Raffaele Parisi

Raffaele Parisi is a groundbreaking Italian ballet dancer and teacher from Molfetta, renowned for becoming the first man in Italy to perform on pointe. His remarkable achievements include receiving prestigious accolades from the Royal Academy of Dance in London, where he excelled in both ballet and ballet teaching studies. Parisi’s dedication to his craft, which began at a young age, has led him to break traditional barriers in the world of classical dance, a field historically dominated by female dancers. Currently, he serves as the artistic director of 'Les Dances', a dance school in Molfetta, inspiring future generations of dancers.