Gina Alm she/her

Gina is a multi-disciplinary artist, teacher & performer based in NYC.

She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved to NYC shortly after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Fine Arts. Gina grew up practicing Tae Kwon Do from ages 5 to 17, reaching the rank of 3rd degree black belt with specialties in forms and weapons. She won multiple state championships. She retired from Tae Kwon Do and moved on to collegiate Track & Field.

Gina’s interest in pole dancing began at age 15 after seeing it on Youtube. She then asked for a pole for her 16th birthday. Originally self taught, she trained more seriously at various NYC dance studios – including New York Pole Dance and Body & Pole – after graduating from college. She did a work exchange program at Body & Pole from 2020 - 2022, ultimately becoming a certified pole dance instructor and a full time employee.

She is now a professional pole dancer & choreographer, performing and showing work at a multitude of venues across NYC & internationally, and is a full time pole dance instructor at Body & Pole. Her martial arts background is a major influence on her crisp yet fluid pole dance style. Gina is constantly studying new dance disciplines to expand her pole practice and improve her technique, including contemporary dance, ballet, Brazilian zouk, and Latin ballroom.

Gina is also a visual artist & freelance photographer. She is available for special projects and live arts documentation.