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{{Infobox dancer | {{Infobox dancer | ||
|name = Joanna Marie | |name = Joanna Marie Okimura | ||
|image = File:Gomez-jojo-image.jpg | |image = File:Gomez-jojo-image.jpg | ||
|gender = Female | |gender = Female | ||
|age = | |age = 30 | ||
|birthdate = | |birthdate = July 9, 1993 | ||
|nationality = American | |nationality = American | ||
|hometown = Fairview, New Jersey | |hometown = Fairview, New Jersey | ||
|height = 5'3" | |height = 5' 3" | ||
|eye color = | |eye color = Brown | ||
|hair color = Black | |hair color = Black | ||
|school grade = Class of 2011 <br> (Holyoke Catholic High School) | |school grade = Class of 2011 <br> (Holyoke Catholic High School) | ||
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|parents = | |parents = | ||
|siblings = George Gomez | |siblings = George Gomez | ||
|friends = | |friends = | ||
|pets = 4 dogs (Princeton, Dextor, Newbie. Arlie) <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZinDrv3OLEg JoJo Gomez Interview and Home Tour | More than Dance]</ref> | |pets = 4 dogs (Princeton, Dextor, Newbie. Arlie) <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZinDrv3OLEg JoJo Gomez Interview and Home Tour | More than Dance]</ref> | ||
|nicknames = JoJo | |nicknames = JoJo | ||
}}'''Joanna "JoJo" Marie | }}'''Joanna "JoJo" Marie Okimura''' (<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/jojogomezxo/ JoJO's IG]</ref> born on July 9, 1993 as Joanna Marie Gomez in Fairview, New Jersey) is a professional dancer, dance teacher, movement coach, celebrity choreographer and a creative director from South Hadley, Massachusetts, with Latino and Greek roots, living in Studio City, Los Angeles, CA. | ||
==Training Programs== | |||
For people who cannot attend at the studios or conventions when JoJo is teaching, | |||
she offers already an [https://jojogomez.tv/%22it%22-training complete intensive training and educational program] for ambitious pro dancers. This is NOT a recreational program and is meant [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQk-G_v-5a4&t=20s for dancers looking to elevate into pros]. But she offers also [https://jojotv.gumroad.com/ online tutorials for everyone else]. There are also planned to offer "on camera experiences" and "traveling heels intensive" courses. <ref>[https://jojogomez.tv/traveling-heels-intensive JoJo TV]</ref> | |||
==Team JoJo== | |||
*[https://www.instagram.com/thepetruzellotwins/ Savana & Serena Petruzello]. Until 2019 JoJo had two dance assistents and pro industry dancers themselves. Their partner look on dance videos was not a fluke, they really are twins. In 2019, they started their own business - [https://zellodancestudios.com/ Zello studios in Peabody near Boston] and wanted [https://www.bosstown.org/episodes/episode-2-serena-amp-savana-petruzello bring LA industry dancing to Massachusetts]. And of course, [https://www.instagram.com/p/B5e0Pn8g8vf/ JoJo came to help kick off their business].<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BvfrP3mAWoj/ IG Petruzello twins opening Zello Studios]</ref> | |||
*[[Donovan Okimura]]. Donovan is trained in different styles of dance from hip-hop to ballet and had his pro break trough in 2012 when he performed on live television for CBS "Paula Abduls: Live To Dance" and FOX TV's "MOBBED". In January 2015, Donovan officially moved to LA, where he worked closely as an assistant for JoJo Gomez and Brinn Nicole. In his first year, he has performed for several live shows (LA Fashion Week, Carnival, Club Jeté, Phlextravaganza) and for several music videos and projects. Since then he has been a showcase choreographer for Club Jeté and has also taught joint and assisted with JoJo Gomez all around the U.S and is one of the studio mentors of Millenium Dance Complex in Denver. In 2017, he started dating JoJo and the collaboration gets closer in all fields. In last years he focused more and more on photography and filming and did all videos for JoJo, including editing JoJo Gomez's TV, founded RUDEntertainment and got more and more the opportunty do music videos and commercial work for major brands and for clients who are not from the dance world. <ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CZcxwgFI7lJ/ koji's IG]</ref> | |||
==Personal Life== | |||
JoJo is currently married to [[Donovan Okimura]].<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck9jEvcLDdI/ JoJo IG Wedding 1]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CktoFQvycV8/ JoJo IG Wedding 2]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CktoFQvycV8/ koji's IG proposal of marriage]</ref> On September 10, 2025 they had their 10 year dating anniversary.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DObYuqYkU_3/?img_index=1 Jojo's IG 10th anniversary]</ref> | |||
==Quotes== | |||
===By JoJo=== | |||
*''"Dancing sexy needs confidence."''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnGQ-QkEUx0 DE JUST BEING WE with Jojo Gomez: identity]</ref> | |||
==Additional Page== | |||
