Giuseppe Giofrè (; born 10 January 1993) is an Italian dancer, model, and choreographer based in Los Angeles. He gained popularity competing during the eleventh season of Amici di Maria De Filippi, and for being on tour as a dancer for Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Jonas, Taylor Swift, Kylie Minogue and Nicki Minaj.
Career Giofrè was born and raised in Gioia Tauro, Calabria. He started studying dance as a child in his hometown with ballet teacher Noemi Verduci, and at seventeen he moved to Reggio Calabria, Italy to study hip hop/jazz-funk music. In 2011 he joined the Italian talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi supported by choreographer and director , reaching the final phase of the programme in May 2012. Giofrè won the dance category of the show, obtaining a 6-month scholarship with the Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles, California.
After completing his studies in the United States, in July 2012 he took part in the music video of the song "Live 4 Die 4" by R.J. and Pitbull, released in September 2012. Later Giofrè was selected for the UK series The X Factor, working with the dance company choreographed by Brian Friedman, and a dancer of the NRJ Music Awards broadcast in the France. On April 1, 2013, Giofrè released his debut single, titled "Break", followed by his debut album Call on Me, released on 15 October 2013.
In 2014, Giofrè moved to Los Angeles, thanks to a contract with McDonald Selzinick Associates (MSA), starting work as a dancer, appearing in music videos "Crazy" by Erika Jayne and "Something in the Water" by Carrie Underwood, choreographed by Travis Wall and winner of the CMT Music Award for Video of the Year. The following year he appeared on "Juicy Wiggle" by Redfoo and "La Malquerida" performed by Chiquis Rivera and directed by Jessy Terrero. From 2015, Giofrè joined American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's projects, being initially selected as a backup dancer for The 1989 World Tour. He also appeared on Swift's music video for "New Romantics", directed by Jonas Åkerlund.
In 2016 Giofrè danced behind Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande live performance of "Side to Side" at the MTV Video Music Awards, and behind Nick Jonas' performance during an episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden. In 2016 he also came back to Italy regularly until 2018 as an assistant and member of Amici di Maria De Filippi's dance troupe, working with Italian professional dancer and choreographer as , and Elena D'Amario and .
In 2017 he was featured in projects with different artists, appearing among the dancers for Camila Cabello's performance at the Billboard Music Awards, in the music videos "Beautiful Trauma" by Pink, directed by Nick Florez and R. J. Durell, and in the video "Love So Soft" by Kelly Clarkson under the direction of Dave Meyer. The same year he worked with Swift again, being cast for "Look What You Made Me Do" and "...Ready for It?" music videos, both directed by Joseph Kahn and choreographed by Tyce Diorio. In 2018 he embraced Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour as a dance member.
In early 2019 Giofrè was supposed to dance at the Britney Spears Domination Residency Show in Las Vegas, later cancelled by the artist herself. He was cast in Swift's music video "Me!" and "You Need to Calm Down", working behind Swift and Dave Meyers direction and Tyce Diorio choreography. Between June and August 2019, he took part at the It's My Party Tour by Jennifer Lopez and he was cast as a dance troupe of Dancing with the Stars in September 2019.
In 2020 Giofrè returned to Italy to work as a professional dancer on Amici di Maria De Filippi. He also performed with Jonas Brothers on their Happiness Begins Tour and dance on Sam Smith and Demi Lovato's music video for "I'm Ready". In 2020 Giofrè danced for Dua Lipa's Studio 2054 concert, while in 2021 he acted in Amazon Prime Video film's Cinderella. In 2023 he was cast as judge for the final stage of the 22nd season of Amici di Maria De Filippi. In 2024 he danced alongside Kylie Minogue at the 49th People's Choice Awards for her "Padam Padam" performance, and was selected as lead dancer of Minogue summer performances at several European festivals, including at a concert at the Hyde Park in London and at the Sziget Festival in Budapest. The same year he work with Dave Meyers on Jennifer Lopez's "Can't Get Enough" music video. In July 2024 he danced for Christina Aguilera's performance for Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda Faschion Show.
