Taranto, Italy

E-mail: robertadilaura@libero.it

Profession:  Dancer, Teacher and Choreographer

Member of International Dance Council, Paris UNESCO

Training

1998 - She starts to study classical and modern dance in Taranto, (Italy).

2013 - She passes the eight's year exam (the last) of Ballet (Vaganova Method) at LUDT (Libera Università di Danza e Teatro - Italy, MN) with recognition by Ajkun Ballet (New York – USA).

2013 - She graduates as professional dancer in ballet, modern and contemporary dance at LUDT (Libera Università di Danza e Teatro) with scholarship.

2013 - Stage for dance teachers at La Scala Ballet School in Milan. (Italy)

2013 - Stage with Principals dancers A. Lafita Gonzalvez, V. Galloro (Cuba National Ballet), M.Pierin (Ballet) D.Bisozzi (Musical), M.Oliva (Contemporary) D. Jacobellis (Modern). L. Martelletta (Choreography Lab).

2014 - Stage in Florence with Irina Sitnikova (Vaganova Ballet Academy, Russia), Daniel Agesilas (National Superior Conservatory of Music and Dance, Paris).

2014 - Stage at Roma Ballet School with A. Stepkine, B. Ratchinskaja (Vienna Opera Ballet), A. Ovdienko (Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Moscow). She also studies with A. Fedotov (ex Principal at Bolshoi Ballet) at IALS in Rome (Italy).

2015- Course of improvement for ballet teacher at Rome Opera Ballet School.

2016 – Graduation in Performing Art at Sapienza University, Rome.

2016- Course of improvement for dance teachers at “Rome Ballet School” with Francesca  Zumbo, Géreldine Wiart (Opéra Paris) and Christiane Marchant (Royal Ballet von Flandern).

2017 - Dance Stage at “National Dance Academy” in Rome with Alen Bottaini (English National Ballet, London), Raul Valdez (Contemporary Dance School, Hamburg), Mindy Jackson (Steps on Broadway, New York).

2018 – She joins a dance stage with Carla Fracci at “Rome Ballet School”, Rome (Italy).

2019 - Course “Cognitive Fitness” Course, Harvard Health Publishing” (Harvard Medical School - USA) E-learning.

2019 – Course “Writing Effective Business”, Oxford University (England).

2019 -  Course “Tourism Management and marketing”, University of Studies of Napleas Federico II (Italy – E-learning Edx)

2019 – Verified Certificate Edx in “Inclusive teaching: supporting all students in the College Classroom, Columbia University (USA – E-learning).

2019 – Course “Nutrition, Exercise and Sport”, Wageningen University (Netherlands – E-learning Edx)

2019 – Qualification of “Pilates Instructor” by NonSoloFitness (Italy).

2020 – Verified Certificate Edx in “Business Comunication”, Rochester Institute of Technology (USA – E-Learning).

2020 – Qualification of “Hatha Yoga Instructor” by NonSoloFitness (Italy).

2020 - Qualification of “Aerobica and Step Instructor” by NonSoloFitness (Italy).

2020 - Qualification of “Seniores Gymnastic Instructor” by NonSoloFitness (Italy).

2020 – Course “Introduction à la philosophie de Friedrich Nietzsche”, Sorbonne (Paris – E-learning).

2020 - Verified Certificate Edx “EmSAT English Preparation – Level 1 dalla United Arab Emirates University (UAE – E-learning).

2020 - GECT (General English Certification Test) score 95/100, International Business Management Institute (Germany - E-learning).

2020 - BECT (Business English Certification Test) score 97.5/100, International Business Management Institute (Germany - E-learning).

2020 - DSZ (Deutsches Sprachzertifikat B2) score 77.5/100, International Business Management Institute (Germany - E-learning).

2020 -  Course “Basics of Project Management”, International Business Management Institute (Germany – E-learning).

2020 – Verified Certificate Edx in “Creativity&Entrepreneurship”, Berklee College of Music (USA - E-learning)

2020 – Course “Fitness Instructor Certification”, New Skills Academy (UK)

2020 – Course “Nutrition and Hydration”, New Skills Academy (UK)

2020 – Verified Certificate Edx in  “Inspiring and Motivating Arts and Culture Teams”, Ross School of Business (University of Michigan – USA, E-learning).

