale, contemporary-research-driven ensemble that integrates creation with development pathways for emerging artists.
• PARTS (Performing Arts Research and Training Studios): Brussels-based school for contemporary dance offering multi-year professional training with international students. Directly comparable to CTR's VIVAIO as a boutique, research-oriented dance formation center targeting serious adult students and aspiring professional performers.

Regional players

• Holland Dance: Dutch national platform promoting dance development, talent programs, and international events. Comparable as an intermediary organization driving both training pathways and audience engagement for contemporary dance at a national level.
• Movimento Danza: Naples-based Italian contemporary dance organization combining research, formation, and community-based productions. Operates in the same national Italian context as CTR with similar blend of training, creation, and territorial engagement.
• CSC Centro per la Scena Contemporanea: Italian contemporary performing arts center based in Bassano del Grappa hosting residencies, productions, and community engagement. Operates in the same domestic market as CTR with overlapping missions in formation, creation, and territorial cultural programming.

Broad incumbents

• Ballett am Rhein: Düsseldorf/Duisburg-based repertory ballet company producing contemporary and classical dance under municipal theater structures. Comparable in producing staged dance performance programming, though at a much larger permanent ensemble scale than CTR's project-based model.
• Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: Iconic German dance-theater company under a public opera structure. Overlaps with CTR in dance-theater research at the highest professional scale, but with substantially larger budgets, institutional funding, and global touring capacity.

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