Meet G.E.M.

Hey everyone, my name is Gizelle (yes, G.E.M. are my initials)! Welcome to MOVEWITHGEM! Movement through dance has been a huge part of my life since I was a kid. Dance has provided me with many benefits and allowed me to bring joy and well-being to others.  

In 2009, I was introduced to ballroom dance, and the rest is history. After intensive ballroom and social dancing study, I started working with Dance  Bethesda and became their studio manager. I secured DVIDA ballroom dance instructor certification and taught numerous group classes, private lessons,  and wedding dance lessons while competing in ballroom dance competitions, performing, organizing studio dance events, and more. As the resident DJ for Dance Bethesda Friday dance socials, I led participants in line dances, which became so popular that I started offering line dance classes in dance studios, gyms, senior living facilities, and for corporate events. This led me to teach fitness and mind/body classes, including LaBlast ballroom dance fitness, Tai Chi, Cardio Line Dancing, and much more. I hold AFAA Group Fitness, LaBlast Fitness, Tai Chi, and Taijifit certifications. In 2019, I was named the national LaBlast Fitness ballroom dance instructor of the year (chosen by Louis Van Amstel, the creator of LaBlast Fitness and a professional dancer from "Dancing with the Stars.")

MOVEWITHGEM was created to help share the power of movement with as many people as possible. I hope we get to meet and move together soon!