GINA MICHAEL

Gina Michael is a renowned dance educator and choreographer with over 10 years of experience in the dance industry. She has taught in over 40 countries around the globe. With a deep passion for cultivating artistry and technical skill, Gina has influenced and mentored a wide range of dancers, from beginners to professionals.

 

At the core of Gina Michael’s teaching philosophy is the belief that dance training should be a holistic practice that nurtures both the body and the mind. She sees movement as an interconnected experience—where developing technique is just as important as fostering a dancer's mental and emotional growth. Gina’s approach emphasizes that each dancer is unique, and training should be tailored to meet the specific needs, goals, and potential of the individual.

 

This philosophy informs her personalized teaching methods, which focus not only on physical strength, flexibility, and skill, but also on cultivating a positive mindset and emotional connection to movement. 

 

Through Gina’s guidance, students learn how to engage with dance in a way that goes beyond the technical, developing confidence, resilience, and self-expression in the process.

 

Her belief in personalized, student-centered instruction has made her a sought-after teacher and choreographer. Whether she is working with professional dancers, hobbyists, or young students, Gina Michael’s focus remains on inspiring each dancer to reach their full potential, both as artists and as individuals.
 

Career Highlights

• Founder and Director of Ascendant Dance Company.

• World Finals Judge at Hip Hop International, technical director of Hip Hop International Australia, Head Judge of HHI Australia 

• Robbie Williams and Delta Goodrem performance in the AFL Grand Final 2022.

• Grand Finalist on Australia’s Got Talent 

• Choreographer for artists including Bliss n Esso, Fatai (The Voice) and Ecca

• Nike x Rebel Campaigns 2022/2023