Famous Italian Dancers

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Bruno Tonioli

(Choreographer & Judge of the Reality TV Shows 'Strictly Come Dancing' and 'Dancing With the Stars')

Birthdate: November 25, 1955

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Ferrara, Italy

Italian choreographer Bruno Tonioli gained fame as a Latin and ball dancer. He was a judge on the dance reality shows Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars and also appeared on DanceX and Dance War. He is gay and has often spoken of the homophobia he has faced.

Roberto Bolle

(Ballet dancer)

Birthdate: March 26, 1975

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Casale Monferrato, Italy

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Raffaella Carra

(Singer)

Birthdate: June 18, 1943

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Bologna, Italy

Died: July 5, 2021

Raffaella Carra was an Italian singer, television presenter, dancer, and actress. She achieved immense popularity across Europe and Latin America during the peak of her illustrious career. An icon of women's liberation, Raffaella Carra supported the LGBT movement and was honored at the 2017 World Pride Madrid with the Gay Icon award.

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Alessandra Ferri

(Ballet dancer)

Birthdate: May 6, 1963

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Milan, Italy

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Flavia Cacace

(Italian–British Professional Dancer and Choreographer.)

Birthdate: March 13, 1980

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Naples, Campania, Italy

Italian-British dancer Flavia Cacace is part of the dance duo Vincent and Flavia, with her dance partner Vincent Simone. She appeared multiple times on the reality show Strictly Come Dancing and won in its 10th season. She has also appeared on The Magicians. Flavis is married to actor Jimi Mistry.

Enrico Cecchetti

(Ballet Dancer)

Birthdate: June 21, 1850

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Rome, Italy

Died: November 13, 1928

Lodovica Comello

(Actress)

Birthdate: April 13, 1990

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: San Daniele del Friuli, Italy

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Heather Parisi

(Dancer)

Birthdate: January 27, 1960

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Vincent Simone

(Reality Star)

Birthdate: March 15, 1979

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Foggia, Italy

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Carla Fracci

(Ballet dancer)

Birthdate: August 20, 1936

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Milan, Italy

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Alessandra Martines

(Italian-French Dancer and Actress)

Birthdate: September 19, 1963

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Rome, Italy

Alessandra Martines is an Italian-French actress and dancer best known for playing the title role in the popular Fantaghirò TV film series. Her portrayal of Fantaghirò has earned her several prestigious awards, such as the Best Actress Telegatto. In 2014, she was honored with the Kineo Award for lifetime achievement at the Venice International Film Festival.

Pierina Legnani

(Ballerina)

Birthdate: September 30, 1868

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Italy

Died: November 15, 1930

Haruhiko Yamanouchi

(Actor)

Birthdate: April 20, 1946

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Carmen Russo

(Singer, Actress)

Birthdate: October 3, 1959

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Genoa, Italy

Carlotta Grisi

(Ballet dancer)

Birthdate: June 28, 1819

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Vižinada, Croatia

Died: May 20, 1899

José Greco

(Dancer)

Birthdate: December 23, 1918

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Montorio nei Frentani, Italy

Died: December 31, 2000

Lorella Cuccarini

(Television personality, Singer)

Birthdate: August 10, 1965

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Rome, Italy

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Milena Vukotic

(Ballerina)

Birthdate: April 23, 1935

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Rome, Italy

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Eleonora Abbagnato

(Ballet Dancer)

Birthdate: June 30, 1978

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Palermo, Sicily

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Emilio de' Cavalieri

(Composer)

Birthdate: 1550 AD

Birthplace: Rome, Italy

Died: March 11, 1602

Gaetano Casanova

(Former Actor, Ballet dancer)

Birthdate: April 2, 1697

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Parma, Italy

Died: December 18, 1733

Fanny Cerrito

(Ballet Dancer)

Birthdate: May 11, 1817

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Naples, Italy

Died: May 6, 1909

Filippo Taglioni

(Dancer)

Birthdate: November 5, 1777

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Milan, Italy

Died: February 11, 1871

Carlo Blasis

(Dancer)

Birthdate: November 4, 1797

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Naples, Italy

Died: January 15, 1878

Salvatore Viganò

(Choreographer)

Birthdate: March 25, 1769

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Naples, Italy

Died: August 10, 1821

Gasparo Angiolini

(Dancer)

Birthdate: February 9, 1731

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Florence, Italy

Died: February 6, 1803