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Gina Menichino (she/her) is a dynamic dancer and educator who has journeyed from Miami to LA and now NYC. With a passion for teaching, she infuses her classes with contemporary dance, acting techniques, and musicality.
...Read moreGina Menichino (she/her) is a dynamic dancer and educator who has journeyed from Miami to LA and now NYC. With a passion for teaching, she infuses her classes with contemporary dance, acting techniques, and musicality.
With a professional background in dancing, Gina travels across the country and internationally, sharing her expertise and creativity. She has had the privilege of assisting renown industry figures such as Tyce Diorio, Megan Lawson, and Cat Cogliandro. Gina has also worked alongside Nappy Tabs, Tessandra Chavez and Derek Hough and music artists including Daya, Tiesto, Blake McGrath, and Caitlin Russo. Her performances range from industrial shows like Emmy's Governors Ball, Tony Robbins 60th Birthday Banquet to competing on NBC's World Of Dance Season 3 with team Radiance.
As a student, Gina immersed herself in various classical disciplines including Horton, Limone and Graham along with ballet training in Cecchetti, Vaganova and Balanchine. Gina's commercial training thrived during her adult studies in Los Angeles, where she majored in dance and minored in acting. Under the guidance of esteemed dance professionals like Michelle Loucadoux, Ambrose Recpicio, and acting mentor Sal Romeo.
As an educator, Gina's innovative teaching method infuses acting techniques, empowering dancers to authentically connect with movement and music and deliver captivating performances with a cathartic experience that lights up a room. Gina is devoted to reaching the heart of every dancer, fostering safety and self-confidence. Be sure to follow her on Instagram @ginamenichino!
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Gina’s contemporary fusion/improv teaching sessions offer a judgement free zone focusing to build and explore personal confidence. She incorporates sense memory as a tool for dancers to discover their genuine, emotional reaction to the music and moves to create an authentic performance quality and confidence that lights up a room. Her mission is to guide dancers through physical and mental training, to unlock the body's full spectrum of movement and expression.