Giacomo Agrello

Overview

Working from the stages of a beginner through the ranks of Amateur competition, into the levels of Professional and Pro-Am divisions, Giacomo’s international career spans all levels of Ballroom Dance with successful results across the board. To name a few accomplishments, Giacomo holds multiple Pro-Am Champion titles across all age divisions, is a multiple-time Professional International Standard Champion and finalist in Open and Rising Star events across the United States, and is a former Italian National Amateur Standard Champion.

Giacomo has made it a priority throughout his career to maintain the highest level of training for himself, seeking out coaching from the most sought after and knowledgeable trainers in the world including: Peter Eggleton, Brian and Susan Puttock, Bill and Bobbie Irvine, Brian and Christie McDonald, Igor Suvorov, Giampiero Giannico and Andrew Sinkinson to name a few.

A true technician and competitor, Giacomo stresses the importance of continued training and education - both with his students and himself. Currently a Pro-Am instructor, competitor and adjudicator, Giacomo continues to be a "student of his own profession".

Giacomo Agrello and wife Debra Agrello are owners of Agrello Dance & Fitness located in St George, UT. They are also the organizers of the Las Vegas Lights Dance Challenge.

Accomplishments

• Seattle Star Ball Professional Standard Champion (2006)
• Hawaii Star Ball Professional Standard Champion (2004)
• Hawaii Star Ball Professional Standard Rising Star Champion (2004)
• International Grand Ball Professional Standard Rising Star Champion (2004)
• Multiple-time Professional International Standard Champion and finalist in Open and Rising Star events across the United States
• Represented United States at the Blackpool Dance Festival
• Represented United States at the International Championships
• Represented United States at the UK Open Championships
• Italian National Amateur Standard Champion
• Multiple-time Pro-Am Champion across all age divisions

Dance Partners

• Alexandria Hawkins(2004 - 2006)
• Catherine Blondell (2002 - 2003)
• Wendi Davies (2001 - 2002)
• Sara Sereno (?)

Instructors

• Peter Eggleton
• Brian Puttock
• Susan Puttock
• Bill Irvine
• Bobbie Irvine
• Brian McDonald
• Christie McDonald
• Igor Suvorov
• Giampiero Giannico
• Andrew Sinkinson

Entrepreneurship

• Las Vegas Lights Dance Challenge, Competition Organizer
• Agrello Dance & Fitness, Studio Owner, Director, Instructor
• Professional Competitor
• Certified - Terpsichore Teachers of Dancing
• Certified Dance Instructor
• Member Degree - Terpsichore Teachers of Dancing
• Choreographer
• Competition Licensed Adjudicator for the National Dance Council of America specializing in:
• International Style Standard (Championship Certified) - Terpsichore Teachers of Dancing
• American Smooth (Championship Certified) - Dance Vision International Dance Association (DVIDA)
• Completed Judges Training under the National Dance Council of America(NDCA)