Prizes and Awards

2013 - She becomes Member of International Dance Council - Paris, UNESCO, the most important organization for dance in the world. She gets the opportunity to join World Dance Congresses, the nominate other members and to offer an official certification to her students.

2014 - She is awarded during "La Notte degli Oscar", Statte (TA) for her results in dance.

2015 – She becomes Apulia Worlwide Reference, a point of reference for dance in Apulia.

2015 – She receives International Prize “Crisalide Città di Valentino” 2015 in Castellaneta Marina (TA) for the Art of Dance "for the undoubted merits achieved in the field of dance, as a great artistic talent and especially from Puglia, which has established a national and international level, to become, despite his young age, a member of the International Council of the Paris Dance Unesco , the maximum global organization for all forms of dance ".

2016 - She receives Prize "Nilde Iotti" in Taranto “for having brought honor to the city of Taranto with her activity in the field of Dance” at the presence of Italian Deputy President of the Senate, Valeria Fedeli.

2016 – She receives “Prize Monopoli City” for the category “Young”.

2016 – She receives “International Prize Universum Donna” "for his extraordinary talent of classical dancer that honors Italian and international dance" on the same occasion she also receives from the International University of Peace for the appointment of "Ambassador of Peace " seen the certificates of education, taking account the valuable contribution in cultural, social and humanitarian field"

2016 – She is was awarded by the City of Statte, her town of residence, which gives it a plaque of recognition as the "Ambassador of grace and beauty in the world".

2016 - She is appointed “Honorary Member” of “International Association of Puglia in the World” for “quality and artistic skills, even if still very young, we consider her a true excellence of Puglia in the world and we are sure that she will represent us in the best way.”

2017 – She receives “Prize Adoc Città di Taranto Fiducia 2017” at Palazzo Pantaleo (Taranto).

2017 – She is nominated by Universum Academy Switzerland “Universum Ambassador At Large”, “Honorary Academic” and Artistic Director of “International Universum Dance Award”.

2018 – She receaves Prize “Donne di Puglia – Città di San Nicola” in Bari (Italy).

2018 – She appointed by Universum Academy Switzerland Member of National Council Youth Universum.

2018 – She receaves from Universum Academy Switzeland prize “Semper Fidelis”.

2018 - She receaved by the foundation "King Manfredi" the prestigious "International Prize of Culture" King Manfredi, "recognition already attributed to stars of dance such as Roberto Bolle, with the following motivation:" Ballet dancer, appreciated as great artistic talent Italian and in particular Pugliese for her nterpretation and  technique's skills  at national and international level to become a very young member of the prestigious "International Dance Council" in Paris as the world's greatest organization for all forms of dance.

2018 - She  is awarded by  Sunrise Association at the Amphitheatre of Torre Dell'Orso (LE), Italy, with the "Prize Salento Woman" with the following motivation: "for having brought the art of classical dance in the world with mastery and excellence“.

2018-  She receives from “Writers Corner International” (India) the “Life Time Achievements Award” for the following motivation: “in recognition of her valuable services for humanity and for her legendary work in the fields of Dance and Arts,Teaching and Social Awareness”.

2019 – She receives "Prize Corriere di Taranto“ for the section "Taranto's Women“, Taranto (Italy).

She is nominated “Ambassador Pro” for “Ballet Papier”, Barcellona – (Spain).

2019 - She is appointed "Goodwiill Ambassador“ for Youth & Peace of  "World Youth Summit for Peace 2019“ - (Dubai).

She receaves "Prize Dies Virtutis“ from Lions Club Taranto Host at the Salon of Taranto's province with the following reason: "Very young and sublime messaging of the art of dance, already appreciated in the most prestigious theaters and in the most aspired schools of the world, with the wish and the certainty that her grace, the harmony of her movements and the culture that she instills in her choreography and teachings, will continue to make her mission as "Ambassador of Peace" in the world and the pride of his Tarantinità ever more effective“. Taranto (Italy).

2019 - She receives the appointment of Ambassador of the “World Youth Summit for Peace 2019”.

Professional Experiences.

2014 - She is selected as model for international brand "Ballet Papier", Barcellona.

2014 - She presents during the 37' World Dance Congress in Athens her work "The Importance of a good teacher for the future dancer".

2014 - She participates at 38th Worl Dance Congress in Tokyo presenting her work “Dance and… Japan”. She is the only Italian partecipants at the Congress.

2014 - She is invited to dance at Viganó Theater in Rome during the show “Divertiamoci con l’arte”.

