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Muchin College Prep, Chicago | Age 18

Gabriel

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Awards & Recognitions


  • Juilliard Summer Dance Intensive 2017/2018
  • River North Summer Intensive 2016
  • Borkan Family Scholarship recipient 2014

Gabriel Rocha is currently a senior in high school, and is going into his 6th and final season with Extensions Dance Company. At a very young age, Gabe always loved to dance around and entertain, however, the idea of dance classes was not brought up right away. Gabriel tried a variety of sports and arts classes at his local park district, but he could not stick to one. At the age of 11 Gabe’s friend insisted that he take a dance class with her at Extensions Dance Center. He quickly fell in love with the variety of classes provided by the amazing faculty.

Gabe admires his peers and teachers who always create a safe environment of love and support. He is always determined to push himself and grow as a student and person. He is thankful to have Lizzie as a mentor, as she has helped shape the young man he is today by teaching him to dance as well as many lessons that are essential to the development of a person.

Gabriel attended the Juilliard Summer Dance intensive in New York for two consecutive summers as well as the River North Dance Company intensive and Elements Contemporary Ballet intensive. This past summer, Gabriel attended NYCDA Nationals and was awarded $312,000 worth of scholarship money to 5 different universities. This year Gabe is looking forward to finding a college that suits him best.  Although he will be leaving Extensions, he is so grateful to have a place that is home.

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Oh, how we will miss this long legged beast when s Oh, how we will miss this long legged beast when she is gone.  This feature is about Fiona Webb, who has been with Extensions for 5 years and will be graduating in the spring of 2021.  We love, admire and respect you, Fiona.  The work ethic and drive of a demon, but the heart of an angel.  A tremendous and special young artist this one is.... 
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Welcome back, dancers! We are thrilled to begin t Welcome back, dancers!  We are thrilled to begin the 2020-21 season with you, back on the marley! 📸 @cherylmannphoto
There is nothing we love more than when our young There is nothing we love more than when our young artists put their creativity and unique perspective out there for the world to see.  Because she was “bored” at home in her house, longtime Extensionite @nicole_noe05 put this little vid together and we can’t stop watching it!!!! You’ve got some skills, girlfriend!!! 💜💜.
The cats out of the bag! @gabrielrochaj has comm The cats out of the bag!  @gabrielrochaj  has committed to the University of Arizona BFA program with a substantial merit scholarship and an academic scholarship to boot.  We are beyond thrilled for him, as we know he will grow immensely and be loved and appreciated in this top top notch, and very selective dance program.  We are incredibly proud of you, Gabe!! @uarizonaarts @uarizona
If you know him, you love him. If you’ve watched If you know him, you love him. If you’ve watched him work, you respect him.  If you’ve experienced his generous spirit, you admire him.  He started at Extensions in the summer of 2013 from ground zero, a true beginner... by 2014 he took the picture in the grey pants and denim top, (age 12) by 2015 he was killing the arabesque and partnering game as pictured, and 2016 he was starting to blossom into a dancer, a true Artist.  Here we begin 5 days of memories with the incredibly special @gabrielrochaj 💜💜 #classof2020 #chicagodancers #seniors2020 📸 @cherylmannphoto
Day 3 of @_angramirez !!! She has officially commi Day 3 of @_angramirez !!! She has officially committed to SUNY Purchase BFA program, highly regarded as one of the top dance programs in the country.  This Young Arts winner and overall super star ARTIST will bring her A-game to SUNY, and she is very excited for what the school will offer her as well.  Congratulations, Angie!! We are so proud of you ❤️ @purchasecollege @youngarts
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