Programs

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June 14 - July 11, 2025

Advanced Training

Dance Italia is a vibrant community of artists and educators who gather each summer to challenge themselves artistically in a rigorous and supportive professional environment where each dancer receives individualized attention.

Heading into our 14th edition, we are committed to contributing to the technical, artistic, and personal growth of all participants in a safe, non-competitive, and non-judgmental space.

DI thrives on the creative exchange of ideas, exploration, and opportunities for participants to experience a diverse spectrum of dance/movement disciplines. Dancers expand their skills through daily classes, workshops, discussions, informal showings, and performances while meeting world-renowned artists through informal discussions and social gatherings, becoming a part of an extended network of artists.

DI is run by SNDancegroup, a not-for-profit contemporary dance organization focused on fostering connections among dancers and choreographers. continuing to support international artists through connections, opportunities, and mentorship. Committed to empowering artists, DI provides a crucial framework for the development of healthy approaches to positioning oneself in the dance field.

2025 workshops

Week One
June 15-19

Komoco Dance, IT
Warm Up and Open Class

Brian McGinnis, USA
Dynamic Alignment, Powerful Flow & Creative Composition

Stefanie Nelson, USA
DIG: Creative Process

Week Three*
June 29-July 3

Emma-Lynn Mackay Ronacher, Rubberband Dance
Embodied Echoes Workshop

Erinbell Fanore, Carla Stangenberg
Yoga
June 29 EF
July 1,2,3 CS

Yin Yue/YYDC, USA
FOCO TECHNIQUE™ & Phrase Study
*
July 2,3,6,7,8,9

Aniya Wingate, US
Next Gen: Emerging Choreographer Workshop

Week Two
June 22-26

Liz Shea, USA
SomaLab® w/ Yogic Practices

Cristina Planas Leitão, PT
(David Zambrano’s Flying Low)

Dages Juvelier Keates, USA
Dancing Dramaturgy: Choreographic Writings and other Wet Practices

Jack Bennerman, AU
Next Gen: Emerging Choreographer Workshop

Week Four*
July 6-10

Andy Noble/NOBLEMOTION, USA
Contemporary Fusion

Yin Yue/YYDC, USA
FOCO TECHNIQUE™ & Phrase Study
*
July 2,3,6,7,8,9

Weekend Workshops

—>June 27, 2025
Erinbell Fanore,
10:00–13:00, Water: Unwinding the Spine
15:00–18:00, Wood: Opening and Freeing the Hips

—>June 28, 2025
Erinbell Fanore,
10:00–13:00, Fire and Metal: Deep Release for the Shoulders and Neck
15:00–18:00, Earth: Finding Balance and Presence in the Entire Body

—>July 4 & 5, 2025
Davide Bonnetti
10:00-13:00 / 14:00-17:00, Acrodance Workshop

More Info

01. Program highlights

(4 week program)

  • 1 public performance at Real Collegio summer festival (July 9, 2025)

  • 1 professional photoshoot

  • 20 days of instruction (Sunday through Thursday)

  • downtime with festival artists

  • weekly informal showings and Q&A with faculty

  • final dinner with faculty and staff

02. Fees

4 Weeks: €1900, €1800 early bird
3 Weeks: €1425, €1325 early bird

03. Studio Locations

Classes and workshops are held at
-Motore592 located at Via Matteo Civitali, 592

Lucca is a city on the Serchio river in Italy’s Tuscany region. It’s renowned for the well-preserved Renaissance walls encircling its historic city center and its cobblestone streets. Broad, tree-lined pathways along the tops of these massive 16th- and 17th-century ramparts are popular for strolling and cycling. Lucca features some of Italy's finest medieval and Renaissance architecture, superb dining, antique markets, classical and rock music festivals, easy access to stunning nearby villas in the surrounding hills and with endless beaches less than half an hour away. Lucca is one of Tuscany's best-kept secrets.

04. Housing & Accommodations

Participants are responsible for their housing. If you are traveling alone, let us know. We will do our best to connect you with other solo travelers.

Our recommended housing contact: Gabriella & Cristina

bulckaeng@gmail.com 

livinglovelyinlucca@gmail.com 

WhatsApp: 0039 3409840550 or AirBNB: www.airbnb.com

05. Extras

There are many exciting things to do in and around Lucca during your stay. Here is a short list of things that past participants have enjoyed: