Roberto Bolle facts for kids
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Roberto Bolle
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Bolle in 2012
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| Born | 26 March 1975 Casale Monferrato
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| Citizenship | Italian |
| Alma mater | Accademia Teatro alla Scala |
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| Years active | 1995-present |
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Partner(s) | Daniel Lee |
Roberto Bolle (born 26 March 1975) is a famous Italian ballet dancer, also known as a danseur. He is a principal dancer, or étoile (which means "star" in French), at the La Scala Theatre Ballet in Milan. Bolle is known for his amazing talent and has performed as a guest artist with many of the world's top ballet companies. These include The Royal Ballet in London, the Mariinsky Ballet and Bolshoi Ballet in Russia, and the Paris Opera Ballet.
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Early Life and Training
Roberto Bolle was born in Casale Monferrato, Italy. He grew up in the nearby town of Trino. He discovered his love for ballet at a young age and started taking lessons when he was seven.
His talent was clear, and at age twelve, he was accepted into the prestigious La Scala theatre ballet school in Milan. In 1990, the legendary dancer Rudolf Nureyev noticed Bolle. Nureyev wanted to cast him in a production, but the theater felt Bolle was too young for the part.
A Star on the Stage
Rising to the Top
In 1996, after a powerful performance in Romeo and Juliet, Bolle was promoted to principal dancer at La Scala. He was only twenty years old. A year later, he decided to become a freelance artist, which allowed him to dance with companies all over the world.
He has starred in many classic ballets. These include Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Cinderella, and The Nutcracker.
Dancing Around the World
Bolle has performed on the most famous stages across the globe. He has danced with top companies like the Royal Ballet in London, the Tokyo Ballet, and the National Ballet of Canada. He has also performed at major opera houses in Berlin, Vienna, and Rome.
The English National Ballet created two special shows just for him: Swan Lake and Romeo and Juliet. Both were performed at the famous Royal Albert Hall in London. He also performed in the opera Aida at the pyramids of Giza in Egypt, a truly spectacular event.
Memorable Performances
Bolle has been part of many historic events.
- In 2000, he was invited by the Bolshoi Ballet to celebrate the 75th birthday of dancer Maya Plisetskaya.
- In 2002, he danced for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace for her Golden Jubilee. The performance was broadcast live to countries all over the world.
- In 2004, he danced for Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square.
- In 2006, he performed a special solo at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy. Billions of people watched the event on TV.
American Ballet Theatre
In 2007, Bolle first performed with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in New York City. By 2009, he had become a principal dancer with the company. He was the first male Italian dancer to hold this top position at ABT. The New York Times praised him as "utterly gorgeous (in both looks and dance)."
He danced with ABT for many years, performing lead roles in ballets like La Bayadère and Romeo and Juliet. He gave his final performance with the company in June 2019.
Beyond the Ballet
Besides dancing, Bolle has worked in fashion. He has appeared in magazines like Vogue and has worked with designers such as Giorgio Armani.
Since 1999, he has also been a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund. He uses his fame to help children in need. In 2006, he visited Sudan to support schools and hospitals. He has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for health and education projects there.
See also
In Spanish: Roberto Bolle para niños
