About
Founded in 2011 by New York choreographer, Stefanie Nelson, Dance Italia has developed into a vibrant community of international students, performers, educators, and choreographers who regularly gather in Lucca, Italy each summer.
Additional workshop locations have included Agropoli and Bergolo, IT.
*Classes and workshops are taught in English.
The Festival, now entering its 12th edition, offers a rigorous dance experience in a supportive atmosphere, fostering a creative exchange of ideas, encouraging exploration, and providing the opportunity to experience a diverse spectrum of Contemporary dance/movement disciplines.
The program is designed for intermediate and advanced-level students. Dancers expand their skills through daily classes, workshops, discussions, informal showings, and performances. Week-long Master Class workshops accompany a core technique schedule, each taught by a prominent artist/teacher currently working in the field.
Accomplishments
OUR PARTICIPANTS
Dance Italia has welcomed over 520 students from 25 countries around the world, including Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Israel, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the US.
OUR GRANTS
DI has granted over $90,000 in scholarships, with support from our University partners — Sam Houston State University and Indiana University — and private donors.
Within the city of Lucca, DI has received support from Fuoricentro Danza, Arte & Danza Arabesque, and Pantera Volley, with additional support from K2, La Bottega di Anna e Leo, In Pasta, Isola che non c’era, Marco Polo, Marameo, and Ristoro La Casermetta S. Salvatore.
Past editions in Agropoli received institutional funding from the Comune di Agropoli, Ente Parco Nazionale del Cliento, Alburni e Vallo di Diano, BCC Comuni Clientani.
Lucca Mayor, Alessandro Tambellini honoring DI for its outstanding contribution to the arts in Lucca
Sponsors
CORPORATE DONORS
8th Street Wine Bar, 68 Jay Street, Broadway Dance Center, Children and Teens, FAIRWAY,
Johnson & Johnson, The Duke Energy Foundation, & Macmillan Publishing / Anne Hellman