[[JoJo Gomez/Gallery]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[https://jojogomez.tv/ Official Site] | |||
*[http://www.twitter.com/jojofoshoxoxo Twitter] | *[http://www.twitter.com/jojofoshoxoxo Twitter] | ||
*[http://www.instagram.com/jojogomezxo Instagram] | *[http://www.instagram.com/jojogomezxo Instagram] | ||
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/jojofosho0709 YouTube] | *[http://www.youtube.com/user/jojofosho0709 YouTube] | ||
*[https://www.tiktok.com/@jojogomezxoxo TikTok] | |||
*[https://podcasts.apple.com/md/podcast/jojo-gomez-on-dancing-for-stars-like-beyonce-body-image/id1479071608?i=1000459289782 JoJo Gomez - On Dancing for stars like Beyonce, Body Image in the Dance World, and How She Remains Fearlessly Authentic] | |||
===Print Media=== | |||
*[https://www.cosmopolitan.com/career/a9931607/jojo-gomez-celebrity-choreographer-get-that-life/ Get That Life: How I Became a Celebrity Choreographer] | |||
*[https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/music/a47586/jojo-gomez-celebrity-choreographer-get-that-life/ Here's How I Became a Celebrity Choreographer at 17-Years-Old] | |||
[[Category:Dancers]] | [[Category:Dancers]] | ||
[[Category:Girl Dancers]] | [[Category:Girl Dancers]] | ||
[[Category:Female Grown-Ups]] | [[Category:Female Grown-Ups]] | ||
[[Category:Millennium Dance Complex Dancers]] | |||
[[Category:July Births]] | [[Category:July Births]] | ||
[[Category:1993 births]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:55, 29 October 2025
| Joanna Marie Okimura | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 30 |
| Birthdate | July 9, 1993 |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Fairview, New Jersey |
| Height | 5' 3" |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| School Grade | Class of 2011 (Holyoke Catholic High School) |
| Professional Information | |
| Profession | Dancer Dance Teacher Celebrity Choreographer Creative Director |
| Affiliations | Clear Talent Group |
| Dance Studios | Millenium Dance Complex LA (2014-present) |
| Titles | see below |
| Friends and Family | |
| Parents | |
| Siblings | George Gomez |
| Friends | |
| Pets | 4 dogs (Princeton, Dextor, Newbie. Arlie) [1] |
| Nicknames | JoJo |
Joanna "JoJo" Marie Okimura ([2] born on July 9, 1993 as Joanna Marie Gomez in Fairview, New Jersey) is a professional dancer, dance teacher, movement coach, celebrity choreographer and a creative director from South Hadley, Massachusetts, with Latino and Greek roots, living in Studio City, Los Angeles, CA.
Training Programs
[edit | edit source]For people who cannot attend at the studios or conventions when JoJo is teaching, she offers already an complete intensive training and educational program for ambitious pro dancers. This is NOT a recreational program and is meant for dancers looking to elevate into pros. But she offers also online tutorials for everyone else. There are also planned to offer "on camera experiences" and "traveling heels intensive" courses. [3]
Team JoJo
[edit | edit source]- Savana & Serena Petruzello. Until 2019 JoJo had two dance assistents and pro industry dancers themselves. Their partner look on dance videos was not a fluke, they really are twins. In 2019, they started their own business - Zello studios in Peabody near Boston and wanted bring LA industry dancing to Massachusetts. And of course, JoJo came to help kick off their business.[4]
- Donovan Okimura. Donovan is trained in different styles of dance from hip-hop to ballet and had his pro break trough in 2012 when he performed on live television for CBS "Paula Abduls: Live To Dance" and FOX TV's "MOBBED". In January 2015, Donovan officially moved to LA, where he worked closely as an assistant for JoJo Gomez and Brinn Nicole. In his first year, he has performed for several live shows (LA Fashion Week, Carnival, Club Jeté, Phlextravaganza) and for several music videos and projects. Since then he has been a showcase choreographer for Club Jeté and has also taught joint and assisted with JoJo Gomez all around the U.S and is one of the studio mentors of Millenium Dance Complex in Denver. In 2017, he started dating JoJo and the collaboration gets closer in all fields. In last years he focused more and more on photography and filming and did all videos for JoJo, including editing JoJo Gomez's TV, founded RUDEntertainment and got more and more the opportunty do music videos and commercial work for major brands and for clients who are not from the dance world. [5]
Personal Life
[edit | edit source]JoJo is currently married to Donovan Okimura.[6][7][8] On September 10, 2025 they had their 10 year dating anniversary.[9]
Quotes
[edit | edit source]By JoJo
[edit | edit source]- "Dancing sexy needs confidence."[10]
Additional Page
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]External Links
[edit | edit source]- Official Site
- YouTube
- TikTok
- JoJo Gomez - On Dancing for stars like Beyonce, Body Image in the Dance World, and How She Remains Fearlessly Authentic