From non-competitive showcases to contests for schools, here’s a quick guide to help you navigate all the events at Dif!
SHOWCASES
Dance Parade and Junior Parade
The iconic showcase launched during Danzainfiera’s very first edition, providing a platform for anyone enrolled in a dance course to perform on stage alongside their classmates in a non-competitive environment. Open to all dance genres and styles. For dancers under 14, the spotlight is on the Junior Parade! Dif exhibitors will select groups to invite to their events and award scholarships.
Fini Dance New York Showcase - Special Dif edition
This special non-competitive showcase is open to dancers aged 10 and up. Antonio Fini and his team will be present to evaluate the performances and, at their discretion, award scholarships for workshops with Fini Dance Italy and New York.
Additionally, participating schools may be selected to appear on the new TV show “Destination Broadway”, hosted by Antonio Fini. For more information and to register: [email protected]
AICS Choreographic Showcase
The “AICS National Choreographic Showcase 2025” is exclusively for GROUPS from dance schools and non-professional companies.
For more information and to register: [email protected]
Armonie di Danza
Now in its 14th edition, the Armonie di Danza showcase is organized by the Russian Ballet Society Italia and dedicated to Italian schools accredited by the Russian Ballet Society Italia. For more information: [email protected]
Talentissima
A dance showcase curated by ASC Toscana, hosted by Mirko Bonatti. For more information and to register: [email protected]
Danzando con il cuore
The Inclusive Choreographic Showcase, open to all dance organizations, is now in its 13th edition. Organized by OPES Comitato Regionale Toscana’s dance sector, led by Stefano Rossi., it highlights integrated Paralympic dance. For more information: [email protected]
Top Dance
A choreographic showcase open to dance schools affiliated with ACSI, promoted by the national ACSI Dance sector under the artistic direction of Dino Carano. For more information: [email protected]
Dance On
A choreographic showcase presented by Csen Regionale Toscana in collaboration with the Accademia del Teatro Manzoni. For more information: [email protected]
COMPETITIONS
Expression International Dance Competition
A prestigious competition in classical ballet, choreographic composition, modern contemporary, hip hop, and free style, open to dancers of all nationalities aged 6 and up. Categories include soloists, pairs, and groups. Participants compete for numerous scholarships awarded by leading dance institutions worldwide, cash prizes, and opportunities to attend workshops and training programs.
For information and registration: [email protected] +39 0544 34124
Musical: The Competition
The most important Musical Theater competition in Italy is back for its 13th edition. This internationally renowned event is open to non-professional performers, covering repertoire from musicals of all eras. It aims to discover new talent in the performing arts and foster their artistic growth.
For information and registration: [email protected] + 39 0521 778812
Contemporary Battle
The Contemporary Battle 2025 returns to Dif, offering a unique event where teams face off in contemporary dance! This exclusive competition is open to groups of dancers aged 14 and up.
The winning team will be invited to perform at the Fini Dance Festival in New York and featured on the TV program “Villapiana Città della Danza” in Villapiana Lido, Calabria. Additionally, participating schools may be selected to appear in the new TV show “Destination Broadway”, hosted by Antonio Fini. For information and registration: [email protected]
Pop Tap Festival
If tap dance, Irish dance, or clog dancing is your passion, don’t miss the chance to shine in the 9th edition of the Pop Tap Festival! Organized by Jazz&CO. Dance Studio, this choreographic event celebrates the art of percussive dance and offers numerous national and international scholarships. For information: [email protected]
FOR ALL EVENTS: Public access to the venue is free until seats are filled.
Dance Parade and Junior Parade
The iconic showcase launched during Danzainfiera’s very first edition, providing a platform for anyone enrolled in a dance course to perform on stage alongside their classmates in a non-competitive environment. Open to all dance genres and styles. For dancers under 14, the spotlight is on the Junior Parade! Dif exhibitors will select groups to invite to their events and award scholarships.
Fini Dance New York Showcase - Special Dif edition
This special non-competitive showcase is open to dancers aged 10 and up. Antonio Fini and his team will be present to evaluate the performances and, at their discretion, award scholarships for workshops with Fini Dance Italy and New York.
Additionally, participating schools may be selected to appear on the new TV show “Destination Broadway”, hosted by Antonio Fini. For more information and to register: [email protected]
AICS Choreographic Showcase
The “AICS National Choreographic Showcase 2025” is exclusively for GROUPS from dance schools and non-professional companies.
For more information and to register: [email protected]
Armonie di Danza
Now in its 14th edition, the Armonie di Danza showcase is organized by the Russian Ballet Society Italia and dedicated to Italian schools accredited by the Russian Ballet Society Italia. For more information: [email protected]
Talentissima
A dance showcase curated by ASC Toscana, hosted by Mirko Bonatti. For more information and to register: [email protected]
Danzando con il cuore
The Inclusive Choreographic Showcase, open to all dance organizations, is now in its 13th edition. Organized by OPES Comitato Regionale Toscana’s dance sector, led by Stefano Rossi., it highlights integrated Paralympic dance. For more information: [email protected]
Top Dance
A choreographic showcase open to dance schools affiliated with ACSI, promoted by the national ACSI Dance sector under the artistic direction of Dino Carano. For more information: [email protected]
Dance On
A choreographic showcase presented by Csen Regionale Toscana in collaboration with the Accademia del Teatro Manzoni. For more information: [email protected]
COMPETITIONS
Expression International Dance Competition
A prestigious competition in classical ballet, choreographic composition, modern contemporary, hip hop, and free style, open to dancers of all nationalities aged 6 and up. Categories include soloists, pairs, and groups. Participants compete for numerous scholarships awarded by leading dance institutions worldwide, cash prizes, and opportunities to attend workshops and training programs.
For information and registration: [email protected] +39 0544 34124
Musical: The Competition
The most important Musical Theater competition in Italy is back for its 13th edition. This internationally renowned event is open to non-professional performers, covering repertoire from musicals of all eras. It aims to discover new talent in the performing arts and foster their artistic growth.
For information and registration: [email protected] + 39 0521 778812
Contemporary Battle
The Contemporary Battle 2025 returns to Dif, offering a unique event where teams face off in contemporary dance! This exclusive competition is open to groups of dancers aged 14 and up.
The winning team will be invited to perform at the Fini Dance Festival in New York and featured on the TV program “Villapiana Città della Danza” in Villapiana Lido, Calabria. Additionally, participating schools may be selected to appear in the new TV show “Destination Broadway”, hosted by Antonio Fini. For information and registration: [email protected]
Pop Tap Festival
If tap dance, Irish dance, or clog dancing is your passion, don’t miss the chance to shine in the 9th edition of the Pop Tap Festival! Organized by Jazz&CO. Dance Studio, this choreographic event celebrates the art of percussive dance and offers numerous national and international scholarships. For information: [email protected]
FOR ALL EVENTS: Public access to the venue is free until seats are filled.
