Of Ferrara origin and with a degree in Philosophy with honors, with a thesis on Plato and dance, Monica Casadei, after an athletic career in rhythmic gymnastics, devoted herself to the study of classical and modern dance, first in Italy, then in London, and finally in Paris, where she met choreographers Pierre Doussaint and Isabelle Doubouloz, and master André Cognard Hanshi So shihan, with whom she still practices the martial art of Aikido. In 1994, she founded the company Artemis Danza in France, and in 1997, she moved to Italy, where she began an intense production activity that now counts over fifty original creations. From 1998 to 2007, the company was in residence at the Fondazione Teatro Due in Parma, while from 2014 to 2018, it was in artistic residence at the Teatro Comunale in Bologna. Essential to Monica Casadei’s artistic research were her encounters with Federico Fellini, the investigative journey linked to the great lyrical tradition with performances such as Il Barbiere di Siviglia and the series of creations dedicated to opera heroines reinterpreted in a contemporary key (examples include Traviata, Tosca X, Carmen K, Butterfly – Colori Proibiti, Private Callas, Puccini’s Opera.Voci di Donne). Artemis Danza’s productions are characterized by contamination with different artistic, cultural, and geographical areas, as well as the exploration of urban places and spaces that become the stage for performative actions. In addition to its production activities, Artemis supports, produces, and promotes young authors and carries out many activities for audience development.