The story of Professione danza

In 1994, the first Professional Training Course for Dancers was established — a four-year program that, through a selective admission process, has enabled numerous young talents to join some of the world’s leading dance companies or become qualified instructors.


Since 2008, it has offered a prestigious international Summer School, welcoming students from all over the world for an intensive week of training with instructors from leading dance companies and top-tier academies.

Since 2011, in collaboration with Danzainfiera, the school has organized Musical: il Concorso — the most important musical theatre competition in Italy.

In 2020, the Balletto di Parma was founded — a youth company that serves as a bridge between academic training and the professional world, offering graduates the opportunity to gain real performance experience within an educational framework.
In 1994, the first Professional Training Course for Dancers was established — a four-year program that, through a selective admission process, has enabled numerous young talents to join some of the world’s leading dance companies or become qualified instructors.
In 2006, the full-time Professione Musical course was launched — a three-year advanced training program for musical theatre performers, which has trained artists who are now active in some of the most prominent national and international productions.
Since 2008, it has offered a prestigious international Summer School, welcoming students from all over the world for an intensive week of training with instructors from leading dance companies and top-tier academies.
Since 2011, in collaboration with Danzainfiera, the school has organized Musical: il Concorso — the most important musical theatre competition in Italy.
In 2020, the Balletto di Parma was founded — a youth company that serves as a bridge between academic training and the professional world, offering graduates the opportunity to gain real performance experience within an educational framework.
The structure of the center
Professione Danza Parma is a place designed to inspire and welcome. Each room is designed to ensure comfort, safety and functionality, complying with sanitation regulations and offering bright spaces thanks to large windows.
The atmosphere of the school is unique: a sensory and emotional journey takes students through colors, materials and design details that evoke art and movement. The dance studios are spacious, equipped with cushioned flooring for maximum safety, mirrors, bars, and high-quality sound systems.
Equipped locker rooms, a relaxation and study area, as well as spaces dedicated to physical therapy and student wellness complete the facility. Each element contributes to Create a stimulating and welcoming environment, designed to nurture young artists in an environment of excellence.
OUR VALUES
At Professione Danza Parma, we believe that dance is more than a discipline: it is a path of growth, expression and discovery. Our values guide every aspect of education, inspiring students to develop one’s potential with commitment, passion and awareness. We combine tradition and innovation, technique and creativity, in a environment that supports talent and fosters the artistic and personal development of each dancer.
Excellence and higher education
We focus on the quality of teaching with high-caliber teachers from international backgrounds who specialize in the education of young dancers. The possibility of taking recognized exams (Royal Academy of Dance, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) confirm our focus on rigorous academic preparation.
Artistic and personal growth
It is not just about technique, but a path that helps students develop discipline, body awareness and self-confidence. Individual tutoring and psychological support show how much we care about students’ physical and emotional well-being.
Passion and dedication
We convey a deep love for dance, music and theater, encouraging students to experience the arts with enthusiasm and commitment. The stimulating environment and the opportunity to study with artists and professionals in the field show how passion is the driving force behind all our educational activities.
Our lecturers
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Our teachers have devised different paths designed to meet the demands and preferences of young dancers, singers and actors.