Simone Lorenzo Benini (IT/AT) works as a dance artist between Italy, Austria, and Finland. In 2023, he was selected by Anghiari Dance Hub, where he created ”(e poi entrarono i cinghiali)”, presented among others at MACRO in Rome, Bolzano Danza, and at the Vetrina della giovane danza d’autore eXtra. He is currently working on his latest creation The Sandpit together with Miriam Budzáková. The project is supported by the Viennese mentorship program Huggy Bears and the residency program ResiDanceXL, part of the AnticorpiXL Network. The piece will premiere WUK Vienna the 6th and 7th of November 2025.

In his artistic exploration, Simone incorporates elements of improvisation, theatre, and somatic techniques, experimenting with different expressive languages. He uses these tools to delve into the complexity of personal experiences, bringing private elements into the public sphere. His creations often employ a language that balances ironic lightness with an exploration of the depths of the human subconscious, seeking interaction and audience participation.

Since 2021, he has been collaborating regularly as a performer with Finnish choreographer Elina Pirinen. Currently he works as performer (Albertina Modern) for the Marina Abramović Institute. Simone holds a BA in Dance and Performance from the Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance (SEAD) in Salzburg (AT), and a degree in Physiotherapy from Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Eindhoven (NL).