INTERNATIONAL

SUMMER SCHOOL

VOLTA MANTOVANA

17 -
23 August
2025

Summer School of Higher Education in collaboration with the most prestigious International Academies

ABOUT

An intensive master class in classical and contemporary dance that aims to give young dancers the opportunity to deepen their study of dance and perfect their technique as well as the extraordinary opportunity to be auditioned by the directors of the most important Academies in Europe.

 

TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED

This course is aimed at students who have been studying dance for at least 2 years and between the ages of 9 and 19, and aims to give them the opportunity to work with internationally renowned directors of major Academies.

 

LESSONS

Students participating in the course will have the opportunity to take part in professional classes through an intensive program of:

– Classical Technique
– Pointe Technique
– Two-step Technique
– Men’s Technique
– Character Technique
– Women’s and Men’s Variations Repertoire
– Contemporary Dance
– Choreographic Workshop in preparation for gala
– Private Coaching with Directors

APPLICATION

The cost of the course is 750.

“If you have received a scholarship, follow the instructions for payment: the discount should be applied not on the full amount of 700 euros(of which 150 is registration) but on the course fee only, which is 550 euros. To register you will be asked to pay a deposit of 375 euros and a balance of 375 euros.

An additional 10 euros will be added to the balance amount of 375 euros for credit card payment fees.”

In the case of Scholarship obviously the fees to be paid will be different from those listed above.

It will be possible to send questions and register until places are exhausted (the event is limited in number, therefore it will be possible to register until the pre-established number of participants is reached). Enrollment procedure:
– Submit the application via the online form attaching photos
– Wait for acknowledgement by email
– Complete the online registration by attaching the receipt proving payment of the registration fee deposit
– Pay the balance of the fee within the next 30 days
To facilitate pupils unaccompanied by their parents, each teacher or person in charge of a group of at least 15 pupils will have free room and board from the day of arrival to the day the course ends.
*No claim for reimbursement will be allowed for any reason. The registration fee will be refunded only in case of cancellation of the event. The management reserves the right to make changes to the programme.

OPPORTUNITIES

The course also includes auditions through which students can be selected and gain access to prestigious academies and scholarships.

 

DANCE GRAND GALA

International Summer School will conclude with a Gala Evening on August 23, 2025 (24 in case of rain) at the Gardens of Gonzaga Palace where world-renowned professionals will dance to give a world-class performance.

During the performance the students will also be featured with a choreography created for them during the week. Scholarships and possible awards will be presented at the end of the evening.

 

APPLICATION

It will be possible to send questions and register until places are exhausted (the event is limited in number, therefore it will be possible to register until the pre-established number of participants is reached). Application procedure:

– Submit application via online form attaching photos
– Wait for acknowledgement via email
– Complete online registration by attaching receipt proving payment of registration fee deposit
– Pay balance of fee within the next 30 days

To help pupils unaccompanied by their parents, each teacher or person in charge of a group of at least 15 pupils will have free board and lodging from the day of arrival to the day of the end of the course.

*No refund requests are accepted for any reason. The registration fee will be refunded only in case of cancellation of the event. The management reserves the right to make changes to the programme.

 

RULES

Download the regulations here.

PER INFORMAZIONI: [email protected]


SPONSOR

Event realized with the financial support of Fondazione Banca Agricola Mantovana and Fondazione Comunità Mantovana Onlus.

       

THE GALA

International Summer School will conclude with a Gala Evening on August 23, 2025 (24 in case of rain) at the Gardens of Gonzaga Palace where world-renowned professionals will dance to give a world-class performance.

During the performance the students will also be featured with a choreography created for them during the week. Scholarships and possible awards will be presented at the end of the evening.

TEACHERS

During the week, teachers will take turns in conducting classes, so students will have the opportunity to study closely with each other. – Private lessons with directors to be arranged by e-mail

Ilenia Montagnoli
Monreart Foundation Artistic Co-Director - YGP Ambassador Europe
Tommaso Renda
Monreart Foundation Artistic Co-Director - YGP Europe Ambassador
Claudia De Smet
Rehearsal director and assistant Angelin Preljocaj
Frédéric Olivieri
Accademia Teatro Alla Scala
Thomas Klein
Repertoire Nacho Duato
José Carayol
The Royal Ballet School
Marc Ribaud
Stuttgart Ballet Master
Marek Rozycki
Staatliche Ballettschule Berlin
Gioia Masala
Princess Grace Academy
Paola Vismara
Accademia Teatro alla Scala

Volta Mantovana

Located on the offshoot of the moraine hills towards the Po Valley, Volta Mantovana it is a noble country rich in history, with very ancient origins. The beautiful city located on the Morenic Hills is at the center of a wonderful area and offers the possibility to visit natural landscapes, in a few minutes you can reach Peschiera del Garda che affaccia sul meraviglioso Lake Gardaand it’s close to the cities of Verona and to Mantua.

Natural parks and evocative landscapes offer the possibility of spending a pleasant stay, in the spirit of relax, of culture and of fun. Volta Mantovana today is a lively and dynamic village, in continuous expansion, home to important national events such as the National Show of Passito and Meditation Wines and A Volta per Star Bene, an important exhibition-market of food and wine products of the Morainic Hills.

The dance studio

Internatrional Summer School will take place at the Palamarconi in Volta Mantovana (MN). The property is on two levels with large rooms, changing rooms, showers and ample parking. A few meters from the property you can find bars and supermarkets.

Palamarconi
Via Guglielmo Marconi, 18a
46049 Volta Mantovana (MN)
Italy