Always on the side of the dissemination and promotion of culture in all its forms, Rieti has also been the City of Dance since 1991.

In the wonderful setting of the Flavio Vespasiano Theater, whose stage has seen so many ballet shoes and bare feet caress it over the years, it is since 1991 that a special prize has come to life and has grown up between the scenes and behind the magnificent curtain, realized by Antonino Calcagnadoro: the Rieti International Dance Award.

In April Rieti is not only the geographic center of Italy, but also and above all the City of Dance, hosting this valuable event that enjoys the patronage of the Municipality of Rieti, the Department of Culture, and the fundamental support of the Varrone Foundation, as well as the Sabina Universitas, the Flavio Vespasiano Foundation, Unindustria and Confcommercio.

Patron and creator of this event is Piero Fasciolo, supported by Luna Ronchi, responsible for artistic coordination, and Simone Lolli, responsible of the overall coordination of the event. The competition is open to classical and modern / contemporary solo and duo performances and also includes a section for choreographic composition.

Every year, a lot of dancers arrive from all parts of Italy and of the world (Russia, Japan, Spain, Brazil, England, France, Singapore, Romania and the Republic of San Marino) to take part in this prestigious competition which has always been one of the most important at international level. The event includes intense on stage days organized in different phases with a jury and exceptional teachers from important Italian and foreign opera houses and from prestigious international companies.

Summer version of the competition is ​​the Rieti Danza Estate, which also includes internships.

Follow the link below for further information on the current edition!