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DANCE DISCIPLINES
The S.P.I.D. Italian Professional Dance School has earned a place on both the national and international arts scene for its professional training in the performing‑arts sector, with a focus on theatre, musical theatre, show business, and television.
Its programmes and teaching staff are refreshed year after year to provide practical answers to the industry’s changing demands.
A highly selective, constantly updated faculty—personally chosen by the director, Marta Levis—keeps students in step with current market trends.
Weekly Class Timetable
- Classical Dance: 6 hours
- Modern Dance: 6 hours
- Contemporary Dance & Floorwork: 7 hours
- Urban Dances (Street‑jazz, Videodance, Hip‑hop): 4.5 hours
- Acrobatics: 1.5 hours
- Singing: 1.5 hours
- Acting: 1.5 hours
- Personal Development: 1.5 hours
- Anatomy & Physiology: two 8‑hour workshops, one in the first year and one in the second year
Our Disciplines
Classical Dance
Classical dance is a refined, highly technical discipline built on a set of precise positions and movements designed to convey elegance and grace. Marked by rigour and discipline, it features elements such as ballet work, pirouettes, and jumps, and it forms the foundation of many modern dance styles. Technique and posture are paramount, as are elevation work and full control of the body.
Kevin Regonesi
CLASSICAL DANCE
Graduated in Classical Academic and Contemporary Dance in 2011 at the AIDA Training Center in Milan, Kevin immediately embarked on an international career as a professional dancer. He has performed with the Bermuda Civic Ballet (Hamilton) and the Croatian National Theatre of Zagreb under the artistic direction of Svebor Secak.
He later danced with the Performing Danza company, taking on leading roles in classical productions such as Romeo and Juliet, The Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Carmina Burana, as well as in contemporary dance performances.
Since 2016, he has been part of Jas Art Ballet, directed by Sabrina Brazzo and Andrea Volpintesta, former principal dancers of Teatro alla Scala. With the company, he has taken part in productions such as Mantello di Pelle di Drago (choreography by Massimiliano Volpini), Swan Lake and La Valse (choreographies by Giorgio Azzone), Bolero (choreography by Francesco Ventriglia), and other notable works.
Kevin has collaborated with renowned Italian choreographers and has participated in contemporary dance festivals such as MilanOltre, Blackbox (Bulgaria), Più che Danza (Milan), inMare (Camogli), and Suq (Genoa).
Alongside his performance career, he trained as a dance teacher, earning his qualification in 2018. Since then, he has taught in prestigious professional academies, including the S.P.I.D. Dance Academy in Milan and the Centro Studi Coreografici Teatro Carcano. He is also a guest teacher in workshops and masterclasses throughout Italy and serves as a judge in numerous artistic events.
He collaborates regularly with Teatro alla Scala, appearing in major opera productions such as Adriana Lecouvreur (directed by David McVicar, solo role as Paris), The Barber of Seville (directed by Leo Muscato), Macbeth (directed by Davide Livermore, choreography by Daniel Ezralow), The Name of the Rose (choreography by Erica Rombaldoni), and Norma (choreography by Ivo Bauchieri).
Mattia Favalli
CLASSICAL DANCE
Classical Dance teacher and dancer with academic training and specialization in Pilates (certified CovaTech Pilates Teacher, 2011). In 2017, he completed the two-year Teacher Training Course at the Accademia Teatro alla Scala, further strengthening his pedagogical skills.
He began studying dance at the age of 11 and, in 2000, joined the Wiebe Moeys Dance Academy, where he refined his technique in classical and neoclassical dance, repertoire, and pas de deux under the guidance of Wiebe Moeys (Pacific Northwest Ballet, Aterballetto). He also deepened his study of contemporary dance with Stefania Trivellin and choreography lab with Britta Oling (Cullberg Ballet).
