Gianna Martello

Gianna Martello, born to Paul Martello and Kim Martello on June 10, 1989, began dancing at the Abby Lee Dance Company when she was four years old. Both her mom and aunt danced, so Kim wanted Gianna to dance as well. She graduated from the ALDC her senior year of high school and went on to attend Point Park University where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in advertising and public relations. After her college graduation, Gianna came back to the ALDC to work for Abby Lee Miller as one of her main choreographers and teachers. She can now be seen on Lifetime's reality television series, Dance Moms, along with several other ALDC students and teachers.

Dances

Solos:

Look at Me - lyrical - choreographed by Abby Lee Miller

Wild Horses - n/a - choreographed by Abby Lee Miller

• 1ST overall senior solo - Fire and Ice Dance Competition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pour Some Sugar on Me - n/a - choreographed by Abby Lee Miller

• 6TH overall senior solo - Fire and Ice Dance Competition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Duets:

a

Groups:

P.S. Take Care of My Baby - contemporary(with Miranda Maleski, Kaitlyn Reiser, Chelsea Shott, and others)

• unknown scoring - Onstage New York in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dance Titles

WCDE Elite Senior Dancer 2008

Runner-Up Placements:

2ND - Miss Dance of Pennsylvania 2007

Fun Facts

• In an interview with On the Spot Interviews Gianna said that her solo "Look at Me" was one of the first lyrical dances that Abby ever choreographed.
• Gianna is credited as the choreographer from Alexx Calise's "Cry" music video.
• In season 3 of Dance Moms, during Abby's absence, the junior elite competition team called themselves Gia's Dolls, as Gianna was their main teacher and choreographer during that time.
• She usually choreographs most of the dances that go on the show.

Dance Pictures

You can find pictures of Gianna dancing in solos and group numbers at www.abbyleedancegallery.jimdo.com/competition-photos-2007-2011/