The myth of Daphne and Apollo tells the story of a non mutual love and a nymph’s escape from the desire of a god. Daphne_for an urban mythology is halfway between a sculptural installation and a choreographic performance: two languages restoring life to an ancient tale through colour, gesture and nature strength. Daphne is transformed into a laurel tree and we meet her right there, tied up to her eternal curse. Daphne is a glimpse, something unexpected, a contemporary incursion into the myth. Daphne-for an urban mythology was born thanks to LUOGHI COMUNI – euro-regional project for contemporary dance in the public space. LUOGHI COMUNI project includes: Lieux Publics (Marseille), Les Hivernales (Avignon), Les Ateliers Frappaz (Villeurbanne), the National choreographic centre Maguy Marin (Rillieux la Pape), Teatro a Corte Festival, Interplay Festival, Cera l’Acca Association (Turin), ARTU Association (Genoa). The theme of 2011/2012 edition was the tree. Marta Bevilacqua worked upon the inspiration of Daphne’s myth for this site-specific performance that premiered in Villetta Di Negro gardens in Genoa, on October 29th, 2011