Gianna " Gia " Martello is Abby's assistant choreographer. She is a dancer, teacher and choreographer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
She started dancing at the age of four. Her raw talent and intensive training under the direction of Abby Lee Miller and the faculty at Reign Dance Productions earned her numerous titles as well as regional and national high score awards as a competition kid.
At the age of 16,[4] Gianna began choreographing routines alongside Ms. Miller as well as on her own which led her to discover her passion for teaching and choreography.
Her award-winning routines have earned her much recognition throughout the convention circuit.
Gianna was able to balance her academic and dance opportunities with much success. Most recently, she graduated from Point Park University with a B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations,[5] co-choreographed Alexx Calise's, "Cry" music video and appears as the onscreen choreographer and cast member of Lifetime's hit reality series, Dance Moms.[6]
