Handsome, muscular Australian dancer turned actor, with thick, dark hair and a playfully boyish and naughty manner. Mercurio danced and trained with the West Australian Ballet Company and later the Australian Ballet School before joining the prestigious Sydney Dance Company, touring with them from 1982 to 1992. One of the company's performances, "Boxes", was recorded for US TV and aired on PBS's "Great Performances" in 1986.Mercurio established his own ballet company, the Australian Choreographic Ensemble (ACE) in 1992, and while he was creating the outfit's first presentation, began to
Grew up in Fremantle on the west coast of Australia
Danced with the West Australian Ballet Company and later attended the Australian Ballet School
1982
Toured in both Australia and abroad with the Sydney Dance Company
1986
Appeared on US TV when he danced with the Sydney Dance Company in "Boxes: With the Sydney Dance Company", aired on PBS station as part of the series, "Great Performances"
1992
Founded own ballet company, the Australian Choreographic Ensemble (ACE)
