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RETURN TO PERFORMANCE with Giulia Tonelli Author: Anita Zwahlen
Picture: Markus Kehl
Giulia Tonelli was born in Italy and began her career as a professional dancer at the Vienna State Opera at the age of 19. Since 2009, she has been the principal dancer at the Zurich Opera House. In December 2018 she became a mother when her son Jacopo was born. A short while later she performed again on stage at the Zurich Opera House. Sportfisio had the opportunity to interview her about sport and pregnancy, and her return to performance.