Mario Gaglione

Mario Gaglione is an Italian ballet dancer and choreographer born in Torre del Greco. He trained at the Royal Theatre of San Carlo in Naples before completing his studies at the English National Ballet School in London in 2015 on a full scholarship.

He has performed internationally with companies and institutions including Tulsa Ballet II in the USA, the Biennale Festival of Venice in Italy, Ballet Ireland, New English Ballet Theatre in the UK, and the Grand Theatre of Łódź in Poland, working with a wide range of choreographers and performing both classical and contemporary repertoire.

In 2020 he joined Joburg Ballet as a Soloist and was promoted to Senior Soloist in 2026. His performances with the company include numerous soloist roles as well as principal roles such as Basilio in Don Quixote and Albrecht in Giselle.

Alongside his performing career, Gaglione has established himself as a prolific choreographer. In 2025 he was appointed Associate Choreographer of Joburg Ballet, the first appointment of its kind within the company, following several years of creating original works for its repertoire. His choreographic language blends classical ballet foundations with contemporary influences, resulting in a distinctive and versatile body of work.