He has attended numerous open classes with esteemed teachers such as Marisa Caprara, Iride Sauri, Selene Manzoni, and Ludmill Cakalli, and has taken part in prestigious workshops and summer intensives, including the 2004 Summer Course at the Ajkun Ballet Company in New York, “Modern Connection” with Balletto di Toscana, and various editions of the “Talenti in Summer” project, working with internationally renowned instructors such as Frederic Olivier, Cynthia Harvey, Aaron Watkin, and Maurizio Nardi.
He has collaborated with choreographers such as Mauro Bigonzetti and Giorgio Rossi and has taken part in innovative contemporary dance projects. Since 2004, he has performed in the “Wiebe Moeys Dance Project” at Teatro delle Erbe in Milan, and since 2007, he has worked with choreographer Stefania Curtoni and the cultural association “Performing Danza,” interpreting impactful productions such as Carmina Burana, Bolero, The Nutcracker, and others.
During the 2009–2010 season, he worked as a mime-dancer in operatic productions at the Teatro Regio in Parma (I Due Foscari and Un Giorno di Regno), and as a choreographer, he collaborated with the theater company Gli Incauti–Libera Associazione Teatrale, participating in stage productions and theatrical projects.
Since 2003, he has taught classical dance at various levels in schools and associations including “Ensamble Classique” (now “Fiabe e Balletti”), “Borgo Insigne Danza ASD,” and the training center Elastica. His teaching integrates Pilates and body alignment techniques, offering a complete and contemporary approach to classical dance technique.
Martina di Riccio
CLASSICAL DANCE
Graduated in 2015 with a Level 6 National Diploma in Professional Dance from KS Dance LTD in Warrington (UK), under the direction of Kate Simmons. She specialized in classical ballet (Cecchetti method), modern, contemporary, jazz, and musical theatre. She successfully completed all Cecchetti examinations up to Advanced 2 level.
From 2001 to 2014, she trained at the Studio Accademico di Danza in Lucca, studying classical, modern, and contemporary dance with Evelina Ricci and Roberta Furlan.
Over the course of her career, she has taken part in numerous professional experiences. During the 2018–2019 and 2019–2020 seasons, she was a soloist with Maade Ensemble in Milan, performing leading roles in works such as Fimmina, il coraggio di essere donna and Masquerade.
Between 2016 and 2018, she danced with the Balletto di Siena under the artistic direction of Marco Batti, performing classical roles such as the Bluebird in The Sleeping Beauty and the Pastorale Dance in The Nutcracker, as well as contemporary productions by various choreographers, including Swan Lake (Black Swan role).
In 2016, she collaborated with English National Ballet in London for Swan Lake in the Round at the Royal Albert Hall. That same year, she worked with the Portuguese company Kayzer Ballet, taking part in national and international tours, including performances in the USA, and was a finalist on Portugal’s Got Talent.
In 2015, she joined the “Allegrodance Touring Group” in Warrington, directed by Kate Simmons, performing in productions such as Dance Triple Bill and Carnival of the Animals.
From 2017 to 2021, she taught classical ballet, repertoire, and pointe technique at various schools including Novadanza Merate, EM.SI in Milan, Bendy Dance, and Inside Original Dancers in Grosseto. She was also a choreographer for the rhythmic gymnastics team at Società Ginnastica Comense.
Among her recognitions: in July 2015 she was guest of honour at the “Cecchetti Day” held at Rambert Studios in London; in 2014 she was a finalist at the MAB International Award and won first prize at the Tuscany Spring Competition; she was also awarded the Cyril Beaumont Scholarship that same year.
She has further enriched her training through internships and workshops with prestigious international institutions, including Ajkun Ballet (New York), Atlantic City Ballet, Princeton Repertory Ballet, as well as summer intensives at the Académie Princesse Grace in Monte Carlo and the English National Ballet School in London.
Modern Dance
Modern dance developed as a reaction against the rigidity of classical ballet, emphasising individual expression, fluidity, and the body’s natural movement. It employs a variety of techniques, including floor work and improvisation, to explore emotions and tell stories through movement. The modernity of this style allows great expressive freedom and the possibility of breaking with convention.
