Dania Papa
@daniapapa
Experienced educator and cultural leader specializing in social, educational, and artistic programs.
What I'm looking for
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
Sole Director
EtnAir S.r.l.
Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Served as sole director of EtnAir S.r.l., an aeronautical operator, managing company operations in fixed-wing and rotorcraft services and leading business activities.
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.
Municipal Assessor
Comune di Castiglione di Sicilia
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Appointed municipal assessor, overseeing delegated municipal functions, program implementation, and interdepartmental coordination for local administration.
Municipal Councillor
Comune di Castiglione di Sicilia
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Served as municipal councillor in the majority group 'Idee per Castiglione', participating in local governance, policy development, and community initiatives from 2017 to 2020.
Day Center Manager
Comune di Castiglione di Sicilia
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years 11 months)
Managed a recreational day center for the Castiglione di Sicilia territory, coordinating programs, staff, and community activities to support local social services.
Teacher — Parochial Bilingual School
Betty's School
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years 11 months)
Taught in a parochial bilingual school, delivering classroom instruction and supporting student development in bilingual educational settings.
Director / Dance School Owner
Dania Dance
Jan 2003 - Dec 2013 (10 years 11 months)
Founded and directed a private dance school, overseeing curriculum, instruction, and events delivery for a decade and growing program offerings in artistic and educational services.
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.
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
UniD S.r.l. (San Marino)
Grafologia Forense, Forensic Graphology
2025 - 2025
Obtained certification in forensic graphology.
Certified Excellence – IT
Parapsicologo, Parapsychology
2025 - 2025
Completed a certification program resulting in a parapsychology qualification.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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