Mikael Pasini

Education

• Certificate Program, Peridance Center | New York City | Dance Certificate, 2017-2019

• Liceo Coreutico, Convitto Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II | Rome, Italy | High School Diploma, 2011-2016

Experience

• Peridance Contemporary Dance Company (PCDC) | New York City, NY | 2017-Present

- Performed as a soloist and lead dancer, showcasing versatility and artistry on national and international stages.

- Assisted Artistic Director Igal Perry during international tours, auditions, and masterclasses.

• The School at Peridance | New York City, NY | 2026-Present

- Ballet instructor for children ages 8–10, teaching Core I Ballet, and students ages 10–13 in Core II PCDC Repertory.

- Developed students’ ballet technique, movement quality, musicality, and understanding of contemporary dance repertory.

- Provided age-appropriate technical and repertory-based training to strengthen students’ artistic expression, performance skills, and movement proficiency.

• New Settlement | Bronx, NY | 2026-Present

- Contemporary / Ballet dance instructor for children and teenagers ages 4–17 in community-based Saturday dance classes.

- Develop students’ ballet technique, coordination, musicality, body awareness, creativity, and artistic expression through structured dance instruction.

- Foster discipline, confidence, collaboration, and respect while providing an inclusive, supportive environment for artistic growth and dance education.

• The New York Performing Arts Academy (NYPAA) | New York City, NY 2022-Present

- Contemporary and ballet educator for ages 18-30.

- Designed choreography to develop spatial awareness for singers and actors who are not classically-trained dancers.

- Focused on enhancing students' technique, flexibility, coordination, musicality, and stage presence.

• New York Edge Public Schools, Baychester Academy/169X | The Bronx, NY September-November 2025

- Instructed K–6 students in foundational movement skills through creative, age-appropriate dance technique.

- Designed choreography and activities that strengthened spatial awareness, rhythm, and confidence.

- Fostered a supportive learning environment that emphasized teamwork, positive behavior, and problem-solving.

• The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (NYCDA) | New York City, NY January-August 2025

- Ballet educator for incoming and outgoing students.

- Administered a rigorous, 15-week curriculum to develop technical proficiency.

- Emphasized classical ballet while nurturing individual artistic growth and performance confidence.

• Dance Molinari | New York City, NY 2025-Present

- Contemporary / Ballet instructor providing professional dance training to aspiring performers developing their technical foundation and artistic identity.

- Strengthen students technique, musicality, movement quality, and artistry through focused instruction in a pre-professional training environment.

- Prepare aspiring performers for professional opportunities in Broadway, national tours, television, film, and the entertainment industry by emphasizing technical excellence, individuality, and performance readiness.

• New York City Public Schools, Grant Avenue Elementary School | Bronx, NY February-March 2025

- In conjunction with “Dance Break,” a residency program through Peridance Contemporary Dance Company.

- Taught special needs elementary students by nurturing self-expression and confidence.

- Constructed an inclusive choreography each student performed at the end of the six-week program.

• New York City Public Schools, P. S. 112 Dutch Kills | Queens, NY January-February 2024

- In conjunction with “Dance Break,” a residency program through Peridance Contemporary Dance Company.

- Inspired third grade students by building foundational skills in dance.

- Encouraged creativity and coordination while fostering a love for movement and artistic expression.

Certifications & Safety Training

•  Foundations in Health and Safety | New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), 2025

•  Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying & Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment | New York State OCFS, 2025

•  Identifying & Responding to Anaphylaxis | New York State OCFS, 2025

Awards

• OZ Award: Best Performer, XYZ NYC Art Show | New York, NY 2022

• Peridance Center Certificate Program Scholarship Recipient: $25,000 | New York, NY 2017-2019

•  Studio Harmonic Dance Training Scholarship Recipient: $15,000 | Paris, France 2017

•  University of Codarts Rotterdam Scholarship Recipient: $15,000 | Amsterdam, Netherlands 2016

Spoken Languages

• Italian (native language), English (fluent), and Spanish (fluent)