Until 29 Nov 2004. The city of Giuseppe Verdi is best known for its opera, but this initiative highlights dance. Each performance is preceded by an afternoon encounter with the protagonists of the ballet. Belgian choreographer Micha van Hoecke and his Ensemble perform Carmina Burana with guest artists Luciana Savignano and Marco Pierin on 13 and 14 Nov; then the Balletto del Teatro alla Scala is in Rudolf Nureyevs version of Don Quixote on 20 and 21 Nov; then it is the turn of the multi-ethnic company Complexions directed by Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson in White, Sweet Low Rise, Solo, 3 for 6, Red and Syntax on 26 and 27 Nov; and Mauro Bigonzettis Aterballetto company in A midsummer nights dream, choreography by Bigonzetti on 29 Nov 2004.