The Principal

Gabriella found her love of dance and passion for classical ballet here on the South Coast. Studying Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet, contemporary and lyrical styles at SCIPA School of Dance. Over her teen years she attended many prestigious summer schools at The Australian Ballet School, Queensland Ballet Academy and Birmingham Royal Ballet Academy Summer Intensive (Brisbane). At 15 Gabriella joined Joanne Grace School of Dance part-time program to extend her classical training.

In 2017 she successfully auditioned and commenced full-time classical ballet training at The Conlan College, Pymble. Throughout 2017-18 training in contemporary dance and both RAD and Vaganova classical ballet technique. Achieving distinction in her RAD Advanced 1 Exam. 

In 2019 Gabriella commenced teaching classical ballet at SCIPA School of Dance. In this time she becoming a qualified Ready Set Dance instructor. Teaching students between the ages of 2–15 years in RAD classical technique, pointe work, and private tuition to extend their training or learn new choreography for eisteddfod solos. In 2020 Gabriella joined KC Dance Company to further pursue her love of teaching classical ballet, teaching Australasian Dance Association (ADA) syllabus in all grades. 

Currently Gabriella is studying a Bachelor of Nutrition Science at The University of Wollongong and RAD Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies. She looks forward to graduating as a fully qualified and registered Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) teacher in 2022.