Mattia Russo

The Italian choreographic duo KOR’SIA consists of Antonio de Rosa and Mattia Russo. They trained in classical and contemporary dance at the Ballet School of Teatro alla Scala in Milan. Their professional careers took them to renowned European institutions and companies, including Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Arena di Verona, Teatro alla Scala and Introdans in the Netherlands. They later joined the Compañía Nacional de Danza in Madrid, where they worked as dancers from 2011 to 2017. In 2017, they founded the company KOR’Sia in Madrid, where they have since served as artistic co-directors and choreographers.

Their choreographic works have been presented internationally, leading to collaborations and commissions from major dance companies, theatres and institutions. These include Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, GöteborgsOperan, Nederlands Dans Theater, Teatro alla Scala, Opéra National du Rhin, Opéra Grand Avignon, Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz, Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden, Konzert Theater Bern, Luzerner Theater and the Compañía Nacional de Danza.

Their artistic achievements have been recognised with numerous international prizes and awards. Together, they have received the FEDORA – Van Cleef & Arpels Prize for Dance, the Biennale Award 2023, the Leonide Massine International Dance Prize and the Max Award for Best Dance Production.