Gabriel Francisco Richardson is a professional dancer and dance educator in the DFW Metroplex. For the past 5 years Gabriel has worked with Zion Dance Project as a Main Company Member, Rehearsal Assistant, and Residency Teacher. As a Guest Artist, Gabriel has performed with The Dallas Conservatory, Toby’s School of Dance, Capitol Dance Company, Ballet Papillon, Rockwall Dance Academy, and Silas Farley. Gabriel grew up in San Jose, CA, where he trained in musical theater, jazz, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, and tap. Gabriel studied ballet and modern at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City where he earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Dance. Gabriel received additional training from San José Dance Theatre, DanceWorks Chicago, Ad Deum Dance Company, and AMDA. Gabriel currently teaches ballet at Rockwall Dance Academy in Rockwall, TX.