Angelo Zizzi
MODERN DANCE
He began his journey into dance at the age of 11, starting with ballroom and Latin-American dances, including standard and liscio unificato, achieving remarkable competitive results. In 2001, he was crowned regional champion in both categories. At 14, he chose to deepen his training in classical, modern, and contemporary dance at Pas de Deux School in Fasano, studying with teachers such as Silvia Humaila (Vaganova method), Sabrina Speranza, Carmela Tanzella, Chiara Di Giulio, and Sara Porcelli. He has participated in numerous national and international competitions, consistently earning top placements and praise from juries. His training was enriched through workshops with renowned choreographers including Steve LaChance, Maura Paparo, Don Marasigan, Michele Oliva, Bruno Collinet, Veronica Peparini, Pompea Santoro, Ranko Yokoyama, Emanuela Tagliavia, Garrison Rochelle, among many others. In 2008, he was awarded a scholarship at Balletto di Toscana directed by Cristina Bozzolini, and in 2009 received a second scholarship for the Ajkun Ballet in New York. That same year, he began his professional career with the Aloysius Dance Company in Milan, directed by Alberto Radice, performing in The Italian Espresso Experience for Lavazza. Also in 2009, he joined the cast of the Italian musical Aladdin at the Allianz Theatre in Assago, where he also served as assistant choreographer to Franca Stilo. He has been a principal dancer in various gala evenings and in operatic productions such as Carmen and Aida with the Vittorio Tosto Company in Milan. Since 2010, alongside his artistic career, he has been dedicated to teaching classical, modern-jazz, and contemporary dance in numerous schools, including MUDRA (Cesate), Formainarte (Milan), Just Dance (Lomazzo), Step by Step (Piacenza), ABC Balletto Classico (Rho), and Enjoy Dance (Sarnico). He has choreographed for events, competitions, fashion shows, and theatre productions, including Ego Sum Stria and Tridimensionale with Equilibrio Dinamico company. He also collaborates with agencies and companies such as MilleunoEventi, Platinum Ballet, and Spid Dance Company. As a commercial dancer, he has appeared in advertising campaigns and spots, including Gucci Guilty, and has performed in productions such as Montecchi vs Capuleti, where he played the role of Romeo. In 2018, he danced at the Sanremo Music Festival under the choreography of Daniel Ezralow. That same year, he received the “Best Choreographer” award at the Como Lake Dance Award. A finalist and winner in multiple editions of the Youth American Grand Prix (Paris and Cattolica), he earned second place in the Contemporary Senior Soloist category in 2018, and the “Best Choreography” award at the national competition Mariano Danza in 2019.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary dance is a movement language that continuously evolves, combining modern dance techniques, improvisation, and influences from other artistic forms. It focuses on personal expression and the connection between body, space, and music. It is known for its stylistic flexibility, which allows the integration of various technical approaches, such as release technique, contact improvisation, and floorwork.