Giofrè has worked alongside international artists such as Dua Lipa Justin Timberlake, Camila Cabello, Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Paula Abdul, Wiz Khalifa, Leona Lewis, Kelsea Ballerini, Nelly, Charli XCX, Ellie Goulding, Selena Gomez, Omi, Fifth Harmony, Mary J Blige, Little Mix, Jason Derulo, Fetty Wap, Nick Jonas, Chiquis, Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, The Weeknd, Erika Jayne, Carrie Underwood, Redfoo, Pitbull and Ricky Martin.
Personal life Between 2018 and 2022, Giofrè was romantically linked to fellow dancer Adam Vesperman.
Discography Singles +TitleYearAlbum"Call on Me"2013Call on Me"I Got the Night""Break""One in a Billion""Magnetic" "Call on Me (Remix)"
Filmography Films +Film roles showing year released, title, role played and notesTitleYearRoleNotesThe 1989 World Tour Live2016Himself/ DancerDocumenatary filmTaylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour2018Himself/ DancerDocumenatary filmCinderella2021Dancer/ VariousFeature film debut as a member of dance tropeL'estate più calda2023MicheleActing debut
Television +Television appearances, showing year released, title, and notesTitleYearRoleNotesAmici di Maria De Filippi2011–2012Himself / ContestantWinner (season 11)The X Factor2013Himself / DancerTalent show (season 9)Amici di Maria De Filippi2015–2020Himself / Professional dancerSeason 15–17, 20The Late Late Show with James Corden2016Himself / DancerTalk show (dancer for Nick Jonas)Dancing with the Stars2019Himself / DancerTalent show (season 19)Amici di Maria De Filippi2023–2024Himself / JudgeSeason 23-24 (final stage)People's Choice Awards2024Himself / DancerAwards show (dancer for Kylie Minogue)American Music Awards2025Himself / DancerMusic awards show (dancer for Jennifer Lopez)The Traitors ItaliaHimself / ContestantWinner (season 1)Vita in diretta2026Himself / Special correspondentTalk showSarabanda CelebrityHimself / ContestantQuiz show
Tours, live stage and festival
Rock in Rio USA by Taylor Swift (2015) British Summer Hyde Park by Taylor Swift (2015) The 1989 World Tour by Taylor Swift (2015) Summer MixTape Festival by Paula Abdul (2016) BBC The Biggest Weekend by Taylor Swift (2018) Reputation Stadium Tour by Taylor Swift (2018) Domination by Britney Spears (2019) It's My Party Tour by Jennifer Lopez (2019) NYSE Annual Christmas Tree Lighting LIVVIA (2019) Happiness Begins Tour by Jonas Brothers (2019–2020) Studio 2054 by Dua Lipa (2020) British Summer Hyde Park by Kylie Minogue (2024) Sziget Festival by Kylie Minogue (2024) Up All Night: Live in 2025 by Jennifer Lopez (2025)
Music videos TitleYearDirectorChoreographerNote"Crazy" (Erika Jayne)2014"Something in the Water" (Carrie Underwood)2014Raj KapoorTravis Wall"Juicy Wiggle" (Redfoo)2015Antony Ginandjar and Ashley EvansAntony Ginandjar and Ashley Evans"La Malquerida" (Chiquis Rivera)2015Jessy Terrero"New Romantics" (Taylor Swift)2016Jonas Åkerlund"Beautiful Trauma" (Pink)2017Nick Florez and R. J. DurellR. J. Durell"Love So Soft" (Kelly Clarkson)2017Dave MeyerMarissa Heart"Look What You Made Me Do" (Taylor Swift)2017Joseph KahnTyce Diorio"...Ready for It?" (Taylor Swift)2017Joseph KahnTyce Diorio"Me!" (Taylor Swift)2019Taylor Swift and Dave MeyersTyce Diorio"You Need to Calm Down" (Taylor Swift)2019Taylor Swift and Drew KirschTyce Diorio"I'm Ready" (Sam Smith ad Demi Lovato)2020Jora FrantzisSean Bankhead"Can't Get Enough" (Jennifer Lopez)2024Dave Meyers"Save Me Tonight" (Jennifer Lopez and David Guetta)2026Cole Dabney
Commercials Dua Lipa for Vogue L’Oreal Karlie Kloss OLD NAVY The Holiyay Dancer OLD NAVY Electric Holidays OLD NAVY Jingle Jammies Jam OLD NAVY Rockstar
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