Time flies! And since last Thursday, it has been marking the milestones of an exceptional career. Roberto Bolle has just celebrated his 50th birthday, with more than 33 of those years spent on the stage of La Scala di Milano.

A dancer of international stature, he quickly established himself among the great figures of ballet. As early as 2002, he performed before Queen Elizabeth II for her Jubilee, a performance broadcast by the BBC and watched worldwide. Then, two years later, he danced before Pope John Paul II during World Youth Day, further cementing his presence on the global artistic scene.

Beyond his role as Principal Dancer at La Scala Ballet, Roberto Bolle was also named Principal at the American Ballet Theatre following the farewell of his iconic partner, Alessandra Ferri. He has also been a regular guest at the prestigious Mariinsky Theatre, sharing the stage with the legendary Svetlana Zakharova, herself a star of both La Scala and the Mariinsky.

Since January 21, 1994, he has performed in both classical and contemporary productions at La Scala Ballet, continuing his career with the same intensity and passion. And at 50, he is still leading the dance!

At the same time, Roberto Bolle is the driving force behind the Roberto Bolle and Friends gala events, which have brought together ballet stars and young talents for extraordinary performances since 2008. These internationally acclaimed shows have contributed to the transmission and global influence of dance for 17 years.

This summer, the star dancer will take the stage at his gala in Rome on July 15 and 16, 2025, as well as at the Verona Arena Festival, offering audiences the chance to witness his ever-captivating performances live.

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Roberto Bolle at the Verona Arena Festival – c – Andrej Uspenski