Marianna Giorgi
CONTEMPORARY
Freelance dancer and teacher originally from Rome, she was a member of CORE—the coordination network for contemporary dance and performing arts in the Lazio Region—from 2012 to 2015. Over the years, she has built strong collaborations with renowned dance centers throughout Italy, gaining recognition for her refined and thoughtful teaching practice. In 2008 and 2009, she was a faculty member at La Sapienza Danza, a project promoted by the University of Rome La Sapienza, dedicated to the study and development of stage movement and physical expression. Her choreographic works have been showcased at prestigious national and international festivals, including Be Happening (directed by Marcella Fanzaga in Milan), Attacchi di Core at the Frammenti Festival, RIC – Rieti Invasioni Creative promoted by A.T.C.L., and the TenDance Festival 2015 directed by Ricky Bonavita and Theodor Rawyler. She has been a finalist at Choreographic Miniatures Festival in Belgrade, Dumbo Dance Festival in New York, and No Ballet Festival in Ludwigshafen, Germany. In July 2015, she created Geremia – Study for Three Dancers for Artescienza, a project by CRM – Centro Ricerche Musicali and Compagnia Excursus, featuring original music by Federico Paganelli. The piece was developed under the artistic direction of Michelangelo Lupone and Ricky Bonavita, in collaboration with the Santa Cecilia Conservatory and the National Dance Academy, involving students from the Academy’s Contemporary Dance BA program. In September 2016, her piece DON’T GO CRYIN’ – STUDIO I was selected for the choreographic residency Peccati di Chore at Opificio in Movimento in Rome, and later that year for the Choreographic Miniatures Festival at the National Theater of Belgrade. This same work was also a finalist at the 2018 Premio Equilibrio, directed by Roger Salas, held at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome. In June 2019, her solo Happy B-Day Mr. Johnny was presented at the CORTOINDANZA Festival in Cagliari, directed by Simonetta Pusceddu, where she was awarded a choreographic residency at T.Off for a group creation. She has also been a guest teacher at the Chiusi nella Danza festival, organized by the Fondazione Orizzonti d’Arte, and led contemporary dance workshops for the 2014–2015 season of Montalto Lab, a project promoted by A.T.C.L. at the Teatro Lea Padovani. In 2017, she was among the selected dancers to take part in the Eastman Intensive led by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui in Antwerp. She is currently a faculty member of the three-year professional training program at SPID Dance Academy in Milan, directed by Marta Levis, and co-founder of FOCUS PARMA—an advanced intensive in contemporary dance held at Europa Teatri in Parma.
Anna Kolesarova
CONTEMPORARY
She began her artistic journey at the National Conservatory of Dance of the Slovak Republic and continued her training at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, where she graduated and launched her professional career. She has performed on prestigious stages such as La Fenice in Venice, Teatro Franco Parenti in Milan, and Teatro Coccia in Novara, and collaborated for over three years with internationally acclaimed artists including Raffaele Paganini and Luciana Savignano. Alongside her theatrical work, she has gained significant experience in television, appearing in major national productions such as Non smettere di sognare, Crozza nel paese delle meraviglie (La7), Gran Concerto (Rai), and Zelig (Canale 5). IIn 2013, she founded SeFem Dance Company, with which she has taken part in contemporary dance festivals and starred in performances at renowned theaters such as Out Off and Teatro Martinitt in Milan. As a performer, she has featured in advertising campaigns for brands such as Breil, Clementoni, and Ma-Fra, and has choreographed for music videos, commercials, and special projects including L’anima vola by Elisa, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, BMW, Levis, GetFit, Manor, and Celebrity Fight Night. Recognized as one of Italy’s leading experts in the integration of dance and laser programming, she develops immersive visual and performative projects for companies such as Ferrari, Talz, Patek Philippe, and Bartorelli. Since 2005, she has also been committed to teaching, collaborating with training centers such as Arte Danza Lecco and DanceSuisse, where she taught professional classical and modern dance courses for three consecutive years. Since 2018, she has been a faculty member of the Premio MAB Artistic Residencies and choreographer for the Re-Star 2020 project. She is regularly invited to serve on the jury for dance competitions and festivals such as Pollino Danza Festival, Festival Ballet, and Festival Show, contributing to the artistic growth and professional development of young dancers both in Italy and abroad. In recent years, she has enriched her teaching method by integrating holistic disciplines—including Yoga, Reiki (Level II), and Transformational Breathwork—with the aim of nurturing not only solid technical foundations, but also a profound evolution of the dancing self: an alignment of body, mind, and emotion.
floorwork
Floorwork is a dance technique centred on movements performed on or close to the ground. It features rolls, slides, smooth transitions, and actions initiated from the floor, using the body in creative and dynamic ways. Widely employed in contemporary dance and styles such as breaking, it demands strength, stamina, and keen body awareness.
