Originally from Mendoza, Argentina, Mr. Piantino has studied at the Colón Theatre Ballet School, The Juilliard School (BFA), and The University of Washington (MFA). He has performed with the San Francisco Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, the Chamber Dance Company, and many others. Mr. Piantino has taught at several institutions of higher education, including his current post at the School of Dance at the University of Utah.