The Dante Society is an international organization established in Italy in 1889 with the aim of promoting Italian language and culture throughout the world; reanimating the links between Italians living abroad and their homeland, and nourishing and disseminating a love of Italian culture throughout the world.

There are currently more than 500 Dante branches around the world with the number continuing to grow. In Australia there is at least one committee in every State and several in Queensland. In South Australia the Society was founded in 1964 and has organised a wide range programmes for its members and the community at large.

The activities of the Society have included the teaching of Italian, support for the South Australian State Opera Company, musical recitals, lectures on Italian culture, and Italian film festival.

The current Committee is organising an exciting and wide range cultural programme to be held over 2010/11 for the benefit of not only its members but also the community at large. If you are a lover of Italian language, culture, food and love to travel to Italy come and join us and experience the world in Italian.

Ongoing activities of the Dante include:

Language
The Dante Society of South Australia is a recognised provider of the internationally recognised PLIDA (Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri) Certification in Italian (see PLIDA program link). We run language proficiency courses which specifically prepare students to sit for their chosen PLIDA certificate.

Cineforum
Classic and recent films are screened with an introductory presentation on the first Wednesday of the month (see Cineforum program link).

Opera Club
The Dante hosts talks by directors and singers which coincide with performances by the State Opera South Australia (see Opera Club program link)

Forums
Talks on the contribution of Italians to the scientific, artistic, educational, literary, culinary, knowledge.