Viola Vicini
FLOORWORK
Viola Vicini is a dancer and choreographer specialized in floorwork and contemporary dance. She trained as a professional dancer in London at The Place / London Contemporary Dance School, where she had the opportunity to work with renowned companies such as Tavaziva Dance, Ijad Dance Theatre, and the National Dance Company of Wales Ensemble. Upon returning to Italy, she took part in several major productions, performing at prestigious venues such as Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Teatro Comunale di Bologna, and Teatro Regio di Torino. She collaborated with Jas Art Ballet, founded by Sabrina Brazzo and Andrea Volpintesta, performing in productions such as Whispering Scarlatti by Giorgio Azzone and Rossini x 4 by Massimiliano Volpini, presented at the Opera Danza Festival at Teatro Carcano in Milan. In 2018, she served as assistant to choreographer Massimiliano Volpintesta for The Nutcracker production by Balletto di Roma, staged at Teatro Quirino in Rome. That same year, she performed at the Concertone della Notte della Taranta in Melpignano, contributing to the fusion of contemporary dance with the traditional rhythms and gestures of Salento’s folk heritage. Viola also appeared on Danza con Me, the celebrated dance show hosted by Roberto Bolle and broadcast on Rai 1, where she collaborated as choreographic assistant. She currently teaches floorwork and contemporary dance at various schools and continues to take part in artistic and performance projects in Italy and abroad.
choreographic laboratory
It is a space of research and creation, where movement becomes language, story, and vision. Here, students learn to build choreographic sequences starting from an idea, an emotion, or a theme, transforming them into living dance. The workshop combines technique, interpretation, and imagination, encouraging personal expression and collective collaboration.
It is a suspended moment where one experiments, makes mistakes, and discovers. A place where the gesture becomes voice and the body, together with others, finds new forms to speak the world.
Alessio Cattaneo
LABORATORIO COREOGRAFICO
He graduated in 2010 from SPID Dance Academy, but already from 2005 he began teaching modern, hip hop, and Pilates matwork in numerous schools and gyms in Milan and surrounding areas. A professional dancer, between 2007 and 2011 he took part in conventions, shows, and competitions organized both by SPID and private organizations. He refined his international training with contemporary, jazz, and hip hop courses at Pineapple Dance Studio in London; in Paris at Studio Harmonic and Heart; Berlin; and in Los Angeles at Millennium Dance Complex, Debby Reynolds Studio, and The Edge. In 2011, he joined the Balletto di Liguria company, performing in shows such as Carmina Burana, The Rite of Spring, 150 Years of Italian Unification, and Dancing with Verdi, directed by Maura Nascioli and choreographed by Carlo Torre. In the same year, he became the artistic director of the national choreography competition "Danzarese 2011." At the same time, he works as a dancer and choreographer for the Corona Events Agency, Spid Dance Company, and for conventions and corporate events. In 2013, he participated as choreographer and dancer on the TV show The Apprentice (Sky/Cielo), hosted by Flavio Briatore. Over the years, he has created choreography for theatrical shows, galas, TV campaigns, and musicals, including Aida at San Siro Stadium (2011), various summer formats for tourist resorts with Alpitour, the Lavazza commercial Quando Arrivo Io, and Chanteclair (2015).
Acrobatics
Acrobatic dance blends dance movements with physical acrobatic skills such as jumps, flips, and spins. It is an art that demands strength, agility, flexibility, and exceptional body control. Visually striking, this style highlights the dancer’s ability to perform gravity‑defying moves while preserving fluidity and rhythmic flow.
