The international dancer Roberta Di Laura among the 100 Italian Excellences
Rome
The international dancer Roberta Di Laura was one of the hundred outstanding individuals from Italy honored at Palazzo Montecitorio in Rome in the: Sala della Regina during the event ‘100 Eccellenze Italiane’ (100 Italian Excellence), held on 5 December and dedicated to the hundred protagonists who are chosen each year and featured in the prestigious volume ‘100 ECCELLENZE ITALIANE’ edited by Riccardo Dell’Anna.
Now in its eleventh edition, this event brings together the stories, visions and achievements of those who contribute to Italy’s prestige, making it a benchmark in the world.
The ceremony, promoted by the LIBER Association and sponsored by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and various ministries, aims to recognize the commitment and quality of those who represent a positive model for the country: personalities, companies and institutions that, with passion and competence, build a more innovative, responsible and competitive Italy every day.
A few days after receiving the ‘Ambasciatore Terre di Puglia’ award in Milan and the ‘Premio Donna D’Autore’ award in Montecitorio in October, Di Laura returns to the limelight, establishing herself as one of Italy’s most appreciated figures at a national and international level, contributing with her artistic talent to bringing prestige to Italy in the world and embodying a leading figure of ‘Made in Italy’ recognized globally.
Roberta Di Laura, born in Taranto in 1992, is a professional dancer, dance teacher, and choreographer. From a young age, she has stood out on the international dance scene for her talent, passion, and determination. At just 20 years old, she joined the International Dance Council of Paris, a UNESCO partner, an achievement that has helped cement her global reputation.
The Taranto native is winner of the International Awards, and has graced stages around the world, from Germany, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates to England, Taiwan, Tunisia, Romania, Greece, Spain, Turkey, and France. She has performed numerous times in prestigious theaters in many Italian cities, performing iconic roles from the classical ballet repertoire.
She has presented research work on dance at numerous World Dance Research Congresses from Athens to St. Petersburg, from Canada to Florida, from Ukraine to the Bahamas, in Warsaw, Mexico and in Tokyo where she was the only Italian representative to present a contribution.
Her brilliant career has made her a prominent figure in the world of dance, culminating in 2020 with her recognition as one of the most influential personalities of the year globally by the international magazine “Stars” Illustrated Magazine in New York.
She is the winner of numerous international classical and contemporary dance competitions with illustrious juries from the international dance scene and several merit-based scholarships.
Her high-level training includes advanced training and refresher courses at prestigious institutions. In addition to her brilliant artistic career, after graduating with honors from the Liceo Archita in Taranto, she earned a degree in Performing Arts and Sciences from Sapienza University in Rome, a Master’s degree, and several postgraduate refresher courses, including one at the prestigious University of Oxford, demonstrating a versatility that goes beyond the confines of dance.
Roberta Di Laura is an ambassador for the city of Taranto around the world, taking its art and excellence to ever higher levels.
Read: Italian Dancer Di Laura Shines Globally
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