Gwynenn Gargano

I began my dance training at the age of 12 with the Pittsburgh Youth Ballet before continuing my studies at BalletMet Academy in Columbus, OH. In 1998, I moved to New York City, where I was awarded a fellowship at The Ailey School, training intensively for two years.

I performed with Ailey II from 2000 to 2002 and was an original member of Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet from 2003 to 2004. I then joined the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, where I danced from 2004 to 2009, before returning to Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet under the direction of Benoit-Swan Pouffer from 2009 to 2012.

Throughout my career, I have also performed with Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance and the Fred Benjamin Dance Company and had the honor of dancing alongside Aretha Franklin. My work has also extended beyond the stage, with an on-screen appearance in the film The Adjustment Bureau.

My professional teaching experience has been at the Warwick Center for the Performing Arts, Purchase College, and Fei Tian College.

I completed my Horton technique Pedagogy at the Ailey School in all levels.