050: Acrodance: Movement Beyond Technique with Davide Bonetti
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Davide Bonetti
In this episode of The Shapes in Motion Podcast, Sarah Perry is joined by movement practitioner Davide Bonetti to explore acrodance and movement beyond technique. Drawing on his background in contemporary circus, parkour, breakdance and capoeira, Davide shares how these diverse practices have shaped his approach to movement, performance and teaching.
Together they explore movement awareness, curiosity and independence, and consider the relationship between physical practice and life. Davide also shares his philosophy of movement as a source of vitality, connection and creative exploration.
About Davide Bonetti
Davide Bonetti is a professional acrodancer and movement teacher. He began his movement journey with parkour at 16 and later he got accepted in two professional contemporary circus schools: FLIC in Turin and CNAC in France, where he developed a fluid and organic approach to acrobatics known as acrodance.
After performing on stage for few years, Davide transitioned into teaching in 2019, sharing his practice at major international platforms like B12 in Berlin 5 consecutive years, HJS in Amsterdam, Tanzhaus in Zürich. Since then, his teaching has taken him to countries across Europe and Asia, including Spain, Germany, Austria, Cyprus, and Hong Kong. Recently, his teaching has been deeply influenced by “general movement”, a practice focused on dexterity and physical adaptability, shifting his aim from performing to practicing.
Chapters
Introduction to Davide Bonetti and his multidisciplinary movement journey
Davide’s background in circus and early interest in acrobatics
How parkour introduced Davide to dynamic movement and city as playground
The discipline of training in circus schools and day-to-day routines
The role of balancing on hands and developing physical discipline
Movement as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles in life
Transition from acrobatics to acro dance and the importance of sustainability in movement practices
Influences from different dance styles, breakdancing, and curiosity for experimentation
How general movement practice broadens body awareness and enhances versatility
Impact of mentors like Edo Portal and the shift toward movement as a life philosophy
Moving from performative to experiential learning and teaching as a deeper form of sharing
The importance of the growth mindset and lifelong learning in movement
Teaching tools that foster self-learning and independence
How movement is a reflection of vitality and life force
Davide’s sources of inspiration, from social media to diverse movement practitioners
The culture of movement as exploration and continuous curiosity
The transition from performance to teaching and what it means for personal growth
Movement’s powerful role in connecting us with ourselves and the world
The importance of a broad, generalist approach to movement training
How teaching enhances self-awareness and helps break the performer’s ego
Future steps for Davide’s growth as an educator and performer
Sharing movement globally through festivals and online platforms
Movement as a tool for understanding life and embracing the present moment
Practical ways to integrate movement into daily life, beyond performance
How to connect with Davide, upcoming workshops, and teaching locations
Final thoughts and a call for embracing movement as a gift for life
Links:
To get in touch with Sarah visit www.sarahperrymovement.com and follow @sarahperrymovement on Instagram.
To get in touch with Stephen visit www.stephenmoynihan.net and follow @stmoynihan on Instagram.