Mia Molinari

She began her dance training at the age of six at the Domenichino da Piacenza Dance Academy, under the direction of Giuseppina Campolonghi.

At twelve, she was awarded her first scholarship with Peter Laslov in Pisa.

In 1985, she won the prestigious competition at the Teatro Carcano in Milan, directed by Aldo Masella, receiving outstanding reviews from the press.

At the age of sixteen, she earned a scholarship to Vignale Danza, a renowned program organized by the Teatro Nuovo di Torino under the artistic direction of Gian Mesturino and Germana Erba, subsequently joining the company.

During this period, she was selected as one of the most promising dancers by Ramona De Sa, teacher of the prestigious Ballet Nacional de Cuba, directed by the legendary Alicia Alonso. She later trained and worked with the company as its Italian representative.

In 1989, after returning to Italy, she joined the summer season at the Arena di Verona, under the artistic direction of Giuseppe Carbone, performing alongside internationally acclaimed dancers such as Vasiliev, Yancu, and Savignano in the ballet Zorba the Greek, choreographed by Lorca Massine, with Mikis Theodorakis conducting the orchestra.

During the 1989–1990 television season, she made her TV debut in Serata d’Onore on RAI 1, choreographed by Franco Miseria, performing alongside Steve La Chance, Giuliano Peparini, Marco Cantalupo, and Fabrizio Mainini.

In 1991, she debuted as Principal Dancer in the iconic Italian television show Fantastico 12, hosted by Raffaella Carrà and Johnny Dorelli, with choreography by Franco Miseria and direction by Sergio Japino.

Her success marked the beginning of a new generation of television dancers, succeeding celebrated performers such as Lorella Cuccarini and Heather Parisi.

Following this achievement, she signed an exclusive seven-year contract with the production company founded by Lucio Presta, Vincenzo Ratti, and Franco Miseria.

In 1992, she appeared in Saint Vincent, hosted by Pippo Baudo on RAI 1.

In 1993, she took part in Cercasi Rossella, hosted by Enrica Bonaccorti on Canale 5.

During the 1993–1994 and 1994–1995 television seasons, she performed as Principal Dancer in the popular variety show Buona Domenica on Canale 5, hosted by Jerry Scotti and Gabriella Carlucci. The choreography was created by Marco Garofalo, and she first partnered with Silvio Oddi, later dancing alongside Fabrizio Mainini.

In 1995, she appeared in Simpaticissima on Rete 4, hosted by Gabriella Golia and Jerry Scotti, performing choreography by Brian Bullard and Garrison Rochelle.

In 1996, she joined the cast of La Città delle Donne, hosted by Jo Squillo on Rete 4.

During the 1997–1998 and 1998–1999 seasons, she starred as Principal Dancer in the iconic television show La Corrida, hosted by Corrado on Canale 5, with choreography by Luciano Parise.

In 1998, she appeared in a music video by Sting, alongside Laetitia Casta, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, and Raoul Bova, directed by Stefano Salvati. The project achieved Gold Record status in France.

In 1999, she featured in a music video for Zucchero, with choreography by Moses Pendleton and direction by Stefano Salvati.

That same year, she performed in the television program Sulle Ali di un’Estate, broadcast on RAI 1, with choreography by Susanna Beltrami Dettore.

In 2000, she was a special guest on La Sai l’Ultima?, hosted by Jerry Scotti and Natalia Estrada on Canale 5.

In 2001, she joined the cast of Wozzup, hosted by Daniele Bossari on Italia 1.

In 2002, she appeared as a guest on Carramba che Fortuna, hosted by Raffaella Carrà, and on La Vita in Diretta, hosted by Michele Cucuzza, both broadcast on RAI 1.

Also in 2002, she began a three-year collaboration with Steve La Chance as a permanent dance partner on the television program In Famiglia, hosted by Tiberio Timperi and Roberta Capua on RAI 2, with choreography by Renato Greco. This collaboration further strengthened her reputation as one of Italy’s leading television dancers.

In 2003, she began collaborating with IDA – International Dance Association, working as both a teacher and jury member at numerous events held in Ravenna. During the same period, she joined the faculty of the Dance Professional School, directed by Steve La Chance.

From 2003 to 2004, she also started teaching Modern Dance at the prestigious IALS in Rome, one of Italy’s leading dance training centers.

In 2005, she performed as a soloist during the live television broadcast of Christmas in the Vatican, held in the Paul VI Audience Hall (Sala Nervi) and directed by Roberto Cenci.

Between 2008 and 2009, she appeared as a Special Guest in the prime-time television show Volami nel Cuore, alongside Pupo, directed by Roberto Cenci. During the same period, she was also a guest on In Famiglia, hosted by Tiberio Timperi and Adriana Volpe, directed by Michele Guardì and broadcast on RAI 2.

In 2011, she worked as a teacher and choreographer on the talent show Amici, coaching contestant Giuseppe Giofrè, who went on to win the competition.

In 2013, she was a guest performer on Io Canto, directed by Roberto Cenci, presenting a duet with internationally renowned teacher Daniele Ziglioli to the song “Uomo Fantasma” by Arianna Bergamaschi and Juanes.

Alongside her television career, she continued to develop an extensive artistic and theatrical path. She performed as Principal Dancer with Vittorio Biagi’s Company at the Teatro Olimpico in Rome in Scheherazade, and later appeared as a Guest Artist with companies including Botega (Enzo Celli), Spellbound Contemporary Ballet (Mauro Astolfi), Balletto di Toscana, and Silvio Oddi Dance Company.

She also performed in prestigious gala events and international dance festivals, including Danza per il Kosovo at the Teatro Brancaccio, under the patronage of Carla Fracci, and collaborated on numerous artistic productions, music videos, and theatrical projects.

In 2000, she founded Danzascoli, an event dedicated to dance in the city of Ascoli Piceno, where she served as Artistic Director, a role through which she promoted dance education and performance for many years.

Throughout this period, she also worked as a choreographer, event presenter, and jury member at numerous national and international dance competitions, while developing long-term collaborations in professional dance education across Italy.

Since 2016, she has been the Director and Dance Teacher at ASD Move Art in Vigolzone (Piacenza), where she continues to train and mentor dancers of all ages and levels.

Over the years, she has established herself as a respected teacher, choreographer, artistic director, and international adjudicator, regularly invited to judge prestigious national and international dance competitions and to teach masterclasses and professional workshops.

Her artistic career spans classical ballet, modern and contemporary dance, television, theatre, choreography, and dance education, making her one of the most versatile and experienced figures in the Italian dance scene.

Throughout her career, she has collaborated with internationally renowned artists, choreographers, directors, and performers, while remaining committed to nurturing new generations of dancers through education, artistic excellence, and professional development.

Today, she continues to combine her work as a performer, choreographer, educator, and jury member, sharing over four decades of experience in the world of dance and performing arts with dancers across Italy and abroad.

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    Principal Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Teacher & Artistic Director
Speaker Details
  • Profession
    Principal Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Teacher & Artistic Director