He chose to become a dancer after watching Come Dancing a television show about ballroom dance competitions.
At the age of 14 he moved to Bologna to concentrate on dance. In 2015 Pernice became a professional in British Broadcasting Corporation ballroom dancing show, for its thirteenth series. He was partnered with Former Coronation Street star, Georgia May Foote.
Pernice and Foote continued their partnership for the 2016 Live Tour.
Georgia May Foote.