Alice Tagliaferri
ACROBATICA
She began her athletic journey at the age of four with amateur artistic gymnastics classes, entering competitive sports at six. Later, she chose a more artistic and choreographic path at ASD Artistica Danza Azzurra in Pisogne (BS), directed by Guerina Zanardini, where she deepened her technique combined with choreographic and theatrical expression. Achieving excellent results, she participated in the national team choreography championships held in Forlì. In 2016, after passing an audition, she joined the Kataklò Athletic Physical Theatre Academy, where she completed a three-year training course, graduating on June 8, 2019. She has taken part in prominent performance events such as On Dance at the Sforza Castle in Milan, the Maserati presentation in Porto Cervo, and the 2019 X Factor finale at the Forum in Assago. She collaborated on the short film Due mesi e mezzo starring Anna Ferzetti, Alessandro Tedeschi, and Orsetta Boghero, under the supervision of Silvio Soldini. She is a performer in the project Cercatori di luce, an artistic video installation in Locarno directed by Giuliana Cuneaz, and appears in advertising shoots for the fashion magazine AF Magazine. In 2019, she performed at the Ol Theatre De Sica with Intrecciando Puccini and collaborated with the Kataklò company on several dates. She independently produced and performed D.enne.a in Brescia and Ascoli. Between September and October, she starred in the music video Dove sarai sarò by the folk band I Luf, directed by Mattia del Zotto, as well as in the music video based on the myth of Aci, Galatea, and Polyphemus for Andrea Mastroni, portraying Galatea, directed by Nicola Garzetti. In November 2019, she participated in the opening of the Visionary Days convention in Turin with the performance D.visioni by the performative group Tera. Since July 18, 2020, she has been collaborating with COD Danza in Mantova, directed by Chiara Olivieri, debuting with the performance H.Eros, which was reprised in September 2020. The project D.enne.a was selected among the winners of the call for the Vuoti d’Aria festival in San Benedetto del Tronto in October 2020. On April 24, 2021, she performed on the shores of Lake Pisogne (BS) for the inauguration of the art gallery “Mirad’Or,” featuring works by Daniel Buren, in collaboration with ASD Artistica Danza Azzurra. Currently, she is engaged in studying a fusion between acrobatic disciplines and the world of floorwork and contemporary dance, pursuing an artistic research that unites strength, grace, and innovation.
hip hop
Hip hop is an energetic and rhythmic dance style that originated in the African American neighbourhoods of New York in the 1970s. Combining elements of street dance, breakdance, and funk, hip hop is characterised by dynamic movements, improvisation, and a strong attitude. This dance style celebrates individual expression and connection with the music, and it is one of the most popular forms in competitions and performances worldwide.
Stefano Gatta
HIP-HOP
He discovered his passion for dance at 15. At 21, he began his artistic journey and graduated in 2013 from MOMA Studios Academy, specializing in House and Hip-Hop—styles he still teaches today in various schools and academies across Milan and its province. He refined his training first in New York, attending prestigious schools such as Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, and Peridance Capezio Center, then for three consecutive years in Los Angeles at Debbie Reynolds, Millennium Dance Complex, and Movement Dance Project. Since 2017, Stefano has collaborated with Academy Dance & Fitness in Lissone as a teacher, choreographer, dancer, and judge in hip-hop competitions. Among his international achievements, he led his team to 3rd place at the World of Dance in June 2023, the largest urban dance competition in the world, with performances garnering up to 30 million monthly views on YouTube. On the TV and live show front, he was a dancer on the “La Finale” tour at San Siro with J-AX & Fedez (2018), participated as a professional dancer in the finale of Grande Fratello with The Kolors, and appeared in TV commercials such as Italia’s Got Talent with Lodovica Comello (choreographed by Mommo Sacchetta), The Walking Dead on Fox/Sky, Crozza nel paese delle meraviglie, and events like the Ramstad55 convention, RedBull Tour, and the inauguration of Hotel Gallia. An established hip-hop instructor, Stefano is recognized for his technical, rhythmic, and expressive approach, skillfully blending performance, teaching, and critical judgment.
video dance
Video dance is a form of dance specifically designed to be filmed and choreographed for video, often associated with music videos. It combines elements of commercial dance, hip hop, and jazz, with a strong focus on energy, rhythm, and visual expressiveness. The choreographies are created to exploit direction and stage effects, producing visual and choreographic impacts that engage the audience.
