I am SISLEY

A personality brimming in hues, a winding body, a determined character: Nicoletta Manni, the lead ballerina at La Scala Theatre, is the new headliner of the I AM SISLEY Campaign.

Celestial, fascinating, strong yet delicate, Nicoletta chose dance. One could also say that dance chose her, as she found her calling at a tender age, but one thing is certain: she has always been drawn to the art. From her first audition in Milan all the way to international success, Nicoletta has never stopped learning: through the falls, the sacrifices, the daily commitment required for every ballet and every show, she has built her character like a mosaic made of tons of tiny pieces.

Now that her identity has become unique and recognizable, her career is prestigious, her dream has come true, Nicoletta continues to strive for new goals, aware that perfection doesn't exist and, above all, that it's not very interesting.

Born in Santa Barbara, a fraction of the municipality of Galatina in the province of Lecce, Nicoletta moved to Milan at the age of twelve, driven by her great love for dance. She graduated from Accademia Teatro alla Scala Ballet School in 2009, and at the age of seventeen joined the Berlin Staatsballett, where she worked for three seasons.

Making her way back to Italy in 2013, she joined the Compagnia Scaligera and soon made her debut in important roles such as Myrtha in Giselle and Odette/Odile in Rudolf Nureyev's Swan Lake. She has been the lead ballerina of Teatro alla Scala since 2014, starring in classics as well as new creations alongside great international dancers. She has performed on stage at the Bol’šoj Theater, has received numerous awards and has been Roberto Bolle's partner in the show "Roberto Bolle and Friends" since 2014.

Her style? Refined, elegant, naturally chic

NICOLETTA is Sisley