Orsolina28 Art Foundation

What Orsolina28 Art Foundation does

Orsolina28 Art Foundation ETS is a private nonprofit performing arts and education foundation based in Moncalvo, Italy. It organizes public dance and music performances, week-long professional intensives, creation residencies for emerging and established choreographers, and weekly Scuola28 classes in dance, swimming, and wellness. It also serves schools through customized field trips, runs social-action residencies for children, families, patients, refugees, people with disabilities, and older adults, and hosts corporate and private events.

The foundation operates a 22-hectare integrated arts, hospitality, and agricultural estate with five professional dance studios, an 880-capacity Open Air Stage, The Eye venue, two 25-meter pools, spa facilities, a restaurant, 30 glamping units, and an 18-room, 54-bed residence. Its sustainable agriculture infrastructure includes a 3,200 m² organic orchard on eight terraces, drip irrigation, and specialized greenhouses. The Subtropical Greenhouse contains more than 100 plant varieties and uses a fully automated, remotely managed system to maintain 11–13°C minimum temperatures and 60–70% humidity.

Its revenue model combines donations, public contributions, professional training and workshop fees, recurring Scuola28 classes, customized school programs, and event and retreat services. Public performances are free with optional donations. Accommodation and restaurant services are commercialized through Village28 and the Le Magnolie residence, while admissions, programs, and inquiries are distributed directly through on-site channels, the foundation's website, partner organizations, social media, newsletters, and earned media. Pricing ranges from pay-as-you-go events and intensives to recurring classes and customized school quotes.

Name

Orsolina28 Art Foundation

Legal name

Orsolina28 Art Foundation ETS

Website

https://orsolina28.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orsolina28 Art Foundation is a nonprofit performing-arts center in Moncalvo, Italy, providing dance training, residencies, performances, wellness programs, and social-action experiences for artists, students, families, and community visitors through an integrated 22-hectare arts, hospitality, and sustainable-agriculture estate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Education & Cultural Center

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Fine Arts Schools (61161), Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC), Community Arts, Culture & Creative Placemaking Enterprises (BPAGALAO)

Keywords

• Performing arts education
• Dance training programs
• Artist residency programs
• Community dance school
• Social action programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Moncalvo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation actively solicits single and recurring donations through its website (dona.orsolina28.it), with bank transfer options (BPER Banca IBAN). Donations support artistic creation and accessibility initiatives.
2. Professional Training Programs: Revenue from intensive courses and workshops for pre-professional dancers, including week-long intensives hosting 60-80 young dancers per week with renowned choreographers, plus specialized workshops (e.g., Harp: the Shape of Sound, Quist Method, HUMANHOOD).
3. Scuola28 School Programs: Weekly classes in dance (baby through adult), swimming, and wellness offered to community members. Programs include dance courses, swimming lessons, aquagym, Pilates, Yoga, Gravity, HIIT, Barre Workout, and more.
4. Restaurant and Catering Services: On-site restaurant serving seasonal menus using produce from the foundation's gardens. Summer operations in the Limoni Greenhouse, winter in Sala dei Tigli.Buffet lunch and dinner available daily, special culinary experiences after performances.
5. Glamping Accommodation: 30 geodesic dome tents (4 or 6 person) with climate control, WiFi, private bathrooms. Permanent campsite offering outdoor experience with comfort. Shared Clubhouse with laundry facilities.
6. Le Magnolie Residence: 18-room residence in Penango (2km from main site), 54 beds across double/triple/quadruple configurations. Nordic-inspired design with common kitchen and laundry.
7. Private Events and Corporate Retreats: Team building events, corporate retreats, private events, and wellness/yoga retreats for groups and companies seeking connection and inspiration in a natural setting.
8. School Programs (La Scuola per le Scuole): Educational programs for schools including half-day, full-day, and multi-day field trips covering dance, movement, nature, cooking, and swimming activities. Customized proposals with variable pricing based on services required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Orsolina28 Art Foundation ETS is a non-profit foundation that runs an integrated performing arts and cultural education center on a 22-hectare estate in Moncalvo, Italy. It delivers dance and wellness classes (Scuola28), week-long professional intensives and workshops with international choreographers, multi-day artist creation residencies (Call for Creation, Focus on Creation), public performances at its 880-seat Open Air Stage and the Eye theater, school field-trip programs, and glamping/accommodation plus restaurant services. Activities are complemented by social-action programs serving vulnerable populations in partnership with Italian non-profits.

Product overview

Orsolina28 Art Foundation is a non-profit performing arts organization offering a multi-faceted ecosystem of services centered on dance, wellness, and artistic creation. The core offering comprises Scuola28 (dance and wellness school with weekly classes), professional training intensives, and public performances at its Open Air Stage and The Eye venues. Supporting infrastructure includes five professional dance studios, accommodation options (Glamping with 30 geodesic domes and Le Magnolie residence with 18 rooms), a farm-to-table restaurant, and two 25-meter swimming pools with spa facilities. The foundation operates creative residency programs including Call for Creation (emerging choreographers), Focus on Creation (established artists), and Cherry Notes Series (musical performances). Educational services include La Scuola per le Scuole (school programs) and private events/corporate retreats. The 22-hectare estate features organic gardens and greenhouses for research and educational purposes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scuola28: Dance and wellness school offering courses for children, teenagers, and adults in dance, swimming, and wellness activities.

