Masterclasses
‘I myself took my first dance steps in Genoa and would have really appreciated it if, at that time, internationally trained professionals had come to my hometown to teach me ballet. I consider it a duty for such a large festival to involve future generations of artists and to give them access to higher education and culture through dedicated initiatives and reduced-price tickets.’
There are 9 master classes dedicated to young aspiring dancers who have the opportunity to study with important maestros working on the international dance scene.
The master classes take place in the afternoon at the Teatro Carlo Felice also on the performance days of the Festival’s guest companies. Participation is possible, subject to selection by an examining board composed of:
Maina Gielgud – International Étoile, former Artistic Director Australian Ballet and Royal Danish Ballet
Jacopo Bellussi – Principal dancer Hamburg Ballet, Étoile Ballet de l’Opéra national du Capitole Toulouse
Aleix Martínez – Principal dancer Hamburg Ballet, Artistic Director Mannera Dance
After examining the applications and photos received, the committee makes its final decision on the suitability or unsuitability of the candidates. The outcome is communicated by e-mail.
It is possible to register for more than one selection by filling in and sending to the email education@carlofelice.it, by 13 June 2025, the form (one for each selection for the requested masterclass) to which two full-length photographs in dance attire must be attached. Poses required: battement tendu à la seconde and première arabesque en l’air. Poses are intended without the support of the barre.
The schedule and costs of the 2025 masterclasses
27 June
Accademia Teatro alla Scala: classical and contemporary (students aged 10-13)
2.30 p.m. Ballet masterclass with Paola Vismara, teacher at the Scuola di Ballo dell’Accademia Teatro alla Scala
4:00 p.m. Contemporary dance masterclass with Emanuela Tagliavia, teacher of the Scuola di Ballo dell’Accademia Teatro alla Scala and choreographer
28 June
Accademia Teatro alla Scala: classical and contemporary (from age 14)
2:30 pm Ballet masterclass with Frédéric Olivieri, director of the Scuola di Ballo dell’Accademia Teatro alla Scala and choreographer
4:00 p.m. Contemporary dance masterclass with Emanuela Tagliavia, teacher of the Scuola di Ballo dell’Accademia Teatro alla Scala and choreographer
8 and 9 July
Ballett Kiel: Balanchine technique (from 14 years)
2.30 p.m. with Heather Jurgensen, Deputy Director of Ballett Kiel
16 July
Maina Gielgud: mimicry of the Romantic Ballet (from age 14)
3 pm with Maina Gielgud, international étoile and artistic director
22 and 23 July
Bayerisches Junior Ballett München: classical (from 14 years)
2 pm with Olivier Vercoutère, teacher at Bayerisches Junior Ballett München
For information and registration, send e-mail to education@carlofelice.it or call 010 5381.232 – 226
