The structure of Onirica () is divided into 5 different cycles, each of them containing thematic clusters of dreams. The narration of the performance is shaped by precise sentences and fragments selected from the 28,000 dreams of the universities’ dream banks.

The structure of the show has been inspired by Greek tragedy and its consistently predefined and precise structure. Onirica () engages with this framework by identifying five main chapters, each connected to a specific theme or narrative. These chapters are further divided into sub-themes that delve deeper into and expand upon the overarching theme.

The aim of the project is to craft a journey that, with growing intensity, leads the viewer through the entire archive of dreams. This journey enables the viewer, in a condensed time frame, to experience the broad spectrum of emotions, encounter bizarre ideas, and explore the recurring themes and narratives that the human mind can generate.

The starting point of the performance is the creative exploration of the experience of sleep and dreams in their physical component. In particular, parasomnias and other corporeal phenomena we can experience during sleep inspired the performer's choreography on stage.

At the same time, the shared experience of the body within the oneiric dimension, where time, space and gravity are continuously altered, also had a significant impact in the choreographic choices. This strange and sometimes uncanny perception of our bodies and movements in dreams is another crucial element that shaped the piece's choreography.

In Onirica (), the performer's body fragments into broken, sudden, and spasm-like movements, alternating with slow and lethargic flows, which influence the background visions. A deeply evocative experience where the raw physicality of the performer's movements starkly contrasts with the synthetic landscapes projected.

The result is a cinematic sequence constructed in real-time through the interaction between bodily movements, dream texts, and the soundtrack of the work. This interaction creates an extraordinary, almost post-human bond, establishing an irrevocable connection between human and machine.

The performance's technical setup includes three depth cameras (RGBD) strategically positioned on stage: one at the front, one diagonally, and one overhead. These cameras isolate the dancer’s body, using this data as input to generate dream-like images. The variety of angles allows the dancer’s body to appear suspended, multiply its forms, and blend seamlessly with the choreography to fill the entire stage space. 

Additionally, the dancer wears a three-axis gyroscope that precisely tracks real-time torso rotations, capturing subtle shifts in movement and balance. This sensor enables an even deeper connection between the body and the generated visuals, ensuring that every motion—whether fluid or abrupt—directly influences the evolving digital imagery.

The collected data stream is continuously processed by an algorithm, which translates these physical inputs into a responsive digital canvas. This ever-changing visual field mirrors the unpredictable and fluid nature of dreams, constructing an ephemeral world that exists only in the moment of performance. Through this intricate fusion of movement, technology, and real-time computation, the performance becomes a living entity, where human and machine collaborate to bring the subconscious to life.