Career
He has owned and operated New York City"s largest ballroom dance studio, Paul Pellicoro"s DanceSport, since 1985, which is currently located in its new (as of November 2006) home next to the Empire State Building in Manhattan in New York City (the studio was located in the Upper West Side neighborhood in Manhattan until November 2006). Renowned for his work in films, he has extensive film experience both as a performer and as a choreographer. In addition to managing his New York dance studio, Paul is a full-time dance instructor there, teaching Salsa/Mambo, the Hustle, and Argentine Tango.
Formerly a ten-dance competitor, Paul also teaches International Latin American and Standard along with all of the American Style dance as well.
He is one of the few living only experts in both "authentic style" dancing as well as the competitive styles. Among his notable students is Marilyn Cole.
Currently, the Fund sponsors free dance workshops in New York City public schools and private spaces.
