Under the Sardinian stars, dance returns to enchant. On Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 9:00 PM, Forte Village in Santa Margherita di Pula will transform into the stage for one of the summer's most anticipated events, the "Roberto Bolle and Friends" Gala, inaugurating the Forte Arena season. Produced by ARTEDANZAsrl, the event will feature Roberto Bolle as performer and artistic director, joined by the most important stars of international dance. While we wait to see him dance again under the Sardinian skies, let's try to outline a "Bollonian alphabet," a journey from A to Z that tells, letter by letter, the story of the man and artist behind the legend.
A – Nutrition: Taking care of your body also begins at the table. She follows a balanced diet and revealed that she always carries sachets of dried fish with her during workouts, a protein-rich, nutrient-rich snack.
B – Ballet: his chosen discipline, in which he trained from a very young age. Through years of rigorous study, he has become one of the leading interpreters of the international classical repertoire.
C – Casale Monferrato: the Piedmontese city where he was born in 1975. Here he grew up with his family and his mother Mariuccia, who always supported him strongly, accompanying his passion for dance from an early age.
D – Pain: He revealed how physical pain is "a constant, a bit of a life companion" for those who, like him, seek perfection in movement.
E – Étoile: the most prestigious title in the hierarchy of classical dance, reserved for those who achieve absolute excellence. He earned it at a very young age, becoming one of the most acclaimed dancers of his generation.
F – Friends: the “friends” who give the famous Gala its name, or rather the great international dance stars who join him on stage in high-level choral performances.
G – Generosity: Since 1999, she has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, the youngest ever appointed by the nonprofit organization. With the Roberto Bolle Foundation, she also promotes projects such as "A Scuola Danzando," which brings dance to schools.
H – Hotel: the many stops on his Gala have led him to forge ties with luxury hospitality, including partnerships with exclusive properties and travel packages dedicated to fans following the tour.
I – International: the dimension that has characterized his entire career. He has performed on the world's most prestigious stages, from Covent Garden in London to the Bolshoi in Moscow, to the American Ballet Theatre in New York.
L – Degree: On October 28, 2025, the University of Florence awarded him an honorary master's degree in “Communication Practices, Languages, and Cultures.”
M – Milan: His bond with the city is one of gratitude and growth. Having joined the Teatro alla Scala Ballet School at the age of 12, he has repeatedly described Milan as a key city for his career.
N – Nureyev: a crucial moment in his artistic development was his encounter with Rudolf Nureyev, when he was just 15 years old, who taught him the beauty and power of dance as a form of expression.
O – Pride of Dance: for years, it has brought the name of Italian dance to stages around the world, becoming an internationally recognized symbol and a source of pride for the entire country.
P – Stage: his natural habitat, tirelessly performed in every corner of the world for over thirty years of his career, from the great opera houses to star-studded arenas like the one in Sardinia.
Q – Artistic quality: the hallmark that has made his shows synonymous with excellence. Each Bolle Gala is crafted with extreme care, ensuring audiences receive a consistently high level of artistic excellence.
R – Privacy: despite his fame and media exposure, he jealously guards his personal and emotional space, preferring to let only his art on stage do the talking.
S – Sardinia: the region that in 2026 will host its Gala at the Forte Arena for the second time, following the great public success recorded in 2017.
T – Talent: a talent capable of elevating pop to dance, transcending the confines of classical dance to bring his art to an increasingly wider and more diverse audience.
U – Uniqueness: its ability to conquer a diverse audience, including both long-time fans and those who are not regular visitors to the world of dance.
V – Versatility: her ability to move naturally between classical and contemporary, interpreting very different roles with the same intensity.
Z – Zeal: the word that best describes his approach to work, which is based on attention to every detail, which has allowed him to maintain extremely high artistic standards throughout his thirty-year career.