La gioia di danzare

Dreams, career and encounters until finding love on the stage.

The étoile of La Scala, Milan, tells us about the extraordinary journey that propelled her to become one of the brightest stars of classical ballet.

From Romeo and Juliet to Swan Lake, from Giselle to The Nutcracker, Nicoletta Manni tells us about the many heroines she has played and about her intimate, compelling journey: her first class at the age of two, her admission to the Accademia della Scala, her experience in Berlin next to artists like Polina Semionova and Vladimir Malakhov. Then, after returning to Milan, about her friendship with Roberto Bolle and her encounter with Carla Fracci.

We witness the sweat, the hard work and sacrifice, but also the unparalleled thrill of dancing before thousands of people on the world’s most famous stages, from the Arena in Verona to the Bolshoi Theatre.

A compelling story, perfect for readers of all ages.