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Dania Papa

@daniapapa

Experienced educator and cultural leader specializing in social, educational, and artistic programs.

Italy
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining education, social impact and arts leadership where I can design programs, train staff, and support community wellbeing.

I am an experienced educator, dance director, and social-program leader with a decade-plus track record directing a dance school and running community educational initiatives.

I have taught history of dance at university level, served as a dance school director and choreographer, and presided over artistic juries for events. I combine pedagogical training with practical leadership in cultural programming.

My academic background includes a degree in Psychological Sciences and multiple professional qualifications in pedagogy, ABA behavioral techniques, mediation, mindfulness, and forensic graphology, supporting my work in education, social services and restorative justice.

I have held elected municipal roles, managed recreational day-centers and, most recently, served as sole director of an aeronautical company, demonstrating versatility across artistic, social and organizational sectors.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

CS

Municipal Councillor (Mixed Group)

Comune di Castiglione di Sicilia

Jan 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years 5 months)

Served as municipal councillor in the Mixed Group until June 12, 2022, contributing to local decision-making and community projects.

PD

President, Artistic Jury

Pilone D'Oro

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008 (11 months)

Served as President of the artistic jury for the 9th edition of the Pilone D'Oro competition, leading adjudication and scoring for performance entries at Teatro V. Emanuele.

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External Lecturer — Dance History

University of Catania

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008 (2 years 11 months)

Delivered external lectures in History of Dance within the Faculty of Education, integrating aesthetics and philosophy of language into course content for undergraduate students.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UM

UniD S.r.l. (San Marino)

Grafologia Forense, Forensic Graphology

2025 - 2025

Obtained certification in forensic graphology.

CI

Certified Excellence – IT

Parapsicologo, Parapsychology

2025 - 2025

Completed a certification program resulting in a parapsychology qualification.

IP

IEEP Istituto Europeo di Psicologia Positiva

Esperto in Mindfulness, Psicologia Positiva e Gestione Emotiva, Positive Psychology / Mindfulness

2024 - 2024

Completed training in positive psychology, mindfulness, and emotional management.

MR

Ministero della Giustizia - Centro Per La Giustizia Riparativa

Qualifica di Mediatore Penale, Restorative Justice / Mediation

2019 - 2019

Completed qualification program in restorative justice and obtained certification as a penal mediator.

RP

Regione Siciliana - Assessorato Istruzione e Formazione Professionale

Accreditamento nell'Albo Regionale dei Formatori, Adult Education / Training

2018 - 2018

Accredited as a regional trainer and added to the regional register of trainers.

SU

Safe for Life Salvamento Academy c/o UISP

B.L.S.D. Full D, Emergency Care / Lifesaving

2017 - 2017

Completed lifesaving and emergency response training, earning a BLSD certification.

AP

A.N.I.PED. Associazione Nazionale Italiana Pedagogisti

Specializzazione in Pedagogia Giuridica, Pedagogy

2017 - 2017

Completed advanced training in pedagogical studies and legal pedagogy topics.

PE

Programma Nazionale per l'Educazione Continua in Medicina (E.C.M.)

Attestato di Formazione, Continuing Medical Education

2016 - 2016

Completed accredited continuing education training in the medical/health education field.

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Università eCampus

Laurea in Scienze e Tecniche Psicologiche, Psychological Sciences

2012 - 2016

Earned a degree covering psychological sciences and techniques with coursework in general, cognitive and social psychology.

AM

Albo Nazionale Maestri di Danza Sportiva M.I.D.A.S.

Diploma in Danze Coreografiche e Danze Latine, Dance / Choreography

2012 - 2012

Obtained certification in choreographic and Latin dances as a qualified dance teacher.

LA

Liceo Classico M. Amari

Diploma di Maturità Classica, Classical Studies

1997 - 2002

Completed classical secondary education with studies in humanities and classical languages.

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Software and tools used professionally

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