2015 – Her work on dance research “The World of Ballet” is presented during 39th World Congress on Dance Research in Saint Petersburg..

2015 – Her work “Dancing the Future” is presented during 41st World Dance Congress in Canada, she is  one of only two Italians to present a work.

2015 - Her work "Apulia in Dance" is presented during 42 World Congress on Dance Research in Hallandale Beach (Miami – Florida).

2015 – She debuts in “Titanic Live Concert”as principal dancer, music by Robin Gibb (Bee Gees) and R.J. Gibb at Palamazzola in Taranto, (Italy).

2016 - She is invited to dance  in Kibatek 39 - International Literary Festival at University of Taranto (Italy).

2016 – “The Poetry of Dance”, her work about the relationship between dance and poetry, is presented during 44th World Congress on Dance Research in Athens – Greece.

2016 - During 45th World Congress on Dance Research, she is the protagonist of a photographic exhibition at the University of Warsaw where are exhibited some of her photos taken at Palazzo Ducale (Martina Franca) signed by the photographer Imma Brigante and also, in the same occasion, at the National Museum of Ethnography Warsaw is held the video projection of the entire photo shoot "Like a Princess".

2016 – She is invited to dance during an “Interkulturelle Stadtteilfest Expressions” in Koln (Germany).

2016 - “The Dancing Society”, her work about the role of dance in the society and about dance as symbol of peace, is presented during 48th World Congress on Dance Research in Avignon – France.

2016 -  She is invited to dance during “Divertiamoci con l’arte” in Viganò Theater in Rome. During the event she also receives an award for classical ballet from the artistic director.

2017 – She is invited to dance at “Festival Internazionale Sanremo BenEssere” during the poetic reading of the international poetress Ankha Mihaela Bruma - Villa Ormond, Sanremo (Italy).

2017 – Her degree’s work “Ida Rubinstein: revolution between theatre and dance” is presented during 50th World Dance Congress in Athens – Greece.

2017 – She is the only Italian dancer protagonist of “Ballerina Project Berlin”), a photo – shooting project focused on dance’s art in the most beautiful places of Berlin (Germany).

2017- She is protagonist of the video “I Urge you” by the international poetress Ankha Mihaela Bruma.

2017 – During 51st World Congress on Dance Research it is presented with videoprojection “Ballerina project Berlin at State Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet – Lviv (Ukraine).

2017 – She is invited to dance as Guest of Honor at “Prize Young Excellence 2017” in Urbino (Italy).

2017 – She is invited to dance at Interkulturelle Stadtteilfest "Expressions” – Köln (Germany).

2017- She debuts in the show  "Amore, Amore. Die schönsten italienischen Liebesgeschichten" with Reinhold Joppich - Köln (Germany).

2017 – She is protagonist of the international photo shooting  “Tänzerin am Main” by Gianni Marino and published on the prestigious “Corriere D’Italia” – Frankfurt (Germany).

2017 – She is invited to dance as “guest of honor”  in Montesilvano (Pescara) at  Gran Galà Universum and during the 13th Edition of the Prize “International Universum Woman” promoted by Universum Academy Switzerland at the presence of authorities and illustrious Italian and foreign personalities.

2017 – She rappresents Italy at 52nd World Congress on Dance Research in Miami (Florida) with the project “On Pointe among Apulia’s Castels”.

2017 – She is invited to dance at the opening ceremony of the “Cultural Diplomacy & Humanitarian Poetry Festival in Rabat – Marocco. She also received important awards from India for her artistic talent.

2017 – She is invited as “Universum Academy Switzerland Ambassador” to dance at “NatalArt” in Tropea (Calabria – Italy).

2017 - Protagonist of a tournée in Germany with the ballet “The Nutcracker” at Bürgerschaftshaus in Bocklemünd and at Castle of Junkerburg Geyen in Pulheim (Köln).

2018- She starts working at the prokect “Tanzen auf der Donau” – Ulm (Germany. She is also interviewed and she dances for Regio Tv Schwaben (Ulm).

2018 – Ambassador for “Ballet Papier – Barcellona” at Karlsruher Schloss (Karlsruhe – Germany).

2018 – She is dancer model for Florentina Gurrieri Photo Studio (Blaustein) in shootings in Blaustein, Blautopf, Senden and Mähringen (Germany).

