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The Ballet School VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
La Scala’s Ballet School was founded in 1813. Originally Practical Information
there were 48 students who studied dance, mime or Piazza della Scala. Map 3 C5.
specialist disciplines. At the end of an eight-year course, Tel 02-88 791. Museo Teatrale alla
the best students were awarded merits of distinction Scala: Largo Ghiringhelli 1 (Piazza
and became part of the theatre’s corps de ballet with an Scala). Tel 02-88 79 74 73.
annual stipend of €1.5. This rigorously disciplined Open 9am–noon, 1:30–5pm
Students at the school has produced such artists as Carla Fracci and daily. & (includes a look at the
Ballet School Luciana Savignano. theatre from a balcony, provided
there are no rehearsals or shows).
7 = ∑ teatroallascala.org
Transport
q 1, 3 Duomo. v 1, 61.

Stage
This is one of the largest stages
in Italy, measuring 1,200 sq m
(13,000 sq ft).

. Auditorium
Made of wood covered with red velvet and
decorated with gilded stuccowork, the interior
boasts marvellous acoustics and has a seating
capacity of 2,015.

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