Lavanderia a Vapore

What Lavanderia a Vapore does

Lavanderia a Vapore is a nonprofit dance residency center (Centro di residenza per la danza) headquartered in Collegno (Turin metropolitan area), Italy, operating with approximately 10 staff. The center provides physical studio and theater space, dramaturgical guidance, technical and organizational accompaniment, and presentation opportunities to professional dance artists and choreographers through multiple annual calls (BANDO τέχνη, BANDO AiR_, Residenze Digitali, FONDO, Research Camping). It runs complementary programs for adjacent audiences: Dance Well (free dance practice for people with Parkinson's and movement disorders, delivered via a national network of 16+ Italian partner organizations), Media Dance (artist residencies and teacher training in schools), Il Tempo delle Mele (intergenerational residencies with seniors and families), and FOREVER YOUNG (adolescent engagement). Seasonal festivals (Dark Matters, Spring Rolls) and two production-stage theaters anchor continuous public programming.

The core technology is curatorial and operational infrastructure for artist support — no software platform, AI, or proprietary algorithms are described. The business model is predominantly grant-funded: primary income from the Italian Ministry of Culture (MiC), Regione Piemonte, Fondazione CRT, and EU Creative Europe (including the 2026-2029 EUphoric Youth program), supplemented by nominal fee income from the Dance Well Teaching Course (€550 per participant) and venue/production services to partner organizations. Programs are predominantly free for end users. The center is a core partner in Network Anticorpi XL (36-38 Italian operators across 15-16 regions) and EDN (European Dancehouse Network), and participates in the bilateral France-Italy Nouveau Grand Tour (Trattato del Quirinale). The customer base is diverse: emerging choreographers, schools, healthcare providers, senior care facilities, and the general public — with no single paying customer accounting for a meaningful share of revenue.

Name

Lavanderia a Vapore

Legal name

Lavanderia a Vapore

Website

https://lavanderiaavapore.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lavanderia a Vapore is an Italian nonprofit dance residency center in Collegno (Turin) that hosts artist residencies, runs inclusive programs (notably Dance Well for Parkinson's patients), and operates festivals and school-based projects, funded primarily by the Italian Ministry of Culture, Regione Piemonte, and EU Creative Europe.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Services

NAICS

Dance Companies (71112), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Fine Arts Schools (61161), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Dance Companies (711120)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dancers, Choreographers & Dance Troupes Booking (HSACAHAD), Dance Festivals & Dance Series (MPAGADAJ), Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH)

Keywords

• Dance residencies
• Performing arts programs
• Community dance programs
• Dance education
• Arts residency programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Collegno (Torino)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Institutional Funding: Primary funding from Ministry of Culture (MiC), Regione Piemonte, and Fondazione CRT for core operations and artistic programs
2. European Projects: Funding from EU Creative Europe program and bilateral treaties (Trattato del Quirinale) supporting international residency programs like Nouveau Grand Tour
3. Training Course Fees: Fee-based professional training programs such as Dance Well Teaching Course (€550 per participant) for certifying dance teachers
4. Venue and Production Services: Provision of theater spaces, technical support, and organizational accompaniment for resident artists and partner organizations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lavanderia a Vapore is a national dance residency center (Centro di residenza per la danza) in Collegno (Turin), Italy, that provides choreographers and dance artists with creative workspace, dramaturgical guidance, technical accompaniment, and structured artistic residencies. Beyond residencies, it operates a portfolio of community and educational programs (Dance Well for people with Parkinson's, Media Dance in schools, CollaborAction Kids), produces and hosts dance festivals (Dark Matters, Spring Rolls), and runs training courses and showcases for emerging dance authors. The organization is publicly recognized by the Italian Ministry of Culture and funded through public grants, private foundations, and EU programs.

