Gabs Novellino

(She/her)

Rio, Brasil

Gabs started dancing at four years old and has never stopped. While spending a year abroad in Leeds, UK in 2012, she discovered the dances of the Jazz Age, fell hopelessly in love, and decided to dedicate her life to this passion. She is a dancer, teacher, choreographer, researcher, dj and event organizer primarily in Brazil, Chile, and other South American scenes. She specializes mainly in Lindy Hop, Authentic Jazz, 1920s’ Charleston, and Collegiate Shag.

During the pandemic, Gabs reinvented herself in order to bring people together through dance in an online format, by hosting online classes and sharing interesting information on social media. In 2021, she also founded the organization América Latina Swings which offers support to local Latin American dancers to keep improving their dancing despite financial difficulties.

She is also a huge history geek and loves to dig deeper into the roots of Jazz music and dance. As a guest in the culture, she honors the opportunity to share the legacy and culture of Black American artists who created this art form.