Casa Della Memoria, Servigliano, Italy,
Come Closer, Listen | Vieni Più Vicino, Ascolta,
April 12 & 13 @6:30pm –
Join the live stream here (but register first): www.movingkinshipeurope.com.
A Feminist Fusion of Performance, Participation, and Activism with a relaxed performance & installation on 12 April & a full performance & installation on 13 April.
Moving Kinship®, led by transdisciplinary feminist artist Beatrice Allegranti, is set to launch its European tour with a powerful site-specific performance at Casa Della Memoria in Servigliano, Italy. As a feminist research and artistic practice, Moving Kinship® reimagines the intersections of performance, participation, and activism through trauma-responsive hubs that cross geopolitical borders.
This pioneering initiative brings together an international network of artists and underrepresented communities to foster inclusivity, decolonise artistic practice, and nurture feminist micro-cultures of belonging and care. The initiative is supported by Perform Europe and Creative Europe programme, and is implemented by the partnership of Beatrice Allegranti (Italy),  Gruppo Danza Oggi and associate artists Palliani and Migliorati (Italy),  Casa Della Memoria (Italy), Aigars Larionovs (Latvia), Initium Foundation (Latvia),  Association for Dance Movement Therapists (Ukraine), Ukrainian Contemporary Dance Platform (Ukraine), Bewogen Werken/Job Cornellisen (Netherlands), Dutch Dance Days (Netherlands).
A Choreographic Practice of Collective Transformation
At the heart of Moving Kinship® is a choreographic practice that responds to the personal-political lived experiences of privilege, oppression, neurodiversity, and mental health. Each feminist performance hub collaborates with local professional dance artists and underrepresented communities, including

– Intergenerational refugees and migrants (Italy)
– People living with hearing impairment and Deafness (Latvia)
– War veterans, military personnel, and psychologists (Ukraine)
– Individuals living with rare young-onset dementia (Netherlands)

The resulting hybrid and digital performances integrate dance, spoken word, music, and film, culminating in an artistic call to action. Documented in a film to be shown at the project culmination in November 2025, Moving Kinship® embodies a feminist legacy of dialogue, resource-sharing, and accountability.
Servigliano: A Historic and Symbolic Setting
The first stop on the Moving Kinship® tour is the historic Casa Della Memoria in Servigliano, a museum and peace monument dedicated to anti-racist, anti-xenophobic, and anti-fascist values. Founded in 2001, the museum preserves the memory of the former prison camp of Servigliano and educates future generations on the values of peace, democracy, and solidarity. Through extensive historical research, Casa Della Memoria has brought to light the stories of civil resistance to Nazi-fascism, emphasizing the role of local communities in aiding escaped prisoners during World War II. By situating the site-specific performance in this historical space, Moving Kinship® fosters a dialogue between past and present, demonstrating the enduring power of embodied art as a vehicle for social justice and collective healing.
A Performance for Our Times
Come Closer, Listen blends live dance with an intergenerational choir film installation, and live dance—co-created with local young refugees and migrants whose lived experiences shape its choreographic score. Their stories call for anti-racism, anti-misogyny, and peace through tolerance and respect for difference. Featuring voices from regions affected by war and political turmoil, Come Closer, Listen confronts polarising narratives and challenges authoritarian discourse. Amid growing division, it highlights the power of culture to unite, engage, and spark dialogue With themes of courage, respect, and mutual understanding, this work invites audiences to see the world anew—challenging assumptions and inspiring action. As Beatrice Allegranti asks, “How can we do ourselves and each other justice in an increasingly divided world?” Come Closer, Listen responds—through performance and embodied activism.
More information and updates about other live streams here: www.movingkinshipeurope.com.
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