Italian-Swedish choreographer Cristina Caprioli courageously works in the liminal space where creativity is constantly in flux. Born in Italy, she has made Sweden her artistic home and has been honoured in both countries for the profound influence she has had over generations of choreographers. A researcher into the soul of the dancing body, she operates outside established institutions as a free spirit, knowing creativity is in the process rather than the finished product.

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• Mattew R. - There is a long list of choreographers who inspire me and I am learning from. In addition, I also love cinema and find a lot of ideas which can be translated into dance, for examaple let me mention the great Charles Chaplin.
• Sean H. - I found recent inspiration in the work of Cari Ann Shim Sham*, whose work expands ideas of what is possible in the world of performance. Using video and projection, she helps create worlds that are vivid and refreshingly unique.
• Therese G. - I'm continually inspired by such innovative and pioneering choreographers such as Crystal Pite, William Forsythe and Jiri Kylian. Such storytellers in pure poetic movement that drives and inspires me every time I witness their work.

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