TANZOLYMP Italia - International Dance Competition

TANZOLYMP arrives in Rome

TANZOLYMP Italia is the Italian edition of one of the most prestigious international dance competitions for youth, the TANZOLYMP, which originated in Berlin and has become a European benchmark for dancer training over the years. This inaugural Italian edition brings the event to the heart of Rome, in the Lazio region, on the historic stage of the Teatro Quirino Vittorio Gassman, just a short walk from the Trevi Fountain.

Under the motto "Dance as a universal language," the competition fosters dialogue between students, teachers, and major figures of the international scene, with the goal of giving new momentum to dance and identifying the most promising talents to advance to the TANZOLYMP Berlin finals.

Competition Categories

The competition is open to young dancers from professional and private schools who compete in various categories, divided by age group (from children to young adults):

• Classical and neoclassical dance — solos, pas de deux, and groups;
• Modern and contemporary dance — solos, pas de deux, and groups;
• Traditional and folk dance — category reserved for groups;
• Pop and jazz — category reserved for groups.

Each participant performs before an international jury composed of school directors, choreographers, and étoiles. For the Italian leg, the reference personality is the étoile Eleonora Abbagnato, while the event is promoted by the Berlin-based PraBesTime Production in collaboration with choreographer Nicola Marino.

More than just a competition: masterclasses

What sets TANZOLYMP apart is not only its competitive nature. During the competition days, participants have the opportunity to take part in high-level masterclasses held by jury members and prominent figures in contemporary dance. It is an occasion for growth and direct exchange with renowned masters, an added value that makes the experience educational as well as competitive.

Awards and opportunities

Up for grabs are gold, silver, and bronze medals, diplomas, cash prizes, and special recognitions. The brightest talents can earn scholarships and invitations to prestigious European ballet institutions, in addition to qualification for the final stage of TANZOLYMP Berlin, an international showcase for the discipline.

Rome, dance capital for a few days

The choice of the Teatro Quirino, one of the capital's historic theaters, places the competition in a setting of great charm. For a few days, Rome becomes a crossroads for young dancers from various European realities, confirming the city's international vocation and enriching the cultural calendar of the Municipality of Rome and the Lazio Region with an event dedicated to the new generations of dance.