Massimo Perugini

Current Roles
– Artistic Director, CDMA SPAZIO-52 – Former Artistic Director, MAS Milan – Founder, SCDP Contemporary Dance Program – Choreographer, OFBALANCE Contemporary Ballet – Guest Teacher across Italy and Europe – Jury Member in international festivals – Creative Collaborator, VisionArt

Professional Experience
2018-Present: Artistic Director, CDMA SPAZIO-52
2016-2023: Artistic Director, MAS Milan
2012-2023: Head of Contemporary Dept, MAS
2012-Present: Certified Pilates Trainer
2010-Present: Director, SCDP Contemporary Dance Program
2000-Present: Teacher & Choreographer in Europe

Choreography & Performance
– MODUSE Company, Paris – ARKA Theater, Belgium – Graz Opera House (Fly) – Giessen Company (Cool) – International projects (Italy-Germany-Bulgaria) – Akram Khan Company, Irenek Company – Ramallah and Florence Festivals – EuroBalletto and Peptiti

Major Choreographic Works
Crazy House, Close to Me, Casanova, Convivenze, Il Senso della Vita, Con-Trasto, Rosso Mala, Drop, Home, Enter, Sacre du Printemps, La Quinta Stagione, Hangar, All Our Life, Time, Sinapsy, Brain, Raum, Bo-Lero, Il Palinsesto della Vita, Cassandra, Caino’s, Corpo a Corpo

Education & Training
– Studied: ballet, jazz, Afro, contemporary, floor work, contact
– Balletto di Roma (Bartolomei & Zappolini)
– Directing with Alek Shedlash
– Masterclasses: Portier, Calino, Bach, Momboye, Weegor, Ekson
– Jazz with Andre Tyson
– Internships: Le Blank, SF Contemporary Ballet
– Afro training with Momboye (Paris)
– TV shows with Landi and Miseria

Projects & Recognition
– Choreographer: National Synchro Swim Team (winner)
– Opening: Dragon Boat World Championships
– Festivals: Prague, Faenza, Rieti, Perugia, Rome
– Awards: Performer & Choreographer Scholarships
– 1999-2000: School Program (Regione Lazio)
– Founder: OFBALANCE (formerly Steam Performing Dancer)
– 2002: Best Performer – Danzare Interpretando
– First Italian co. at D.A.R.C Festival
– Best Company (JAWA) – Hellas International