GABRIELLE NARDELLA
Gabrielle Nardella was raised in Rockville, MD where she began her dance training at CityDance at Strathmore and later studied at Maryland Youth Ballet’s Pre-Professional Program. During this time, Gabrielle was selected by audition to participate in the Ballet Master Class Series at the John F. Kennedy Center, where she studied for two years with faculty from visiting companies such as New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and Mariinsky Ballet. Gabrielle earned her high school diploma from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. In May 2023, Gabrielle graduated from Butler University cum laude, with high distinction in DanceArts Administration. Her classical repertoire at Butler included Spanish Soloist, Party Parent and Mouse in The Nutcracker as well as the Court in Giselle and the Hungarian Dance in Swan Lake. Gabrielle also performed in original choreographic works such as Derek Reid’s Mosaman’s Shout, David Ingram’s Adráneia and Susan McGuire’s Church Song. Gabrielle is excited to be joining Ballet Hartford this season.