Alessio Piemontese

Teach on Wednesdays

Born in Manfredonia on 14 May 1994. He began his journey in the world of Hip Hop at the age of 16, immediately participating in national and international events, studying with masters such as Luigi Swan, Kris, Gus Bembery, Ilenia Rossi, Daniele Baldi, Paolo Aloise, Marisa Ragazzo, Omid, Tony Stone, Vinh Nguyen, Jun Quemado and many others.

He immediately began to participate in various competitions: second place in the “Junior Couple” category at the international dance competition in Florence – Expression 2011. Second place in the “Over Couple” category at Expression 2014, winning a scholarship to the Juste Debout School in Paris. The same year he was selected for the auditions for the IDA Hip Hop Company, run by Daniele Baldi and Ilenia Rossi, where he performed throughout Italy in various Hip Hop events. First place in the "Coppia Over" category at the Napoli Hip Hop Festival competition, winning a scholarship at the Ostia Hip Hop Festival event where he competed in the "Coppia Over" category, finishing in fourth place. First place in the "Coppia Over" category at the national competition I Love Dance 2014 in Civitavecchia. In 2015 he graduated from the Cruisin Arts MC Hip Hop School with Masters Marisa Ragazzo and Omid after completing a 3-year training course and obtaining the final exam. In 2011 he also approached the world of Caribbean dance, participating in various courses and events around Italy, studying with various national and international masters.

In 2015 he moved to Milan and began attending courses at Maestro Fernando Sosa's Sosa Academy, studying with masters such as Fernando Sosa, Sandy Ramos, Adolfo Indacochea, Tania Cannarsa and many others. In the same year she joined Maestro Fernando Sosa's Tropical Gem company where she began performing on stages all over the world.

In 2016 (July) with Tropical Gem, participating in the “Ultimate Latin Dance Championship” competition in Las Vegas, winning for two consecutive years (2016/2017).

In 2016 (May) he participated in the first edition of Maestro Chiquito's "The Urban Event" competition, placing first in the "1 VS 1" and "2 VS 2" categories.

Participates in the first edition of the "Salsanama" competition 2017, finishing in fourth place. In 2017 (May) she participated in the "Flava Dance Contest" placing first in the "1VS1" category. In 2018 (February) you participated in the second edition of "Salsanama" arriving among the finalists. Also in 2018 (May) she participated in the world salsa championship "IX Mundial de Pasos Libres de Salsa" at the "La Negra Dance Festival" event with another dancer Michele Angeloni, finishing in fifth place. She participates in the second edition of "The Urban Event" 2018 (May) placing first in the 2VS2 category.

In 2018 (June) he finished his journey with the Tropical Gem company and began his journey with the "Ringo Boys" group founded by him and his friend/colleague Moustapha Ba, starting to dance around Europe in various events Latins. In 2019 (March) they participated in the "Zeno Latin Festival" event in Naples where they ranked first. In 2020 (February) he participated in the television program "Italia' Got Talent" with the Tropical Gem company. In 2020 he joined Maestro Angelo Gioffrè's company, continuing to perform in all the various Caribbean events in Europe and beyond. In 2023 (February) he took part in the "Salsanama" competition, placing first in the "A Mi Manera" category, winning the opportunity to perform in America at the BIG Salsa Fest in San Antonio (Texas). Also in 2023 (October) he participated in the "XII Mundial de Pasos Libres de Salsa" of the "La Negra Dance Festival" event, reaching the final (11th place). In 2024 (February) the “Salsanama” competition ranked first in the “A Mi Manera” category for the second consecutive year. To date he continues to work in Maestro Angelo Gioffrè's company and also as a soloist.

Teaches: Salsa Partnerwork/Footwork, Salsa Fusion “A Mi Manera”