Professional Ballet, 4 end-of-year galas at the delle Arti in Salerno from Thursday 29 May

A tribute to artistic training, determination and dreams cultivated in almost half a century of history. The Professional Ballet of Pina Testa, a historic institution of Salerno dance founded in 1978, presents the Saggio Spettacolo 2025: an entire series of choreographic events that, for the entire month of June, will bring the talents of today and tomorrow to the stage.

A month of shows, between classic and modern

From classical to hip hop, through musicals and video dance: the 2025 Saggio Spettacolo will feature students of all educational levels, from pre-dance children to high school students. To enhance each event, guest dancers of national importance will accompany the students on an artistic journey of great technical and expressive value.

Pina Testa: “A lifelong dream”

“In 1978 I opened this school with a dream: to offer the kids of Salerno the opportunity to experience dance at high levels, without having to leave,” says Pina Testa. “Seeing them on stage today, alongside professional artists, with shows of great scope, is the realization of that dream”. A strong message, which underlines how dance is not only technique, but also an inner journey and personal discovery.

The debut: Thursday 29th May with the little dancers

The curtain will rise on Thursday, May 29 at 19.30:XNUMX p.m. at the Teatro delle Arti in Salerno. The little ones will be on stage: pre-dance and preparatory courses will perform choreographies inspired by the world of dolls and character dance, concluding with a choreographic version of Coppélia, a danced fairy tale that combines lightness and reflection.

Saturday, May 31: The Graduation Rite and the Life-Changing Dance

On Saturday 31 May, again at 19.30:2025 pm, there will be space for the advanced courses and a moment full of emotion: the last performance as students for the three graduating students of XNUMX. The young talents will close their training course with a pas de deux, accompanied by professional guest dancers, in a symbolic “catwalk” towards the world of professional dance.

The protagonists: three young people, three interpretations, three visions of dance

Annalena Postiglione will dance with Ferdinando De Filippo the pas de deux from La Bayadère, a masterpiece steeped in mysticism and lyricism.
Eleonora Arcieri, with Marco Protano, will perform Coppélia, a brilliant ballet between reality and fantasy.
Antonio Adriatico, accompanied by Annamaria Natella, will give life to Bolero, an intense choreography based on the famous score by Ravel.

Grand finale on May 31st: “Flames of Paris”, energy and freedom

Closing the evening of May 31st will be Flames of Paris, a choral ballet set during the French Revolution. A powerful and vibrant choreography, a hymn to freedom, courage and the power of change.

June 2nd is the turn of the middle schools: a journey through history and narration

The third appointment is set for Sunday, June 2, again at the Teatro delle Arti. The protagonists are the students of the middle courses, engaged in a path that combines technique and theatricality, accompanied by guest dancers such as Davide Raimondo, Domenico Petti and Simone Centanni.

Grand finale on June 29th: explosion of styles and contaminations

The festival will end on Saturday, June 29 with an evening dedicated to modern and contemporary dance. The advanced courses will be on stage, led by choreographers such as Davide Raimondo, Antonio Iavarone, Simona Dipierri, Axel Palombo and Sara Forte. Oscar-worthy atmospheres, Broadway musicals, break dance and hip hop: a show that celebrates energy and creativity.

Prestigious guests and an impressive organizational machine

Among the many names that will embellish the shows: Cesare Alfano, Simone Centanni, Giuseppe Cucinello, Luigi Lambiase, Antonio Giordano, Giorgio Sannino, Loris Vestuto, Pierfrancesco Vicinanza, Davide Guzzo. Over 50 professionals involved, including choreographers, technicians, set designers, light designers, musicians and the extraordinary participation of the Compagnia dell'Arte.

The creative team: a beating heart behind the scenes

The work of the teachers and assistant choreographers who animate the school is fundamental: Monica Micali, Sonia Saggese, Simona Dipierri, Sara Forte, Davide Raimondo, Maria Sansone, Antonio Iavarone, Axel Palombo, Elena Renna, Fortuna Capasso, Antonio Adriatico, Grazia De Santis. A united group, which works every day to transform passion into art.