Renata Commisso
Renata is passionate about discovering a deeper connection to the body and listening to what it reveals. Most of all, she is committed to getting people from all walks of life moving — for mental health, physical wellbeing, and the joy of shared expression. As she says: “Dance and movement start from the inside. It’s not about whether you can dance, but about listening to yourself and finding your own way.”
BACKGROUND
Renata Commisso is a regional NSW–based independent dancer, maker, and educator. A graduate of Hochschule für Musik und Theater (Munich) with a Bachelor of Classical Ballet and additional training in inclusive dance teaching, she has performed with companies across Europe and North America, including Les Grands Ballets de Montréal, Opéra de Lyon, and Victor Ullate Ballet. Her practice spans classical ballet, contemporary dance, and somatic methods such as Feldenkrais, Continuum, and Body-Mind Centering.
After 12 years performing internationally, Renata returned to Sydney in 2018, collaborating with The National Gallery of Australia, Opera Australia, Sue Healey, and Living Room Theatre. Her choreographic works, including YOUWHO? and Motherhood, have featured at Sydney Fringe and in Western Sydney University’s curriculum. She also brings inclusive practice to projects with Bus Stop Films, Sydney Festival, and others.
Dedicated to accessibility and community, Renata facilitates workshops for Milk Crate Theatre, Dance for Parkinson’s Australia, DirtyFeet, Sydney Dance Company, and the Sydney Opera House. In 2021 she founded Move and Groove, a creative movement community where people of all ages connect, create, and belong.
