THE COMPANY
Based in Piacenza, Italy, Étoile Ballet Theatre opened its doors in September 2020 with dancers from all around the world. The Company provides a superior experience for both the audience and dancers bringing to the stage the greatest classical ballets, as well as innovative neo-classical and contemporary choreographies. Étoile Ballet Theatre performs in Italy and internationally, learn about the 2023/2024 season on the performances page.
THE TRAINEE PROGRAM
The Étoile Ballet Theatre Trainee Program is designed in a very unique way. Dancers are selected by their talent and their potential and take classes, rehearse and perform in every production with the Company. The daily ballet classes are intensive, designed to polish technique and build strength and are followed by rehearsals. The goal of our Trainee Program is to develop the next generation of artists and ensure that our talented young dancers are ready for the next step in their careers. Most of the Étoile Ballet Theatre Company Members come from the Trainee Program.
OUR DANCERS
The dancers are the heart of the Company. Every year thousands of artists from all over the world audition to get in the roster of Étoile Ballet Theatre. Our dancers are from many different countries including Italy, United States, Canada, Japan, China, Spain, Scotland, United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Mexico, Cuba, Germany, Denmark and Finland. To audition for Étoile Ballet Theatre visit the audition page.
OUR TEAM
INES ALBERTINI
Artistic Director
Ines Albertini studied at Ballettschule Theater Basel and graduated from Tanz Akademie Zuerich, Switzerland. She has danced, as a Soloist and Principal Dancer, all around the world. She had the privilege of performing a wide repertoire from iconic choreographers including Marius Petipa, Frederick Ashton, August Bournonville, Vasili Vainonen, Yury Grigorovich, George Balanchine, Jiří Kylián, Rudolf Nureyev and Leonid Lavrovsky. Her favorites roles include "Giselle" from the ballet of the same name, "Titania" from "The Dream", "Sugar Plum Fairy" from "The Nutcracker", "Ambrosia" from "Vampires". Ines Albertini, along with her husband Walter Angelini, was the Artistic Director and Principal Dancer of US International Ballet from 2017 to 2020. They brought to this position a gift for choreographing and for teaching, a dynamic vision, and the pursuit of excellence. Ines Albertini and Walter Angelini mesmerized audiences of all ages and backgrounds with their original ballet productions including "Vampires", "Alice in Wonderland" and "The Wizard of Oz". In September 2020 Ines Albertini and Walter Angelini founded Étoile Ballet Theatre in Piacenza, Italy.
WALTER ANGELINI
Artistic Director
Walter Angelini studied at Accademia Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano where he also gained performing experience with the ballet company of the same name. He was awarded a full scholarship for the JKO at American Ballet Theatre of New York City where he graduated. He has danced, as a Soloist and Principal Dancer, all around the world. He had the privilege of performing a wide repertoire from iconic choreographers including Marius Petipa, Frederick Ashton, August Bournonville, Vasili Vainonen, Yury Grigorovich, George Balanchine, Jiří Kylián, Rudolf Nureyev and Leonid Lavrovsky. His favorites roles include "Albrecht" from the ballet "Giselle", "Oberon" from "The Dream", "The Cavalier" from "The Nutcracker", "Dorion" from "Vampires". Walter Angelini, along with his wife Ines Albertini, was the Artistic Director and Principal Dancer of US International Ballet from 2017 to 2020. They brought to this position a gift for choreographing and for teaching, a dynamic vision, and the pursuit of excellence. Walter Angelini and Ines Albertini mesmerized audiences of all ages and backgrounds with their original ballet productions including "Vampires", "Alice in Wonderland" and "The Wizard of Oz". In September 2020 Ines Albertini and Walter Angelini founded Étoile Ballet Theatre in Piacenza, Italy.
NADER HAMED
Teacher and Ballet Master
Nader Hamed was Russian-trained in Leningrad. He was a principal dancer with Berlin Opera, La Scala di Milan, and Colon Theatre in Buenos Aires. He was Artistic Manager and Ballet Master at Cairo Opera House. Nader worked with Rudolph Nureyev for four years in Europe.
LOCATION
Étoile Ballet Theatre is based in Piacenza, Italy. The Company is resident at the "Piacenza Art Ballet". Each detail of the studios has been meticulously taken care of to ensure the best experience for dancers and teachers: the sprung floor and the linoleum are fundamental elements for each studio, the flooring is created with an elastic structure to guarantee the health of the dancers and a correct study of dance. Bars and mirrors have been built and installed meticulously following all the safety standards. The mirrors have been designed to reflect an accurate image and the "double bars" are suitable for students of every age and height. Cutting-edge lights and air conditioning have been tailor-made for the two studios. The lighting system does not disturb the eyes during the intense hours of work and the air conditioning system ensures an ideal temperature and filtered air. Three spacious changing rooms are equipped with showers and bathrooms. Last but not least, the acoustics of the dance room have been designed for an optimal result and to ensure isolation from the adjoining activities.
The building offers a space of over 400 square meters dedicated exclusively to dance. On the ground floor, there are two spacious studios of 100 square meters each, changing rooms, bathrooms with showers, and relaxation area. On the second and third floors, a luxurious and comfortable B&B offers ideal accommodation for dancers.
