International Dance Competition Spoleto
The international dance competition and the Dance Week of Spoleto
About International Dance Week
A competition with over thirty years of history
The International Dance Competition Spoleto, also known as the International Dance Week, was founded in 1992 and represents one of the most important and established dance competitions in Italy. It takes place every year in Spoleto, in the province of Perugia, transforming the Umbrian city into a meeting point for young dance talents from all over the world for several days.
Competitions, masterclasses, and gala
The program alternates competition rounds in the categories of classical ballet and modern and contemporary dance, masterclasses held by renowned teachers, shows, and street performances, culminating in the Winners' Gala at the Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti. The international jury awards prizes and scholarships, including the prestigious Grand Prix.
A breeding ground for talent
Among the dancers who have competed in Spoleto are artists who are now established, such as the principal dancers of Teatro alla Scala Claudio Coviello and Timofej Andrijaลกenko. Organized by the Fondazione Formazione Danza e Spettacolo ETS in collaboration with the Municipality of Spoleto, the competition also commemorates the figure of Alberto Testa, co-founder and historic artistic director of the event.
International Dance Week โ edition 2026
The 35th edition of the International Dance Competition Spoleto took place from April 28 to May 2, 2026, attracting over 200 participants from countries such as China, Russia, Germany, Slovakia, Ukraine, Norway, Bulgaria, Poland, the United States, Lithuania, Belarus, and Italy. The competition days (April 29-30 and May 1) concluded with the traditional Winners' Gala at the Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti. The Grand Prix was awarded to sixteen-year-old American Ekaterina Pichkova, also the winner of the Junior category in both classical and modern sections. The final gala paid tribute to Alberto Testa, co-founder of the competition in 1992.
Programme International Dance Week 2026
Opening โ April 29
- Official opening at 1:00 PM at the Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti
Competitions โ April 29-30 and May 1
- Classical ballet and modern/contemporary dance categories before the international jury
Closing Day โ May 2
- "Dance Around the Street" in Piazza Duomo, with the PIUMA collective from Perugia and the NIBE Academy from Polignano a Mare
- Grand Gala of the Winners at the Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti (with tribute to Alberto Testa)
International Jury
- Sara Zuccari (president), Sergey Bobrov, Marina Osipova, Francesco Annarumma, Siri Aarset Johansen
All competition phases and the final gala were streamed on the mondoweb.tv platform. Info at idcspoleto.com.
Highlights International Dance Week 2026
Prices International Dance Week 2026
Practical information — International Dance Week
How to get there
By train: Spoleto station on the Rome-Ancona line, close to the Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti. By car: Spoleto exit of the SS3 Flaminia.
Venues
Competitions and Gala at the Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti; street performances in Piazza Duomo. Information and registration at www.idcspoleto.com.
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Where does it take place โ International Dance Week
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti
Piazza Gian Carlo Menotti, 06049 Spoleto