BALLETTO DI ROMA: tradition and innovation in Italian dance

Founded in 1960 by Franca Bartolomei and Walter Zappolini, the BALLETTO DI ROMA is one of the most prestigious companies in Italian dance, capable of combining tradition and artistic research. For more than 65 years, the company has been promoting the diffusion of signature dance in Italy and around the world, with a repertoire that is constantly renewed thanks to new collaborations and a continuous attention to the interpretive quality of its dancers.

Led by manager Luciano Carratoni and, since 2018, by the artistic direction of Francesca Magnini, the BALLETTO DI ROMA has developed a unique production model on the national scene, combining the preservation of the repertoire with choreographic experimentation. In addition to artistic production, the company invests in all-round training, supporting new generations of dancers and fostering their recognition at the European level.

The Company recently received the “Italian Excellence Award” at the China Awards 2023 thanks to the international success of Fabrizio Monteverde’s Romeo and Juliet, a show that has given impetus to new tours in Asia and Europe. A path that confirms Balletto di ROMA as a quality brand and ambassador of Italian culture in the world.

Luciano Carratoni, president and CEO of the BALLETTO DI ROMA, recounts the company’s vision and commitment to combining tradition and innovation in Italian dance in an article in Il Sole 24 Ore.