2018 – She continues working at the backstage of “Tanzen auf der Donau” (Blaustein, Germany).

2018 – She is protagonist of “Stuttgart Tanz”, international photoproject in Stuttgart (Germany).

2018 – She is protagonist of the “Travelling Ballerina Project” in Mannheim dancing “Swan Lake.

2018 – She is protagonist of a tournée in Emirates dancing in Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall and Global Village in Dubai.

2018 – She dances “Sherazade for the “Travelling Ballerina Project” in Yas Mall and Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.

2018 – She is protagonist of the “Modern Ballerina Dubai Project”.

2018 – She dances in Bucarest in Romania “Romanian Folk Dances” for “Travelling Ballerina Project”.

2018 – She is model ambassador for “Ballet Papier – Barcelona” in Mannheim, Dubai and Bucarest.

2018 – She is protagonist of the shooting “Wunderbar Taranto” in collaboration with the german photographer René Bolcz in order to valorize the beauty of Taranto abroad.

2018 – She dances in “Domenico Straface Live Konzert” in Italienischer Gemeindesaal (Frankfurt am Main – Germany).

2018 – She dances in WeltTanzTag for World Dance Day 2018 in Münsterplatz (Ulm – Germany).

2018 – She is invited to dance on “Ulmer Schachtel” thanks to the association “Donaufreunde Ulm” for the project “Tanzen auf der Donau”.

2018 – She is protagonist of the official spot of “Global Dance Festival” – Atsugi (Japan).

2018 – Shooting in Ulm for the project “Tanzen auf der Donau” in collaboration with Florentina Gurrieri Photo Studio Blaustein.

2018 – She is protagonist of the spot of “The Mystical Heart Festival” at Festungsruine in Singen (Germany).

2018 – She is model for Ballet Papier Collection “Dance in Extremis” at Festungsruine in Singen (Germany).

2018 - Presented in the course of the World Congress of Research on Dance CID-UNESCO held in Athens the photographic project "Stuttgart Tanz" made in Stuttgart in Germany in collaboration with Florentina Gurrieri Photo Studio Blaustein.

2018 - She poses also for the project "Hamburg Tanz Projekt" in Hamburg, Germany in collaboration with photographer Renè Bolcz.

2018 - She is invited to take part in the conference "Health and longevity of the Mediterranean diet" held in Berlin within the XXII European Championships in Athletics at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Berlin (Germany).

2018 - She performs at Palazzo Pantaleo in Taranto for the TV broadcast" Linea Blu "aired on Rai Uno.

2018 - As "Ambassador At Large", she takes care of the  Artistic direction of the International Universum Dance Award sponsored by the Universum Academy Switzerland in Lugano and held at the Raphael Hall of the Legato Albani Palace in Urbino {Italy) at the presence of authorities and personalities of the World of culture and International volunteering.

2018 - She is invited to dance at the event “Lyric&Movie” in Danza with the great singer opera Chiara Taigi and the actor Vincenzo De Michele. Manfredonia (Italy).

2018 - She dances at Interkulturelle Stadtteilfest Expressions in Cologne Ehrenfeld (Germany) ans she teaches dance workshop for children.

2018 - She is invited to dance at the opening ceremony of “Formosa International Poetry Festival” in Taiwan at “Taipei National University of Arts”.

2018 – Invited as “Ambassador” to dance at Gran Gala Universum Academy Switzerland and “International Universum Woman Prize“, Pescara (Italy).

2018 - She is invited to dance at Opening Ceremony of “Tozeur International Poetry Festival and Visual Arts “ in Tunisia.

2018 - She is protagonist of a tour in Germany with the ballet “The Nutcracker“ at “Gleis 44“ in Ulm, “Offene Welt“ in Cologne and “Gorlinger Zentrum“ in Bocklemünd (Germany).

2018 - She is protagonist of the videoclip“Bella Ciao“ with the singer Pietro B. in Stuttgart (Germany).

2018 - She is protagonist of “Apulia Women Calendar“, Bari (Italy).                         

2019 – She is invited to present her works "Wunderbar Taranto“ and "Travelling Ballerina Project“ at "Chamber of Commerce“in Carrara (Italy) for "Fondazione Sistema Toscana" as model for "Culture Moves“ Project.

2019 – She is invited to dance at "International Festival Romeo si Julieta la Mizil“ at "Liceu Teoretic Grigore Tocilescu“, (Romania)..

