The international competition in Switzerland has been one of the leading showcases for young ballet talent since it began in 1973. But he didn't try ballet until he took part in a summer dance school in France aged 12, and an instructor told him to give it a try. "I didn't really care if there were no boys," he said. The following year, he won a full-time place at the elite Zurich Dance Academy. At just 17, Luca is still high on a cloud after training for the past three years at the Zurich Dance Academy.

Source: The Star March 10, 2021 10:39 UTC