PERSPIRATION
Graduated from Point Park University summa cum laude with a BFA in Dance •  Performed at the Guggenheim Museum, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Open Air dance series, and the Pittsburgh Opera Fashion Show • Was awarded a scholarship from Point Park faculty in 2019 for outstanding work ethic • Worked as a company member with Pittsburgh’s The Pillow Project under the direction of Pearlann Porter.

INSPIRATION
My supportive family, my beautiful friends, my two cats, genuine connection, Drag performance, all forms of personal expression, outdoor adventures, vibrant colors, cute coffee shops, fashion, makeup, fun jewelry, mindless activities.

BIOGRAPHY
Matthew Saggiomo (he/they) grew up in the small town of Sayre, Pennsylvania where he began his dance training of all styles, starting at the age of 6. At 18, he continued his dance training at Elite Danceworx in Ontario, Canada under the tutelage of Dawn Rappitt. It was there that Matthew was able to explore his personal truth, passion, and heart. Matthew then attended Point Park University where he earned a BFA in Dance in 2022. Additionally, Matthew has attended dance training programs at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and Utah’s SALT Contemporary Dance. He has also worked as a company member with The Pillow Projects, a post-modern-jazz dance company based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, under the direction of Pearlann Porter. He has performed at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Open Air dance series, and at the Pittsburgh Opera Fashion Show. Matthew’s favorite style of dance is improvisation. He enjoys letting various environments affect the direction that movement takes him. This is Matthew’s second season with GroundWorks DanceTheater.