Roberto Bolle: "Ballo in Bianco" in Piazza San Carlo

If you want to find out what the Ballo in Bianco is, what happens in Piazza San Carlo, what the main reasons for choosing Scuola Leonardo da Vinci are and why choose Turin to study Italian, you absolutely must read this article.

Those who study Italian in Turin soon discover that the city is not only history, museums and elegant cafés. It is also a lively, very dynamic city, capable of transforming its most iconic locations into the backdrop of spectacular events.

On 7 June, 2026, the splendid Piazza San Carlo, where the Turin headquarters of Scuola Leonardo da Vinci are located, was tuned into an open-air stage to host the famous Ballo in Bianco, the event directed by Roberto Bolle, the famous dancer at the Teatro La Scala in Milan, who was born in Piedmont.

For the first time Turin welcomed this event: over 2000 young ballet dancers dressed in white participated in the largest collective dance class in the world, creating an evocative image that caught the attention of the media and the public alike.

Where tourists and the Turinese normally stroll, there were orderly rows of students ready to dance in synchrony. The outcome was a show of great visual impact.

Spoiler: our classrooms overlook this square! How wonderful!

ADVICE: If you love dance you cannot miss events such as the Debutantes’ Ball at the Venaria Reale palace in November and on 27 and 28 June, Vignale in danza, a festival devoted to this artistic discipline since 1978, on the hills of Monferrato, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, just over an hour from Turin!

Studying Italian whilst being at the heart of events: at Scuola Leonardo you can!

For the international students of Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, events such as the Ballo in Bianco represent a unique opportunity to experience Italian culture beyond the classroom.

Our school is located in Piazza San Carlo 206, one of the most elegant and representative places in Turin. Studying here means being able to attend cultural events, concerts, celebrations and events that enliven the city throughout the year. Classroom lessons are enriched by real experiences that allow students to:

practise their Italian in authentic contexts
learn about local traditions and culture
participate in city events
develop greater confidence in their communication
create international and Italian friendships

In addition to its Italian courses for foreigners, Scuola Leonardo also organises many free-time activities: follow us on social media for any updates! There are new events every week, but some appointments such as the aperitif or the pizza evening take place weekly!

Events such as the Ballo in Bianco give students the opportunity to listen to the spoken language, experience local customs and feel part of the Turin community.

Why learn Italian in Turin?

More and more international students are choosing Turin for their language courses. The city offers numerous advantages:

It is a ‘real’ Italian city
It has an extraordinary cultural heritage
It boasts a good quality of life
It is strategically placed

Choosing to study Italian in Italy means going beyond grammar and vocabulary. It means living the language every day, meeting new people and discovering the Bel Paese through unique experiences such as the Ballo in Bianco in Piazza San Carlo.

If you want to learn Italian by immersing yourself in the local culture and participating in the life of one of the most fascinating cities in Italy, contact us! We will be happy to provide you with all the information you need!