Yuri has over 15 years of competitive dance expereince, of which 8 years at an international level (Latin American, ballroom Dances and Exhibition Show Dance). He graduated in MSP Technical Diploma (Dance Sports) and graduated in Sicilian Popular Art and Culture (Folk Dance). Theoretical and practical knowledge of ballroom and Latin American dances with the art of the dance lift. 

Participation in the most important international competitions such as (Blackpool Dance Festival), (U.K. Championships), (Singapore Dance Championships). (New York Dance Festival), (Dubai Open). (International Dance Championship). 

Competitions in the Pro-AM circuit (Professional / Teacher and Amateur / student).

As well as experience in the competitive scene, he has worked as a professional dancer in the choreographing various tv shows including: The Masked Singer (RAI1), Tu Si Que Val (Channel 5 Mediaset), The Masked Singer 2 (Rai 1), The Match (Rai 1), The Buccaneers Season 1 and 2 (Apple TV) and Outlander.