Martina Banfi
VIDEODANCE
She is an established professional in the world of video dance and commercial dance, with extensive experience both as a performer and as a teacher. She has collaborated with the agency NIGHTPROJECT, performing at events, dinner shows, and live spectacles. She served as choreographer and dancer for the Legnano Basket KNIGHTS during the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 seasons, bringing her creativity and energy to the sports arena. She was also part of the dance company for the UYBA SPRING BREAK concert, accompanying artists such as IRAMA, RIKI, and BIONDO. Martina is a Video Dance and Hip Hop Commercial instructor at SPID Dance Academy in Milan, where she passionately supports the technical and artistic growth of her students, preparing them to face the professional dance world. At the same time, she teaches Jazz Funk and Hip Hop Commercial courses in numerous schools across Lombardy, including Real Family School in Busto Arsizio, Sporting Club Dance Center in Solaro, Centro Arte Danza La Fenice in Cerro Maggiore, Dance Good in Castellanza, Officina della Danza in Novara, and Polisportiva Azzate. She has developed a personal project of choreography and video direction on her YouTube channel “Martina Banfi Sbenf,” aiming to create innovative and original concepts in dance. Among her notable experiences are assisting in the Italian workshop tour of Robert Hoffman, well-known for his roles in Step Up 2 and You Got Served; dancing in music videos for artists such as Gabry Ponte, Junior Cally, Zero Assoluto, and Luca Pinto; and television appearances on XFACTOR 2017 and Take Me Out on Real Time. Martina also took part in prestigious events, including the opening ceremony of the UEFA Champions League final at San Siro Stadium in Milan with Alicia Keys. Graduated from the Professional Dance Academy S.P.I.D. in Milan, she expanded her international training by attending top schools in Los Angeles, such as Millennium Dance Complex and Debbie Reynolds Studio, perfecting her skills in multiple disciplines including classical, contemporary, modern, lyrical jazz, hip hop, tap dance, singing, acting, and acrobatics under the guidance of world-renowned teachers.
street jazz
Street jazz is a fusion of jazz dance and urban style, combining the rhythmic and fluid movements of jazz dance with the attitude and energy typical of street dance. It is characterised by energetic, expressive choreography focused on rhythm, emphasising stage presence and the dancer’s personal expression. Street jazz is popular in shows, music videos, and dance competitions.
Mauro Savino
STREET-JAZZ
He began his dance journey at the age of ten, training in hip hop, modern dance, and classical ballet. In 2011, he was admitted to the SPID Academy in Milan, directed by Marta Levis, where he graduated in 2014, solidifying a strong and versatile technical foundation. In 2015, he refined his skills in New York by participating in "The Dance Awards" convention and studying with some of the most renowned international choreographers, including Travis Wall, Mia Michaels, Bobby Newberry, Sonya Tayeh, and Jason Parsons. He also attended courses at the Broadway Dance Center, then continued his professional development in London, studying at Urdang Academy, Studio 68, Pineapple Studios, and taking part in the HDI Dance Camp under the guidance of Brian Friedman, Dean Lee, and other distinguished instructors. In Italy, he participated in the Whes Dance Convention (2015–2016), furthering his training with international choreographers such as Jojo Gomez, Yanis Marshall, Miguel Zarate, Kyle Hanagami, and TD Italy. Professionally, he has developed a diverse career spanning theater, television, corporate events, and fashion. Notable collaborations include involvement in significant TV and theater productions: Tra Roma e il Cielo (Rai 1, choreography by Daniel Ezralow), Fratelli di Crozza (choreography by Michela Muffato), and Magnitudo (Giordano Orchi). He has also worked on projects for major brands and fashion houses such as Dolce & Gabbana (choreography by Thomas Signorelli), Levi’s (with Rafael Carrico and Claudia Martins), MediaWorld (Marco Bebbu), Marni (Michele Rizzo), as well as the Elite Model Look Final 2017 (Sky, choreography by Alessia Gatta) and the production 140 Danza d’Autore (Bruno Centola). He is a regular Street Jazz teacher within the academic program of SPID Dance Academy, where he stands out for a technical and performance-driven approach that integrates choreographic skills, international experience, and a teaching philosophy focused on the professional growth of students. Among his most recent projects are a choreographic collaboration with the brand Duvetica and the choreography for the show Godiamoci il viaggio with Samuele Cavallo.