2019 – She poses for “Ballet Papier” in Cologne and Frankfurt, (Germany).

2019 – She is invited to dance at the event "Kunst Schimmer 7 – Die Internationale Kunstmesse“ presso la Donauhalle di Ulm, (Germany).

2019 – She partecipates at 53° World Dance Congress in Arawak Cay Heritage Site with the presentation of  "Hamburg Tanz Project“, Nassau, (Bahamas).

2019 – She is hostess italian/english language for "Gifa Fair“, Duesseldorf (Germany).

2019 – She is among the members of CID UNESCO joining the 54th World Congress of Dance Research, Athens (Greece).

2019 - Shooting at ”Paffendorf Castle“ with ”Interfoto La Cognata”, Bergheim (Cologne – Deutschland).

2019 - Guest of Honor, Dancer and Jury's President at gastronomic competition ”Come eravamo...riviviamo il 900”, Statte – TA (Italy).

2019 - Hostess and interpreter (English/Italian) at ”Anuga“ Fair 2019, Cologne (Germany).

2019 - She join as Guest  ”Gran Gala Universum Academy Switzerland“ and ”International Universum Woman Prize“, Pescara (Italy).

2019 - Soloist Dancer in ”Warten“ - Roxy Theater Ulm (Germany).

2019 - Guest dancer at ”Prize Città Viva“ - Ostuni (Italy)

Dance Teaching

2012/2013 - She teaches dance in Statte (TA) – Italy.

2015 – She teaches dance in IALS (Rome) – Italy.

2018 - She teaches Ballet at“Ballettschule Alexandra Gräfen” in Cologne (Germany).

2019 - She starts teaching "Propedeutic Dance“ and Pizzica Dance at "Offene Welt Centre“ in Cologne (Germany).

2019 - She starts teaching  "DJK – SG Wasseralfingen“ Propedeutic dance, Ballet and  Modern jazz, Aalen – Stuttgart (Germany).

2019 - She starts teaching dance at ”Thomas Schule“ in Düsseldorf (Germany).

2019 – She teaches one stage  at "Ballett im Hof“ - Frankfurt am Main (Germany).

2019 – She starts teaching Propedeutic Dance, Ballet, Pointe Shoes Classes and Modern Jazz at ”Tanzwelten“ Schule in Stuttgart, (Germany).

2019 – She is chorographer and teacher trainer for "Wasseralfingen Tage“ with the school "DJK Wasseralfingen", Aalen (Germany).

2019 – She is choreographer and teacher trainer for Europa Tage 2019 with "Thomas Schule“, Duesseldorf (Germany).

2019 - She is chorographer and teacher trainer for “Echterdinger Fleckabaatsch“ with the school “Tanzwelten Stuttgart“, Stuttgart (Germany).

2019 - She is teacher at ”Tanzwelten Stuttgart“ for the school project to beginners in collaboration with ”Jahnschule Harthusen“, Filderstadt (Stuttgart – Deutschland).

2019 – Choreographer and teacher trainer for ”DJK Wasseralfingen“ for the Show ”Eine Welt Fest“, Aalen (Stuttgart).

2019 – Dancer, Choreographer and teacher trainer for ”Der Nussknacker“ at Festhalle Kemnat, (Stuttgart).

2019 - Choreographer and teacher trainer for ”DJK Nikolausfeier“ - Glück – Auf Halle in Hofen

2020 – She starts teaching workshops of Ballett and Modern Dance at ”Junge Akademie Stuttgart“.

2020 – She starts teaching Ballett at ”Tanzkraftwerk“  Schule (Stuttgart)

2020 – She starts teaching Modern Jazz at ”Tanzstudio Royal Dance“ (Stuttgart).

2020 – Choreographer and teacher trainer for ”CMT Messe Stuttgart“ with Tanzwelten Dance School.

2020 – Choreographer and teacher trainer for  ”Kinderfasching DJK 2020” with DJK Wasseralfingen (Aalen – Stuttgart).

2020 – Teacher for  ”Sport Tag Realschule Bernhausen“ with Tanzwelten Schule (Stuttgart).

2020 – Choreographer and teacher trainer for  ”Kinderfasching CDU Stadtverband Filderstadt“ at Uhlberghalle with Tanzwelten Schule (Stuttgart).

2020 – Teacher of Ballett and Pilates at  ”Shabba Crew“, (Brunico – Italy).