Gabriela (Gabi) is originally from San Bernardino, California. She has trained in many different
art forms, including voice, dance, acting, and piano. She started dance lessons at the age of two,
and as a young dancer she performed with the Maple Youth Ballet in their rendition of The
Nutcracker. She continued her training at Inland Pacific Ballet where she held an apprenticeship
for over two years and performed with their company. After dancing with Inland Pacific Ballet,
she moved to Columbus, Georgia, where she went on to perform with The Columbus Ballet. In
addition to her training in ballet, she is also well versed in jazz, contemporary, lyrical, modern,
pointe, tap, Polynesian, and musical theater. Gabriela’s experience in musical theater is not only
in performing but also teaching. She has worked with Standing Room Only Productions, Inc. as a
leader for a musical theater camp, and during her time at Inland Pacific Ballet, she was a musical
theater assistant for early elementary students. She also enjoys working with community youths
and has organized and instructed several dance camps for a local nonprofit. Gabriela believes
that teaching dance isn’t just about proper technique, but also about instilling the love of dance in
students.