GINA HELLAND
Owner/Director
Miss Gina Helland started dancing at the age of two at Theresa Signores School of Dance, and at the age of four began her training with Dorothy Malavasi. She has studied Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, and Lyrical. She began her training in New York City at the age of nine with one of the most respected and admired teachers in the country, Charles Kelley, who's credentials are too long to list. Gina was fortunate to have studied under his direction for over 20 years.
Gina's credits include performances on the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, Dorothy in The North East Tour of "The Wizard of Oz". She was a featured dance soloist in various musicals such as "Funny Girl" and "Dames at Sea". Gina has also performed as a lead dancer in the Pocono Mts. at Mt. Air Lodge, Tamnament Resort and aboard Cost Riviera Cruise Ship.
Gina is certified by Test to Teach, and is a member of Dance Masters of America. As a teacher Gina has been the proud of Owner /Artistic Director of Broadway Dance for 25 years and has been on staff at the New Haven Public School System in The Comprehensive Arts Program and for the Worthington Hooker Extended Day Program.
Gina's credits include performances on the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, Dorothy in The North East Tour of "The Wizard of Oz". She was a featured dance soloist in various musicals such as "Funny Girl" and "Dames at Sea". Gina has also performed as a lead dancer in the Pocono Mts. at Mt. Air Lodge, Tamnament Resort and aboard Cost Riviera Cruise Ship.
Gina is certified by Test to Teach, and is a member of Dance Masters of America. As a teacher Gina has been the proud of Owner /Artistic Director of Broadway Dance for 25 years and has been on staff at the New Haven Public School System in The Comprehensive Arts Program and for the Worthington Hooker Extended Day Program.