Gillian DiAddezio

You will experience an exhilarating and refreshing take to belly dance! Not only do I perform in the traditional sense, but I specialize in placing fusion elements from other dance styles into my belly dance routines as well. Some of my most popular works have been fusions of belly dance/ballet, as well as belly dance/African-style. If working with props, I excel in a number of tricks with veils, zills, isis wings, fan veils, cane, and candles...sometimes even using more than one prop at a time during a number.
Book Gillian for your event and you surely won't be disappointed!

Gillian D.
I have been a dancer since the age of four, performing in various styles that include ballet, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, tumbling, pointe, hip hop, salsa, belly dance, and African, among others. I was a circus performer for five years with the FSU Flying High Circus, where I specialized in Lyra, Spanish web, Bicycle Built for 5, Hand Balancing, and Triple Trapeze. My belly dance training has been extensive for the past 14 years, and the troupe I performed with is nationally recognized with various awards and achievements. As a troupe, we also had the honor of performing with the Bellydance Superstars during one of their world tours.

I can perform multiple sets, each of them up to 15 minutes at a time, with props such as wings, zills (finger cymbals), veils, cane, and candles (real or fake, depending on the venue). I also love to come up with a performance that fits the theme of your event. I have experience dancing on stages, through crowds, in houses, and both individually and with groups of people. I choreograph and perform my own pieces and take pride in my work. Something fun I also love to do is a mini lesson or a shimmy contest with audience members. A shimmy contest is always a hit with children, and I usually bring a prize along!

Credits include teaching classes in schools and studios around Florida and Texas, performing around the world, and having my choreography featured in several shows. I have been featured in television, film, live productions, awards shows, and more. Book today!

I only ask that I have enough space to dance, especially if I am dancing with props. Living rooms are not ideal - but I've made them work! A sound system to hook my music up to would be preferable, but I do have a loud bluetooth speaker I bring along just in case.