Choreographer
As a choreographer, Patrizio has developed a body of original work that often explores human connection, memory, isolation, and transformation. His solo And Now What?, developed in 2015, was performed in Maastricht, in Florence at Doc.3 and also featured in BodyPerform Rome. The piece combined spoken word, minimalist gesture, and grounded floorwork to explore personal and cultural disorientation.
In 2016, he created Pacts & Faith, a duet inspired by his relationship with his twin brother, which was performed at the PAS Festival in Maastricht and at SALLY’s 10-year anniversary. This work reflected on the silent understandings and unresolved tensions that can define siblinghood.
In 2017, during a residency for the Limburg Festival, he created Alone Together, a duet inspired by Henryk Górecki’s Symphony of Sorrowful Songs. The work explored themes of separation, longing, and emotional resilience and was performed in unconventional spaces as part of the festival’s site-specific programming.
Earlier, in 2014, his piece LAST, created during SALLY’s choreographic development program, marked his early steps into personal movement invention and thematic abstraction.
Patrizio has also been assistant choreographer for Stefan Ernst, Roshanak Morrowatian, Emma Evelein, Winston Arnon and David Middendorp.
In 2025, he created Domenica in collaboration with Marika Meoli, a duet for young audiences that premiered at COORDINATE Festival.
as a choreographer
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When you feel like there is no escape, how do you react in that moment? The dancer enters a confined space but finds he cannot leave, and the overwhelming emotions surge within him, compelling him to move and release all of his pent-up energy.
Dance Luis Ricardo Pedraza Cedron
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Inspired by Henryk Górecki’s Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, it is a poignant encounter between two strangers who, after carefully studying one another, come together as if they have known each other for a lifetime. The piece also draws inspiration from the deep-seated fears and uncertainties surrounding the experience of immigration, reflecting both vulnerability and the hope for connection amidst unfamiliarity.
Dance Amy Greene and Pedro Ricardo Henry
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DOMENICA is a captivating duet crafted specifically for children, capturing the tender essence of young friendship and affection. This performance delicately explores the anticipation of waiting for a friend’s arrival, the joyful eagerness to play together, and the bittersweet reluctance when playtime must come to an end. Through expressive choreography, it invites its young audience to connect with the universal feelings of companionship, curiosity, and the enduring magic found in shared moments.
Concept and choreography Marika Meoli and Patrizio Bucci
COORDINATE Festival – PROTEO
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Draws deep inspiration from Patrizio’s unique experience of growing up as a twin brother. What is it really like to share your life so closely with someone who is often seen as an extension of yourself? Twins are frequently perceived either as a single unit or as an indistinguishable pair, which can create challenges in individual identity. Over time, there is a natural process of pulling apart, discovering personal strengths and understanding who you truly are as an individual. Ultimately, this journey leads to a powerful reunion, where both come back together stronger, enriched by their individuality and shared bond.
Dance Luis Ricardo Pedraza Cedron and Joel Mesa
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A raw and unfiltered relationship, marking the painful end of one difficult chapter, where the intense desire to be together lingers deeply within both hearts, yet there is a clear and sober understanding that holding on any longer will only cause more hurt and inevitably lead to toxicity on both sides.
Dance Morgane Michel and Ivan Montis
as assistant choreographer
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In "Bange Rick," three friends embark on an adventure together. One is a true daredevil, the other a scaredy-cat. And the third? He's all about having fun. During their journey of discovery, they encounter exciting situations. They playfully challenge each other to try new things. Who dares to jump from the highest cliff? And who dares to fly? Will the daredevil do anything and the scaredy-cat nothing, or will even the daredevil be afraid sometimes? Everyone approaches things in their own way. But together, something special happens. The power of friendship proves to be able to tame even the greatest fear.
Choreography Stefan Ernst
Assistant choreographer Patrizio Bucci
Nominated for a Swan for most impressive youth dance performance.
SALLY Dansgezelschap Maastricht
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A dazzling performance by a new generation of creators
In DANSLAB on tour #1, choreographies by a new generation of contemporary dance artists follow one another in rapid succession. This dazzling dance performance consists of five unique pieces created by Thirza Riphagen, Jennifer Romen, Roshanak Morrowatian, and Justin de Jager.
Assistant choreographer Patrizio Bucci
SALLY Dansgezelschap Maastricht
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In BLOB, the virtual dance world of dance company Another Kind of Blue and the interactive dance world of SALLY converge in a next-level dance experience. The audience becomes a player in a game.
BLOB opens up an adventurous world that begins with… nothing. Then something appears; is it a sign, a thing, a person? It's BLOB, and it invites you to explore a new, extraordinary world of dance together. From the very first second, this interactive performance appeals to the audience's imagination and creativity. Before you know it, you're playing and dancing in a dance game. A unique experience!
Choreography Stefan Ernst and David Middendorp
Coprodution SALLY and Another Kind of Blue
Assistant choreographer Patrizio Bucci
Nominated for the Podiumkids Public Award
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DANSLAB on tour #2 brings together the findings of four young artists who each worked on a research question in the Danslab. The result of these experiments is a fantastic mix of dance styles, modern interpretations, challenging themes, and unexpected combinations. An explosion of innovative contemporary dance.
Choreography Thirza Riphagen, Liam Francis, Sellam El Achari, Jennifer Romen
Assistant choreographer Patrizio Bucci
SALLY Dansgezelschap Maastricht
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Immerse yourself in ecstatic movements and lose yourself to find yourself. In GOD is a DJ, everyone can be who they want to be, because only when you let go of labels and limitations can you experience true freedom. In a swirling mix of music, video, movement, and emotion, you're swept away from the very first moment in a dance experience where the boundaries between spectator and performer blur.
"A must-see for anyone seeking energy, emotion, and unprecedented freedom." – Theaterkrant
Choreography Stefan Ernst, Emma Evelein, Michael Lubbers, Winston Arnon
Assistant choreographer Patrizio Bucci
Dancer Sellam El Achari nominated for most impressive youth dance performce.
SALLY Dansgezelschap Maastricht
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"Krijtje Mij" is an interactive and playful dance party for the whole family. A meeting between children, adult audience members, and dancers, an introduction using each other's movements and chalk as ingredients. Together, dancers and audience create a unique living sketchbook, where they draw, dance, and experience together.
The performance welcomes the audience with open arms and, through dancing, takes them onto the floor and into the story. Children and adults discover the magical world of dance together through playful experimentation, using each other's bodies, and exploring different solutions. The performance offers adults and children genuine time together, allowing them to connect in a new way.
Concept Patrizio Bucci and Sophie van Heesewijk
Choreography Kiki Boot and Ivan Montis
SALLY Dansgezelschap Maastricht
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Welcome under the hood of the biggest powerhouse on any construction site: The Big Yellow Excavator.
Parts slide together, explode. Bang, boom, and the job is done. Four well-oiled parts always do exactly what an excavator is supposed to. Until one part suddenly has a different opinion. This part wants to go. Why only dig and shovel and never jump or step? Why isn't a cement mixer meant for sleeping? Couldn't an excavator dance if it already moves so smoothly? The parts wonder aloud whether all those arrangements are correct. Do you want to join in? The Big Yellow Excavator is a colorful ensemble for all builders, breakers, troublemakers, and those who want to move along with others aged 4 and up.
Concept, choreography and direction Stefan Ernst, Lennart Monaster
Assistant choreographer Patrizio Bucci
SALLY Dansgezelschap Maastricht