Francisco Gella’s success as an innovative choreographer, master teacher and influential educator is
attributed to his philosophy of bridging the commercial and concert (ballet & modern) aspects of
the dance world, a notable career as a professional dancer, and training as a competitive gymnast.

His work is rapidly gaining notoriety by prestigious professional
and educational organizations all over the globe.



Having ended serious gymnastics training after eight years at the age of 19, I wanted to do something different that incorporated movement with music. So I decided to register for a Dance 101 class at the University of Washington in the spring semester of my freshman year.

That was 1993. It wasn’t until I saw a piece in the faculty concert called ‘Dance for Seven,’ choreographed by famed New York based choreographer Zvi Gotheiner, that a spark (more accurately as an explosion) of interest completely changed my life. After seeing that beautiful, memorable and haunting piece of work, I knew that I wanted to devote my life to dance.

One powerful moment on stage marked the beginning of a remarkable journey that to this day continues to evolve. My life has been forever changed because of dance.





Francisco is the founder and artistic director of NUEVO School of Contemporary Dance. He has been a guest instructor with SUNY Binghamton Summer Dance Institute; Extravadanza in Montreal, Canada; West Coast Dance Academy; Lula Washington Dance Company and School; California Ballet Conservatory; Ballet Pacifica Conservatory; Festival Ballet; Tucson Regional Ballet; and the Orange County High School for the Arts.

In addition, he taught master classes at numerous prestigious colleges and universities while on tour with the Philadelphia Dance Company. Francisco has also been lead ballet faculty with Coastal Dance Rage, a popular dance convention with tour stops in major cities all over Canada and the United States.





Born in Bacolod City, Philippines and now residing in Los Angeles, CA., Mr. Gella first began dancing in college at the age of 19 and later graduated with a B.A. in Dance from the University of Washington in Seattle in 1996.

For private instruction, choreography, master classes, adjudication, presentations, or any other reason, please be in touch through
the online form below. Francisco looks forward to hearing from you.

Francisco Gella
Los Angeles, CA
949-929-2837
franciscogella@nuevodance.com





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