Gianna Martello

Gianna Martello, a dancer, teacher, and choreographer from Pittsburgh, PA, developed her skills under Abby Lee Miller at the Abby Lee Dance Company. Her early training led to regional and national recognition as a competitive dancer. At 16, she began choreographing independently and alongside Ms. Miller, discovering her passion for teaching and choreography. She has been a faculty member at the ALDC for over 15 years and regularly serves as a guest instructor and competition judge globally.

Martello successfully balanced her academic pursuits with her dance career. She earned a B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations from Point Park University in 2011. Her choreography has been featured in various productions, including the movie “Dance-Off,” Go90’s “Crashed” series, the Kid’s Choice Awards and Dance Class Live promos, and Australia’s ASTRA Awards. She also contributed to “Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition” and choreographed numerous music videos for artists such as Rachael Sage, Alexx Calise, Nia Sioux, and Todrick Hall. She is widely known for her choreography across all eight seasons of the reality television show “Dance Moms.”

Martello’s primary focus is on teaching and fostering confidence in her students, whether they are performing on stage or navigating their personal lives. She advocates for the belief that dance education offers more than just steps, citing the lifelong lessons she received from her own teachers. She aims to impart similar valuable life lessons to her students.