Gianna Renata with (Kin)esphere Dance Project

Photo by James Ramierez

Gianna REnata

Personal profile

A skilled and versatile performer with a strong technical foundation in ballet, pointe, jazz, musical theater, contemporary, and modern dance styles. Experienced in both ensemble and solo performances, adapting seamlessly to group dynamics and one-on-one choreography sessions. Equally comfortable in live stage productions, film, and commercial settings. With a background in both film and stage acting, they bring a dynamic presence to short-form videos and branded commercials.

performance experience

EXPERIENCE

Featured Dancer & Guest Choreographer
(Kin)esphere Dance Project Spring Show | May 2024

  • Performed as a featured dancer in Fervor, choreographed by Kaylee Mason, showcasing technical precision and emotional depth.

  • Served as a guest choreographer and performer in Glimmers from Childhood, an original work by Gianna Renata, blending choreography and personal performance.

  • Engaged in rigorous rehearsals, adapting to choreography changes and casting adjustments to maintain strong performance quality.

  • Executed floor work and partnered with fellow dancers, demonstrating versatility and collaborative skill on stage.

Ensemble Dancer
Break the Barriers "A Nutcracker Like No Other" | December 2022

  • Contributed to the choreography of the opening party scene.

  • Quickly and effectively learned choreography for the Flowers scene.

  • Participated in extensive rehearsals, adapting to choreography changes due to casting adjustments.

  • Performed pointe work and partnered with other dancers.

Featured Dancer & Choreographer
Fresno City Fall Show | November 2021

  • Choreographed and performed a featured trio for the stage production.

  • Collaborated with multiple choreographers and performed throughout the show’s run.

  • Adapted to last-minute changes, stepping in for an injured dancer on the day of the performance.

Featured Artist
Royal Jelly Collective | April 2019

  • Choreographed and performed a solo for the "Womxn to Womxn" event hosted by the Royal Jelly Collective.

  • Made real-time adjustments to choreography to fit the unique stage setup on the day of the performance.

Ensemble Dancer
Jeffrey Scott Agency | July 2017

  • Performed as an ensemble and featured dancer in multiple commercials for Chuckchansi Gold Resort & Casino’s "Fun For Life" campaign, choreographed by Hannah Millar.

Featured Dancer
Fresno Art Museum | February 2018

  • Rapidly learned and adapted to choreography changes in an improvisational style for a one-day rehearsal leading up to the Trashique fundraiser.

  • Performed at the non-profit event hosted by the Fresno Art Museum.

Ensemble Dancer
California State University, Fresno | August 2013 – August 2016

  • Worked with a diverse range of choreographers, including Michael Nickerson-Rossi, Anandha Rey, Joy Thiessen, Ruth Griffin, and Rogelio Lopez-Garcia.

  • Featured and ensemble dancer in productions: Syntheses (2014), Passion, Energy, and Imagination (2015), This is Not the Tony Bennett Concert (2016).

  • Participated in the collaborative piece As it Has Been Done (2015 & 2016), performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. (2016), under the direction of Anandha Rey.