Moreno Perna

2018 - 2019

Moreno Perna (1989) is an Italian performer and choreographer from Amsterdam. After graduating from the Amsterdam School of the Arts, he worked for Jan Fabre (2014-2018) and as a performer in nightlife under the name Vortex X. In his work, identity is central and he searches for ways to uncover deeper layers hidden behind social masks. He does this through movement and spiritual research with his so-called "Auratic Practice". Moreno took part in New Adventures in 2018 - 2019. The resulting work, AURA, was further developed with the support of ICK, Dansmakers Amsterdam and De Brakke Grond and premiered during Amsterdam Fringe festival 2019.

AURA

In this existence, we reside in our bodies, a vessel of our actions. Within the physical plane our bodies inhabit, it is our minds’ power to reason from which understanding is born. This may be evident, but what is not evident to all of us is the Aura: the coloured emanation of the energy within us connected to the rest of the universe. The Aura and its experience can be described in limitless ways, as they are unique to each and every one of us. I myself I see my aura, I feel my aura, and I move from my Aura.

“AURA” is not only a performance, but it’s research on a Movement Practice called “Auratic Practice” to be shared with other movers through workshops.