Hi folks, my name is Paolo. I'm a dancer and teacher who has always been passionate about Salsa on2.
My career began about 15 years ago, starting with evening courses, then moving on to private lessons, and finally to specific preparation in order to access the Italian national competitions.
- This journey lasted 8 years, during which I managed to win:
- - 7 Italian Championships of Cuban Salsa, Puerto Rican Salsa, Bachata and Merengue;
- - 3 Italian Championships of Salsa Shine (Pasos libre/Salsa only) e
- -1 Italian Championship of Salsa Dhine Duo.
In the meantime, during my third year of competitions, I took part in the first professional group of salsa called "Latin Style" (artistic director Gabriele Maccioni), who was my first and great teacher, fundamental in guiding me in this path of growth, I will always be grateful to him for that.
Later I danced in one of the most prestigious groups well-known in the world, "Ansima Production Ballet", led by the artistic director Marco Ferrigno.
After this experience, a friend and I decided to make our dream come true, and we decided to create our own salsa duo called "Los Socios", with which we debuted in a prestigious competition called "Valetodo", in which we ranked second.
But this was only the beginning of a great series of successes that led us to dance and teach on the biggest stages of European congresses, and also to win a European Championship in 2014 "Salsa Solo", and a World Championship in 2016 "La Negra". Sauce - Pasos Libres."
Subsequently, I made the big decision to move to Dublin (2018), not an easy choice but for which I will always be grateful.
With the move, I decided to focus exclusively on teaching.
But as time went by the adrenaline of the stage began to wane, that's why at the beginning of 2022 I decided to get back in the game, but this time together with someone I've always respected, Yuri Colucci.
I am currently part of the most innovative and talented group in the world called "Ccrew", with which we participated in the "Pasos Libres 2022" finishing fifth respectively, and we had the opportunity to be present at various congresses all over Europe.
I am proud of the decision I made 15 years ago, it led me to an incredible experience that I will never forget.
Teaching for me has always been a godsend, seeing my students improve week by week always gives me a great deal of strength to make sure I can do my best to help them achieve their dance goals.
A fun fact is that I started dancing, losing a bet during a football match.
The price I had to pay was to go to a Salsa & Bachata evening, and from there I immersed myself in this world which has given me great satisfaction so far.
I am very satisfied with my experience here at Trinity Dance School, which lasted 2 fantastic years.
Looking forward to seeing you at our monthly classes and party!!!
Take care, see you soon.
"Life is all about having a good time" M.C.