Emilia Romagna Castles

From 14 July to 25 August, every Monday evening, the Parco degli Olivetani will host the summer festival dedicated to dancing and Romagna folklore: 'Balera Verdemare'.

14 July and 25 August - Anna and Stefano
Opening and closing Balera Verdemare will be Anna and Stefano, an artistic couple and in life, undisputed protagonists of Romagna music for over forty years. They carry on the tradition of Romagna folklore but also range into other musical genres, involving the public with their music and energy.

21 July and 18 August - Claudio Cavalli Band
Claudio Cavalli, leader of the band, is a versatile artist who divides his time between saxophone, clarinet and voice, with an important artistic career behind him in the best dance music orchestras in Italy and the biggest national venues. He performs in a trio formation, together with Chiara Migani, a talented singer, and Oscar Palmieri, a multi-instrumentalist who skilfully moves from accordion to trumpet to keyboards. Their repertoire ranges from ballroom dancing to group dances, from cumbia to Italian pop music, always revisited in a danceable key.

28 July - Duo Doria
Doria Del Maestro musician, singer and teacher, performs not only on stages and in dance halls but also with various folk groups, collaborating with a saxophone quartet for over fifteen years, with which she has toured all over Europe. She is also the conductor of a large wind orchestra consisting of forty-five elements. Bruno Mercatelli, an experienced singer, has graced Italian stages with his warm and powerful voice, recently also winning over television audiences by reaching the finals of 'The Voice Senior'.

4 August - Nirea Danze
The Nirea Danze school is a reference point for dance in the Romagna region. Headed by masters Andrea Giorgi and Nicole Ongaro, it has branches in Misano and Riccione and stands out for the high technical level of its dancers, many of whom are multi-award-winning athletes at national and international level. Among the leading disciplines are Romagna folk dances and Caribbean dances, in which Nirea Danze excels with spectacular and overwhelming performances.

11 August - Fuoriorario Duo
Formed by Joan and Marco, with over twenty years of career on the Italian music scene, they are known for their ability to engage the audience with a vast and varied repertoire. From the great evergreen classics to traditional ballroom dancing, from group dances to cumbia, bachata, foxtrot and boogie woogie, their show is designed to make everyone dance.