
Pasquale La Rocca
Pasquale La Rocca is an Award-winning international dancer and choreographer whose talent, passion, and charisma have captivated audiences across the globe. Trained from a young age in all styles of dance, Pasquale found his true calling in Ballroom and Latin, where he quickly rose to prominence,becoming an Italian Champion and World Finalist in the Under 21 category.
His professional stage debut came in 2014 with the world-renowned Broadway production Burn the Floor. Touring across four continents,including standout performances in London’s West End, the USA, Australia, Japan, South Africa, and China,Pasquale quickly ascended to the roles of Principal Dancer, Dance Captain, and Assistant Choreographer within the company, wowing global audiences with his electric stage presence.
Pasquale then took his talents to television with various appearances on BBC 1’ s flagship dance show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. But it was his record-breaking run on “Dancing with the Stars” that made international headlines,securing five consecutive wins and setting a new benchmark in the franchise’s history worldwide.
His flair for choreography led to exciting collaborations, including serving as guest choreographer on ITV’s The Masked Dancer and assisting acclaimed Hollywood choreographer Mandy Moore on professional numbers for Strictly Come Dancing’s 20th Anniversary Series.
A constant presence on the UK touring circuit, Pasquale has starred as Lead Dancer and Dance Captain in numerous productions, performing alongside the most popular pro dancers from Strictly Come Dancing. In 2022, he and fellow Strictly star Dianne Buswell through an exciting collaboration achieved a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for ‘The Furthest Distance Danced by a Couple’
Pasquale also continues to shine in his home country, Italy, with numerous high-profile dance and choreography collaborations. Over the past three years, he has become a beloved fixture on the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing(Ballando con le Stelle), where his dazzling performances and creative choreography have wowed audiences and critics alike. His charisma and talent have earned him a place as one of the most popular professional dancers in the show's 20-year history.
From the competition floor to the global stage and screen, Pasquale La Rocca continues to inspire, innovate, and ignite the world of dance with every step.
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