Gina Tozzo became a part of the Dance Dynamics family at the age of 3, during our inaugural year in 2000. Over the years, she has diligently studied various dance disciplines including jazz, tap, acro, ballet, musical theatre, lyrical, hip-hop, modern, and pointe.

During her competitive years, Gina achieved numerous specialty awards, judges’ choice accolades, and scholarships. She notably received the All-Around Junior High Score award at a Dance America competition, leading her to qualify for nationals in Orlando. Gina also clinched victory twice in the local talent contest “So You Think You Got Talent” with her musical theatre solo. Furthermore, she secured a spot as a VIP member on the Dance Olympus Summer tour and was invited to tour with them in the summer of 2017. Additionally, she was honoured as “Dancer of the Year” in 2010 by her peers at the studio.

Gina completed extensive training following the ADAPT exam syllabus, achieving all 10 levels of jazz exams, 7 tap exams, 3 ballet exams, continuing onto the ADAPT’s Assistant Training Program. She also completed up to Level 6 in Acrobatics Arts. She was one of the pioneering students at the studio to advance from the assistant teacher program in the studio to full-fledged teacher. This journey equipped her with crucial teaching skills, including methods for child interaction, emergency protocols, and teacher duties. attended Dance Attack’s Teacher Expo in Toronto, and earned her High Five Training Certificate, emphasizing healthy child development. Gina enhanced her teaching expertise by becoming a certified Rhythm Works Integrative Dance instructor. This program integrates rhythm and dance with evidence-based practices from occupational, physical, and behavioural therapy. While the primary focus is on teaching individuals with behavioural challenges, learning differences, and special needs, the program is inclusive of people of all ages and abilities. Additionally, it enhances self-regulation, attention, and communication skills while supporting functional developmental, through rhythm and dance activities. She is the third team member to achieve this certification.

She has participated in workshops conducted by renowned choreographers like Mia Michaels, Shane Sparks, and Melissa Mitro. Gina attended classes at The Rock Centre for Dance in Las Vegas, a leading Competitive Dance Studio in North America, alongside students who have appeared on World of Dance, America’s Got Talent, and Dance Moms.

Furthering her training she completed stretching and Hip Hop instructor program with B-Street Crew.

Along with all team members, maintains up to date First Aid & Child CPR certification and has engaged in a seminar covering Mental Health First Aid.

Gina is a well sought-after instructor with the Thunder Bay Catholic District and Lakehead District School Boards for their primary dance programs.

Gina eagerly anticipates another rewarding season at Dance Dynamics, where she can share her love for dance and serve as a positive role model for her students.