Artistic director Gina Menichino

Progressive dance training for ages 3–18 in Tampa Bay.

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A PLACE TO GROW

FOR EVERY AGE. EVERY STAGE.

From a dancer’s very first class to advanced pre-professional training, GEM Dance Hub is a place to grow.

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little gems

Ages 3-5

A playful introduction to dance that builds coordination, confidence, creativity, and a love for movement.

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Mini

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Building strong foundations with creativity and joy.

Ages 3-9

Junior

Ages 10-12

Developing technique, versatility and artistic expression.

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Teen

Ages 13-15

Focused training to strengthen technique, performance and individual voice.

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Senior

Ages 16-18

Advanced training centered on refinement, artistry and individual goals.

YOUR JOURNEY. YOUR PATH.

FIND YOUR TRAINING PATH

Here is your guide: train at the level of commitment that fits your goals-and grow from there.

FOUNDATION

2 Classes Per Week
Build strong foundations, confidence, and creativity through consistent training

DEVELOPMENT

4 Classes Per Week
Strengthen technique, versatility, and artistry through a more focused training schedule.

INTENSIVE

6+ Classes Per Week
Training for committed dancers ready to challenge themselves technically and artistically.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL | AGES 13+

Advanced in-house training and industry mentorship through our weekend program. Includes guest master classes, performance, and on-camera experience.

EXPLORE TRAINING PATHS →
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MEET THE FOUNDER

BUILT WITH PURPOSE.
LED WITH EXPERIENCE.

GINA MENICHINO | Founder + Artistic Director

Gina Menichino is a professional dancer, choreographer, and educator whose career has taken her from Los Angeles to New York City, working throughout the commercial dance industry and teaching at some of the country’s leading dance studios.

After years of performing, choreographing, and mentoring dancers, Gina created GEM Dance Hub to bring a different approach to dance training to Tampa Bay- one that combines strong technical foundations with artistry, performance, on-camera experience, and real-world industry insight.

Her vision for GEM is simple: give dancers the training, guidance, and opportunities to discover what they’re capable of- and the space to become artists who are uniquely their own.

THE GEM PHILOSOPHY

TRAIN WITH INTENTION.
CREATE WITH INDIVIDUALITY.
BECOME MORE THAN A DANCER.

GEM combines strong technical training with artistry, performance, camera experience, mentorship and creative development.

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Training should be rigorous without losing the joy of dance.
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Artistry should be developed—not copied.
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Community should feel supportive, not competitive.
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Every dancer should leave more confident than when they arrived.

HEAR THE STORY BEHIND GEM

An Interview With Founder GINA MENICHINO

Founder Gina Menichino shares her approach to teaching, artistry and the kind of environment she wants GEM dancers to grow up in.