Valentina Scaglia
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Valentina Scaglia is an Italian
dancer. She is currently dancing at the Dutch contemporary dance company Nederlands Dans Theater in The Hague
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, (1997–2000). In 2001 she joined Nederlands Dans Theater II (2001–2004), and since 2004 danced at Nederlands Dans Theater I.
She is the winner of the Prix Espoir, Prix de Lausanne
, 1995, and in 2008 she was nominated for the prestigious Zwaan award.
She is regularly giving classes and workshops, most recently at the Dance Arts Faculty (Centro D.A.F) in Rome.
, and married Slovak choreographer Lukáš Timulak.
Italy
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dancer. She is currently dancing at the Dutch contemporary dance company Nederlands Dans Theater in The Hague
The Hague
The Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
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Biography
Her professional dancer career began at the Hamburg BalletHamburg Ballet
Hamburg Ballet, also known as the Hamburg State Opera Ballet, is an internationally acclaimed ballet company located in Hamburg, Germany. Since 1973 it is directed by the American dancer and choreographer John Neumeier....
, (1997–2000). In 2001 she joined Nederlands Dans Theater II (2001–2004), and since 2004 danced at Nederlands Dans Theater I.
She is the winner of the Prix Espoir, Prix de Lausanne
Prix de Lausanne
The Prix de Lausanne is an International dance competition held annually in Lausanne, Switzerland. The competition is for young dancers seeking to pursue a professional career in classical ballet, and many former prize winners of the competition are now leading stars with major ballet companies...
, 1995, and in 2008 she was nominated for the prestigious Zwaan award.
She is regularly giving classes and workshops, most recently at the Dance Arts Faculty (Centro D.A.F) in Rome.
Personal
Valentina is the sister of the professional footballer Massimiliano ScagliaMassimiliano Scaglia
Massimiliano Scaglia is an Italian professional footballer currently playing for Hellas Verona in Serie B in Italy. He plays as a midfielder.-Biography:...
, and married Slovak choreographer Lukáš Timulak.