Gabriella Garavelo Bortoleto
Classical & Contemporary Dancer 

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About Me

Hello, and welcome to my site!

I am a professional dancer originally from Central Florida, United States. I was brought into this industry through my passion for music and my continuous search for new ways to interpret and embody the sounds heard. As a professional, I hope to expand my understanding of how music effects us and work with dancers who share the same curiosity of movement and artistry. 

Training and Experience

I have diversely trained in styles within classical and contemporary techniques gaining priceless experiences at international competitions and summer intensives. I currently dance with The Florida Ballet in Jacksonville, Florida as a Company Trainee.
 I recently trained abroad as a second company member at the Ballet Theatre UK on scholarship which was received through World Ballet Competition in the summer of 2022. I have attended other competitions such as Youth America Grand Prix and Universal Ballet Competition, being awarded scholarships to intensives like Joffrey Ballet and Alonzo King LINES Ballet. I have also attended a spring course at the National Ballet of Cuba in Havana. After training under the Cuban Ballet Method for my 8 years of ballet, I’ve grown to admire Alicia Alonso and how she became an iconic figure globally. Her artistry and creativity through new works as well as classical repertoire was extremely inspiring during my training. I also admire William Forsyth, Wayne McGregor, Desmond Richardson, and Carlos Acosta for their daring approach to such a refined art. I hope to one day get to work with them and get to embody their visionary ideas. 

As a dancer...


I am tenacious, adaptable, and always eager to learn. My competitive background has taught me to quickly pick up new choreographies and remain open to feedback. As a team player, I strive to be kind and inclusive, bringing people together from all backgrounds. Having lived abroad and speaking multiple languages, I am approachable and accommodating.

My greatest strength is perseverance. After undergoing ankle surgery in August 2021 to remove an excess bone, I was unable to walk for weeks. I took my recovery into my own hands through dedicated rehabilitation and physical therapy. Despite the challenges, I returned to pointe shoes in just two months and competed at the World Ballet Competition within 10 months, receiving recognition from a prestigious panel. This experience has fostered a growth mindset that drives me to continually push for improvement, making me eager to embrace the endless possibilities ahead.