Our story

The Ateneo della Danza continues the educational project founded in 2006 by Maestro Marco Batti. 

To date, it is one of the most recognized and renowned professional training centers in Italy, being the Official School of the Training Agency accredited by the Tuscany Region, Balletto di Siena, offering qualification courses recognized at European level, specialization and job placement, to help young people embark on the career that best suits their aspirations.

Directed by Maestro Marco Batti, an ABT® affiliated teacher, it is proud to include the American Ballet Theatre® final exam in its courses.

Furthermore, students will be able to access, after exceeding an audition, to a period of professional training-ship at Balletto di Siena and to the courses recognized and promoted by the Region Tuscany.

Structure

The current building of Ateneo della Danza, renovated in 2015, is located just outside the historic walls of Siena's city center. The large spaces of the school, including a huge terrace of 1180mq, are surrounded by the fascinating panorama of the green hills of Tuscany.

Structure

The current building of Ateneo della Danza, renovated in 2015, is located just outside the historic walls of Siena's city center. The large spaces of the school, including a huge terrace of 1180mq, are surrounded by the fascinating panorama of the green hills of Tuscany.

Video Gallery