Acting
Acting is the art of portraying a character, text, or situation through voice, body, and emotion. It involves a deep understanding of the role, motivations, and feelings of the character. Acting can be practised in many settings—including theatre, cinema, and television—and calls for techniques such as improvisation, emotional expression, and non‑verbal communication.
Lorena Crepaldi
DICTION AND ACTING
She graduated as an actress from the "Venetian Academy of Performing Arts" in Padua and deepened her knowledge of operatic singing through private studies. Later, by graduating from the "Bernstein School of Musical Theatre" in Bologna, she expanded her experience in musical theatre. Since 1988, she has maintained a long and intense collaboration with the Teatro Stabile of Bolzano, where she distinguished herself as an actress-singer in numerous plays, including Arlecchino educato dall’amore by Marivaux (co-lead role), Anni di piombo by M. Von Trotta, I dialoghi di Ruzante (co-lead role), Libertà a Brema by R.W. Fassbinder, and Il Maggiore Barbara by G.B. Shaw, all directed by M. Bernardi. She also played leading roles in Lauben by R. Cavosi and in Storie di maschere, inspired by Boccaccio’s Decameron, directed by L. Ottoni. In the summer of 1996, she performed at the Greek Theatre of Syracuse in the I.N.D.A. production of Medea by Euripides, alongside V. Moriconi and directed by M. Missiroli. The following year, she was part of the cast of the musical GREASE with Lorella Cuccarini, directed by Saverio Marconi, for which she also worked as assistant director in A Chorus Line. In the 1998/99 season, she collaborated again with the Compagnia della Rancia and Saverio Marconi in the musical Le Notti di Cabiria, based on Fellini’s film of the same name. In the 2017/2018 season, she was among the leads in the musical Flashdance, directed by Chiara Noschese in a Stage Entertainment production. Her experience also includes participation in the TV movie Nemici Intimi (directed by P. Solinas) for Rai and the short film Ketch-up, winner at the Venice Film Festival 1995 (directed by C. Sigon).
Singing
Singing is the art of producing musical sounds using the voice, and it is one of the most universal art forms. It is based on vocal techniques, such as diaphragmatic breathing and voice control, and involves musical interpretation. Singing can be practised in various genres, from classical to modern, and focuses on expressiveness and connection with the audience, both in solo and choral performances.
Francesca Ragno
CANTO
She discovered her passion for music and theater early on, beginning vocal studies at the age of 15. After graduating from high school with a scientific diploma, in 2015 she was admitted to the “A. Vivaldi” Conservatory in Alessandria, enrolling in the three-year Jazz Singing program under the guidance of Professor Laura Conti. She graduated with top honors (110 cum laude) in 2019, defending a thesis on Natalino Otto: the voice of Italian Jazz. During her academic journey, she performed in the Conservatory’s concert series; notably, in January 2017, she participated in the event “I Mercoledì del Conservatorio” as a jazz solo vocalist in a duo with pianist Enrico Perelli. In 2018, she was selected for the festival “Free Jazz – Musica Libera Sincopata,” dedicated to improvised jazz, performing alongside Vivaldi faculty members, including Laura Conti, in an event promoted by the Alessandria Jazz Club. In the same year, Francesca broadened her skills by enrolling at the “SDM Scuola del Musical” in Milan, earning her professional diploma in 2020. Since then, she has participated in theater and film projects and founded “Crispy Toast,” a vocal trio performing in both private and public settings. Since 2021, she has been teaching singing, sharing with her students the discipline and inspiration cultivated throughout her years of study.
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