Paul Sanasardo (born 15 September 1928) is an American dancer, choreographer and dance teacher of Italian descent.

Sanasardo was born in Chicago, Illinois, to a Sicilian family from Palermo, Italy.

He attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, studied dance with Antony Tudor and Martha Graham, and made his debut in 1952 with the Erika Thimey Dance Theater.

He also danced with New York City Opera and in musicals on Broadway.

[2] His works continue to be performed by several companies, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.