Products and services

• Scuola28 (Dance and Wellness School)
• Professional Training / Intensive Programs
• Performing Arts Performances
• Dance Studios and Theaters (Facility Rental)
• Glamping
• Le Magnolie Residence
• Restaurant (Farm-to-Table)
• Swimming Pools and Spa
• Private Events and Corporate Retreats
• La Scuola per le Scuole
• GagaEden
• Call for Creation
• Focus on Creation
• Cherry Notes Series
• Gardens and Greenhouses (Educational Site Visits)

Quantifiable outcome

• 60-80 young dancers supported per week during intensive programs, with partial or full scholarships for those in need
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ospedale Infantile Regina Margherita (Turin Pediatric Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Regional reference hospital for childhood disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Since 2024, with support from Fondazione Maria Teresa Lavazza, Orsolina28 collaborates with the hospital's Oncoematologia department to offer residencies for adolescents who have recently completed anti-tumor therapies, providing dance and wellness activities with psychologist and physiotherapist support for physical and emotional preparation for return to daily life.
• Associazione AsaicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022ASAI is a volunteer association present in Turin since 1995, proposing educational and cultural initiatives for children, youth, and adults in multicultural neighborhoods, involving over 650 volunteers. Since 2022, Asai and Orsolina28 collaborate to offer children and youth from the association opportunities to leave the city and benefit from activities developing creativity and physical/mental wellness.
• Fondazione PaideiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Fondazione Paideia, founded in 1993 by Turin families Giubergia and Argentero, supports children with different abilities and their families. Since 2020, Orsolina28 invites these children and families for rest and wellness experiences. Creative activities for children allow parents to relax while family workshops provide connection and play in an accessible environment.
• Associazione MOSAICO - Azioni per i RifugiatiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Social and political association born in Turin in 2006 by refugees from various countries. Orsolina28 collaborates with UNHCR Italia and Mosaico to offer 2-3 day residencies for Piedmont region refugees, providing necessary respite from daily stress and time for self-care and creativity.
• Fondazione Faro ETScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization providing palliative healthcare, physical, emotional, and psychological care for those in need and their families. Collaboration offers respite and regeneration for families who have experienced palliative care journeys, with programs for physical reconnection, creativity stimulation, and return to daily life. Also provides programs for Faro caregivers offering personal time and peer support.
• Fondazione Oz ETS (CasaOz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2005 by Turin residents to support families with sick children. CasaOz provides a welcoming house for children and families encountering illness. Orsolina28 offers youth from the foundation nature immersion days and weekends with dance and play activities for all ages, from hospitalized children to those with neuro-cognitive disorders or disabilities.
• Associazione RubensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation offering integrated rehabilitation, education, and social/labor inclusion pathways to improve quality of life and support families. Together with Rubens, Orsolina28 offers 2-3 day residencies for young people with disabilities in autonomy pathways and families from Centro Hygge (supporting youth with psychological difficulties).
• Fondazione della Comunità di MirafioriminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation collecting public and private funds to improve Mirafiori district environmentally and socially, involving recipients actively. Orsolina28 hosts groups of elderly at social isolation risk, followed by Fondazione Mirafiori, for nature days promoting physical and social wellness.
• University of Turin (Department of Viticulture and Agricultural Science)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreements for experimental research projects on new crop varieties and sustainable cultivation techniques. Multiple students have completed internships or thesis work at Orsolina28.
• Polytechnic University of TurinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreements for experimental research projects on new crop varieties and sustainable cultivation techniques.
• Village28coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner managing glamping and restaurant operations at Orsolina28. Handles accommodation bookings and dining services (Serra dei Limoni restaurant, Limoni Greenhouse summer dining, special culinary experiences after performances).
• Balletto di VeneziacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian ballet company collaborating with Alessio Carbone on 'Le Stelle di Domani' project - young dancer development program hosted at Orsolina28 with public performances.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tanz im August: Berlin-based international dance festival presenting contemporary choreography, masterclasses, and residencies. Comparable to Orsolina28 as a curated platform for international choreographers (e.g., Sharon Eyal, Ohad Naharin) with associated training opportunities.
• DanceEast: UK national dance agency based in Ipswich, presenting professional dance, running residencies, and delivering participation and learning programs. Comparable to Orsolina28 as a facility-based dance organization integrating professional development with community education.
• Julidans: Amsterdam's annual contemporary dance festival featuring international companies and choreographers alongside workshops. Comparable to Orsolina28's Focus on Creation / Call for Creation model of pairing international artist residencies with public performance and training.
• Batsheva Dance Company: Israeli contemporary dance company led by Ohad Naharin (whose Gaga method is featured at Orsolina28's GagaEden). Comparable through shared Gaga methodology programming, international touring presence, and educational/recreational components.
• Holland Dance: Dutch national dance foundation producing festivals, professional programs, and educational initiatives. Comparable to Orsolina28 in operating as a foundation that combines presentation, training, talent development, and education under one umbrella.
• Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival: US-based dance festival, residency, and education organization on a historic estate in Becket, Massachusetts. Closely comparable to Orsolina28 in combining professional residencies, performances, training intensives, and school programs on a single rural property.
• Sadler's Wells: London's leading dance venue and producer, presenting contemporary dance and hosting residencies, festivals, and learning programs. Comparable to Orsolina28 as a facility-based dance presenter that combines professional artist support, public performance, and community education.

Broad incumbents

• Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch: Legendary German dance company and institution, operating as a major repertory company with associated programming. Comparable to Orsolina28 as a heritage dance institution that hosts residencies and presents international work, though broader in scale and historical scope.

Regional players

• La Biennale di Venezia: Italian cultural institution hosting international festivals in dance, theater, music, architecture, and visual arts. Comparable to Orsolina28 as a high-prestige Italian arts foundation with international programming and residency models, though at substantially larger scale.
• RomaEuropa Festival: Italy's leading performing arts festival presenting dance, theater, music, and digital art in Rome. Comparable to Orsolina28 as a major Italian contemporary performing arts presenter, though operating on a metropolitan festival model rather than a residential estate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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