Product overview

Lavanderia a Vapore is a dance residency center (Centro di residenza per la danza) in Collegno, Turin, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of artistic and educational programs. The core offerings include artistic residencies for choreographers, the Dance Well program for Parkinson's patients, and Media Dance educational projects in schools. The center operates seasonal festivals (Dark Matters winter festival, Spring Rolls spring festival) and runs multiple residency programs including BANDO τέχνη, BANDO AiR_, Research Camping, FONDO, Residenze Digitali, and Residenze Trampolino. Through international networks like Network Anticorpi XL and European initiatives (Nouveau Grand Tour, EUphoric Youth), the center connects Italian dance artists with global opportunities. Training programs such as the Dance Well Teaching Course and Nuove Traiettorie support professional development, while programs like CollaborAction Kids and Forever Young engage younger generations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Artistic Residencies (Residenze artistiche) Structured creative residencies for choreographers and dance artists, providing workspace, dramaturgical support, and technical accompaniment at the Lavanderia a Vapore venue in Collegno. Intended for Italian and European professional dance artists and companies.
• Dance Well Community dance program and methodology for people with Parkinson's and their families, delivered free of charge through a national network of museums and cultural venues. Open to the public as participants and to cultural institutions as adopting partners.
• Media Dance School-based dance residency program that hosts artists in Italian schools (primarily secondary) to integrate contemporary dance and choreographic practice into the curriculum. Targeted at schools, teachers, and students.
• Dark Matters (Dance Festival) Contemporary dance festival hosted at Lavanderia a Vapore, presenting national and international choreographers and productions. Targeted at the general public and dance audiences in the Turin metropolitan area.
• Spring Rolls (Dance Festival) Contemporary dance festival hosted at Lavanderia a Vapore as part of its annual public programming. Targeted at the general public and dance audiences.
• Trampolino Residencies (Residenze Trampolino) Residency program dedicated to early-career dance artists, providing creative workspace and accompaniment as a stepping stone into the artistic residencies trajectory. Targeted at emerging Italian and European dance artists.
• Digital Residencies (Residenze Digitali) Research-led residencies focused on digital experimentation and choreographic research, offered as a specialized track within the residency portfolio. Targeted at choreographers and artists exploring digital practice.
• CollaborAction Kids Dance program designed for children and families, extending the venue's community engagement work to younger audiences.
• Dance Well Teaching Course Professional training course for dance practitioners, educators, and health-adjacent professionals who want to deliver the Dance Well methodology in their own contexts. Targeted at professionals in dance, community health, and cultural programming.
• Vetrina della giovane danza d'autore eXtra Showcase platform for emerging dance authors, presenting short pieces and excerpts by early-career choreographers and providing visibility for new work. Targeted at emerging dance artists and dance audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 106 applications received for Vetrina 2026 from emerging choreographers, demonstrating strong attraction for young dance talent
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FONDO - Santarcangelo dei TeatricoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Since 2024, Lavanderia a Vapore adheres to FONDO, a project supporting emerging artists' research for performative projects requiring long creation timelines.
• Network Anticorpi XLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian network dedicated to young dance authors, born in 2007, currently involving 36-38 operators across 15-16 regions. Lavanderia a Vapore participates as a key partner, hosting Vetrina della giovane danza d'autore activities and Nuove Traiettorie training programs.
• EDN - European Dancehouse NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network of dance houses. Lavanderia participates through Boarding Pass Plus Dance (BPPD) project, Carte Blanche exchanges (CELLULE D'ESSAI), and Spaces for Encounters format.
• Fondazione Piemonte dal VivocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional performing arts circuit that promotes Lavanderia a Vapore as part of its network. Manages press and communication for the center.
• Four Piedmontese Dance Companies (Balletto Teatro di Torino, Codeduomo, Zerogrammi, Fondazione Egri per la Danza)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour production companies supported by Ministry of Culture (MiC) that collaborate with Lavanderia on residencies and projects including SWANS NEVER DIE and Residenze Trampolino.
• Dance Well Italia NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network coordinated by CSC Casa della Danza Bassano del Grappa including 16+ organizations across Italy (Bergamo, Brescia, Firenze, Milano, Padova, Prato, Reggio Emilia, Roma, Verona, and others) developing and promoting Dance Well practice for Parkinson's.
• CSC Casa della Danza - Bassano del GrappacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coordination center for Dance Well program, coordinating the Teaching Course and network expansion.
• Fresco Parkinson Institute / Casa di Cura Villa MargheritaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical and research partners for Dance Well Teaching Course, providing neurological and physiotherapeutic expertise.
• Institut françaiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench cultural institute managing Nouveau Grand Tour bilateral residency program (France-Italy) under the Quirinale Treaty, involving 20 Italian venues.
• CSC Centro per la Scena Contemporanea (Bassano del Grappa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in international projects including Project 14 (Taiwan-Italy collaboration) and Spaces for Encounters digital format.
• COORPIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance organization co-organizing LA DANZA IN 1 MINUTO video dance contest and SWANS NEVER DIE project.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kaserne Basel: Swiss performing arts center for dance and theater with residency programs and international co-productions. Comparable mid-sized European public-funded dance/presentation house active in the EDN orbit.

Direct peers

• Short Theatre: Rome-based performing arts festival and residency platform supporting emerging Italian and European authors in dance and theater. Directly comparable mission and programming depth to Lavanderia.
• Maison de la Danse: Lyon-based dance venue and EDN network partner of Lavanderia. Comparable as a public-facing dance house combining residencies, performances, and educational outreach in the European dance ecosystem.
• Tanzhaus Zürich: Swiss dance residency and performance center combining creation, presentation, and training. EDN member and direct structural peer to Lavanderia in the European mid-sized dance-house category.
• La Briqueterie - CDCN du Val-de-Marne: French Centre de Développement Chorégraphique National with residency, production, and dissemination missions. Operates under comparable French/EU public funding mechanics as Lavanderia does in Italy.
• Santarcangelo dei Teatri: Italian performing arts organization focused on emerging artists' research, with whom Lavanderia partners on the FONDO program. Comparable in providing long-format residencies for innovative theater and dance projects in a festival-driven context.
• CSC Casa della Danza: CSC Casa della Danza in Bassano del Grappa is the national coordination center for Dance Well and a key partner of Lavanderia a Vapore. Operates as a complementary dance residency and production hub, sharing the Italian young-author dance ecosystem and co-running the Dance Well Teaching Course.

Regional players

• Fondazione Egri per la Danza: Piedmontese dance production company supported by MiC, partner of Lavanderia. Comparable as a regional dance producer feeding into the same national residency and festival ecosystem.
• Balletto Teatro di Torino: Piedmont-based production company supported by MiC, collaborating with Lavanderia on residencies (SWANS NEVER DIE, Residenze Trampolino). Comparable as a regional dance production entity within the same institutional ecosystem.
• COORPI: Piedmontese dance organization and partner of Lavanderia on LA DANZA IN 1 MINUTO and SWANS NEVER DIE. Comparable regional dance body collaborating on shared programming and visibility initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

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