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Muchin College Prep, Chicago | Age 20

Gabriel

Bio

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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Sneak peek #1 of our INCREDIBLE Extensions Dance Company 2023-24 Kick Off Party!!! We laughed… we reflected…. We hugged and bonded… and we DANCED! What a way to start this season…Stronger Together! 😃💖👏🏻💪🏻✨
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Sneak peek #1 of our INCREDIBLE Extensions Dance Company 2023-24 Kick Off Party!!! We laughed… we reflected…. We hugged and bonded… and we DANCED! What a way to start this season…Stronger Together! 😃💖👏🏻💪🏻✨
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Sep 22

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EXDC KICK OFF PARTY 2023-24!!

EXDC KICK OFF PARTY 2023-24!! ...

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Sep 17

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The beginnings.  Humble documentation of how a piece begins in the creative process, and this one is a special one.  Some clips from day 1 of our @jackie_nowicki & @skizziemack collab for the 2023-24 season.  We can’t wait to see what the creative minds and hearts of these two come up with this year!

The beginnings. Humble documentation of how a piece begins in the creative process, and this one is a special one. Some clips from day 1 of our @jackie_nowicki & @skizziemack collab for the 2023-24 season. We can’t wait to see what the creative minds and hearts of these two come up with this year! ...

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Sep 5

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First day of dance classes for the 2023-24 season is TODAY!  We have some fun festivities waiting for our dancers at the studio this week and of course the most fun year of growth with the best people and the BEST team of faculty EVER!  Let’s gooooooooo!!! ✨✨ 📸 @chloealexisham of @ashlinn.demonte

First day of dance classes for the 2023-24 season is TODAY! We have some fun festivities waiting for our dancers at the studio this week and of course the most fun year of growth with the best people and the BEST team of faculty EVER! Let’s gooooooooo!!! ✨✨ 📸 @chloealexisham of @ashlinn.demonte ...

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Sep 4

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There is no better way to kick off our Extensions Dance Company 2023-24 Season then with a photoshoot with @fer_nahndo 🤩🥰📸💖 We had the best weekend capturing not only gorgeous photos of our company dancers (and directors 😉) but also memories that will last a lifetime! We are so excited to share the magic that was made, but for now here is a fun sneak peak behind the scenes 😃
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There is no better way to kick off our Extensions Dance Company 2023-24 Season then with a photoshoot with @fer_nahndo 🤩🥰📸💖 We had the best weekend capturing not only gorgeous photos of our company dancers (and directors 😉) but also memories that will last a lifetime! We are so excited to share the magic that was made, but for now here is a fun sneak peak behind the scenes 😃
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Make up by the wonderful @beecrinbeauty ✨
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Aug 20

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Just a few quick clips and photos from the @revolutiondancewear fashion show last night as part of their ENERGIZE convention!  Our Extensions Dancers learned 3 dances in one week (choreo by @skizziemack) and then shined like stars on stage. ✨✨We are so proud of each of them and grateful for this opportunity for our dancers growth as confident young artists 🙌🏻

Just a few quick clips and photos from the @revolutiondancewear fashion show last night as part of their ENERGIZE convention! Our Extensions Dancers learned 3 dances in one week (choreo by @skizziemack) and then shined like stars on stage. ✨✨We are so proud of each of them and grateful for this opportunity for our dancers growth as confident young artists 🙌🏻 ...

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Aug 14

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Our third and final summer session, “Elevation” starts one week from tomorrow on August 21 and the faculty & class line up are absolute FIRE!  Mini track (ages 6-10), Intermediate track (ages 9-13), Advanced track (ages 12+) and our Hip Hop Tracks are all true 🔥with many of the best teachers and dancers our city has to offer at the helm!  Registration is ongoing, don’t miss this amazing opportunity to@learn from the best. Details and registration at extensionsdance.com 🙌🏻

Our third and final summer session, “Elevation” starts one week from tomorrow on August 21 and the faculty & class line up are absolute FIRE! Mini track (ages 6-10), Intermediate track (ages 9-13), Advanced track (ages 12+) and our Hip Hop Tracks are all true 🔥with many of the best teachers and dancers our city has to offer at the helm! Registration is ongoing, don’t miss this amazing opportunity to@learn from the best. Details and registration at extensionsdance.com 🙌🏻 ...

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Jun 30

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The 2023-2024 dance season is going to be 🔥! A warm welcome to our new faculty members @mattpospeshil for tap, @nikki.mammano for beginning ballroom @stephanie_raciak for advanced jazz and @jackie_nowicki taking over intermediate jazz and stretch/strength on Saturdays!! The Extensions experience and training are unmatched…we can’t wait to keep dancing and growing with our amazing young artists this coming season! Join our community! Registration opens July 15 💕

The 2023-2024 dance season is going to be 🔥! A warm welcome to our new faculty members @mattpospeshil for tap, @nikki.mammano for beginning ballroom @stephanie_raciak for advanced jazz and @jackie_nowicki taking over intermediate jazz and stretch/strength on Saturdays!! The Extensions experience and training are unmatched…we can’t wait to keep dancing and growing with our amazing young artists this coming season! Join our community! Registration opens July 15 💕 ...

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