News current scholarship holder Mattia Valtancoli - February 2026

We are pleased to share an update on our current scholarship recipient, Mattia Valtancoli. Mattia is studying at the European School of Ballet (ESB) in Amsterdam and has been supported by our foundation with a scholarship for almost two years. In a recent message, he informed us about his ongoing progress at ESB and his preparation for upcoming auditions.

We are particularly proud to report that Mattia is already gaining valuable professional stage experience. During the ESB winter break, he is currently performing on a winter tour with the Kharkiv City Ballet, an opportunity that aligns perfectly with his training schedule. The tour allows him to strengthen his stage presence, maintain peak physical condition, and take meaningful steps toward a professional career. The repertoire includes Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, and Mattia has shared how profoundly this experience is contributing to his artistic growth.

We are proud to support Mattia on his journey and wish him continued success, inspiration, and resilience in the path ahead.