Meet Gabriela

Hometown: Havana, Cuba
Gabriela Mesa graduated from the National Ballet School of Cuba in 2011, and was one of Youth America Grand Prix New York top 10 female finalists the same year. From 2011 to 2016, she danced with the National Ballet of Cuba under the direction of Alicia Alonso. She was promoted to the rank of Soloist in 2015. She also danced with Dimensions Dance Theater of Miami from 2016-2019, under the direction of Jennifer Kronenberg and Carlos Guerra.

PERSONAL QUOTE

“Everything happens for a reason”
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FUN FACT

Gaby was the National Champion of Gymnastics in Cuba when she was six!

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