Gillian Diaddezio
ADA Senior Instructor

 

Gillian began her dance training at the age of four in Orlando, Florida, and has since been classically trained in over 13 styles of dance. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Media/Communications from Florida State University, where she was also a featured performer with the Flying High Circus, Level Dance Company, and the FSU Bellydancers. After college, Gillian danced professionally in Paris, France, before returning to Orlando to perform with Hardrive Productions under the direction of Pamela Bolling. In 2016, she made Austin her home and has been an instructor at Alisa’s ever since.

She is currently represented by the Tory Christopher Group, and has appeared in commercials, television, film, cruise ships, and theme parks, with a variety of celebrity artists. In 2024, she was crowned Ms. American Victory and is honored to use her platform to inspire younger generations through movement, creativity, and self-expression.
 

Outside of the studio, Gillian is the founder of Luminous Leap, Inc., a creative company offering website design and intuitive Lightcode readings (a unique fusion of astrology, human design, and numerology). She lives with her boyfriend and their two fur babies, Bagel and Archer, and continues to enjoy the journey that is life!