Noemi Cottafavi
Dancer
Carpi, Italy.
Noemi Cottafavi was born in Carpi, Italy, and began her dance training at a young age, developing a strong foundation in classical ballet alongside contemporary and modern dance. At just thirteen, she was admitted to the prestigious Accademia Teatro alla Scala in Milan, continuing her professional development in an intensive academic environment. She later trained at the Ashkenazy Ballet Center in Switzerland, where she was part of the Ashkenazy Ballet Project, gaining early professional experience through productions and performances. In 2022, she was selected among the Top 12 female dancers at the YAGP Riccione competition.
Noemi joined Ballet de Barcelona in 2023 through the Junior Program, where she continued developing her technique and stage experience within the company’s professional environment. In 2025, she progressed into the company’s Corps de Ballet, marking an important step in her professional career.
Since becoming part of the company, Noemi has performed extensively in Ballet de Barcelona’s classical repertoire, particularly in productions such as The Nutcracker, Giselle, and Carmen. Working within the corps de ballet has allowed her to develop a strong understanding of ensemble work, musicality, precision, and the discipline required to perform within large-scale productions.
Noemi continues to grow as an artist within Ballet de Barcelona, bringing her strong classical foundation, international training, and commitment to every production. Her journey from the Junior Program to the Corps de Ballet reflects her continued artistic development and her dedication to establishing herself within the professional company.